48 TASCAM DR-05Adjusting the input levelBefore starting recording, the input level shouldbe adjusted to prevent the recorded soundsfrom being distorted due to excessively largeinput signals or from being inaudible due toexcessively small input signals compared tonoise.In addition to manual adjustment, the unit hasthe following three level adjustment functions:peak reduction, automatic level control, andlimiter. Any of these can be used as required.TIPIn addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing thedistance and angle between the microphone and the soundsource. The angle and distance of the microphone can alsochange the character of the recorded sound.Manually adjusting the input levelThe following procedures explain how to use theRecord Screen to set the levels.CAUTIONManual adjustment cannot be performed when theautomatic level control mode is selected as a level controlfunction ( lighted on the upper left in the recordingscreen). To enable manual input level adjustment, select OFFor other mode in the level control setting screen (see “Usingthe Level Control Function” on page 50).1 Press the RECORD [º] button to beginrecording standby.The record indicator flashes red and therecording screen appears.4–Recording
