6–Basic Recording

input monitor mode.

MONOx2: input signals from both INPUT A and INPUT B channels are output as a combined mono signal from both the left and right channels.

STEREO: input signals from INPUT A and INPUT B channels are output separately on the left and right channels, respectively.

3After making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen.

About the OL indicators and meters

The audio levels of this unit can be checked using the OL indicators in the input section and the meters on the Home Screen.

The meters allow the signal levels to be checked, and they can also be used to confirm whether signals are being input into the unit. For example, if the input meters are moving a signal is being input into the unit even if you cannot hear anything when you are monitoring.

As shown below, if a “–” appears at the top of a

meter, the level is too high (when a “–” appears, it will stay on screen for a while before automatically disappearing). If the level is too high and a “–” appears, the sound might be distorted, so lower the level until a “–” stops appearing.

If an OL indicator lights, the signal from the input source could be too loud or the LEVEL knob too high. If the OL indicator lights even if the LEVEL knob is set at 2–3 o’clock or less, the input signal is too high, so turn down the volume on the input source.

Overload warning bar

Input meters (A, B)

The two meters on the left side of this unit show the input levels of the INPUT A and INPUT B channels.

Adjust these levels using the INPUT A and INPUT B LEVEL knobs, or the output volume controls on the sound sources.

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