Input settings, Recording with the built-in microphone, Recording with an external microphone (ext mic in) – Teac DR-44WL Reference Manual User Manual
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TASCAM DR-44WL
3 – Preparation
Input settings
Recording with the built-in microphone
Point the built-in microphone toward the sound source and
place the unit on a stable surface with minimum vibration.
Recording with an external microphone (EXT
MIC IN)
Connect an external microphone to the EXT MIC/LINE IN jack of
this unit.
Point the external microphone toward the sound source and
place the unit on a stable surface with minimum vibration.
Microphones
Recording from an external device (LINE IN)
Use stereo plug cables to connect to the output of an external
audio device.
Audio device
or
external device
CAUTION
• If the input sound is still distorted after adjusting the input
level of the unit, reduce the playback sound of the external
device.
• When an external audio device with a fixed output line level
is connected, it would be impossible to control the gain level
appropriately because of excessively large input signals. In
such cases, use the headphone jack or other level-control-
lable output for connection to the unit.
Selecting Operation Mode
Two operation modes are available in this unit: 4CH and MTR
modes.
Setting a mode
1. Press the MENU button to open the
MENU
screen.
2. Using the wheel, select (highlight)
MODE
menu item and
press the ENTER/MARK or / button.
The
MODE
screen is displayed.
3. Using the wheel, select (highlight)
MODE
and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
4. Use the wheel to select operation mode.
Options:
4CH
(default value),
MTR
5. Once the setting has been completed, press the 8/HOME
button to return to the Home screen.
NOTE
The selected mode is stored and started in the selected
mode when the power is turned on next time.
Checking mode
When the operation mode is set to
MTR
, the MTR indicator on
the top of the display lights up.