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2.From the Method drop-down list, choose Normal.

3.Choose the destination data window for your recording. By default, Sound Forge records into the active data window. If this is not where you want to record, use one of the following methods to prepare for recording:

•To record into a different data window, click the Window button and choose a data window from the Record destination window drop-down list. Click OK to return to the Record dialog.

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•To record into a new window, click the New button in the Record dialog and specify the attributes (sample rate, bit depth, and channels) for the new file. Click OK to return to the Record dialog.

4.From the Device drop-down list, choose the device to use for recording.

5.From the Mode drop-down list, choose a recording mode. For more information, see Choosing a recording mode on page 119.

6.If necessary, set a start time, duration, or end time for your recording. By default, Sound Forge will begin recording at the current cursor position. To record to a different cursor position, use one of the following methods:

•Type a new cursor position in the Start field. If you chose the Punch In recording option in the Mode drop-down list, you can also type values in the End or Length fields to define your recording period.

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•Click the Go To button ( ) and change the cursor position. Click OK to return to the Record dialog. For more information, see Setting the cursor position on page 69.

7.Click the Arm button ( ) to have recording begin as soon as possible after you click the Record button ( ).

Arming Sound Forge prior to recording opens the wave device and loads all recording buffers in order to minimize the amount of time between clicking the Record button and when the recording starts. This optional step can allow for more accurate takes when recording in Punch-In mode.

8.If desired, select the Prerecord buffer check box and specify the amount of time to buffer prior to recording when Sound Forge is armed for recording. A prerecording buffer helps to ensure you won't miss a perfect take if you're a bit slow to click the Record button.

When you click the Record button, Sound Forge starts recording and commits the sound data in the buffer to disk. For example, if you set a 15-second buffer, recording effectively begins 15 seconds before you click the Record button.

Note: The prerecord buffer is unavailable in punch-in mode.

9.If necessary, select the DC Adjust check box and calibrate the DC offset adjustment. For more information, see Adjusting for DC offset on page 121.

10.Click the Record button ( ) in the Record dialog. Recording begins.

Press Alt + R . For more information, see Record dialog keyboard shortcuts on page 262.

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