How can Tascam’s DR-40X help you make high-quality recording even easier?
With the voice-activated Auto-Record function!
First, we need to activate the function, so we’ll enter the menu,
then REC SETTING, then scroll down to the AUTO REC settings.
You can see the MODE is currently set to OFF.
We’ll scroll over and highlight OFF, then scroll up for the different options.
We have NEW FILE and MARK.
NEW FILE will create a new recording every time there’s a break in the audio.
MARK will continue recording on the same file, but put markers in the recording breaks.
What mode you select can have a big impact on what you’re recording.
For example, if I’m recording a live band, NEW FILE can be helpful.
When the group stops playing between songs, the DR-40X will stop recording
and create a file for each additional song they play.
But if I’m recording a company meeting or a lecture, I’d select MARK.
That way all the notes and relevant material are still contained in one file.
The other setting for auto-record is LEVEL.
As you can see, we have the option to set this at either –6, –12, –24, or –48 dB.
This determines what decibel level triggers and stops the recording.
If the source audio is farther away or just not very loud,
you’ll probably want to consider using the –48 or the –24 dB option.
That way, the quieter audio will trigger the auto record function.
However, if you’re dictating to the device and it’s relatively close to you,
I’d suggest considering one of the higher decibel options.
On the left side of the DR-40X is the INPUT LEVEL adjust.
Use the plus and minus symbols to either increase or decrease the incoming audio levels.
With the meter, you can physically see what decibel level you’re hitting,
so that should give you a good idea of where to set the auto-record level.
All that’s left to do is press the record button once,
and now your DR-40X will start recording whenever the pre-selected auto record level is hit
and pause recording when the audio drops below that level.
And that’s all there is to setting up the voice-activated
auto record function on the DR-40X handheld recorder.
If you find that the unit is pausing the recordings more frequently than you’d like,
take another look at the input level and the auto-record level to make sure
that the incoming source audio is hitting the appropriate levels.
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