So, I just purchased one of these recorders, and I'm pretty excited about it. I primarily bought it to record my band's practices and shows, but will probably use it at some "real" concerts as well.
I was hoping you guys could give me some advice here. Our practice room is pretty small (12x12) and there are 4 of us crammed in there (2 guitars, drums, bass). I will definitely be experimenting with different settings, placement, etc, but I was wondering what might be a good place to start as far as the rec level (auto or manual and, if manual, what setting) and mic sensitivity given the conditions (it can get pretty loud in the room). I take it that, with the levels shown on the main screen and the green and red lights at each mic, that there is some ideal range you should try to stay within while adjusting the level?
Also, I'm not really up to speed on the ideal mic direction in relation to the way the band is set up... basically, we all face each other with amps and PA sort of aimed towards the center of the room... is the center of the room the best place to record from?
Can't wait to try this thing out.