They all have manual level control, AFAIK. Slide the record button and hold it for a sec or two - you should see 'manual rec' on the display. Set the level with the << & >> buttons, before starting to record. Adjusting the level can only be done in rec-pause mode with Sony's. Sharp etc allow level adj whilst recording... GB ----- Original Message ----- From: Al Kohout > > Have 2 mini disk recorders and love them! The Sony 50 and 37 models. Up > till now..all was well. > Then I purchased a new mic ..the Sony 45 Man what a great mic! Too > great! > > My audio is much too loud now! I have realized that there is no manual > setting for audio recording on theses mini disk recorders. > > Anyone got ideas? > > Thank you! ----------------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]