Maximizing the volume levels of data recorded to the tracks (Normalize)
The Normalize function raises the volume of prerecorded 1. Press [UTILITY]
track data to the highest level possible.The Utility Menu screen will appear.
fig.12-12d
What Normalize does:
The maximum values for wave data handled in
digital recording are predetermined. Since
exceeding these levels even slightly causes the 2. Move the cursor to the TRACK icon and press [ENTER/YES].
sound to become distorted, recording levels are Alternatively, you can press [F3] (TRACK) if the TRACK
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normally set so that the sound does not distort. icon is currently displayed.
However, this lowers the overall volume of the
The Track Menu screen will appear.
recorded data.fig.15-05dI
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3. Move the cursor to the NORMALIZE icon and press
[ENTER/YES].
Alternatively, you can press [F3] (NORMALIZE) if the
But there is a process that digitally calculates the NORMALIZES icon is currently displayed.
recorded data in order to extend the waveforms to The Normalize screen will appear.
the maximum values for the wave data being fig.15-72d
treated. This process is called Onormalization.�
After normalization, the waveform looks like this:
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4. Select the track you want to normalize with the TIME/
VALUE dial.
fig.15-72ad
This allows you to ensure you are getting full
volume within the allowable range of values for the
data you are working with.You can select mono or stereo tracks. With stereo tracks
Furthermore, even if any other tracks have been selected, you can increase the volume level while
recorded at relatively low volume levels, you can maintaining the balance between the left and right
use this function to increase volume later on.tracks.
5. Move the cursor to the right half of the screen and
specify the start point and end point for the segment
you want to normalize using [CURSOR] and the TIME/
VALUE dial.
The Normalize Time Setting screen will appear.
fig.15-73d
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