60 TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N8 – RecordingUsing the dynamics functionBy turning the dynamics function on, you can apply this unit'slimiter or compressor to recording sources and prevent inputsignal levels from overloading during recording.1. Select DYNAMICS on the REC 2 page to open the DYNAMICSscreen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page 22.)2. Set the input signal dynamics function.Option MeaningOFF (default) Do not use the dynamics function.LIMITERThis applies the limiter.This suppresses distortion of sound due tosudden excessive input.COMP_SOFT This applies light compression.This setting is good for music.COMP_HARDThis applies heavy compression.This setting is good for recording meetingsand similar situations.NOTEi When the dynamics function is on, the , oricon appears in the recording function activation sta-tus area on the recording screen.i Distortion of sounds may occur when signals that are veryloud are input even when the limiter is activated. In such acase, lower the recording level or increase the distance be-tween the mic and the sound source.i Compressors are effects that suppress peak sounds and makeaudio easier to hear overall by raising and lowering levels fora more even volume.i When REC SET LINK is set to OFF on the REC 1 page, thelevels of the left and right channel inputs are adjusted sepa-rately. In this case, the left channel setting will be shown onthe Home Screen when recording or in recording standby. Ifthe left channel setting is OFF, but the right channel settingis not OFF, however, the right channel setting will be shownon the Home Screen. (See “Setting left/right channel inputsseparately” on page 57.)3. Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen.Setting the low-cut filterThe low-cut filter can reduce bothersome noise, such as fromwind, air-conditioners and projectors.1. Select LOW CUT on the REC 2 page to open the LOW CUTscreen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page 22.)2. Set the cutoff frequency of the low-cut filter used duringinput.Options: OFF (default), 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz, 180Hz, 220HzNOTEi When the low-cut filter function is on, the icon appears inthe recording function activation status area on the recordingscreen.i When REC SET LINK is set to OFF on the REC 1 page, the lev-els of the left and right channel inputs are adjusted separate-ly.3. Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen.
