The following steps will guide you through the basic procedure for recording with the installed stereo microphone.
- On the back of the R-05, make the following settings:
Note: The following are just guidelines and not strict rules.
MIC GAIN:
Use the High Gain ("L") setting for software signals such as dialogue, an interview, etc.
Use the Low Gain ("L") setting for loud sources such as a live band playing.
Keep in mind, a low source signal that is boosted on any recorder will produce noise. Positioning the R-05 closer to a quiet source is better than increasing the input gain too far. Alternatively, a signal that is too high will produce digital distortion (crackling and popping.)
LIMITER: Set to the "OFF" position as a starting point. If audio distorts occasionally, set this to "ON".
LOW CUT: Set to the "OFF" position if recording music. Set to the "ON" position if recording dialogue. - Press the red Record button on the R-05 so that it flashes red.
- Use the INPUT + and - buttons to adjust the input level on the screen so that the audio source averages between "12" and "6" on the meter.
- Press the REC button a second time to begin recording.
- Press STOP to stop recording.
- Press PLAY to hear the recording.
Note: The R-05 does not include installed speakers. Headphones or speakers will need to be connected to hear recording.