Which recorder switch setting allows the balance of a recording to remain active after an edit function has completed?

• A. OVERLAY
• B. END
• C. RECORD
• D. PAUSE

Answer: (A)

Preserving the current stereo positioning after editing relies on a mode that keeps the existing mix intact while you modify the recording. The overlay setting does just that: it edits or adds audio on top of what’s already there without resetting or changing the balance. So after the edit completes, the recording continues with the same left-right balance that you had before.

If you used the other options, the behavior would be different. Ending the operation typically stops or finalizes the edit and may reset to a default state rather than maintain the prior balance. Recording would start a new pass or replace content, which isn’t about keeping the existing balance. Pausing would halt activity but doesn’t guarantee that the balance settings persist after resuming.