PSD340 Frequently Asked Questions

The most important factor in choosing media to use with the PSD340 is to select discs rated for 1X speed. The PSD340 records in real-time (or 1X speed) directly to the disc. Buy media that is rated for 1X speed. Because computer CD-R/RW drives have increased to upwards of 52X write speeds, more media is now rated for high speeds, without clarifying whether they are suitable for 1X speed.

Select media that specifies 1X speed either on the package on the disc itself (For example, a CD-R disc might be labeled as suitable for 1X - 48X speed).  Many best selling brands indicate "up to" a certain speed (for example "up to 52X speed") without clarifying whether they are rated for 1X speed.  Superscope sells and recommends Sony.

Yes! Producing a "needle-drop" recording with the PSD340 couldn't be easier. When you have a blank disc in the CD-R drive and the disc you want to record is in the CD player drive, select "REC with CD" mode. When the unit is paused, simply use the CD player controls to locate the track and time where you want recording to begin.

Q: I want to record an introduction before I mix in music from a CD. Is this possible?

Yes! Find the location on the CD you want to record. Pause the CD player. Record to the CD-R drive using microphones. Whenever you release the pause button on the CD player, CD audio will be mixed into the recording.

You can start and stop the PSD340, just like you would a tape recorder. Every time you stop or pause, you'll be creating a new track. (You can also create tracks with the TRACK INCREMENT button). you can take a CD out and put it on a shelf. Put it back in the unit a month later and add another tracks, as long as you do not finalize the disc. 

Once you finalize a CD-R disc, you cannot add another track. You can "unfinalize" or erase CD-RW rewritable discs. The reason you finalize a disc is so it plays back on other CD players.

NOTE: Some CD players are not able to play finalized CD-RW discs, but most will play finalized CD-R discs. 

Yes and Yes! Make sure to place the CD+G disc in the CD player drive and enter the menu to turn the CD_G feature ON. This will allow CD graphics data to pass through the PSD340's digital output. Connect some mics and use "REC with CD" mode to record.

Q: Can I add reverb to my vocals?

Sure thing. Press the REV/DLY button to access the effects menu. You'll be able to add a room reverb, hall reverb, or a delay effect. It is not possible to layer a reverb and a delay effect. Choose whichever preset of the three you like best.

Yes. Start the CD first. Then press the Metronome button. While the CD is playing, you'll be able to adjust the Metronome tempo, Metronome volume, and CD volume.

Use "Minute Track" record mode. This mode automatically adds an inaudible track increment every minute during recording. If the section you wish to review occurs 15 minutes into the performance, simply scroll to track 15, then press PLAY.

For individual practice or small group settings, use the chromatic tuner. This feature detects audio from the inputs or internal mic and displays the nearest frequency in concert pitch. From the chromatic tuner display, turn the Select jog wheel to activate the 440Hz tuning tone. This tone will output through the internal speaker and the Line Out. This method may work best in large group settings where the PSD340 is connected to a sound system.

Getting an instant review of a recording has never been easier. After you've recorded a track, press the Record Review button and the PSD340 will play back the last track recorded. If you press REC REVIEW during the recording, the PSD340 will automatically stop, and then play back the last track recorded. You can record and review your work with just two buttons: RECORD and REC REVIEW!

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