54 TASCAM DR-07MKII4–RecordingPlacing the unit and making connectionsRecording with the built-in micsPoint the mics at the sound source and place the unitin a stable location where there is little vibration.Recording with external mics (MIC IN)Connect an external mic to the MIC/EXT IN connector.Point the mics at the sound source and place theunit in a stable location where there is little vibration.NOTEThe setting of left-right channels is disabled if an external•microphone is connected to the MIC/EXT IN jack.Recording an external device (EXT IN)Use a stereo miniplug cable to connect to theoutput of an external audio device.Other audio equipmentor external sound sourceCAUTIONReduce the output level of the external audio device if the•input sound is distorted even when reducing the inputgain level on the unit.When an external audio device with a fixed output line•level is connected, it would be impossible to control thegain level appropriately because of excessively largeinput signals. In such cases, use the headphone jack orother level-controllable output for connection to the unit.