Edirol R-44 Recording Acoustic Instruments, Situation, We introduce several recording tips here

Situation

1Recording Acoustic Instruments

Situation Practical 1 Use Technique2 Applied

Using the R-44 allows you to realistically record a variety of instrumental performances.

We introduce several recording tips here.

1 Preparing to Record

• Connect two microphones (DR-80C) to the R-44.		Turn [PHANTOM] ON
•	It’s convenient to use a microphone stand.
•	Turn [PHANTOM] ON.

☞For details, refer to the owner’s manual.

Record Settings

We recommend the following settings for making a CD.

Input Select	Analog	Sets the mode to record with external microphones
Rec Freq.	44.1 kHz	We recommend 44.1 kHz if you want to make a CD
Rec Bit	16 bit	You can use 88.2 kHz for higher quality and perform accurate dithering to CD later
Rec Mode	STEREO × 1 Setting to use one stereo system (2 channels) to record
Pre Recording	OFF	No need to set this
Project Name	Date	If you set the date, it is easy to know the recording date and time

☞For details on how to make recording settings, refer to the owner’s manual.

	Matching the		Aiming the
2		3
	Recording Levels		Microphones

Technique 3

The first step in recording is to determine the input level by matching it to the loudest sound to record. Play the phrase that is the loudest so the R-44 level meter goes as high as possible, and then adjust the [SENS]/[LEVEL] input level knobs so that the R-44 level meter falls just short of the C (clip level) on the right when the maximum volume is reached.

The microphone records sounds for the right ear and left ear separately. So, it is important to directly face the person or instrument you are recording. Also, as you move closer to the sound source, you get a crisper sound; as you move away, you get a softer sound because you also record the room echoes.

Appendix

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Volume is too loud if the

C (Clip Level) lights up

Sensitivity is too high if the channel name lights up

When the input level is too low, the dynamic feel of the sound is lost; when it is too high, the sound becomes distorted (pops and clicks and other noise occurs).

☞For details on setting the input level, refer to the owner’s manual.

Bright

Adjusting the

brightness	Soft
and softness

☞See “Instrument Recording Techniques” on p. 6 of this guide for how to record different instruments.