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Chapter
1Situation practical
use technique
Chapter
2
Chapter
3 Applied technique
Chapter
4 Appendix
Application
The outstanding
features of the R-09HR
Techniques for recording speci c instruments
Avoid recording breaths
(when breathing is loud)
Record
from
the front
Sound
hole
Capture the strumming
sound
Clear sound
Mued sound
Loud output 3m
Emphasize
high frequencies
Emphasize
low frequencies
Quiet output 1m
Standard
phone plug
Stereo
mini plug
LINE IN
OUT PUT
STEREO
The acoustic guitar provides rich mid and low frequency
sounds. However, if these sounds are too loud, the
music may sound muffl ed. In this case, don’t change the
position of the mic (which should be around the 15th or
17th fret), but change its angle so that the mic is at an
angle from the neck of the guitar. This should make the
sound clearer.
When you want to record the sharp sound of strum-
ming the guitar, place the microphone away from the
body near the point where neck is attached, in order to
record the string vibration while reducing the level of
the low and mid frequencies.
Ideally, recording occurs in a studio or other enclosed
space that excludes outside noises. If you’re recording
in a room, choose a room where there is little environ-
mental noise (street noise or city noise) and that doesn’t
echo much.
The mic should be placed directly in front of the singer.
However, you can place the mic a little below the mouth
to reduce the sound of breathing. By doing this, a more
rounded sound, with more lower frequencies, can be
recorded, depending on the voice quality or the settings.
To prevent this e ect, set LOWCUT to ON. Doing so will
make the sound more crisp.
When playing the guitar or bass in a studio, the volume and
settings are the same as for performances, in general. If you
want to give the feeling of recording in a room, place the
microphone 10 feet (3 m) or more away. Be aware however,
that if you place the microphone too far away, the sound
may become less clear because there’s too much room
ambience. On the other hand, to create the impression of
the instrument playing directly in front of the listener, place
the microphone about 3 feet (1 m) away or less.
If you’re recording in a room, it’s best to directly connect
an e ect processor with an amp modeling feature, or an
amp to the R-09HR via cables. Devices with internal amp
modeling can provide realistic sounds when connected
via cables.
Connect digital instruments such as synthesizers,
organs, samplers, or rhythm machines directly to the
R-09HR LINE IN jack. In particular, digital synthesizers
may have e ects or mastering features that allow the
faithful recording of their sounds through cable con-
nections.
For instruments using an amp, use the same distance
rules as for an electric guitar using an amp, as shown
above.

Synthesizers and organs

Vocals

Acoustic Guitar

Electric guitar or bass

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