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Setting sound quality (Effects settings)
The R-44 provides five types of effects. You can apply an effect to the incoming sound as it is being
recorded, or you can apply an effect to the playback. You can also change the effect settings for each
channel.
* Effects are not available when the R-44 is operating at 192 kHz.

Effect types provided on the R-44

If you apply an effect while recording, the volume and tone of the recorded sound will be different than the
original sound.
Before applying an effect aggressively during recording, you should monitor the sound through
headphones in recording standby mode to make sure that the sound is not clipped or distorted. We
recommend that you make a test recording.
For details on the settings, refer to “Applying effects” (p. 56).
When effects are operating, the Effect button lights.
No. Effect name Effect see
0No Effect
No effects are applied.
Use this setting if you want to preserve the effect on/off setting of each
channel but do not want effects to be applied.
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13-Band EQ This effect is a three-band equalizer. p. 58
2Graphic EQ You can adjust the gain of six fixed-frequency bands. p. 58
3Noise Gate This effect minimizes the noise that might be heard in silent regions as well
as low-frequency noise. p. 58
4Enhancer By adding a phase-shifted sound to the direct so und , th is e ffe ct s har pen s th e
definition of the sound and pushes it toward the foreground. p. 59
5Comp&DeEsser
This effect cuts the sibilance that can be obtrusive in a vocal, making the
sound smoother. It also reduces the difference between loud and soft
sounds, making the level more consistent.
The compressor evens out the level differences between loud and soft
sounds.
The de-esser reduces the unpleasant sibilance (exaggerated “s” sound) that
is sometimes present in a vocal.
p. 59
6MS-Mic This effect converts sound recorded on a MS (Mid-Side type) microphone to
stereo. p. 59
What is an effect?
On the R-44, an “effect” is a process that digitally transforms the sound, giving it greater clarity or impact.
Effects can also make the sound more intelligible or reduce undesirable noise.
What is clipping?
Applying an effect or boosting the level may increase the sound level (volume) beyond the maximum that
a device can handle; this occurrence is called clipping. Loud sounds may be accompanied by distortion or
crackly noises.
What is the MS mic?
The MS mic creates stereo sound by combining sound from a main mic (unidirectional) that records central
sounds (mid-signal: M) and a bi-directional mic that records lateral sounds (side signal: S).
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