Yamaha Pocket Recorder - Manual (Page 10)

Recording
POCKETRAK CX Reference Manual
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Recording
Before recording
Attaching the wind screen
Attaching the wind screen included in the package will reduce wind noise and other
environmental noise. In addition, Yamaha recommends that you turn on the High
Pass Filter via menu item [HPF] (see
page 21 ) when using the wind screen.
Selecting a Recording mode
The POCKETRAK CX records audio in the MP3 or PCM (WAV) format. As a rule of
thumb, select “PCM 44.1kHz” (better sound quality) for Recording mode to record a
musical performance. Select “MP3 128kbps” (smaller data size) to record musical
practice sessions or conference meetings (see
page 16 ).
Turning the ALC (Auto Level Control) function on or off
Auto Level Control function automatically adjusts the recording level in response to
the input source level to optimize the dynamics of the resulting recording (see
page 17 ).
Setting the microphone sensitivity
You can set the microphone sensitivity level to high or low to accommodate the
input volume. If the volume level is too high, set the [MIC SENS] (microphone sensi-
tivity) switch on the left side of the unit to [LOW]. If the volume level is too low, set
the switch to [HIGH].
Using an external microphone
You can use an external microphone for recording, instead of using the built-in stereo
microphone.
Select [MIC] for menu item [REC SELECT], then connect an external microphone to
the MIC/LINE socket located on the right side of the unit.
Yamaha recommends that you use a microphone with the following specifications as
an external microphone.
ALC OFF ALC ON
Feature
The recording will accurately
represent the original sound and
maintain the original sound
dynamics. The recording dynamics will be adjusted.
Louder sounds will be quieter and softer
sounds will be louder. This setting will
reduce distortion and is better for dictation.
Application
Musical performance and nature
recordings Musical practice, conference meeting and
interview recordings
Type Electret condenser microphone that features plug-in power operation
Impedance 2k Ω
Power Guaranteed operation at 1.3V
Plug Mini plug (3.5mm)