Recording

4Press (PLAY when you reach the point where you want to stop recording (the punch out point). The REC key goes out and the unit stops recording and switches to playback mode.

5Press p STOP. Playback ends.

Setting the ASSIGN SW on the front of the unit to “REC IO” lets you use a foot switch (etc.) to activate punch- in/out recording. See “System Settings” (page 17) for details.

(2) Using the REC SELECT key to punch-in/out

 

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1Turn the jog dial to set the counter to a position before the point where you want to start recording, then press REC.

The REC key start blinking and the unit switches to record pause mode.

2Press (PLAY.

Playback starts, while the REC key continues blinking.

3When you reach the point where you want to start recording (the punch in point), press the REC SELECT key for the track you want to record. The REC key lights steadily and recording begins on the specified track.

4When you reach the point where you want to stop recording (the punch out point), press REC

SELECT key for the track being recorded or press the (PLAY key.

The REC key starts blinking, or goes out, and the unit stops recording and switches to playback mode.

5Press p STOP. Playback ends.

Checking the Recording

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1Turn the jog dial to set the counter to the point you want to hear.

2Press CUE to prepare for monitoring.

Adjust the monitor volume using the respective TRACK knobs and the MONITOR knob.

3Press ( PLAY. Playback begins.

To rerecord

Follow the “Recording” procedure on the previous page.

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Sony MDM-X4 operating instructions 26EN, Using the REC Select key to punch-in/out

MDM-X4 specifications

The Sony MDM-X4 is a cutting-edge digital multi-track recorder that combines professional quality with user-friendly features, making it an essential tool for musicians, sound engineers, and audio enthusiasts. This device provides an innovative solution for capturing and manipulating sound, enhancing both creativity and functionality in recording environments.

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