1 - Introduction ...................................................................................... 5
1 - 1 Overview..............................................................................................................5
1 - 2 Features ................................................................................................................5
1 - 3 Conventions used in this manual 6 ...............................................................
1 - 4 Trademarks and copyrights ..........................................................................6
1 - 5 microSD cards ....................................................................................................7
Precautions for use 7 ..............................................................................................
Note about formatting 7 .......................................................................................
1 - 6 Accessories sold separately ..........................................................................7
USB cables (for communication or data transmission) 7 ..........................
PS-P520U AC adapter 7 .........................................................................................
AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter 7 ................................................................................
2 - Names and functions of parts 8 .........................................................
2 - 1 Front ......................................................................................................................8
2 - 2 Bottom ..................................................................................................................8
2 - 3 Left side ................................................................................................................9
2 - 4 Right side .............................................................................................................9
2 - 5 Rear ........................................................................................................................9
2 - 6 Using the wheel .............................................................................................10
2 - 7 Using the touchscreen .................................................................................10
Basic screen operations 10 ..................................................................................
2 - 8 App overview .................................................................................................. 11
LAUNCHER screen 11 .............................................................................................
Recording app signal flows 12 ...........................................................................
Recording app output files 13 ............................................................................
INPUT SELECT function 14 ...................................................................................
Project status bar 15 ..............................................................................................
Shortcut Menu 16 ...................................................................................................
Character input 17 ..................................................................................................
3 - Preparation ..................................................................................... 18
3 - 1 Inserting and removing microSD cards 18 .................................................
Inserting microSD cards 18 .................................................................................
Removing microSD cards 18 ...............................................................................
3 - 2 Preparing the power supply 18 ......................................................................
Notes about power supplies 18 .........................................................................
Using AA batteries 18 ............................................................................................
Using an AC adapter (sold separately) 19 ......................................................
Using USB bus power 19 ......................................................................................
3 - 3 Turning the power on and off 20 ...................................................................
Turning the power on 20 ......................................................................................
Turning the unit off (putting it in standby) 20 ..............................................
Resume function 20 ...............................................................................................
Setting the language, date and time 20 .........................................................
Formatting (initializing) microSD cards 21 ....................................................
4 - Connections .................................................................................... 22
4 - 1 Connection examples ..................................................................................22
Using the MANUAL app 22 ..................................................................................
Using the PODCAST app 22 ................................................................................
4 - 2 Connecting the included mics 22 ..................................................................
X-Y connection 22 ...................................................................................................
A-B stereo connection 23 .....................................................................................
4 - 3 Connecting external mics and other equipment 23 ..............................
Connecting external mics 23 ..............................................................................
Connecting mics that are compatible with plug-in power 23 ................
Connecting mid-side mics 23 .............................................................................
Connecting other equipment 24 ......................................................................
4 - 4 Connecting cameras ....................................................................................24
Setting the output for camera use 24 ..............................................................
4 - 5 Connecting monitoring equipment ....................................................... 24
4 - 6 Using the built-in speaker 25 ..........................................................................
4 - 7 Adjusting the playback volume 25 ...............................................................
4 - 8 Connecting computers and smartphones 25 ...........................................
5 - Input and output settings 26 ..............................................................
5 - 1 Using the INPUT SELECT function 26 ...........................................................
5 - 2 Making input settings for each input 27 .....................................................
Using the STEREO LINK function 27 .................................................................
Setting recording input sources (INPUT) 27 ..................................................
Using phantom power (PHANTOM) 27 ...........................................................
Adjusting the input level automatically (AUTO GAIN) 27 .........................
Setting the low-cut filter (LOW CUT)..........................................................28
Setting the noise gate (NOISE GATE) 28 .........................................................
Setting the limiter (LIMITER/COMP) 28 ...........................................................
Setting the equalizer (EQ) 28 ..............................................................................
Inverting the input phase (PHASE INVERT) 29 .............................................
Adjusting input gain (GAIN) 29 ..........................................................................
Changing the input gain (GAIN) 29 ..................................................................
5 - 3 Adding reverb to inputs (REVERB) 29 ...........................................................
5 - 4 Setting the phantom power voltage 29 ......................................................
6 - Recording apps ............................................................................... 30
6 - 1 Recording app overview .............................................................................30
Recording guide function (MANUAL app only) 30 .....................................
Recording pause function..............................................................................30
Recording operation flow 31 ..............................................................................
6 - 2 Button operations during recording 32 ......................................................
6 - 3 Recording with the ASMR app 33 ..................................................................
Setting procedures 33 ...........................................................................................
Screen overview 33 ................................................................................................
Shortcut Menu 33 ...................................................................................................
Setting input levels 33 ...........................................................................................
Recording 34 .............................................................................................................
Starting playback 34 ..............................................................................................
6 - 4 Recording with the MANUAL app 35 ...........................................................
Setting procedures 35 ...........................................................................................
Screen overview 35 ................................................................................................
Shortcut Menu 35 ...................................................................................................
Using the wheel 35 .................................................................................................
Setting input levels 35 ...........................................................................................
Using the mixer 36 ..................................................................................................
Recording 37 .............................................................................................................
Starting playback 37 ..............................................................................................
6 - 5 Recording with the MUSIC app 38 ................................................................
Setting procedures 38 ...........................................................................................
Screen overview 38 ................................................................................................
Shortcut Menu 38 ...................................................................................................
Selecting the type of instrument to record 38 .............................................
Setting the input level 39 .....................................................................................
Adding reverb to the input (REVERB).........................................................39
Recording 39 .............................................................................................................
Starting playback 39 ..............................................................................................
6 - 6 Recording with the VOICE app 40 .................................................................
Setting procedures 40 ...........................................................................................
Screen overview 40 ................................................................................................
Shortcut Menu 40 ...................................................................................................
Setting the inputs 40 .............................................................................................
Setting the input level 40 .....................................................................................
Recording 41 .............................................................................................................
Starting playback 41 ..............................................................................................
6 - 7 Recording with the FIELD app 42 ..................................................................
Setting procedures 42 ...........................................................................................
Screen overview 42 ................................................................................................
Shortcut Menu 42 ...................................................................................................
Setting the inputs 42 .............................................................................................
Selecting the recording subject...................................................................42
Setting the input level 43 .....................................................................................
Setting the filter (LOW CUT) 43 ..........................................................................
Recording 43 .............................................................................................................
Starting playback 43 ..............................................................................................
