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9.4 Source
Choose the source of the recording. The options are: MIC, and LINE IN. For recording
from the radio see section 5.9 (page 42).
9.5 Channels
This allows you to select mono or stereo recording. Please note that for mono recording,
only the left channel is recorded. Mono recordings are usually somewhat smaller than
stereo.
9.6 File Split Options
This sub menu contains options for file splitting, which can be used to split up long
recordings into manageable pieces. The splits are seamless (frame accurate), no audio
is lost at the split point. The break between recordings is only the time required to stop
and restart the recording, on the order of 2 – 4 seconds.
Split Measure: This option controls wether to split the recording when the SPLIT FILE-
SIZE is reached or when the SPLIT TIME has elapsed.
What to do when Splitting: This controls what will happend when the splitting con-
dition is fullfilled the two available options here are START A NEW FILE or STOP
RECORDING.
Split Time: Set the time to record between each split, if time is used as SPLIT MEASURE.
Options (hours:minutes between splits): Off, 00:05, 00:10, 00:15, 00:30, 1:00, 1:14
(74 minute CD), 1:20 (80 minute CD), 2:00, 4:00, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00, 18:00, 24:00.
Split Filesize: Set the filesize to record between each split, if filesize is used as SPLIT
MEASURE.
9.7 Prerecord Time
This setting buffers a small amount of audio so that when the record button is pressed,
the recording will begin from that number of seconds earlier. This is useful for ensuring
that a recording begins before a cue that is being waited for.
9.8 Clear Recording Directory
Resets the location where the recorded files are saved to the root of your player’s drive.
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