A function that automatically punches-in (begins record-
ing) when playback reaches a pre-specified location, and
punches-out (resumes playback) when recording has
continued to a different pre-specified location.

Automation

A function that records and reproduces the operations or
settings of mixer knobs and faders according to the pas-
sage of internal time code or of externally-input MTC
data.

AUX

Inputs or outputs used to connect high-impedance line
level signals. AUX OUT jacks send signals to an external
recorder or effect processor, and AUX IN jacks receive
signals from a recorder or electronic musical instrument.

Backup

To copy program data or recorded audio data files onto
another storage medium for safekeeping.

Balanced connection

A connection using a cable with three conductors; two
conductors sending the “hot” (positive phase signal) and
“cold” (negative phase signal), and the third conductor
being the ground. Balanced cables have the advantage of
being less susceptible to hum or noise even when carry-
ing low-level signals.

Bit depth

The number of bits used to express gradations in the
amplitude of an analog signal when converting it to dig-
ital form. Normally 16 bits or 24 bits are used. The greater
the number of bits, the more precisely the original sound
can be recorded.

Blank disc

A disc on which nothing has yet been written.

Bypass

To send a signal without passing it through a specific cir-
cuit. By temporarily bypassing an effect, you can hear
how it is modifying the sound.

Channel/CH/ch.

A unit of signal routing capacity; the path taken by a sig-
nal that is input to the mixer section as its volume and
pan are adjusted before being output.

Cue

A mixing balance or volume balance adjustment that
allows the performer to hear their own performance (e.g.,
through headphones) while they play.

Current drive

The drive (partitioned area of the internal hard drive)
that is currently selected and is the object of editing oper-
ations.

Current song

The song that is currently selected and is the object of
editing operations.

Default settings

The factory-set state that appears when the power is
turned on for the first time after purchasing the unit. Also
called “factory settings.”

Dialog box

A window (containing buttons or check boxes etc.) that
asks the user for instructions.

Digital input/output

Inputting or outputting audio data in digital form. The
D3200 comes with S/P DIF input/output as standard.

Disc At Once

A method by which the data to be recorded is converted
into a complete disc image and then written to CD-R/RW
in a single operation. Once this type of writing is per-
formed, no further data can be written to that CD-R/RW
even if it contained unused space.

Dither

Processing that is applied to minimize the noise that
occurs when converting the bit depth of a digital audio
signal as it is output.

Drive

A device used to store and reproduce data; e.g., a hard
disk or CD-R/RW drive.

DSP

Stands for Digital Signal Processor. A digital signal
processing LSI optimized for processing audio or video.
DSPs are built into recent recorders and effect processors.
Their signal processing can be varied by software to per-
form a variety of operations.

Dynamic range

The range of volume level between silence and the maxi-
mum volume, expressed in dB (decibels). This is one of
the elements that determines the accuracy with which a
device can handle audio signals.

Effect algorithm

The calculation method that is the basis of an effect. The
set of calculations that implement a certain type of signal
processing.

Effect program

A program that specifies a set of parameters for use by an
effect algorithm. The D3200 provides preset programs
that contain factory settings, and user programs that can
store your own edited settings.

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