Edirol Matching, Positioning the R-44, the Recording Levels, Technique 3 Appendix, Situation

Situation

2Recording Band Performances

You can easily record band rehearsals using the R-44 internal microphones. Here, we describe several recording tips for using the internal microphones.

Situation Practical 1 Use Technique2 Applied

1 Preparing to Record

•An external microphone is unnecessary because you are using the internal microphones.

Record Settings

We recommend the following settings for making a CD when recording with the internal microphones.

Input Select	IntMic	Sets the mode to record with the internal microphones
Rec Freq.	44.1 kHz	We recommend 44.1 kHz if you want to make a CD
Rec Bit	16 bit
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.

2	Matching	3 Positioning the R-44
	the Recording Levels

Technique 3 Appendix

Before recording the band performance, consider the song structure and find the place in the song where the volume is the loudest. Adjust so that the R-44 level meter goes as high as possible but falls just short of the C (clip level) at maximum volume.

Volume is too loud if the

C (Clip Level) lights up

Sensitivity is too high if the channel name lights up

If the recording level is too low, the entire recording is done at the low volume. If it is too high, the recording can be distorted (popping noise or if even higher, the sound can be severely distorted).

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

When rehearsing in a rehearsal studio, the instruments are often located throughout the room. You should position the R-44 in the middle of the studio to record the sound of each instrument equally. You should also place the microphone at about table-height. If the microphone is placed on the floor, the sound is muffled and unclear; if it is placed too high, you lose the bass range and the sound becomes tinny.

Drums	Place in
	the middle

Bass Amp

Guitar Amp

PA Speaker for Vocals and Keyboard

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