18
Performing
Adjusting the Mic Settings
Depending on the environment in which you’re performing, noise 
from the surroundings might be picked up by the mic, causing the 
vocoder to not work as you intend.
In this case, adjust the microphone sensitivity and the noise 
suppressor (NS) settings, so that it is less likely to pickup noise.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Use the [1] knob to select “SYSTEM,” and then press 
the [ENTER] button.
You can also make this selection by using the PAGE [ ] [ ] 
buttons instead of the [1] knob.
3. Use the [1] knob to select a parameter, and use the [2] 
knob to edit the value.
MIC IN parameters
Parameter
[1] knob
Value
[2] knob
Explanation
Mic In Gain -24.0–+24.0 [dB]  Adjusts the input level of the MIC IN jack.
Mic Power OFF, ON
If this is “ON,” plug-in power (5 V) is 
supplied to the MIC IN jack.
NS Switch OFF, ON
Switches the noise suppressor on/o.
The noise suppressor is a function that 
suppresses noise during periods of 
silence.
NS Threshold -96–0 [dB] 
Adjusts the volume at which noise 
suppression starts to be applied.
NS Release 0–127
Adjusts the time from when noise 
suppression starts until the volume 
reaches 0.
CompSwitch OFF, ON
Species whether the mic compressor (a 
compressor applied to the mic input) is 
used (ON) or not used (OFF).
CompAttack 0.1, 1, 2, ...100 [ms] 
Species the time from when the input 
to the mic compressor exceeds the 
Comp Thres level until the volume is 
compressed.
CompRelease 10, 20, ...1000 [ms] 
Species the time from when the input to 
the mic compressor falls below the Comp 
Thres level until compression is no longer 
applied.
CompThreshold -60–0 [dB] 
Species the level at which the mic 
compressor starts applying compression.
CompRatio
1: 1, 2: 1, ...4: 1, 8: 1, 
16: 1, 32: 1, INF: 1
Species the compression ratio for the 
mic compressor.
CompKnee 0–30 [dB] 
Smooths the transition until the mic 
compressor starts to be applied.
Higher values produce a smoother 
transition.
CompOutGain
-24.0, -23.5, ... 0, ... 
+24.0 [dB] 
Species the output volume of the mic 
compressor.
Rev Send Lev 0–127
Species the amount of reverb that is 
applied to the mic input.
Cho Send Lev 0–127
Species the amount of chorus that is 
applied to the mic input.
Dly Send Lev 0–127
Species the amount of delay that is 
applied to the mic input.
Mic Thru OFF, ON
If you want the mic to be cut when the 
vocoder is o, turn this “OFF.”
4. If you want to save the setting, execute the System 
Write operation.
& “Saving the System Settings (System Write)” (p. 43)
Preventing acoustic feedback
Acoustic feedback could be produced depending on the location of 
microphones relative to built-in speakers (or the external speakers).
This can be remedied by:
 5 Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).
 5 Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.
 5 Lowering volume levels.
Performing with a Connected Computer 
or Other External Device
You can connect a computer and use a plug-in synth in combination 
with this unit, or use it together with a product that is compatible with 
AIRA-LINK and enjoy synchronized performances.
& “Control” (p. 39)