Olympus LS-10 - Manual (Page 4)

Recording music
| Rec Mode setup
| Rec Level adjustment
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Select the recording mode that best corresponds to your requirements and what you intend to do with the
recording. For critical recordings that you want to preserve or distribute, the linear PCM (WAV) format is
recommended because it offers the truest fidelity to the original sound and is suitable for post-recording
processing. If you plan to make a CD later using the recorded data, it is a good idea to select the 44.1
kHz/16-bit setting, which is the same recording format used for music CDs. As the LS-10 is equipped with
an SD/SDHC card slot, the available recording time can be increased using a memory card. If you select a
compressed audio recording format such as MP3 or WMA, the amount of space required for data recording
can be reduced to less than 1/10th of the linear PCM (WAV) format, but it should be noted that the original
audio cannot be fully restored once the audio signal has been compressed.
The following settings are recommended for recording musical instruments in a room
or studio as well as music recital in a hall.
Using a tripod as a microphone stand
Installing the recorder on a tripod is recommended to prevent grip noise and obtain stable recordings. The LS-10 has a
tripod mount hole so that it can be mounted on a tripod designed for use with a camera and its position and angle
can be adjusted correctly according to the sound source.
Remote control option
The exclusive remote control set (optional RS30W*) is available for wireless control of the recording start/stop/pause
operations of the LS-10. The remote control makes it possible to install the recorder in an ideal position and prevent
capturing of grip noise.
Recording level can be selected from AUTO or MANUAL. The
MANUAL position is recommended when the priority is on the
dynamic range. In this case, the recording level should be
adjusted manually using the REC LEVEL dial on the side panel.
To prevent the sound from breaking up, adjust the REC LEVEL
so that the level meter indicates around -6 dB even at the peak
level of sound. If the level meter indicates 0 dB or higher, the
PEAK indicator lights and the recorded audio will be distorted.
If the limiter function is switched on, audio distortion due to
excessive input level can be prevented by maintaining an
optimum recording level even when sound with an
unexpectedly high level is input.
PEAK indicator
Level meter
REC LEVEL dial
| Recording function setup
Built-in microphone sensitivity switching
MIC SENSE HIGH
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MIC SENSE LOW
The MIC SENSE switch on the side panel can be used to select
the sensitivity of the built-in microphones. The LOW position is
recommended for most applications because it can record
audio with higher S/N and wider dynamic range. The HIGH
position is recommended when you need to capture small or
ambient sounds.
| LS-10 recording position
Place the LS-10 in front of the musical instruments or the
stage. The microphones have directivity so they should be
installed in front of the performer or stage, with the LCD panel
facing up. If the microphones are titled or placed upside down,
the sound source cannot be recorded with correct positioning
and the phase may be inverted. For details on the positioning,
see pages 10 and 11 of this guide.
Install the LS-10 in front of the musical instruments or stage.
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