Tascam BB-800 - Manual (Page 26)

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TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800
4 Press the HOME key to return to the Home screen.
NOTE
When recording in monaural, the same signal is recorded
to both left and right channels as a stereo file.
Using the limiter function
During a live performance, for example, loud noises could
be input unexpectedly. By using the limiter function, audio
clipping can be avoided and recordings made without
distortion.
1 Set the
AUTO/LIMITER switch on the left side panel
to ON.
2 Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.
3 Use the CURSOR [
§
/
¶
] keys to select the LIMITER
item.
4 Use the DATA wheel to choose one of the following
options.
• LIMITER
The input gain changes automatically according to the
input signal level to prevent distortion caused by exces-
sively loud sounds.
• AGC HIGH/AGC LOW
The input gain changes automatically according to the
input signal level to make both loud and quiet sounds
the same level. This is useful when recording people
speaking, such as during meetings.
Select AGC HIGH when the input level is low and AGC
LOW when it is high.
CAUTION
When using AGC, the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC and REAR
MIC/LINE knobs cannot be used to adjust input levels.
5 Press the HOME key to return to the Home screen.
Using the automatic recording function
From recording standby, the unit can start and stop
recording automatically in response to input signal levels.
1 Press the STOP key to stop the unit.
2 Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.
3 Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.
4 Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [ § / ¶ ] keys to select
REC SETTING, and press the ENTER key.
The REC SETTING screen opens.
5 Make settings for the following four items. Use the
CURSOR [ § / ¶ ] keys to select the items, and use the
DATA wheel to make settings.
AUTO LEVEL
Set the signal level at which recording starts and stops
automatically. Choose -48 dB, -24 dB, -12 dB or -6 dB.
Lower numbers make recording start at smaller input
volumes. In other words, -48 dB is the most sensitive
setting, which will start recording at the lowest input
volume.
4 – Recording