User manual ALESIS EURO QCARD

[. . . ] The recorder's built-in microphones will not be used while something is connected to one or both of the CH 1/2 INPUTS. HEADPHONE OUTPUT ­ Connect your headphones using a 1/8" stereo connector to this output. the headphone volume is controlled by the HEADPHONE VOLUME wheel on the right side panel. WARNING: Turn the HEADPHONE VOLUME all the way down before turning on the unit to prevent the power-on "click" noise in your headphones. [. . . ] 12 10 9 MICROPHONES ­ Record your source with these built-in condenser microphones if you are not using the CH 1/2 INPUTS. SLED ­ This plastic cover slides and snaps onto the recorder to protect and secure the iPod while it is docked. While recording, these meters measure the input levels of the CH 1/2 INPUTS or built-in MICROPHONES. (If the LIMITER is on, these readings are taken after the LIMITER has processed the signal. Also, the top two red LEDs will flash simultaneously when the batteries are getting low. The top two red LEDs will flash simultaneously when the batteries are getting low. STAND MOUNT ­ You can use this hole to mount the iPod Recorder on a stand, such as a standard camera stand, allowing for hands-free recording. Note: Feedback can occur if the CHANNEL GAIN knobs are turned up high with the headphones connected. This prevents hard "clipping" of the recorded signal in your iPod. However, it is still possible to overdrive the LIMITER with too hot of a signal, resulting in an unpleasant "pumping" sound or even distortion. Note: We have included two different sleds for use with the iPod Recorder: one fits the regular iPod while the other fits the iPod Nano. To remove the SLED, pull the OPEN switch on the left panel towards the bottom of the recorder (see SIDE PANEL FEATURES), then slide it off the recorder. To remove your iPod, gently rock it back and forth until it is loose from the DOCK. The iPod Recorder is compatible with the following iPod models: iPod Classic 5th Generation iPod 3rd Generation iPod Nano 2nd Generation iPod Nano You can record to the iPod Recorder using the built-in condenser microphones, external microphones, or other audio sources connected to the recorder's CH 1/2 INPUTS. There are a few important factors and suggestions you should consider before diving into recording: Take some time to balance the levels of your sources by monitoring the LED METERS on the top panel. We recommend that the levels enter the top (red) LED lights only occasionally, if at all, to ensure the recording does not "clip" or distort. Use the built-in LIMITER to prevent hard "clipping" of the recorded signal in your iPod. However, be careful when using the LIMITER ­ if your input levels are too high, it can cause unwanted audio artifacts or even distortion. There is a fine line between a good, loud recording, and a recording which is overly limited, resulting in poor dynamic range and clarity. Be careful when you set your levels, and decrease the CHANNEL GAIN if necessary. [. . . ] There is a fine line between a good, loud recording, and a recording which is overly limited, resulting in poor dynamic range and clarity. Be careful when you set your levels, and decrease the CHANNEL GAIN if necessary. If you are using mono input sources, such as guitars and microphones, you may wish to record in mono. If you are only using one input, you should decrease the CHANNEL GAIN of the unused input to reduce unwanted noise. [. . . ]