Teac DR-40 - Manual (Page 51)

TASCAM DR-40
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PEAK REDUCTION:
The input volume is reduced automatically to an appropriate
level when excessively large signals come in. This allows input
level setting to be performed easily.
The input level can be raised manually if required.
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When recording live performances, for example, test for peak
reduction may be performed before actual recording.
Select the peak reduction mode in recording standby, and
maximize the input level.
As a test performance is given subsequently, the input gain
for recording is reduced to an appropriate level to meet the
input signals, and an optimum input level for the performance
is set.
Recording will be stored at this input level if this mode is
disabled before starting recording.
Otherwise, the input level will continue to be controlled
automatically during recording.
It is also possible to store the recording in the limiter mode
after automatically setting the input level in the peak
reduction mode.
AUTO LEVEL:
The input level is controlled automatically to increase or
decrease the input level when the input signals are too small
or too large, respectively. This mode is useful for recording at
meetings. In this mode, the input level cannot be changed
manually.
LIMITER:
This prevents distortion of sounds when excessively large
input signals come in suddenly.
This mode is also suited for recording of live performances
with large volume changes.
In this mode, the input level can be changed manually during
recording.
NOTE
Distortion of sounds may occur when excessively large •
input signals come in even if the LIMITER function is
activated. In such a case, lower the input level or keep
proper distance between the unit and the source.
When using LINE input, the level controls have no effect.
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Overview of recording modes
This recorder has five recording modes.
Use the
REC MODE
item on the
REC MODE
screen to set the
recording mode.
The settings available are different for each recording mode.
4 – Recording