Tascam DR-100MKIII Reference Manual

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24 TASCAM DR-100MKIII4 – RecordingUsing mid-side microphonesThe mid-side decoder allows recording with mid-side mics.1. Connect the mid-side mic.Connect the mid-side mic mid to the MIC/LINE IN L jack andthe side to the MIC/LINE IN R jack.2. Set the decoding mode.Select the MS DECODE item on the I/O SETTING or FUNCTIONscreen to open the MS DECODE screen. (See “Basic menuoperation procedures” on page 10.)Select the MODE item and set the decoding mode when usinga mid-side mic.Option MeaningOFF (default)The decoder is not used.When a mid-side mic is connected, alwaysselect REC or MONITOR.REC Use to record sound after decoding.The monitored sound is also decoded.MONITOR Use to record sound that is not decoded.The monitored sound is decoded.3. Adjust the levels.Adjust the MID and SIDE levels to adjust the width of thesound. Move the cursor to the item to adjust, and press theENTER/MARK button to enable changing the setting.After changing the setting, press the ENTER/MARK buttonto confirm it.NOTEYou can also change this setting with the FUNCTION screenMS DECODE item. (See “Function menu list” on page 13.)Setting the characteristics of thedigital filter (A/D)You can set the characteristics of the digital filter used duringA/D conversion. This allows alteration of the sound quality afterconversion.1. Select the I/O SETTING screen A/D FILTER item to open theA/D FILTER screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures”on page 10.)2. Select the A/D filter characteristics.Option MeaningFIR1A FIR digital filter with a sharp roll-off thatsharply cuts signals outside the audio bandis used.FIR2A FIR digital filter with a slow roll-off thatgently cuts signals outside the audio band isused.SHORTDELAY1(default)A SHORT DELAY type digital filter with asharp roll-off that sharply cuts signals outsidethe audio band is used.SHORTDELAY2A SHORT DELAY type digital filter with a slowroll-off that gently cuts signals outside theaudio band is used.TIPFIR digital filtersThese filters have an established reputation for audioquality. They feature a tonal quality with both dense richreverberations and crisp sounds.SHORT DELAY digital filtersThese feature tonal qualities that are close to the originalsounds. The starts of sounds and the reverberations arenatural without any pre-echo in the impulse response.