| Note: This article refers to the 2011 MICRO BR BR-80 Digital Recorder. If you're looking for information on the BOSS MICRO BR Digital Recorder that was released in 2006, please clicking this link: MICRO BR |
The following steps will guide through using an external microphone with the BR-80 in MTR Mode (Multi-Track Mode).
Note: Condenser microphones require 48 volts, known as Phantom power, in order to operate. If you are using a condenser microphone, you will need an external phantom power box to power the condenser microphone; this is usually sold separately from the microphone.
- Press the power button until MTR is selected next to it.
- Connect the microphone to the GUITAR/MIC IN jack of the BR-80. This may require an adapter cable (e.g. XLR connector on one end connect to your microphone and then 1/4” on the other end connected to the BR-80).
- On the back of the BR-80, set the GUITAR/MIC switch to MIC.
- Press MENU.
- Cursor to "INPUT SENS" and then press ENTER.
- Talk or sing into the microphones and then use the dial to adjust the SENSITIVITY until the volume meter averages around "12".
- Press EXIT twice to return to the main screen.
- Press the track button (TR1/2, TR3/4, TR5/6 or TR7/8) to arm the desired track.
Note: If recording a mono track, press the button until only one track is selected. For example: If you want to record to only track 3, press the TR3/4 button until "TR 3" is selected on the screen. - Press the red REC button so that it's blinking.
- Talk or sing into the microphones and then adjust the REC LEVEL knob on the side until the "IN" meter on the left of the screen is close to the top.
- Press PLAY to begin recording.
- Press STOP to end recording.
- Repeat these for any other tracks you want to record to.