Audio Tips

Audio

Multimedia requires good audio. For this class, you will need to use MP3 files. Marantz audio recorders are available for checkout in room 134 CAS.

When you reserve the Marantz Recording Kit, you’ll need your Student ID.

Before you leave the DMAT Lab, make sure your Marantz Recorder worksand that you have the following items in thekit:  1.  Marantz Recorder, 2. Microphone and 3. cable, 4. Power cord, 5. USB cord, and 6. New set of batteries

Resources: Marantz user manual and audio tutorial

Operating the Marantz Recorder

To Begin	Insert Flashcard. Turn “POWER” – ON
Press “MENU/STORE”	You’ll see “Preset-1” – Press ENTER.  (If you don’t see Preset – 1, hit “Menu/Store.”
Set Preset 1 to the following by moving the << and >> keys and pressing ENTER:	Input > MIC Output > SP/HP Date/Time – Set correct date and time. Rec Format > MP3-44.1K RecChannel > Mono PreRecord > Off Manual Trk > Off Auto Trk > Off Auto Mark > Off SilentSkip > Off LevelCont. > ALC+Manual Meter Mode >  Normal” Mic. Atten. > OdB AutoPowOff > Off Battery > “Alkaline” Beep > Off Machine ID – MZ001 DefaultOK? Hit Enter. Then Press MENU/Store
To Record	Attach mic and cord to L or Mono. Attach your headphones.  Always use your headphones. Press “REC” + “PAUSE.” Test your levels.  Make sure levels peak in the green/orange.  To increase or decrease the levels, move the knob located next to the levels display. Then press “REC.” To record separate tracks, press “PAUSE.”  (If it’s a long interview – more than two minutes – create separate tracks.  Otherwise, use only one track per interview.) When you’re done, press “STOP.”
To Play	Press “PLAY.”
Reserving the Marantz	When you reserve the Marantz Recording Kit, you’ll need your Student ID. Before you leave the DMAT Lab, make sure your Marantz Recorder works and that you have the following items in thekit:  1.  Marantz Recorder, 2. Microphone and 3. cable, 4. Power cord, 5. USB cord, and 6. New set of batteries

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