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•WAV files do not use data compression and are truer to the character of the sound, but they use much memory. Since MP3 files use data compression, they do not use nearly as much memory. For example, ordinary audio CD tracks are 16-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV files. A 3.5–minute CD track uses about 35 MB of space when copied to a hard drive. The same track converted to a 128 kbps MP3 file uses only about 3.2 MB.

•If you are making a recording that you intend to use in the production of a CD, it is a good idea to record WAV files. If you have enough space, 24-bit recording gives you extra head room, allowing you to capture a greater dynamic range. When recording rehearsals, lectures and songwriting ideas, for example, and higher quality audio is not as important as smaller file size, MP3 may be a better choice. There are many excellent books (and resources on the Internet) about digital recording if you want to learn more about these formats.

8–Recording

Selecting the input source

Follow these procedures to select the input source.

1Press the MENU key and select INPUT SETTING item, then press the ¥/π key to open the Input Setting Screen.

2Use the INPUT item to select one of the following input sources.

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