This is your rehearsal checklist for the lab practical test on using the R-09 recorder.
___ Headphones __ AA batteries __ External hard drive
___ From R-09 kit, check batteries__ file format__ sampling rate__ data cleared__
___ Check environment for noise sources ___ choose least noisy location
___ Plug recorder into wall power (if possible)
___ Plug headphones into recorder
___ Check sound signal from recorder through headphones
___ Position recorder to minimize popping__ while maximizing signal__
___ Do sound check, set levels for recorder for good signal__ no clipping__
___ Record good 30-second take while monitoring recording through headphones__
___ Review take on recorder, listen through headphones__ and judge whether re-take is necessary
___ Correctly power off__ unplug__ and stow__ recorder
___ Connect external USB drive to computer
___ Create new folder for current day’s recordings on USB drive
___ Connect recorder to computer using R-09 kit USB cable
___ Power up recorder__ and select USB mode__
___ Locate recording file__ then drag-and-drop recording file from recorder to new folder
___ Eject__ and disconnect__ recorder from computer
___ Clear files from recorder using R-09 menu
___ Stow recorder for return to lab inventory
___ Plug headphones into computer
___ Open recording in Audacity
___ Evaluate recording dynamic range__ signal/noise ratio__ and clarity__
