Reference Guide

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TASCAM DR-05X
4 – Recording
Placing the unit and making connec-
tions
Recording with the built-in mics
Point the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a
stable location where there is little vibration.
Recording with external mics (MIC IN)
Connect an external mic to the MIC/EXT IN connector.
Point the mic at the sound source and place the unit in a
stable location where there is little vibration.
NOTE
The setting of left-right channels is disabled if an external
mic is connected to the MIC/EXT IN jack.
Recording an external device (EXT IN)
Use a stereo miniplug cable to connect to the output of an
external audio device.
Audio device
or external device
CAUTION
i
If the input sound is still distorted after adjusting the input
level of the unit, reduce the playback sound of the external
device.
i
If an external audio device with a fixed output line level
is connected, it might not be possible to control the gain
level of excessively loud input signals. In such cases, use
the headphone jack or other level-controllable output for
connection to the unit.
NOTE
The setting of left-right channels is disabled if an external
mic is connected to the MIC/EXT IN jack.
Adjusting the input level
Before starting recording, the input level should be adjusted
to prevent the recorded sounds from being distorted due to
excessively loud input signals or from being inaudible due to
excessively small input signals being masked by noise.
In addition to making manual adjustments, you can use the
available limiter, automatic peak reduction and automatic
level adjustment functions as you like.
TIPS
In addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing the
distance and angle between the microphone and the
sound source. The angle and distance of the microphone
can also change the character of the recorded sound.
Manually adjusting the input level
The input level can be adjusted.
To adjust the input level manually, the LEVEL MODE function
must be set to MANUAL.
Setting the LEVEL MODE function on the MENU
screen
1.
Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2.
Use the + or – button to select (highlight) the I/O
SETTING menu item, and press the 7 button.
The I/O SETTING screen will open.
3.
Use the + or − button to select (highlight) the LEVEL
MODE and press the 7 button.
4.
Use the + or – button to change the LEVEL MODE setting
to MANUAL.
5.
When setting is complete, press the ¤ (HOME) [8]
button to return to the Home Screen.
Setting the LEVEL MODE function from the Quick
menu
1.
Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recording
standby.
The REC indicator flashes red and the recording screen
appears.
2.
Press the QUICK button to open the quick menu.