DJ Cotts - How to Recording DJ Sets (Pocket Recorders Tascam DR-05 & Sony PCM-M10) video free download

Fran Tinez

I have same problem, I did peak reduction when I recorded, but the signal is still to strong, I update the last firmware from the offcial website, so I dont know how is possible to control this volume, imposible I can record a set from a pioonner djm, if somebody know the way please let me know.

Shirdel Farag

donot can use the Tascam you'r wrong the tascam can record boath audio and line in with vol adjust

Εναρμόνιο Μέλος

for voice recording Olympus recorders ... Tascam (manual or auto) has problems with loud input and the voice is not bright and crystal... Olympus DS30 (wma) has perfect auto limiter - peak reduction ..... OLYMPUS No1 . used it the last 10 years...

Oliver Moore

You just have to turn down the gain, if starts giving it that distorted sound at anything above 0db (orange and above on mixer). It’s annoying to have to turn the gain down on the channels but you can still get it to work fine

Mohammed

hey Dude, thanks for these tips, I do wedding videography and often ask the DJ for a copy of the tracks. One thing though, I have been checking the SD vs HD youtube sounds quality and it seems to be the same. See below : Starting in 2014, YouTube is streaming a 192kbps AAC audio stream regardless of video resolution (assuming the original upload was of this quality or higher). Prior to 2014 the audio differed by video resolution.

Panotaker

If you ain't red lining, you ain't head lining!

niels v. pelt

maybe you should learn to mix at 0dB like a pro..... or you do you think that pioneer mixers sound good when you push te levels. stay in te green, you will not only save your recordings but you speakers/PA systems and the ears of the crowd.

Frequency

The TASCAM DR-05 was really for MIC level signals, not line level signals. Its prefers a signal to be about -12db, which is that little arrow you see on the level gauge and its Maximum Input Level is -4dBV according to spec sheet. So even if you use your "rec out" on the mixer, and reduce the input on the TASCAM to its lowest setting, it will still peak if you set your gains to around 0db on the mixer like most DJs do and don't use the "peak reduction" setting. They are several work arounds if you want to use this inexpensive device to record a DJ set:1. Record using "booth out" or "monitor out", as most mixers have a volume knob for these channels that can lower the signal sent to the recorder.2. A -20 db Attenuator hooked into the line between the mixer and the DR-05, if your using "rec out" on the mixer.3. A "in line" volume control knob, like you see on headphones, if using "rec out" on the mixer.4. Reduce the gains on your input channels individually below 0db, so it doesn't peak when recording, but this goes against most DJ mixing styles, so try the aboves first.

John Michael Stock

That microphone input is also a line level input. You either have a defective unit or are doing something wrong

Melissa Speirs

You riding the Slammin' Vinyl wave mate? <3

Misc Ellaneous

Having recently bought this and read through the comments on here, I thought I'd give a quick review. I bought the Tascam and followed all the instructions people gave in the comments. I read the manual. I put the peak reduction on. I had the input level of the device on the lowest possible setting. It could still not handle the input levels coming out of my mixer (it was plugged into the record out). I had the gain on each channel way down at -10 (only showing 4 Green LEDs) and it was still peaking. I appreciate that I could buy an attenuator but for an extra £10 here in the UK you can buy a Reloop Tape that doesn't peak at +6 (2 Amber LEDS on my mixer). Unless you're desperate for something that records in WAV format, a reloop tape which records at 320kbps MP3 is a far safer purchase in my opinion. I returned my Tascam and bought the tape, does the job just fine.

Jaiziah Taylor

How do you know where to plug in the audio line for the mic ?

Emily Wilk-Mullis

ok, so I have adjusted all my levels, yet, the recorded sound is VERY tinny, there is no distortion, just a weird tinny overtone. Do I need to convert Tascam input into an audio line input somehow (no Idea if that is even possible). I was told about RCA splitters that creates two separate mono channels which balances out the intensity of signals from my MASTER OUT of DJM 450. I have no record out...

edwin de dios

The zoom h4n pro works really good for recording dj mix set

ACIDis Analog Basslines

As noted by many readers before, you are missing some essential functions of the dr-05 which make it utter impossible to f*ck up a overdriven recording... I quote:" One new feature that makes the DR-05 easy to operate is the new Peak Reduction feature. This setting automatically sets your recording level by listening to the input and adjusting for the best level. Unlike Auto Gain settings, this one only goes down to prevent accidental distortion after a period of low level like a break. Peak Recording works in rehearsal mode or in record, so if the performance is louder than the soundcheck you're still safe. Used with the built-in limiter, it's unlikely you'll distort your career-making live recording."Knowing this, why not just remove this video?

VDJ FLEX

can u split the track with the Sony PCM-M10?