Sony PCM-D10 Help Guide - Page 49

Help Guide Linear PCM Recorder PCM-D10 About the peak level meters indicating the recording volume levels While recording is in progress, the recording volume levels are indicated by the peak level meters ( ) and the peak values appear on the display window. If appears along with the peak values, distortion may occur. When recording sharp attack sounds such as percussion sounds, check the peak level meters for the recording volume level. Please adjust the orientation of the built-in microphones or the distance from the sound source, or use the REC LEVEL dial to adjust the recording volume so that the recording volume level of the input sound stays around -12 dB on the peak level meters, which fits within the optimum range, as illustrated above. Hint When the input sound volume is low, it is recommended you move your linear PCM recorder closer to the sound source or increase the recording volume with the REC LEVEL dial. Related Topic Recording with the built-in microphones Positioning the linear PCM recorder Adjusting the positioning and the input sensitivity of the built-in microphones About the peak level indicators indicating the recording volume levels 4-744-529-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 49