PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-09HR Amazing 24 bit/96 kHz super sound quality! Ultra-lightweight recorder. Fits in your pocket! Functional! Fun! Record anywhere! Detailed explanation of practical techniques. Welcome to the World of Live Recording. Record band performances. Record bird songs. Record children singing. Record trains. Record realistically. Record the air around you. Record in uncompressed 24 bit/96 kHz. Record, record, and record some more. Everyone wants to record the sounds of their lives. This book is written for those who are new to the world of Live Recording using the EDIROL R-09HR. It's a practical how-to book filled with hints and explanations for every recording situation. (For specific operating instructions, please see the owner's manual that cames with the R-09HR.) So, let's begin live recording with the R-09HR. PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-09HR Chapter Chapter 1 : The outstanding features of the R-09HR The outstanding features of the R-09HR. ....................................................... p. 4 1 The outstanding features of the R-09HR Chapter Chapter 2 : Situation practical use technique Situation 1 : Recording acoustic instruments ............................................... p. 6 Situation 2 : Recording band performances.................................................. p. 8 Situation 3 : Recording from cassettes or MD............................................... p. 10 Situation 4 : Recording vocals............................................................................. p. 12 Situation 5 : Recording outdoors....................................................................... p. 14 Situation 6 : Recording meetings ...................................................................... p. 16 2 Situation practical use technique Chapter Chapter 3 : Applied technique Application 1 : Techniques for recording specific instruments............... p. 18 Application 2 : Save to a PC!! ............................................................................... p. 20 Application 3 : Deleting unnecessary data on a PC .................................... p. 21 Application 4 : Creating CDs on a PC ............................................................... p. 22 Application 5 : Techniques for applying file names .................................... p. 23 3 Applied technique Chapter Chapter 4 : Appendix Options for recording on the R-09HR .............................................................. p. 24 Examples of connecting accessories to the R-09HR................................... p. 26 Specifications............................................................................................................ p. 27 4 Appendix 3 Compact, with high sound quality. Chapter Unbelievable high quality The R-09HR's 24 bit/96 kHz quality is suitable for professional recording studios and surpasses the 16 bit/44.1 kHz standard for CDs. You can capture the dynamics and details of recorded sound. 1 The outstanding features of the R-09HR Chapter No searching!! Start recording immediately by pressing a button!! Immediately playback!! Unlike tapes, you don't need to search for the beginning of a recording. And you can check the recording on-site with the internal monitor speaker!! 2 Situation practical use technique Chapter Ultra-light. Take it anywhere, anytime. A heavy recorder is just another burden when you're carrying a lot of luggage. The ultra-light, compact R-09HR fits in your pocket or a corner of your bag. 3 Applied technique Chapter 4 Reduce operation noise with the remote control!! You can adjust recording levels or start playback using the remote control. You can also eliminate worry about recording noise from button operations by using the remote control even when recording nearby. Appendix 4 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-09HR The outstanding features of the R-09HR. Chapter 1 No mechanical noise. Convenient built-in mic. The R-09HR uses an SD card as its recording media. Recording doesn't involve moving parts, so you don't have to worry about recording the mechanical noises associated with tape- and disc-based recorders. The built-in stereo mic is both practical and powerful. The outstanding features of the R-09HR Chapter 2 Situation practical use technique Includes "pyro Audio Creator LE" from Cakewalk!! Includes "pyro Audio Creator LE" software for waveform editing. You can freely edit recorded sounds on a PC and create CDs! Chapter 3 Applied technique High-visibility OLED display. The R-09HR supports a wide-angle view, energy-efficient OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display that can be used outdoors or onstage. The level meters respond quickly, and the display has a separate peak indicator. These features allow you to precisely set your recording level. Chapter 4 Appendix Note: The actual specifications, appearance, or display screen of the product may be subject to change without notice. 5 Situation 1 Chapter Recording acoustic instruments 1 The outstanding features of the R-09HR Chapter 2 Situation practical use technique Chapter Point 1 Setting the recording level Point 2 Positioning the R-09HR First, set the recording volume. Play a phrase that has the highest volume, and then adjust the recording level so that the R-09HR level meter reaches the highest level without the PEAK indicator, shown in red below, turning on. When the PEAK indicator turns on, the input volume is too high. The left and right microphones on the R-09HR record sound that the left and right ear, respectively, would hear. So, aim the R-09HR to directly at what you want to record. Also, moving closer to the sound source creates a more distinct recording, while moving further away softens the sound by recording the ambient sound of the room. 3 Applied technique Chapter Aim directly at the sound source. 4 Appendix If the level is set too low, fidelity is lost. If the sound level is set too high, pops and snaps may be produced. See p. 45 in the Owner's Manual for setting the recording level. 6 See "Techniques for recording specific instruments" on p. 18 in this guide for recording different instruments. Point 3 Setting sound quality PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-09HR We recommend recording instruments in WAV format. However, because MP3 recordings are compact in file size, they can be useful for recording instrument practice. Chapter Record Mode Description 1 Get professional recording quality for digital audio by recording in 24 bit/96 kHz. Recording in 16 bit/44.1 kHz allows you to transfer data to the PC and burn a CD without any conversion. The MP3 data format was created to preserve the quality of WAV data while compressing the file size. Until now, you had to convert WAV file to an MP3 on a PC, but the R-09HR allows you to record in MP3 format directly. Not only can you transfer data to a PC and distribute it directly on the internet, you can also record hours of practice, taking advantage of the smaller file size. The outstanding features of the R-09HR WAV MP3 Chapter 2 See p. 38-39 in the Owner's Manual for setting the recording mode. Situation practical use technique Music Format Examples Application Recording Mode Description Capacity Chapter 3 1. Pro Quality WAV 24 bit/96 kHz Professional recording quality 5 minutes Applied technique about 200 MB Creating CDs on the PC 2. CD Quality WAV 16 bit/44.1 kHz 5 minutes about 50 MB Internet distribution of music Chapter 4 3. Internet music distribution quality MP3 128 kbps/44.1 kHz 5 minutes Appendix about 5 MB 7 Situation 2 Chapter Recording band performances 1 The outstanding features of the R-09HR Chapter 2 Situation practical use technique Chapter Point 1 What is a good level? Point 2 Placing the R-09HR Bands are louder than normal everyday sounds. Set the mic gain in the back of the R-09HR to LOW. Set LIMITER/AGC to ON When instruments are placed in various locations in a room, like a rehearsal studio, you should position the R-09HR in the middle of the studio to record the sound of each instrument equally. The microphone should be placed at about table height. If the mic is placed on the floor, the sound is muffled and unclear; if it is placed too high, you lose the bass range and the sound becomes tinny. Drums 3 Applied technique Chapter Set to HIGH for quieter sounds Set to LOW for louder sounds Bass Amp Place in the middle 4 Appendix Also, you should turn on the limiter. The limiter is a feature that suppresses noise by lowering the volume level when the sound input is too high. Guitar Amp PA Speakers for Vocals and Keyboard Remote Of course, once the R-09HR is setup, you can use the remote to adjust the recording level or to start/stop the recording. 8 Point 3 Optimizing recording levels Point 4 Setting sound quality PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-09HR Before recording the band, find where the loudest sound occurs. Adjust the recording level so that the R-09HR level meter reaches its highest level without the PEAK indicator, shown in red below, turning on. Choose the sound quality according to the purpose. If sound quality is important: Chapter WAV If long recording time is important: 1 The outstanding features of the R-09HR MP3 Adjust so the PEAK indicator light does not turn on when the loudest sound occurs For example, we recommend recording in WAV format when you want to archive material or when you'll use the recording as the master for making a CD. WAV format maximizes the features of the R-09HR, so it's appropriate for recordings you want to keep. On the other hand, we recommend recording in MP3 format when reviewing practices at rehearsal studios or when making long recordings. You can leave the R-09HR recording for an entire session for later review. See p. 38-39 in the Owner's Manual for setting the recording mode. Chapter 2 When you are using a remote control, you can use the remote indicator to determine the recording level. Adjust the level so that the remote indicator does not blink fast. See p. 45 in the Owner's Manual for setting the recording level. Situation practical use technique The optional Cover/Stand Set is not just a simple protective cover. The optional cover/stand set (OP-R09HR-C) is not just a protective cover--it connects to the included stand. The cover can also attach to commercially available tripods for cameras or video cameras. So if you need the extra stability, you can use a tripod in place of the stand. In addition, you can use the mic stand adaptor (OP-R09M) to attach the R-09HR to a mic stand. With a single mic stand, you can place the R-09HR in the optimal position and the optimal height in the studio. Chapter Convenient stand attachment! 3 Applied technique Chapter 4 Appendix The R-09HR cover attaches directly to camera tripods The R-09HR cover attaches directly to microphone stands when using the mic stand adaptor (OP-R09M) 9 Situation 3 Chapter Recording from cassettes 10 1 The outstanding features of the R-09HR Chapter 2 Situation practical use technique Chapter Point 1 Setting the recording level Point 2 Selecting the cables to use First, check the volume setting on the playback device. If the volume is set too low, then the volume of the recording will be too low no matter how high the R-09HR input level is set. Conversely, if the volume is too high, the sound will be distorted no matter how you adjust the level on the R-09HR. The R-09HR's audio input uses a stereo miniplug. Select a cable that's compatible with the output jack(s) on the playback machine. Most combo or radio-cassette units use an RCA plug; most compact players use a stereo mini-plug. Verify the type of plug used by the playback device in its owner's manual. 3 Applied technique Chapter The R-09HR uses a stereo mini-plug. Most compact cassette players and digital audio players also use this plug type. If the recording level is too low, the level meter doesn't move much. If the recording is made with these settings, then the sound at playback will be unsatisfactory. 4 Appendix Next, find the loudest point of the song to be recorded. Every song has its loudest and quietest points. Set the level so that PEAK light doesn't quite turn on when the loudest section is played. See p. 45 in the Owner's Manual for setting the recording level. RCA connectors are often used for sound input to mini component stereo sets and video decks. Note: The actual specifications, appearance, or display screen of the product may be subject to change without notice. Point 3 Setting sound quality PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-09HR Use WAV format to preserve important recordings that are faithful to the source. If creating CD Chapter WAV 16 bit/44.1 kHz For professional quality 1 The outstanding features of the R-09HR WAV 24 bit/96 kHz Because 16 bit/44.1 kHz is the same setting used on audio CDs, it's ide ...