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MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0
Recording Options
In this section, you will learn about additional options regarding the recording process which were not described in the "Recording the
sample" section. Each of these options is accessible by scrolling with the [DATA] wheel in the upper 'Parameter' field of the Record screen.
Mode
This selection determines whether the incoming analog signal will be recorded in stereo or in mono through the left input only.
The advantage of Mono mode is that mono samples take up much less memory than stereo samples. Stereo samples are
generally superior in sound to mono samples since they provide better imaging in the listening field. However if you use the
MPC500 for live performances instead of working in the studio and you use recorded samples as part of a busy mix instead of
foreground material, you may wish to consider recording mono.
Monitor
This setting determines whether the recording inputs will be heard through the Main outs during recording.
ON - The input signal will be heard through the Main output.
OFF - The input signal will NOT be heard through the Main output.
Threshold
This setting determines the level of input signal the MPC500 will need to receive before recording begins. When a signal level
goes beyond the set threshold level, the screen displays a square icon in the upper right hand corner as shown below:
When the MPC500 is in record enable mode, it starts the recording automatically when the level of the incoming source exceeds
the threshold level. If you set the threshold level too high, the MPC500 may not start the recording when you play the input
source, or the beginning of the recording may be missing. If you set the threshold level too low, the MPC500 may start the
recording before you play the external source. Set this to the appropriate level using the level meter.
Free
This screen shows how much recording time remains in the MPC500’s memory. Keep in mind, the displayed time will change,
depending on the mode setting. When Stereo is selected in the Mode parameter, displayed time is halved than when Mono is
selected.
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