What you can do with the unit

Recording with the built-in microphones

To record sounds all around the unit by using the front and rear microphones

You can record sounds around the unit by using the built-in microphones on the front and rear. It is suitable when recording the music played in a circle, placing the unit at the center of the circle. Select FRNT/REAR at SOURCE in the INPUT screen to record sound using the front and rear microphones.

It is useful when...

recording sound of a small orchestra surrounding the unit.

recording sound of a band in a sound room placing the unit at its center.

recording a meeting.

«page 38 “Selecting the input”

To record sound using the front microphones only

It is suitable when recording a small band or solo play. Select FRNT/REAR at SOURCE in the INPUT screen and turn the REAR MIC knob down to the minimum to record by the front microphones only.

It is useful when...

sound source exists in front of the unit only, such as in a private lesson or solo play.

recording sound of a big orchestra at a position such as the conductor's.

«page 38 “Selecting the input”

Recording with external microphones

When using external microphones, connect them to the EXT MIC jacks on the left side and select EXT/REAR at SOURCE in the INPUT screen. Turn the REAR MIC knob down to the minimum. Slide the PHANTOM switch to ON when using condenser microphones in addition.

It is useful when...

recording in high quality with using high-performance condenser microphones.

« page 35 “Connecting to the EXT MIC jacks” page 38 “Selecting the input”

Recording the sound from an external device

To record the sound of a tape recorder or record player

You can record the playback sound of an external device such as a tape recorder or record player. Connect a device to the LINE IN jack on the left side and select FRNT/LINE at SOURCE in the INPUT screen. Turn the FRONT MIC knob down to the minimum.

You can give numbers to tracks automatically by using the auto recording function (page 44).

It is useful when...

copying sound on a cassette tape or MD on to a CD or SD card.

recording sound on media unplayable on this unit.

recording sound through the line output of an electric instrument.

«page 35 “Connecting to the LINE IN jack” page 38 “Selecting the input”

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