Adjusting the Recording Level

Stop playing the sound source.

When recording sound sources selected by the REC SOURCE SELECTOR buttons, adjust the recording level before starting recording.

You cannot adjust the recording level during digital recording.

REC SOURCE SELECTOR	REC LEVEL
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MIX BALANCE

1Do steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD Manually” on page 25.

2Press one or two of the REC SOURCE SELECTOR buttons to select the sound source you want to record.

3Play the portion of the sound source with the strongest signal level.

4While monitoring the sound, turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level so that the OVER indication (red) of the peak level meters does not turn on.

If the peak level meters do not move much even after turning REC LEVEL, adjust MIX BALANCE.

6 To start recording, do the procedure starting from step 7 (Analog recording) in “Recording on an MD Manually” on page 26.

Recording on MDs

Recording the Mixed Sounds (Microphone Mixing)

You can “mix” sound by playing the CD player section, sound sources connected to the unit, or singing or speaking into a microphone (not supplied).

The mixed sounds can then be recorded on an MD. You can also enjoy cross-fading with the CD player section and connected sound source.

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MIX BALANCE

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1Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the MIC jack.

2Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position for the sound source you want to record.

When you want to record from the CD player section, press OPEN/CLOSE ¤and insert a CD.

3Insert a recordable MD.

4Press r REC.

The MD deck section stands by for recording.

5Press one or two of the REC SOURCE SELECTOR buttons to select the sound sources you want to mix.

You can select up to two sound sources.

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MXD-D1 specifications

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Sony MXD-D1 manual Adjusting the Recording Level, Recording the Mixed Sounds Microphone Mixing

Models: MXD-D1