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Step 2: Recording the first track 

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In this step, you record the first track while listening to the 

rhythm section. As an example we describe how to record an 

electric guitar on track 1 with the insert effect. 

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While playing the instrument, use the [REC LEVEL] 

2.1  Adjusting input sensitivity 

control to adjust the recording level. 

The [REC LEVEL] control modifies the signal level going 

to the recorder (after passing the insert effect). The IN1/IN2 

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Connect an instrument to the GUITAR/BASS jack 

level meter in the lower left of the display shows the level. 

(  p. 15). 

Set the level as high as possible, but avoid settings that cause 

To connect a synthesizer or other component with line level 

the 0 dB indicator to light during play peaks. 

stereo output, use the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 jacks on the rear 

panel. To connect a guitar or bass, use the GUITAR/BASS 

jack. 

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INPUT 1 Level

INPUT 2 Level

When something is connected to both the GUITAR/BASS 

jack and the INPUT 1 jack on the rear panel,the GUITAR/

BASS jack has priority. To adjust the GUITAR/BASS input 

If the recording level setting is too high, the [CLIP] indicator 

sensitivity or switch the jack on/off, use the INPUT 1 control. 

of the [REC LEVEL] control lights up. 

2.

Press the [INPUT 1] key so that the key lights up. 

The [INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] keys serve to switch the 

respective input on and off. While the key is lit, the input is 

[CLIP] indicator

active. 

2.2  Applying the insert effect 

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The signal supplied to the MRS 802 can be modified with 

the insert effect. This effect can be applied to the input, to 

any track, or immediately before the [MASTER] fader. The 

insert effect actually is a multi effect unit that contains a 

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To record the output of a synthesizer or similar in stereo, 

number of single effects (effect modules) such as 

connect the L and R output to the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 jacks 

compressor, distortion, and delay, connected in series. A 

and press both the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] keys so that both 

combination of effect modules that can be used 

keys are lit. 

simultaneously is called an  algorithm . 

3.

The following steps show how to select an algorithm and 

While playing the instrument, use the [INPUT] 

apply the insert effect to the guitar signal connected to the 

control 1 to adjust sensitivity. 

GUITAR/BASS jack. 

Adjust the control so that the [PEAK] indicator lights up 

occasionally when you play the instrument at the loudest 

1.

Press the [INPUT SOURCE] key in the effect 

level. 

section. 

The insert position of the insert effect is indicated on the 2nd 

line of the display. The default is  IN  (INPUT). To change 

the setting, turn the dial to select  IN . 

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