Modifying recording levels on the RH10

[nittany_tim]

I'm going to be jumping into the minidisc world for the first time and am considering getting an RH10. From what I've read, I see that recording levels can be modified. But are they fixed for a recording once recording begins, or can they be changed on the fly while recording (e.g., for fading selections in and out)?

Thanks a lot,

Tim

[greenmachine]

As far as i know all the latest sony models (since year ?) allow you to change levels on the fly.

[raintheory]

Yes, but I beleive you have to start the recording in rec-pause and set recording level to manual, then you can adjust as it is recording.

[smkranz]

Yes, it has to be set to Pause-Rec first, then go into menu to select Manual rec. level. Level can then be changed while recording.

However, it seems to me that for something like fading selections in and out you would be much better off just finding the optimal setting for whatever you are recording, and leaving it alone. Trying to fade in and out on the recorder by constantly messing with the settings is not only imprecise (you will get uneven results), but you will risk botching a recording, particularly if it's something you are recording live that you won't have a second chance at.

Upload the tracks, convert to .wav and edit the tracks with fades on your computer. There are free audio editors in the Download section. Personally, I use Nero's (not free) Wave Editor utility and it works great for precisely what you are talking about. I'm certain the others do as well.