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You can make mute recording while maintaining the continuity of the ABS time (or LTC), or
insert a mute space at the beginning of an audio file or between songs.
MUTE recording
• Creating a mute space during recording
You can create a mute space during audio recording (analog or digital) in both the NEW FILE and INSERT
mode.
The following description assumes that all preparation for recording is made.
1. Press the [RECORD] key to start recording.
2. Press and hold down the [MUTE] key from the desired position (the MUTE indicator is lit).
The unit mutes recording.
The headphones and analog outputs are also muted.
3. To stop muting, release the [MUTE] key (the MUTE indicator turns off).
The unit continues recording a signal.
• Inserting a mute space at the beginning of an audio file or between songs
You can insert a mute space at the beginning of an audio file or between songs while stopped. This
operation is possible only in the INSERT mode.
The following assumes that the audio file is stopped at the beginning or at the end of the last recording.
1. Press the [AUDIO RDY - INSERT] key to turn on the INSERT indicator.
2. Press the [SHIFT] key to turn on the SHIFT indicator.
3. Press the [MUTE] key to turn on the MUTE indicator.
The unit performs mute recording for a duration set by the "Mute time setting" menu in the Setup
mode. The Mute time is initially set to 3 seconds.
After finishing mute recording, the unit stops.
See "Chapter 15: Setup mode" for details about the "Mute time setting" menu.
Tips:
Pressing the [MUTE] key during playback mutes all the (both analog and digital) audio outputs
except the monitor outputs (PHONES and MON OUT).
Inserting a mute space at the
beginning of an audio file or
between songs
Recording a mute space fol-
lowed to the end point of the
last recording.
Press and hold down
the [MUTE] key.
mute space
Time
Release the [MUTE] key.
mute space
Time
ABS 0
Recording end position
Time
ABS 0
mute space
