Roland R-07, Reference Manual

17

Recording

Adjusting the Input Level

The R-07 is designed to let you record a wide range of sounds. By 

adjusting the input level (volume) appropriately for the source 

you’re recording, you’ll be able to record with optimal quality.
The basic principle when adjusting the level is to get the level 

as high as possible without allowing distortion to occur. This 

principle applies whether you’re using the built-in mics, an 

external mic, or AUX IN.

Manually Adjusting the Input Level

NOTE

You can’t adjust the recording level if Limiter (p. 16) is “AGC.”

1  

Point the R-07’s mics toward the source you’ll be 

recording.

2  

In the main screen, press [ ] so the REC/PLAY 

indicator is blinking red.

The R-07 is in recording-standby mode.

3  

On the audio source you’ll be recording, play the 

sounds that you actually intend to record.

The level meter will move according to the loudness of the sound 

being input to the R-07.

If you’re going to record a musical performance such as an 

instrument or vocal, you should play the loudest passage of the 

song.

4  

While the sound plays, use INPUT [+] [–] to adjust 

the recording level a little at a time.

MEMO

If the recording mode is set to 2xWAV- (dual-level recording), 

the input level cannot be set to a value of 1–41.

The higher the level at which the sound is being captured, the 

farther toward the right the level meter will move. Use INPUT [+] 

[–] to adjust the level so that the sound is captured at as high a 

level as possible.
However, don’t allow the PEAK indicator to light; this indicates 

that the input volume is excessive.
If the PEAK indicator lights, this means that the input has 

exceeded the maximum volume that can be recorded by the R-07; 

i.e., the input is “clipping.” Sound that’s recorded in this condition 

will be distorted.

Clipping level exceeded

Clipping

Waveform is clipped,
distorting the sound

Input audio waveform Recorded waveform

Level range 

recordable by the R-07

PEAK indicator 

lit

Use INPUT [+] [–] to adjust the level so that even the loudest 

passages do not cause the PEAK indicator to light; i.e., so that 

clipping does not occur. If you’re recording a song, make sure that 

clipping does not occur during the climax of a vocal or during a 

fortissimo passage of an instrumental performance.

5  

When you’ve finished adjusting the level, press [ ] 

to start recording.

MEMO

5

To stop recording, press [ ]; you’ll return to the main screen. 

The level setting will be preserved, so you can press [ ] once 

again to start recording at the same recording level.

5

When using the INPUT [+] [–] buttons, you might hear a 

slight noise when the input level changes; this does not 

indicate a malfunction.