Akai Reference Master GX-75 - Page 13

Recording level adjustment
Basic recording level adjustment
Basically, adjust the REC LEVEL controls so that the recording
level does not exceed the recording level guide indicators on
the peak level meter when the cassette deck is in the tape moni-
tor mode (the TAPE indicator will be on the FL display).
The recording level guide indicators will vary according to the
tape position of the loaded tape.
Recording Level Balance
For normal stereo recording, make sure the red lines on the Left
and Right REC LEVEL controls are aligned and then adjust
both controls to the desired level at the same-time. If necessary
the Left and Right REC LEVEL controls can also be adjusted
separately.
To decrease the right channel level:
Turn down the R REC LEVEL control.
To decrease the left channel level:
Turn down the L REC LEVEL control.
Monitoring : Comparing the source
sound with the just-recorded sound
during recording
Monitoring the source sound
Press the MONITOR button during recording.
The TAPE indicator will be replaced by the SOURCE indicator
and the cassette deck will be set to the source monitor mode.
Monitoring the just-recorded sound
Press the MONITOR button again.
The SOURCE indicator will be replaced by the TAPE indicator
and the cassette deck will be set to the tape monitor mode.
What is the auto monitor system?
The independentrecording and playback heads in combination
with two independent amplifiers (one for recording and another
for playback) let you listen to a recording as it is being made.
This is called tape monitoring. By switching the auto monitor
system during recording, you can compare the just-recorded
music (TAPE position) with the source music (SOURCE posi-
tion). In this way you can make sure that you have set the re-
cording input levels correctly. The tape monitor system of this
cassette deck is an “Auto Monitor System”. Besides letting you
manually set the tape monitor system, it also does it automati-
cally. When the cassette deck is recording, the auto monitor
system is set automatically to TAPE. During recording standby,
it is automatically set to SOURCE.
Therefore, under normal circumstances there is no need for
you to set the MONITOR switch yourself.
Recording level adjustment example -
Metal position/Type IV
Normal position/Type |
- CrO2 (Chrome) position/Type II
To make better recordings
To make better recordings, the recording input levels must be
correct.
The recording input levels should be set as high as possible,
without exceeding the recommended levels indicated on the
peak level meter. If the recording levels are too high, distortion
will result. If the input levels are too low, noise such as tape hiss
will become noticeable. Make certain that the recording input
levels match the maximum saturation levels of the music
source, which can be monitored on the peak level meter.
Monitor the input source signals by pressing the sea button be-
fore you begin recording (while you are test playing the music
source). The recording level will be displayed on the peak level
meter and can be adjusted accordingly. with the REC LEVEL
controls. fetes
CD/DAT IN ©
LINE IN ©
© LINE OUT
Recording amplifier
Super GX head for recording
Super GX head for playback
Notes for the auto monitor system
@ After comparing sounds, set the cassette deck to the tape
monitor mode by pressing the MONITOR button.
@ The MONITOR switch is automatically switched between
the source and tape monitor mode when operation buttons
are pressed (the > button for example).
@ Set the tape monitor switch on your amplifier to the tape po-
sition before monitoring. Refer to your amplifier’s operator’s
manual for tape monitoring operation.
@ The MONITOR switch is automatically set to the tape moni-
tor mode when the cassette deck’s power is turned on.