HHB comm DRM85 - Manual (Page 11)

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Making a Recording
The file format created within the FlashMic includes a record of the date and time at which
the recording was made, together with textual information – entered via FlashMic Manager
software – to aid later identification of recordings. Nevertheless, it is good recording
practice to keep a separate written or electronic recording log during a recording session in
the field, as many similar-sounding files may often be created.
Keeping such a log is recommended. It will frequently ease the task of identifying your
recordings after they have been transferred into a computer for further editing.
To initiate a new recording, press the red REC button (G). The REC flag in the display and
the REC LED on the FlashMic’s rear panel both illuminate.
Recording Display Saving Recorded Track
Factory settings
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Settings of recording format, record level, etc., will generally be made via the system
of configuration files and presets within the FlashMic Manager software. However, the
FlashMic comes with a set of factory parameters enabling it to be used “out of the box”,
without any recourse to FlashMic Manager. See Using the Default Configuration, page 6
for a list of these parameter values.
The bargraph meter in the display provides an indication of the audio level, in both Idle mode
and Record mode.
The main display indicates the remaining recording time, and counts down.
When there are 0mins. of record time remaining, the display backlight, the record LED
on the FlashMic base and the REC flag in the display will all flash. The FlashMic will stop
recording when there is min. of recording time remaining; this is to allow for data error
correction.
To stop the recording, press the M/STOP button (M). The text
SAVING appears in the display, and after a brief pause, the IDLE display resumes, with the
track number being indicated.
! The record LED can be turned off, if for example, the FlashMic is in camera shot. To do this,
press and hold the PLAY button while the FlashMic is in REC Mode; the display will show
LEDOFF. The LED can be re-enabled by repeating this action while still in REC Mode. Note that
the LED will always illuminate initially when REC Mode is selected.
PreRecord Buffer (Introduction)
In a busy journalistic schedule, it is sometimes difficult - or impossible - to get to the record
button quickly enough. The result is a recording that starts a few seconds after the vital bit
of information that was needed. The FlashMic incorporates a pre-record buffer of up to 0
seconds (adjustable), which avoids this situation.
When the recording is replayed, it will be found that it begins with the few seconds of audio
captured immediately prior to the REC button being pressed.
See PreRecord Buffer, page 34 for more details.