User Manual

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Preparation before recording
When you position the linear PCM recorder,
place it so that the microphones point to
the sound source. For accurate recording of
left and right sources, place the linear PCM
recorder with its front side facing upward (see
the illustration below).
The placement of the linear PCM recorder
and the direction of the microphone depend
on the sound source, the microphone, the
settings of the linear PCM recorder, etc. It is
recommended that you try recording with the
linear PCM recorder in various positions and
settings after referring to the illustration below
and the characteristics of the microphone.
Example: Placement when
recording a musical performance
using the built-in microphones
For best results, place the linear PCM
recorder about 2 to 3 m from the sound
source. Referring to the characteristics of
the built-in microphones, adjust direction of
the linear PCM recorder and the angle of the
microphones.
Sound source
Approx. 2 to 3 m
Place the linear PCM recorder
with its front side facing
upward and the built-in
microphones pointing at the
sound source.
Tripod (not supplied)
Recording
On the characteristics of the built-in
microphones
The built-in microphones are unidirectional.
You can change the directions of the
microphones.
When rotating both capsules of
the microphones to 90˚ to face
inside (X-Y position)
The microphone on the right gathers sound
from the left; the microphone on the left
records sound from the right.
You can obtain natural and profound
stereo sound recording. This position is
recommended for recording close-by sound
sources such as a solo performance or a
session of two or three people.
However, if you place the microphones too
close to the sound source, please note that
the microphones may catch the sounds
reversely.
Records
sound from
the right.
Records
sound from
the left.