Tascam DR-100MKIII Reference Manual

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20 TASCAM DR-100MKIII4 – RecordingRecordingWith this unit, you can record audio with even better qualityby changing the recording format and sampling frequency, aswell as setting the various functions, including the limiter, levelcontrol and low-cut filter.Here, we explain basic recording using the UNI MIC (built-indirectional mics).1. Place the recorder.Point the built-in directional mics (UNI MIC) at the soundsource and place the unit in a stable location where there islittle vibration. (See “Preparing the recording inputs” on page17.)2. Select the input source.Set the input source to UNI MIC. (See “Setting recordinginput sources” on page 21.)To change where recording files are saved, see “Settingwhere to save files” on page 21.3. Start recording standby.Press the REC button to start recording standby. The RECindicator will blink.4. Adjust the recording level.Watch the level meters and level indicators as you turn theinput level knob to adjust the recording level.You can check the input level with both the level meters andlevel indicators.While watching the level meters, adjust the recording levelso that they do not peak with −12dB as a guideline.Distortion could occur if the input level exceeds the peaklevel. If the peak level is exceeded, an icon appears inthe peak input level decibel (dB) display area and the PEAKlevel indicator lights.Selecting channels to adjusto Set the INPUT LEVEL switch to STEREO to adjust therecording levels of both left and right (L/R) channelssimultaneously.o If you want to change the left-right balance, set theINPUT LEVEL switch to L or R to adjust the recordinglevel of that channel independently.o If the right and left input levels are different, thisdifference will be maintained when the INPUT LEVELswitch is set to to STEREO so you can adjust themtogether again.Changing the mic input sensitivity.If the peak level is exceeded even when the input levelknob is turned down as much as possible, set the MICPAD switch to ON.If the peak level is still exceeded, lower the volume ofthe sound source or increase the distance between themics and the sound source.NOTE• Recording levels cannot be adjusted if the input source is setto DIGITAL or the level control function is set to AUTO LEVEL.Set to DIGITAL Set to AUTO LEVEL• MIC PAD is disabled if the input source is set to LINE, EXTLINE or DIGITAL.5. Start recording.Press the REC button when in recording standby to startrecording. The REC indicator will stop blinking and stay lit.Pausing recordingPress the REC button during recording to pauserecording. The REC indicator will blink.Press the REC button again to resume recording.6. Stop recording.Press the STOP button to stop recording.CAUTIONThis unit has a high-gain design to allow it to record evensounds that are quiet. For this reason, if the recording levelis set high when using an AC adapter, touching the micmight cause you to hear noise (humming or rumbling).Be careful not to touch the built-in mic when recording withit.Remaining recording time displayWhen the remaining recording time (open card space) becomes10 minutes or less when recording, the remaining recordingtime will blink on the Home Screen.When time runs out, a "Card Full" message will appear andrecording will stop.NOTEWhen the file size reaches 2 GB during recording, a new filewill be created automatically and recording will continuewithout pause. Moreover, if the recording time exceeds24 hours, a new file will be created automatically andrecording will continue without pause.Listening while recording(monitoring)When in recording standby or during recording, the speakerdoes not output sound even if the (speaker) switch is set toON.If you use speakers for monitoring, particularly when recordingwith mics, the sound output from the speakers could be pickedup, resulting in unwanted recording or feedback noise.Use headphones to monitor the sound while adjusting the inputlevels or recording.