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1. Cannot save a project The project cannot be saved if the project is protected Set PROTECT to OFF P 56 Cannot create a new project or copy a project If Project Full appears on the display all the memory available on the card has been used Delete unneeded projects to free up memory An error message is shown when attempting to execute a command Please check the error message list gt 44 96 Index A A B repeat function 30 Point A 30 Point B 30 Algorithm P 45 Audio interface 2P 75 Auto punch in out P 27 B Bit rate 67 Bounce 39 Built in microphone 11 19 Changing names 43 61 Chromatic tuner P 33 Connections P 11 Contrast P 68 Control surface gt P 75 D Date setting P 14 Deletion Deleting files P 62 Delete letters 43 Deleting marks 32 Deleting projects P 62 Display 16 Backlight P 68 Contrast P 68 E Effects Effect modules 51 52 79 88 Effect parameters P 52 79 88 Effect types P 47 51 79 88 Insert effect 41 45 55 Mastering effect 41 Send return effect P 45 48 51 54 EQ 37 38 80 F File Change files names 61 Copy files P 60 Delete files P 62 File information gt 59 Import files 64 Select files P 58 Formatting an SD card
2. 7 Connecting two R16s By connecting two R16s together you can record USB memory 16 tracks simultaneously 4 Guitar Bass Use INPUT 1 which can handle high impedance when you directly connect a passive type electric guitar or bass and turn the Hi Z switch ON 5 Built in microphones These microphones are useful for recording drums indirectly and recording a band When you turn the MIC switch ON the sounds will be input into INPUT 7 and 8 Right side panel 6 Connecting a computer by USB Connecting to a computer you can send audio files and projects directly to and from the R16 You can also use the R16 as an audio interface and a control surface for DAW software SD card installation The R16 saves recording data and settings on SD cards To protect your data turn the POWER switch OFF when inserting or ejecting a card An SD card is necessary for recording Always turn the POWER switch OFF first ordinary use 1 Turn the POWER switch OFF and detach the cover of the SD card slot VIA POWER O 07 tam al 2 2 Insert an SD card write protect unlocked into the slot To eject Push the card in first to eject it E Unlock the SD card write protection Prevent unwanted removal of an SD card First remove the screw beside the slot and then screw it into the screw h
3. pue sad 129JJo OLY 85 R16 effect types and parameters 7 Adjusts tonal quality EFX Level 0 100 Adjusts effect sound level Dry Level 0 100 Adjusts original sound level ISO MIC MODEL module Parameters Descriptions XoverHi Divides the signal into three frequency bands allows individual adjustment of the mixing ratio for each band Mic Modeli Mic Type Changes the character of the built in microphones Parameter descriptions name XoverHi SOHz t6kHz Adjusts mid to high crossover frequency MxHin 04 45 04 46 77 O O O O O Mix Low Adjusts low range mix level SM57 Simulation of SM57 mic suitable for recording of various analog instruments as well as guitars Simulation of MD421 professional standard mic indispensable for MD421 ix Mic Type broadcasting recording and live applications i ur Simulation of U87 a standard condenser type microphone used in U87 studios worldwide C414 Simulation of C414 a famous microphone highly trusted in recording situations EQ module Type Parameters Description 3Band EQ For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms MOD DELAY module Parameters Descriptions Depth Rate 2 Resonance Ooo Produces a resonating and strongly undula
4. 2 5 00 5 OLON __ S DC5V1A jack OUTPUT control PHONES control INPUT jacks suonounj pue i 10 suonoeuuo2 1 Connections Refer to the instructions on this page when you connect instruments microphones audio equipment or a computer to the R16 OUTPUTS Use the METRONOME switch to set whether the metronome is output to only the PHONES jack or also to the OUTPUT jacks 1 Stereo system speakers with built in amplifiers etc When connecting speakers be sure to turn off the system s power beforehand Connecting them with the power on could cause damage Rear panel INPUTS You can connect cables with XLR and monaural phone plugs balanced or unbalanced to the INPUT jacks 2 Microphones In order to supply phantom power to a condenser microphone first connect the microphone to INPUT 5 6 and then turn the PHANTOM switch ON 3 Other equipment with stereo outputs When using a synthesizer or a CD player with stereo outputs for example be sure to connect its left output jack to an odd number INPUT jack on the R16 and its right output jack to an even number INPUT jack on the R16 8 AC adapter Make sure to use a ZOOM AD 14 adapter designed for this unit m esf E E e
5. 18 i AG Small Reduces the apparent body size ofan acousticoutar Filter Fiterefectlets you change the sound character during a song 0 2 16 BrethCmp strong compressor sound emphasizes breathiness 18 DuetCho sound creates an instant duet Cd 19 Ensemble Fresh ensemble sound great for chorus 20 Conventional doubling sound 21 Sweep Voice sound with slow phase sweep 22 VoiceFlg Flanging chorus sound with strong modulation 23 PHVoice Gimmicky phase sound seasoned with delay _ 24 VibVoice Clearcut vibrato sound 25 FutueVo A message from the aliens 26 28 29 3049 AG Jumbo Increases the apparent body size of an acoustic guitar ransforms female vocals into a male sound Transforms male vocals into a female sound CD pecial effect sound speaks to you from the cosmos pecial effect sound that turns Japanese into Korean WaReWaRe 6 DUAL MIC algorithm Name 1 Forduets Chorus for main vocal For harmony Creates a story like character imilar to AG Vo 1 but vocal character different ggressively modifies vocal character hort delay sound with effective doubling FatDrum or drum recording with single point stereo mic Microphones Tuned for male on L channel and female on R channel Voca Simulates condenser mic sound with dynamic mic input Voca Chorus for lead vocals with
6. Press ENTER Press ENTER NOTE e Never remove the USB memory when sending and receiving data Disconnect after the Saving or Loading display is gone During USB storage use no recording is possible e When saving on USB memory the saved data is stored at the top level of the file structure 7A Jojouoo eoepelu 75 Audio interface control surface Connect the R16 by USB to a computer to use it as a controller and as an audio interface with DAW software Connecting the R16 as an audio interface control surface 1 Audio interface mode By using the R16 as an interface between a computer and other audio equipment and instruments you can record and edit audio signals with DAW software You can also connect instruments that require Hi Z or phantom power 2 Control surface mode Using the faders and keys on the R16 you can control transport and mixer operations in your DAW software Install DAW software Install driver ZOOM R16 audio driver Connect R16 to computer AUDIO INTERFACE v Set DAW software Set device ZOOM R16 audio driver Control surface settings Mackie Control Connecting the R16 with a computer for the first time Install ZOOM R16 USB Audio drivers on the computer Connect the R16 to the computer C Set and connect the R16 Set DAW software Device settings C Control surface settings N
7. g v 93e20 pue 491unoo 31 Using the counter and markers to move locate The counter indicates recording time and elapsed time in minute second millisecond and bar beat tick 1 48beat Use it to set marks that you can then quickly move locate to in your project Locate a time or position using the counter Preparation Stop the recorder Select the project Start from the top screen Select hour minute second or bar beat tick PRJIGB PM A pP Switch Bar beat tick 1 48 beat 2 Choose the desired unit Hour minute second millisecond or bar beat tick a AG aas gap 4 gt HM Move between units the selected item blinks Change the values Move between items A 4 gt v NOTE You cannot use these procedures during recording playback HINT After Step 3 you can start playback from the set counter value Place a mark Place a mark using the counter otart from the top screen oet the counter to the desired mark position Move between items A 4 Beil Het 1 2 ear Mark number Marker icon Place a mark during recording playback In the middle of recording playback HINT Mark number 3 is located at 10 minutes 8 seconds 15 milliseconds E Counter is at the indicated mark N
8. zi Shudder SwpPhase Doubler Doubling for vocal track SFXlab SynLead2 Old style jet sound for synthesizer lead Tekepiko Forces special effect sound on synthesizer For sequenced phrases or single note muted guitar Simulates analog strings ensemble For hard rock drums HevyDrum SM57Sim 3 D tion of SM57 mic suitable for recording of various analog instruments as well as guitars N Simulation of MD421 professional standard mic indispensable for broadcasting recording and live applications 32 U87Sim Simulation of U87 a standard condenser type microphone used in studios worldwide 33 4145 Simulation of C414 famous microphone highly trusted in recording situations 34 Doubling Creates doubled sounds as the entire sound body became thicker 35 Deiay sound suitable for vocals and field recordings and also for creating gimmicky efet 96 Leti Create Lo Fi sounds with a nostalgic atmosphere as the sound is coming toma rado 38 BoostPts Boosts sound by adding sound pressure during recording O O 3s _All Comp Compressor adjusts volume differences of instruments in a band performance Tor example and evens hem oui 4s emy OOOO 8x COMP EQ algorithm No Recommendedinputi 8 ____ 1 jBwaam OOO OO 2 O VoclBand For vocal ban
9. Green 48 Green STOP 3 Press STOP Recording to the master track DOWN PLAY 1 2 times until the red light turns on Red light on recording enabled 5 6 CHA 7 Press STOP to stop recording NOTE The settings of the pan balance insert and send return effects of each track affect the signals sent to the master track and are reflected in its sound 4 MASTER MIX DOWN PLAY Press MASTER MIX STOP Press REW amp Stop at the same time to return the counter to the head PLAY Press REC and PLAY in turn to start recording Play the master track MASTER MIX DOWN PLAY Press MASTER MIX DOWN PLAY 1 2 times until the green light turns on Green light on playback enabled Doing this mutes the other tracks and disables all effects Press REW amp Stop at T the same time to return PLAY the counter to the head gt Press PLAY to start playback STOP 3 Press STOP to stop playback 281 5 Buipiooag Disable master track playback MASTER MIX DOWN PLAY Press MASTER MIX 4 DOWN PLAY 1 2 O times until the light turns off CEST l Muting of the other tracks Light off muted 5 canceled and their status lights become as they were before enabling master track playback HINT e Each project can have one master track e The master track wi
10. Record the input signals from connected input sources to tracks e Undo Redo P 16 Playback P 29 Play up to 16 tracks of monaural and stereo audio simultaneously e A B repeat P 30 e Setting marks P 43 Linking two units Sync recording P 33 Record 8 tracks of mono and stereo audio simultaneously Select up to 330 effects cording Use the various effects to process signals as they are input during track playback and when outputting a mix Mixing amp Mixdown Mixer 294 Adjust the recorded track using the track mixer Effects used on specific track signals 2 On mixer tracks as desired P 25 V e olf are 3 Before the master fader Send return effect Record new tracks while playing back previously recorded tracks e Track assignment P 23 Starting over Pick and re record just part of a file e Punch in out 27 There are two internal send return effects in the built in mixer a chorus delay effect and a reverb effect Adjust the send levels of both effects separately for each mixer track Adjust parameters for each track e EQ Volume e Pan P37 Combine multiple tracks into one stereo pair e Bounce P 39 e Record on the master track 42 Exchange signals between DAW software and audio equipment Edit amp Output Project P 56 Recorded music files and settings for a song can be managed and stored as a project and then ed
11. OUTPUT 7 PHONES through both the OUTPUT and PHONES jack PHONES ONLY The metronome sound is output through only the PHONES jack Use the BALANCE knob to adjust the relative volumes of the MASTER fader signal and the metronome sound MASTER B CLICK metronome hese settings are stored for each project e You can use the metronome even during MASTER TRACK playback MENU settings and setting values lt 001 Settings Play Only During playback only REC Only During recording only Play amp REC During both playback amp recording Off default No metronome sound Manual input Input the tempo by tapping the Setting range 40 0 250 0 Setting range 0 100 Setting range TOOL key repeatedly Initial value 120 0 Initial value 50 L 100 R100 Initial value C center Settings BELL default Metronome sound with a bell on the accent CLICK Click sound only STICK Drum stick sound COWBELL Cowbell tone HIGH Q Synthesized click sound Settings 0 4 no accent Initial value 4 4 1 4 8 4 6 8 Settings Off No sound 1 8 Enable sound during pre count for 1 to 8 beats Initial 4 beats SPECIAL Special rhythm shown below capa rebat NOTE Be aware that the metronome starts sounding from the instant that recording playback begins Therefore if you begin in the middle of a song the metronome sound and the pulse of the music might be out of sync Moreover if y
12. No 4 5 s ve Styl 10 Hwy Rift BlueLine 12 Meloay Sustain sound for melodious soos 15 16 39 3 3 3 25 Half Wah Midrangeorentedsoundwihhafopenwan O Oo o JCM2000 lead channel simulation Air effect adds the cabinet touch Effect patch list 2 25 Stich _ Syrthesizerike pitch sound with fith down SSCS __ _ _ Psychedelic vibe sound of the sixties as personified by Jimi Hendrix 2 Crunch sound with intense live feeling NicePick Crunch sound controlled by picking 7 X over Slick semi acoustic sound with overdrive 32 Combo Crunch sound in the boogie combo style MildTone Mild tone emphasizes the low range Bright and airy sound Lead tone flavored with analog delay Tweed Tweed amp sound with a clear edge 37 Id style semi acoustic fusion sound pecial effect sound using ARRM creates a wave that rolls back to you Twang those lower strings with this sound 40 49 ACO BASS SIM algorithm 0 Ensemble Gorgeoussoundwihdeepensembleeffe ______________ 1 Delay LD iveyacousto gutar sound forlead paying OOO O O OoOO 2 Chorus ___ 5 sound suitable for everything from rhythm guitar to lead guitar Delicate detune creates sonic depth Air sound creates a mic
13. 2 25 Overdubbing Recording the second and later tracks After completing the first track recording you can record the next track in turn while playing back recorded audio files The preparation for recording is the same as for the first track and you can playback on a different track Playing back the already recorded track PLAY MUTE REC e Press the PLAY MUTE playback 1 2 times until the green light turns on REC of the TRACK for Green light on playback enabled PLAY Recording preparation for the second track Press the PLAY MUTE REC of the recording track 2 PLAY MUTE REC e 1 2 times until the red light _ Red light on recording enabled REC turns on 3 Adjust the GAIN PEAK GAIN LINE MIC Briefly lights when the sound volume reaches maximum Instrument starts sounding 0 Red The level should cause no red light 0dB even at the maximum sound 6 Orange 12 Green 48 Green li HINT f you want to use the same track as you recorded before for the second track recording you should transfer the file to another track and make the target track empty Refer to Preparation of playback tracks on P 24 You can also swap recorded tracks with unrecorded tracks his method is useful for creating a second guitar track using Hi Z Recording Stop Press REW amp Stop at the same time
14. Time Tone ix sd Doubling effect which creates body by adding a short delay Parameter descriptions Parameter Setting range Description name Delay L Echo L 1 2000ms P 89 Table 1 Time Adjusts feedback amount Adjusts tonal quality Mx 0 000 Adjusts mix ratio of effect sound to original sound COMP LIMITER R module Type Parameters Description For an explanation of types and parameters see COMP LIMITER L module MIC PREAMP R module Parameters Description For an explanation of types and parameters see MIC algorithm 3BAND EQ R module Parameters Description 3Band EQ R For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms DELAY R module Parameters Descriptions EchoR _ For an explanation of types and parameters see DELAY L module Doubling R ZNR module Parameters Description ZR For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms STEREO algorithm COMP LIMITER module Parameters Descriptions For an explanation of types and parameters see DUAL MIC algorithm Character Color Distortion Tone EFX Level Dry Level Lo Fi Lo fi effect purposely degrades sound quality Parameter description name Adjusts filter characteristics Adjusts sound color Distortion 0 10 Adjusts distortion pue sodA 129JJo OLY 84
15. 80 240Hz Adjusts cutoff frequency MASTERING algorithm COMP Lo Fi module XoverLo XoverHi SenseHi SenseMid SenseLow MixHigh MixMid MixLow 3Band Comp Compressor that divides the signal into three frequency bands and allows individual adjustment of compressor sensitivity and mixing ratio for each band Lo Fi an explanation of types and parameters see STEREO algorithms Parameter descriptions name AdisesmikHe ghoressoverfequenoy 7 SemeMid 40 24 Adjusts mid range compressor O 2 6 high range mixing raion O amp n 6 Adjusts mid range mixing raio NORMALIZER module Adjusts COMP Lo Fi module input level Parameter description name car 1212 Adjusts level 3BAND EQ module Parameters Description 3Band EQ For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms DIMENSION RESO module Parameters Descriptions Dimension Resonance an explanation of types and parameters see STEREO algorithms ZNR module Parameters Description ZR For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms R16 effect types and parameters 10 Send return effect CHORUS DELAY module Parameters Descriptions LFOType Rate Pre Delay EFX Level 0 Mixes a variable pitch shifted component with the
16. Assign the playback file to a different tracks PROJECT Press PROJECT Menu change FILE lt Press ENTER 3 Select the track for playback TRACE 1 lt ASSIGH Track change Select a different track from the one for the next recording 4 Select the file for the track 2 64 File change n it 5 Assig Press ENTER o Press and hold EXIT to return to the top screen Prepare the already recorded track for playback PLAY MUTE REC Press the PLAY MUTE REC of the track to be e jJ played back 1 2 times until the green light turns on Green light on playback enabled PLAY NOTE e Recorded audio files on tracks will be overwritten by new recording If you rewind the counter to the top and begin recording again be aware that the overwritten previous recording will be lost During playback the file assigned to the track is played If you want to record to a new file do not assign any file to a track When you move a file on a track confirm that no files are assigned to the track to be recorded ASSIGN If there is any assigned file that recording will be overwritten by new recording e Files exclusively for reading read only are shown with lt R O gt on the display and you cannot record over them if they are assigned to tracks Files marked with an asterisk cannot be assigned to the selected track HINT File
17. For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms Analog Delay Reverse Delay ARRM Pitch ZNR module Parameters Description ZNR For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms DUAL MIC algorithm COMP LIMITER L module Parameters Descriptions Threshold Ratio Attack Levl O Compressor for attenuating high level signals and boosting low level signals t Threshold Raio Limiter L Limiter for attenuating high level signals that exceed a certain threshold Parameter descriptions name Threshold Adjusts threshold level of compressor limiter Compressor 1 26 Adjusts compression ratio of compressor limiter Limiter 1 54 R16 effect types and parameters 6 Attack 0 Aust attack rate of compressor Level 2 100 Adjusts module output level speed of limiter release after signal falls below threshold MIC PREAMP L module Parameters Description For an explanation of types and parameters see MIC algorithm 3BAND EQ L module Parameters Description 3Band EQL For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms DELAY L module Parameters Description Feedback Lo 2 Delay i Delay effect with a maximum setting of 2000 ms Feedback Lo Echo L Warm delay effect with a maximum setting of 2000 ms
18. Huis i JOUNL lt JOO Tuner The R16 has a multifunctional tuner that includes for example chromatic tuning that detects note names by semitones standard guitar bass tuning and half step down tuning TOOL L Press TOOL Press PLAY puav mutesrec MUTE REC 1 2 e 9 Map light on recording enabled pe until the red Res light turns on Menu select 4 gt Press ENTER 4 Select the Piu of tuner 4 gt Tuner type select CHROMATIC Standard pitch Tuner type Change the Oy standard pitch 4 gt Tuner type select String note name Chromatic tuner TOOL gt TUNER gt CHROMATIC 4S4HH Change the standard pitch Change the standard pitch if necessary and begin tuning The note closest to the input signal is indicated This display indicates if the pitch is higher or lower compared to the note indicated Tuner Tunertype ___ Other tuner types TOOL gt TUNER gt GUITER BASS etc 5 Select the tuner type Tuner type T 4 B iz select 4 gt Change string A number v Change a y standard pitch Set the standard pitch and string number Start tuning iE gt SLrei nde Note name play the open string of the indicated note and adjust the pitch HINT Pitch indicator Low 4 Standard Standard High e The pitch indicator responds to sourc
19. P 70 G GAIN P 21 H Hi Z P 18 Import File import P 64 Patch import P 54 Project import P 64 USB memory import P 74 Using the card reader P 73 Input sensitivity gain P 21 Insert effect P 41 45 55 Before the master fader 41 Insertion position P 49 Using only for monitoring gt 55 L Level Track level 21 send level gt P 37 Locating P 31 M Manual punch in out P 28 Marks 31 Master track P 42 Mastering effect P 41 Metronome P 34 Mixer amp Mixing P 36 Mix Down P 42 Stereo link P 20 Track parameters 38 Track mixer settings P 37 Out point for punch recording P 27 Overdubbing P 25 P Pan P 37 Patches Change patch names P 51 Edit patches P 51 Format patches PDF Import patches P 53 Patch list P 89 94 Save and change patches 53 Select patches P 51 Power Power On Off 13 14 Installing batteries 13 Battery type setting 71 Punch in out Automatic punch in out P 27 Manual punch in out P 28 Punch in out points P 27 Playlist P 65 66 Project Basic operations P 56 Creating a new project P 17 57 Changing projects names P 61 Copying projects P 60 Deleting projects P 62 Protecting projects P 56 Selecting projects P 58 Sequential playback 65 R Recording Overdubbing P 25 Preparation before recording P 17 Recording the first track P 21 Hecord
20. Panel Layout and functions Rear panel DCSVIA POWER OUTPUT PHONES Level meters 1 9 8 16 MASTER OFF ON INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 INPUT 7 INPUT 8 PHONES POWER DCIN Recorder Interface Controller PHANTOM MIC METRONOME OFF Q Q PHONES PAN EQ SEND RETURN EFFECT INSERT EFFECT TOOL PROJECT PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK m GAIN GAIN GAII GAI AIN GAIN GAIN BALANCE 1 81 9 16Tr USB SWAP BOUNCE UNDO REDO e0 e0 0 LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC CLICK BANK gt DIRECT DAWA EFFECT MODE o I METRONOME D 3 UNDO INSERT EFX RECORDER Avo nevens I REDO PUNCH I O HORUS v PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC MASTER MIX DOWN PLAY oO 0 e0 60 e0 eO je 0O REC SOLO MUTE STOP Amma LL lt lt 3 3 1 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 16 MASTER Built in mic METRONOME indicator Display EFFECT MODE METRONOME TEE UNDO INSERTEFX RECORDER a e AUTO REVERB AUDIOINTERFACE RE
21. Risa 05 Adjstsmonocomponentitensty o ZNR module Parameters Description 0 ZNR For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms Parameters marked with allow selection of a setting value in note units using the song pattern tempo as reference The note durations for the setting values are shown below Thirty second note Dotted sixteenth note Dotted eighth note dee Sixteenth note h _ Eighth note 4 fQuarternote Quarter triplet note Half triplet note Dotted quarter note NOTE e The note range actually available depends on the parameter Depending on the combination of tempo setting and selected note symbol the parameter setting range could be exceeded In such a case the value is automatically halved or set to 1 4 if the range is still exceeded Quarter note x 2 Quarter note x 20 Table 2 ___ Frequency doesnotchange O O O O OOO up Frequency changes from minimum to maximum according tothe controling Bown Frequency changes rom maximum to minimum according to the controling waveform Hi Frequency changes from patch setting to maximum according tothe controling waveform Table 3 Table 4 Up Saw Rising sawtooth wave Tri Triangular wave Eighthnote fbar j tmeaswe UpFin Rising fin wave TrixTri Squared triangular wave 4 Quarernoe 2bars 2measures DownSaw Falling
22. parameter type Adjust the value of the parameter Adjust the value of the parameter 4 Press ENTER to confirm settings 37 Press ENTER HINT e Using the track mixer you can adjust each track element track parameter including PAN and the SEND RETURN EFFECT settings to change the signal processing track by track e At step 2 tracks can be selected using track status keys Track indicators light orange when the track is selected NOTE e The parameters of the L R channels in stereo tracks are the same except the phase setting INVERT e The settings are stored with the project e The MASTER TRACK does not have any settings except for volume control with its fader Track parameters Parameters available to each track Monaural tracks 1 16 Stereo tracks 1 2 15 16 Setting range Monaural Stereo nispiay Initial value Explanation tracks L100 Adjusts a track s PAN In case of a stereo track PAN R100 adjusts the volume balance between the left and right tracks EQ HI EQ boost for high pitch frequency range Adjust amount of boost cut of high frequencies by EQ HI GAIN 12 12 dB This parameter is shown only when EQ HI is on EQ HI 500 Hz 18 2 FREQUENCY 8 0 KHz EQ MID EQ boost for middle pitch frequency range Adjust amount of boost cut of medium frequencies EQ MID GAIN by 12 12 dB This parameter is shown only when EQ MID is on 40 2 Adjust EQ b
23. s 2 00 s 40 Solotead n WarmyDly 12 Enhance For instruments wih strong harmonics such as an plano orayntheser 14 Natural Chorus with ow modulatonforbacking 2271 45 Whole 46 Delayare emy REVERB No Comment 0 TightHal Hall reverb with a hard tonal quality BrgtRoom Room reverb with a hard tonal quality gt Hall reverb with a mild tonal quality iz LargeHal Simulates the reverberation of a large hall 4 Simulates the reverberation of a small hall LiveHous Simulates the reverberation of a club TrStudio Simulates the reverberation of a rehearsal studio DarkRoom Room reverb with a mild tonal quality VcxRev Tuned to enhance vocals Tunnel tes the reverberation of a tunnel BigRoom Simulates the reverberation of a gym 11 PowerSt Gate reverb 12 BritHal Simulates the bright reverb of a concert hall BudoKan Simulates the reverberation at the Budokan in Tokyo 14 Balade 15 SecBras Reverb for brass section 000000000000 16 j Shotreveb jRevrbofadomedstadum 9 ___20 __21 2229 Simulates analog spring reverb ClearSpr Clear reverb with short reverb time Simulates the reverberation of a
24. 0 9 Alphabet A Z a z Symbols space 4 5 lt gt 1 File recorded Monaural files Maximum of 8 MONO xxx WAV characters MONO 3 numerals x extension WAV WAV Stereo files extension STE xxx WAV STE 3 numerals extension WAV Mix Down Master MASTRxxx WAV MASTR 3 numerals extension WAV Project name PRJ numerals Maximum of 8 characters Numerals 0 9 Alphabet A 2 Symbol _ under score Insert effect Send Return effect Usable characters Patch number 2 numerals The patch number is given automatically starting with the lowest and is not changeable None Numerals 0 9 Alphabet A Z Symbols space amp lt 279 jl Patch name 8 characters NOTE When a name is displayed and the initial letter is highlighted during operation you can change the name If the same name exists a symbol will be attached to the top of the name You have to change the name to save it Deleted letters cannot be retrieved You can restart the procedure with the EXIT key If you have mistakenly changed a patch name move to the next patch without saving numbers of a name are automatically assigned at naming time Error list what to do when these messages appear on the screen Push the EXIT key when you see a message like Error or Please push the EXIT ke
25. Change menu item Change menu gt ALL import all patches from the target project Change menu PATCH select one patch and import it from the target project Import all patches IMPORT gt ALL Select ALL IMPORT 4 gt Change item Press ENTER 2 Select the project to import from Change Source project number and name project Press ENTER 3 Confirm the project to import from and press IMPORT Press ENTER Import one patch IMPORT gt PATCH Select lt Change item Press ENTER 2 Select the project to import from Change project Source project number and name Press ENTER 3 Select the patch to import Source patch number Press ENTER patch 4 Select the patch to import Change place to save Destination patch number save location Press ENTER 5 Import the patch Press ENTER 1ioduisjes uo1ed 129JJo 54 euBis 2 lt Jes 199JJe WSU 55 Using the insert effect only for monitoring By applying an insert effect only to monitoring unaffected input signals can be recorded to tracks Ir Select the Algorithm Patch INSERT EFFECT L Press INSERT EFFECT Effect ON OFF switch When INSERT EFFECT Off is displayed press ENTER Change algorithm 4 gt Chang
26. Overview of recording and playback process in a project TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK MASTER 1 9 2 10 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 16 TRACK Recording the first track Track 1 monaural recording Track 7 amp 8 stereo recording Lg 8 TRACK NoTassicN NoTassicn NorAssicN NOTASSIGN NOT ASSIGN FOHD BRE EU 9 16 TRACK B NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN Nor ASSIGN NoTASSIGN NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN Recording more tracks Playback of the previously recorded tracks Monaural recording on tracks 11 12 and 13 Track 1 monaural playback PLAY NorAssiGN NorAssiGN NorAssIGN NorAssIGN NOT ASSIGN PLAY MOND daB WAL STIE Bld8 WAL NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN MOND BEZ WAL HOMOGE WAL Playback Track 1 11 12 and 13 monaural playback Track 7 amp 8 stereo playback PLAY NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN PLAY MOND aa WAL WAL NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN PLAY PLAY PLAY NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN WAL 82 WAL Assigning tracks and playback Track 1 2 3 amp 4 monaural
27. gt 50 Press ENTER Select gt FORMAT Press ENTER Execute Press ENTER NOTE f you insert an SD card that has not been formatted for use with the R16 the FORMAT menu opens automatically If you format an SD card all its data will be permanently erased When you format SD card all data on the card will be deleted and folders and files exclusively for R16 use will be created Data structure of R16 SD cards PRJDATA ZID 7 L AUDIO L SYS L ZOOM ZDT NOTE Release the write protection lock of the SD card before inserting it SAVE includes various data for the project in use but no audio data is saved TOOL gt SD CARD gt REMAIN TOOL Press TOOL 2 Select E D Change wages menu 5 CARD lt gt Press ENTER Select Change n f pa STuOFUS PU menu Sp CARD gt lt gt Press ENTER Remaining capacity of the card Remaining recording time for the current recording format NOTE f the remaining capacity of an SD card is less than the amount of recording data recording will fail Change the card before you run out of space EF Ref Importing data from USB memory to an SD card Saving data from an SD card to USB memory Operation without an SD card P 12 HINT Inser
28. indicator of the level meter should not light when you apply an insert effect to an INPUT You should adjust the PATCH LEVEL for example if necessary 9 Adjust the monitoring level You can adjust the monitoring level of an instrument with the fader of the track it is being recorded on INPUT 1 for example would be TRACK Toro NOTE If the input signals distort during recording adjust the input sensitivity or recording level referring to Step 4 After recording has completed the wait bar will be displayed Do not turn the power off or take the SD card out until the wait bar disappears If you do not follow this procedure you may dam age the data or cause other problems KF Ref Recording methods in detail How to use the INSERT EFFECT P 49 Record Complete Play Record Move to the beginning STOP REW Press STOP amp REW LH at the same time 5 2 Start recording Press REC 8 PLAY at the same time 3 Start performing 85 PRIGGZ The counter starts to run 4 Stop recording Press STOP Playback Exit record standby mode Press the STATUS KEY to turn the green light on PLAY MUTE REC e E Press the PLAY MUTE REC key one T lit green Gr two times can play the track When the light changes from red to green the track status changes f
29. Change track Playback from the top of the current project Stop playback and return to the top of the p present project Start playback from the top of the first project Ho mmgz PRIGSBZ list Stop playback and start playback from the top of the next project in the list Stop playback and start playback from the top of the previous project in the list 9 Press EXIT 65 _ Remove a project from a list 6 Select a project to remove 4 gt Change track Change project Change item 4 gt Insert a project into a list 6 Select the track to insert to 4 gt Change track Change project Change item 4 gt Selected project is inserted Delete a Playlist PROJECT gt SEQUENCE PLAY gt DELETE 4 Press W Change menu 4 gt Change menu lt Press ENTER NOTE If a master track or the file assigned to the master track is deleted the playlist will become empty Set the master track to the recording that you want to hear when you register a project in a playlist To change the files of registered projects change the master tracks and edit the playlist The maximum number of playlists is 10 and each playlist can have a maximum of 99 registered projects To register a project the master track must have a recorded file with a length of at least 4 seconds 2 Ref Master Track setting P 46 aduanb
30. Level Adjusts signal level after passing module 3Band EQ module Type 3Band EQ MOD DELAY module Parameters Descriptions For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms Delay Analog Delay Reverse Delay ARRM Pitch ZNR module Type Parameters Descriptions For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms pue sed 129JJo OLY 82 pue sad 129JJo OLY 83 R16 effect types and parameters 5 MIC algorithm COMP LIMITER module Parameters Descriptions For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms EFX module Parameters Descriptions Phaser Ring Modulator For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms FixWah MIC PRE module Parameters Description LowCut This is a preamplifier for using an external microphone Parameter descriptions name Of 1 10 Controls the de esser setting 71 Low Cut Off 80 240Hz Controls a filter for reducing low frequency noise often picked up during mic recording 3BAND EQ module Parameters Description 3Band EQ For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithm MOD DELAY module Parameters Descriptions
31. REC TRACK to Play in the BOUNCE Menu as described at otep 4 e Once the bounce is executed a new file will be created in the same project e f you set the bounce destination to a monaural track the recorded signals are mixed to monaural If set to a stereo link track pair the recorded signals are mixed to stereo Bounce recording EN SWAP BOUNCE Press SWAP BOUNCE Press ENTER BOUNCE icon appears display 4 Proceed to the next step or cancel Select OFF to exit bounce mode Press and hold EXIT to return to the top 6 a Press REW amp Stop at 7 the same time to return the counter to the head lt Press REC and then Lo 4 gt PLAY to start recording REC Red light on Green light on STOP 9 Press STOP to end the bounce Adjust the mix balance audition PLAY ES Press PLAY to start playback Adjust the mix balance including REC LEVEL volume PAN and EQ for each track Make sure that the red dB signal does not light on the MASTER level meter STOP 3 Press STOP to stop playback Playback the track after bouncing Press PLAY MUTE REC of the bounce destination track PLAY MUTE REC Press it 1 2 times until the green light turns on Green light on playback enabled PLAY Press PLAY MUTE REC on the tracks bounced PLAY MUTE REC Press 1 2 times eac
32. as reference setting in note units is also possible Adjusts tonal quality Adjusts mix ratio of effect sound to original sound Adjusts resonance intensity Negative values result in reversed phase of effect sound Adjusts effect intensity 0 100 Adjusts frequency range of effect 12 12 24 Adjusts pitch shift amount in semitone units 25 25 Adjusts pitch shift amount in cent 1 100 semitone units 0 100 Adjusts balance between original sound and effect sound 0 10 Adjusts effect sound envelope 1 10 Adjusts frequency range of effect 10 1 1 10 Adjusts effect sensitivity 1 5 Adjusts frequency of effect 0 10 Adjusts low frequency boost 1 100 Adjusts size of simulated space 0 10 Adjusts amount of wall reflections Wide 1 64 Delay Analog Delay 1 2000ms 4 P 86 Table1 Adjusts delay time Reverse Delay 10 1000ms 4 P 86 Table1 0 30 0 30 0 100 Flanger Vibe Step 0 50 86 Table1 0 10 0 100 Flanger 10 10 Step Cry 0 10 Balance Range Frequency Low Boost Time Wet Level Dry Level Feedback Adjusts effect sound level Adjusts original sound level Adjusts feedback amount 0 10 Adjusts intensity of delay sound high range damping P 86 Table 5 Selects pitch change type P 86 Table 3 Selects control waveform P 86 Table 4 elects control waveform cycle Type RTM Wave RTM Sync CD ZNR module Type Parameter Description Threshold ZOOM original noise reduction
33. attention to the labeling of the batteries to make sure you choose the correct ones When not using the unit for an extended period remove Warning the batteries from the unit f battery leakage has occurred wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid While using the unit the battery compartment cover should be closed About grounding Depending on installation conditions a slight electrical charge may be felt when touching a metal part of the R16 If you wish to avoid this ground the unit by connecting the ground screw on the rear panel to a good external ground To prevent the risk of accidents never use any of the following for grounding Water pipes risk of electric shock Gas pipe risk of explosion Telephone wiring ground or lightning arrestor risk of lightning strike Warning Environment Avoid using your R16 where it will be exposed to Extreme temperature High humidity moisture or splashing water Excessive dust or sand Excessive vibration or shock Handling Never place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the R16 since this can cause electric shock The R16 is a precision instrument Do not exert undue pressure on the keys and other controls Also take care not to drop the unit and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure Connecting cables and input and output jacks You should always turn off th
34. clay pipe 1511 uojed JOO OLY 94 95 Specifications 16 monaural Maximum number of simultaneous recording tracks Recorder Maximum number of ocator Other functions BO Audio interface aders evel meters 3 band equalizer pan balance effect send x 2 invert rack pairs 1 2 15 16 selectable 9 CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM BASS MIC DUAL MIC STEREO 9 8x COMP EQ MASTERING Effects 330 insert 60 send return 7 insert 2 send return Chromatic guitar bass open A D E G D modal 0 0 250 0 BPM Sequential playback synchronized recording SD card 16MB 2GB SDHC card 4 32GB 96kHz 24bit delta sigma ADC Digital analog conversion 96kHz 24bit delta sigma DAC 20 digit 2 line custom LCD with backlight XLR standard phone combo jack x8 Input impedance Balanced input 1KC balanced 2 hot Unbalanced input 50KC unbalanced 1 equipped with Hi Z switch input impedance 470 Hi Z on 2 equipped with phantom power switches Input level 50dBm continuous 4dBm Hardware Omnidirectional condenser microphones Gain 50dBm lt continuous lt 4dBm TRS phone type balanced Standard stereo phone jack 20mW x 2 320 load USB 2 0 High Speed operation as audio interface control surface or card reader DC 5V 1A AC adaptor ZOOM AD 14 Six AA batteries 4 5 hour continuous operation time with backlight on and phantom power off 376mm W x 23
35. display 8 Press EXIT to ret ress o return 4 gt 4 gt Change module Adjust the effect parameters Change INSERT EFFECT name Select a parameter Select A ns enel OTOL 4 gt v atch Leusizz3 Change Change module parameters 2 Press ai until is See Fatch Change andard value 3 Blinks Press EXIT to return Change value Change SEND RETURN EFFECT You cannot edit an algorithm itself including the combination and arrangement of the effect Press AMI until 566 modules f you turn off an effect module all the settings after the effect module such as the type and parameters will also be turned off e When you are using 8 x COMP EQ you cannot turn an effect on or off for all channels at once But if you press ENTER when an effect setting value is displayed for the desired channel you can switch it off for that channel You cannot turn off the TOTAL modules There is no ZNR module in the 8 x COMP EQ algorithm f you change to another patch without saving a 2 patch that shows the E mark your edits will be BUT Press EXIT to finish lost completely Please refer to the next page for patch saving 52 1 lt 5 uo1ed 129jJe 14esu lt uojed 129jJe pues 199JJe WSSU 99 In
36. emphasized attack Voca 11 Warmth Warm sound with prominent midrange Voca 12 AM Radio Simulates AM monaural radio Voca 13 Pavilion Narration sound at expo booths Voca 14 TV News TV newscaster sound Voca 15 For female vocal piano ballads Vocal Piano 16 JazzDuol Simulates jazz session LP with lo fi sound Vocal Piano All round clear sound Vocal Piano 18 JazzDuo2 JazzDuo 1 for male vocal Vocal Piano 19 Ensemble For guitar with strong attack and mellow piano Acoustic guitar Piano 20 Enhanced Enhances clear strong outline for ballads Acoustic guitar Voca 21 Moderates overbright ambience Acoustic guitar Voca 22 Strum Vo Smooth fat sound with midrange compensation Acoustic guitar Voca 23 FatPlus Spruces up a thin midrange ic guitar Voca 24 Arp Vo Overall solid sound ic guitar Voca 25 ClubDuo Simulates live sound in small club ic guitars 26 BigShape Enhances overall clarity Acoustic guitars 27 FolkDuo Fresh and clean sound Acoustic guitars 28 GtrDuo Suitable for guitar duos Acoustic guitars 29 Bright Bright and sharp global feeling Acoustic guitars 7 z 2 Effect patch list 4 STEREO algorithm Syn Lead oe ee EP Chor SER Concert TIN PowerBD JetDrum 48 Percushn Gives air presence and stereo spread to percusso o MoreTone SnrSmack
37. follow the proper procedures for the computer OS to disconnect the device first After step 2 of Disconnecting above unplug the USB cable only after AUDIO INTERFACE disappears from the R16 display Even without power from the R16 adapter or batteries you can start up with just USB bus power when using the audio interface control surface functions We strongly recommend that you always keep the R16 system software up to date If you use an R16 running an old system a computer might not recognize it Jojonuoo eoepelu 76 77 78 pue sad 129JJo OLY 79 R16 effect types and parameters 1 Effect parameters Insert effect CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms COMP LIMITER module Parameters Descriptions Sene A Atak Toe SC Levd MXR Dynacomp type compressor Threshold _ Ratio Level Compressor Rack Comp Compressor with more detailed adjustments m Threshold Ratio Release Level Limiter Limiter for suppressing signal peaks above a certain level Parameter descriptions name Sene 00 7 Adjstscompressorsensiivty 0 00 Mdjwtstolqualty _____ 220 module Threshold 050 506 7 Adjuststhresholdforcompressorlimiteractn _________ _______ imi Ratio Adjusts compressor limiter compression ratio
38. for final stereo mixes 30 21 SEND RETURN EFFECT Algorithm name on display V Process final stereo mix signals Number of patches programmed patches CHORUS DELAY 30 18 Y Process final stereo mix signals REVERB 30 22 Select effect amp patch lt INSERT EFFECT gt Effect lt SEND EFFECT gt Press until the red light turns on PLAY MUTE REC 4 Redlighton e 2 INSERT EFFECT SEND RETURN EFFECT or Press PLAY MUTE REC Press INSERT EFFECT or SEND RETURN EFFECT Press ENTER to turn on off Select the algorithm Algorithm name Patch number Patch name Insert effect insertion point lt Change algorithm Insert effect example CLEHH Standard r esteem in i A MIC MIC ox LUMP Els MASTER TMG CHORUS DELAY RE Send return effect example Change patch 1412 Cz Press V gt gt EDIT gt IMPORT gt INPUT SOURCE REC SIGNAL E edit mark items are already edited 48 11959 o2Jnos lt uo1eqd 1929JJe 14esu 49 Insert effect insertion position You can change the insert position of the Insert Effect This menu is only for Insert Effect INSERT EFFECT Press INSERT EFFECT Effect on off switch If INSERT EFFECT Off is displayed press E
39. for reducing noise during playing pauses without affecting the overall tone Parameter description name Adjusts ZNR sensitivity For maximum noise reduction set value as Waist high as possible without causing the sound to decay unnaturally R16 effect types and parameters 4 BASS algorithm COMP LIMITER module Parameters Descriptions Rack Comp For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms EFX module Parameters Descriptions Position Sense Resonance DryMx This effect varies the wah action according to the intensity of the input signal Phaser __ Ring Modulator Parameter descriptions name Before After Sets insert position of EFX module to Before before PREAMP or After after PREAMP oono fass anovar PREAMP module SvT Bassman Hartke TA SANSAMP SmuatonoSansampBassDrerDIsound O Tube Preamp ZOOM original tube preamplifier sound Gain Tone Cabinet Balance Level All PREAMP modules have the same parameters For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms Parameter descriptions Parameter Adjusts preamp gain distortion depth Tone Adjusts tonal quality Cabinet Adjusts intensity of speaker cabinet sound Balance Adjusts mix balance of signal before and after module
40. of Mesa Boogie MkIII combo amp MS 1959 Crunch sound of legendary Marshall 1959 MSDrive High gain sound of Marshall JCM2000 stack amp High gain sound of Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier red channel vintage mode HKDrive High gain sound of Hughes amp Kettner flagship model Triamp MKII DZ Drive gain sound of the Diezel Herbert hand made German guitar amp with three separately controllable channels ENGL Drive FZ MS STK Combination of Fuzz Face and Marshall stack amp sound Level FD Clean FZ MS STK have the same parameters J This effect makes an electric guitar sound like an acoustic guitar Coor Come ___ Cd ACO Ere Pre This is a dedicated preamp for electroacoustic guitar Toe Level This effect makes an electric guitar sound like a bass guitar Parameter description name Top 124 e 3Band EQ module Parameter Description 3BandEQ 8 Midde ____ zm This is a 3 band equalizer Parameter description name Bass ow freauency bostou Midde 12dB 120B Adjusts mid frequency boost cut O MOD DELAY module Parameters Descriptions Depth Rete Toe Mi Mixes a variable pitch shifted component with the original signal resulting in a full bodied resonating sound Toe Chorus ensemble with
41. original sound resulting in full bodied resonating tone Feedback HiDamp EFX Level atay Delay effect with a maximum setting of 2000 ms Parameter descriptions name LFO Type Sets LFO phase to mono or stereo Depth 0 100 Adjusts effect depth Rae 15 Adjusts modulation rate Pre Delay Adjusts pre delay time Chorus Pan Left10 Left1 Center Right10 Adjusts delay sound panning REVERB module imulates the acoustics of a concert hall imulates the acoustics of a room Pre Delay Decay X EGHigh EQLow ERMix EFX Level Hall and Room have the same parameters Spring imulates a spring reverb imulates a plate reverb PreDelay Decay EQHigh EQLow EFXLevel Spring and Plate have the same parameters Parameter description name Pre Delay 1 100 Adjusts pre delay time Adjusts reverb time Adjusts high range effect sound Adjusts low range effect sound ERMx 400 7 Adjustsmixratio of initial reflections EFX Level 0 100 Adjusts effect sound level pue sed 129JJo OLY 88 1511 YOed JOJO OLY 89 Effect patch list 1 Effect Patch List Insert effect CLEAN algorithm Pathnam Description Ensemble Wenspsentseundwihensembieefe 2 DlyLead Clean lead patch characterized by long delays with solid presence Choose this for an orthodox blues fe
42. sawtooth wave Sine Sinewave 4 j Hafnoe 3bars 83measues DownFin Falingfin wave Square Squarewave 4 Dotedhalfnote 4bars 4measues Table 5 10 1 octave higher original sound 1 octave lower original sound 1 semitone lower original sound 2 Original sound 1 semitone lower Complete fifth down original sound complete fourth up original sound Complete fourth up original sound complete fifth down original sound 3 Doubling detune original sound Detune original sound doubling 0 Hz original sound 1 octave up octave up 0 Hz original sound Original sound 1 octave higher 1 octave higher original sound Hz original sound 1 octave up original sound 1 octave up original sound 0 Hz original sound octaves lower original sound 1 octave lower original sound 1 octave higher original sound Original sound 2 octaves lower 8 pue sed OLY 86 pue sad 129JJo OLY 87 R16 effect types and parameters 9 8x Comp EQ algorithm Modules 1 8 Unt Parameter High pass filter blocks the low range and passes high frequencies RackComp 20 pe For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN 3BAND EQ 1 8 3Band EQ DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM algorithms Parameter description name
43. software OOOOOO0000n8a28n5 RIED 1979 NOTE To import an audio file into the R16 its format must be WAV with a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz and a bit rate of 16 or 24 File names should use only capital letters numbers and the underscore They should be 8 or fewer characters plus the WAV extension You can connect the R16 and a computer by USB when the power is on If you connect the R16 by USB when its POWER switch is OFF you can start it up with power supplied over USB When you are using the R16 as a card reader or as an audio interface you cannot use it as a recorder HINT Card reader OS compatibility Windows Windows XP and later Macintosh Mac OS x 10 2 and later Project data is saved to the ROOT DIRECTORY of the SD card as PROJxxx xxx is the project number and audio data is saved as WAV files inside AUDIO in the project directory The MASTER track and stereo tracks are stereo WAY files For details about use with a computer refer to the detailed manual PDF on the CD ROM included with the R16 uonoouuoo 5 72 pueg lt gsn 73 You can access the R16 SD card through a computer to backup read and import various data projects and files Using as an SD card reader USB gt CARD READER Connect the R16 with a computer by USB DEVICE JACK 2 Press
44. three dimensional movement Chorus Deh Rate Resonance Mana Produces a resonating and strongly undulating sound Shit _____ Tone _____ Balance Shifts the pitch up or down pue sed OLY 80 pue sad 129JJo OLY 81 R16 effect types and parameters 3 Vibe ______ j Tone Balance Effect with automatic vibrato Rate amp Resoane Shape 2 Special effect that changes the sound in a staircase pattern Rage Resonance ___ Sene ____ Balance Sry Varies the sound like a talking modulator MM Enhances the sound outline making it more prominent Size Relax Toe Mix Recreates the airy ambience of a room with a feeling of depth Feedback X HiDamp X Delay Delay effect with a maximum setting of 2000 ms Feedback HiDamp Analog Delay Delay effect with a maximum setting of 2000 ms Simulates the warm sound of an analog delay Feedback HiDamp Balance Revere Delay Reverse delay effect with a maximum setting of 1000 ms RTM Wave RTM Sync Changes the pitch of the original sound in time with the tempo of a rhythm Parameter descriptions name Exciter 0 30 Adjusts effect depth All others 0 100 Adjusts modulation depth Chorus Ensemble 1 50 Adjusts modulation rate Adjusts modulation rate Using a rhythm tempo
45. 7 1mm D x 52 2mm H 1 3kg Troubleshooting If you have any problems during operation of the R16 check the following points first Problems during playbacke 15 Check the connections to your monitoring system and the volume settings of the system Make sure that status keys in the mixer section are lit green except the MASTER status key and that faders are raised If a key is not green press it repeatedly until it lights green Make sure that the MASTER status key is not lit and that the MASTER fader is raised Moving the fader does not affect the volume On channels for which stereo link is turned on the fader of the even numbered channel will have no effect Either turn stereo link off gt 20 or use the fader of the odd numbered channel in the pair No sound from input signal or sound is very weak Make sure that the GAIN control for the respective input is increased e Check that the status light is green playback enabled and that the fader of the track is raised An operation does not work and the message Stop Recorder is shown on the display Some operations are not possible while the recorder is operating Press the STOP key to stop the recorder and then conduct the operation Problems during recording e eeeeeececccce Cannot record on a track Make sure that you have selected
46. All track 1 8 outputs Track9 16 All track 9 16 outputs 6 lt ai gt Press A Current insert position On display Track1 2 Track3 4 HINT Change the insertion place of the insert effect When a project is at the default status the insert effect is inserted on INPUT 1 To change this place select an INPUT SOURCE at Step 4 Insert position of insert effect Inserting the INSERT EFFECT into 2 monaural inputs DUAL algorithm Odd numbered INPUT or Track Even numbered INPUT or Track INSERT EFFECT L INSERT EFFECT R Odd numbered Track Even numbered Track Inserting an INSERT EFFECT into a stereo input Stereo Master algorithm Odd numbered INPUT or Track or Master L Even numbered INPUT or Track or Master R INSERT EFFECT Odd numbered Track or Master Track L Even numbered Track or Master Track R Inserting an INSERT EFFECT on 8 inputs 8 x COMP EQ algorithm INPUT 1 or Track1 9 INPUT2 or Track2 10 INPUT2 or Track2 10 INSERT EFFECT 1 INSERT EFFECT 2 INSERT EFFECT 8 Track1 9 Track 2 10 Track2 10 o2Jnos 1ndu Jes uo1eqd 1929JJe WSSU 50 1 lt 5 uo1ed 129jJo 14esu 51 Insert effect Send return effect Patch editing You can create patches that combine effects together change effect types in pat
47. CT gt FILE set the recorded track assignment to NOT ASSIGN Ref 23 e Through PHOJECTSFIEESEDITSDELETE delete the FILE AUDIO DATA Ref P 62 Playing back the first track 10 Stop STOP Press STOP PLAY REC STOP Green light on gt Lights off The counter stops moving Play the track PLAY MUTE REC Press the PLAY MUTE REC key of the TRACK to e playback 1 2 times until Green light on playback the green light is on enabled PLAY 12 Return the counter to its head Press REW amp Stop at the same time to return the counter to its head 3 Play PLAY ES Press PLAY Green light on A Stop STOP Press STOP E Green light on Recorded audio files in a track will recorded over If you rewind the counter back to the head a new recording will overwrite the previous one During playback the files stored on the tracks will be played If you want to record a new file do not assign a file to the track KF Ref Assigning files to tracks Mark P 31 22 151 94 2 yuswUBbisse 23 Track assignment Here after completing the first track recording we record the next track while playing back the already recorded audio file The preparation is almost identical to the first one but we will conduct playback on a different track Playback track preparation
48. DO PUNCHl O CHORUS CARD READER Right side panel st USB DEVICE Bottom panel not shown Battery compartment USB DEVICE jack SD card slot USB HOST jack Hi Z switch PHANTOM switch MIC switch METRONOME switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Hi Z PHANTOM MIC METRONOME uo Ow PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK GAIN BALANCE GAIN Q GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN LINE Mic LINE Mic LINE LINE mic LINE LINE mic LINE LINE MIC MASTER CLICK PEAK indicators GAIN controls 1 8 BALANCE control INSERT EFFECT key PROJECT key SEND RETURN EFFECT key TOOL key Status keys 1 9 8 16 MASTER PAN EQ SEND RETURN EFFECT INSERT EFFECT TOOL PROJECT Track indicator PAN EQ key L Master indicator 9 16Tr key 1 8Tr 9 16Tr USB SWAP BOUNCE UNDO REDO PLAY MUTE REC MASTER MIX DOWN PLAY e L BANK L SWAP BOUNCE USB key UNDO REDO key AUTO PUNCH IN OUT key MARKER 44 key MARKER PP key A B REPEAT key MARK CLEAR key F3 STOP PLAY REC g 0 8 ccc _ REW key FF key STOP key PLAY REC key 8 16 MASTER ENTER key Faders 1 9 8 16 MASTER Cursor keys EXIT key Rear panel DIAL POWER switch OUTPUT jacks PHONES jack DC5VIA POWER OUTPUT PHONES 8 4 7
49. ER switch is OFF you can start it up with power supplied over USB For details about use with a computer refer to the detailed manual PDF on the CD ROM included with the R16 Using USB memory to save and import data By connecting USB memory directly to the R16 you can save and import files This is convenient for exchanging files with band members Saving to USB memory Importing from USB MEMORY USB gt USB STRAGE gt SAVE USB gt USB STRAGE gt LOAD Connect the USB memory to the Connect USB MEMORY to the USB Host Jack of the R16 USB Host Jack of the R16 2 ale Press USB 2 gee Press USB 3 Select 3 Select LUISE STROGE Changs Change menu menu TRAGE 4 gt gt J 5 B STRAGE 4 gt Press ENTER Press ENTER 4 Select SALE 4 Select gt OEE Change Change menu USE STRAGE menu USE B RAGE lt 5 gsn asn Press ENTER Press ENTER Select with data to save 5 Select the folder Change Change folders Press ENTER project R 6 Select a file Press ENTER Select File Select a file ile Chand nu d iect Press ENTER projec LR R ress and files Select the data to save Select a file Change file Change the name of lt q gt gt Press ENTER the file to be saved 57 X 59 9 Load the file 8 Save the file DE LODOP lumu I l m
50. FilG Recorder Interface Controller R OFF ON INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 INPUT 7 INPUT 8 PHONES OUTPUT POWER DCIN Recorder Interface Controller PHANTOM METRONOME OUTPUT PHONES Oo GAIN 5 GAIN 5 GAIN 5 GAIN O O PAN EQ SEND RETURN EFFECT INSERT EFFECT TOOL PROJECT U 1 8Tr 9 16Tr USB SWAP BOUNCE UNDO REDO eU eH mic LINE LINE LINE MIC MIC MASTER CLICK Cx gt DIRECT METRONOME MODE INSERTEFK RECORDER auro EOJ revere auno terrace ARD READE PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC MASTER MIX DOWN PLAY 0 0 e O 0 Fl F F4 FS REC SOLO MUTE STOP PLAY HAAA 3 3 1 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 MASTER INPUT 7 INPUT 8 OPERATION MANUAL cU It vi ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is prohibited suonneoouJd Ajajes pue Usage and safety precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual symbols are used to highlig
51. INPUTS 1 8Tr TRACK 1 INPUT 1 9 16Tr TRACK 9 1 8Tr active 9 16Tr active sBHuljyjes Hulyew pue sjueuinjgjsui EF Ref STEREO setting aD 18 5 5 1215 pue 01915 SUOI D9UUOD jueuinajsu 19 Track recording Instrument connections stereo settings and status keys To make a stereo recording you can create one stereo file by recording on the neighboring odd even numbered tracks and by setting a stereo link The status key must be pushed to transfer the signal from an INPUT to a recording track Using the built in microphones a MIC switch ON ON gt f Signals to INPUT 7 8 OFF Connecting line input instruments stereo connection Choose INPUT 1 3 5 or 7 and connect the musical instrument INPUT1 3 5 7 Use INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 as pairs Input left signals to odd numbered tracks and right Signals to even numbered tracks Assign INPUTS 1 8 to tracks 1 8 or tracks 9 16 Connect instruments and microphones to the jacks INPUT1 8 Make stereo settings for the specific instruments and built in microphones Select the tracks 1 8Tr 9 16Tr Assign faders to either tracks 1 8 TRACKS TRACKS or 9 16 1 8 9 16 4 Set the status of the connected INPUTS Press t
52. INT When file is divided files with new names will be created automatically in the same folder A is added to the end of the name of the file created from the part before the dividing point B is added to the end of the name of the file created from the part after the dividing point If the original file name already had 8 characters the last character will be replaced with A and B in the new file names The original divided file is deleted KF Ref LOCATE MARKER P 27 Import files from other projects Import files from projects other than the current project PROJECT Press PROJECT 2 Select FILE Change menu gt Press ENTER 3 Select a file track Change 4 gt or use 1 8 and MASTER status keys HOND GGA WAL Select file A lt gt Press W Jj Seed IMPORT HOND GEG wan Change menu lt gt Press ENTER Select the project that has the file to be imported Change project Press ENTER Select the file to import Press ENTER 6 Confirm the file Change the name to be saved lt gt lt 4 lt 1 Cursor blinks v Press ENTER 7 Import the file ACOGTR WAY Press ENTER NOTE If there is a file with the same name in the project a mark will be added to the top Change the name and save HINT Characters that can be used 12 maxi
53. MPD DELAY Stereo MODULATION DELAY ZNR PATCH LEVEL x8 Monaural x8 PATCH LEVEL Stereo Stereo DIMEHSID iH ESO DIMENSION RESONANCE ZNR PATCH LEVEL 46 11959 47 Input output of the insert and send return effects There are 2 types of effects processors built in to the R16 insert effects and send return effects You can use them at the same time INPUT 1 8 TRACK 1 16 SEND RETURN EFFECT INSERT EFFECT The built in effects in the send return effect of the mixer CHORUS DELAY 0000000980 You can use insert effects on specific channels Insert effect points Input You can select inputs to apply effects to signals before recording them to recorder tracks The recorder recording REVERB The track mixer Send level Signal volume sent to Track me me mea nme the effect Apply processing to the playback sound of any audio tracks in the track mixer Mix return with the original sounds of the sent track Master Process the final stereo mix just before the MASTER fader signals recorded to the master track Mix down The master track recording Insert effect signal f
54. NTER 2 Select the algorithm patch Change Current insert position algorithm CLEBH 4 gt patch Sa Inserted in INPUT Inserted in INPUTS and Inserted in TRACK Inserted in TRACKS and Pwr insenesinNPUTS 3 gt Press V NOTE You can select a single INPUT 1 8 only when you have chosen the CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM BASS or MIC algorithm You can select Track 1 8 or Track 9 16 only when the 8 x COMP EQ is chosen as the algorithm INPUT 1 8 can be selected only when the 8 x COMP EQ algorithm has been chosen After you select an insertion place if you change the algorithm to 8 x COMP EQ the insertion place will be changed to Input 1 8 Track 1 8 or Track 9 16 depending on the previous setting To insert into a single monaural track output you must select TRACK 1 TRACK 8 To insert into a two monaural tracks or a stereo track you must select TRACK 1 2 TRACK 15 16 If you want to insert before the MASTER FADER you must select MASTER Select gt lt Change menu Press ENTER Change input place 5 Set source of input into effect Change input place Press ENTER Insert place Input1 Input8 Single mixer input Track1 Track2 Output from either monaural track 10r2 Output from either stereo track or 2 monaural tracks Just before the MASTER fader With 8 x Comp EQ setting case Track1 8
55. NTER Change project The new project number of the copy is shown Press ENTER Copy the project Old gt new project numbers Press ENTER NOTE When there is a project with the same name a will be added to the top Change the name and save File copy PROJECT gt FILE gt EDIT gt COPY PROJECT Press PROJECT 2 Select F ILE Change menu 4 gt Press ENTER 3 Select the file to copy 4 V Change track Press V Change file Change menu 4 gt Press ENTER Change menu 4 gt Press ENTER Change the name of the copied file 6 Change saved file name of lt j gt 69 v Press ENTER lt lt lt lt lt 1 60 euieuaH Iip3 9 19e o1dg eureueH 1p3 19e o4d 61 Renaming files and projects Change the name of the currently loaded project and files Project name change PROJECT gt EDIT gt RENAME PROJECT Press PROJECT 2 select EDIT PROJECT Change menu EDIT 4 gt Press ENTER 3 Select gt Delete character 4 Press PROJECT 4 Change characters character Delete PROTECT REHBHE RJIGB E iso 1 Selected character highlighted and blinking lt q gt Change Press ENTER oo NOTE e If there is a project w
56. OJECT Press PROJECT 2 Select gt TMFORMAT IO Change menu 4 Press ENTER 3 Select the type of information THFORMATION 1 Year month day time of creation A Size Length of project recording HINT 5 Select the types of information Project and file INFORMATION pages can only be viewed Their contents cannot be edited directly 59 File information PROJECT gt FILE gt INFORMATION PROJECT Press PROJECT 2 Select F ILE Change menu 4 Press ENTER Select track number 1 16 MASTER and file name Change track V Track number File name Ww Press V P Change file A Select TMFORMAT ITOH A 4 Change menu NAME A v FILE INFORMATION Change item FORMAT WALES 1715 FORMAT Format sampling frequency bit v rate ST stereo MN monaural Size File recording length Copying projects and files You can copy a saved project and use it as a new project You can make copies of files in the same project by changing the file names Project copy PROJECT gt EDIT gt COPY PROJECT Press PROJECT 2 Change menu 4 gt Press ENTER Select Change menu 4 gt Press ENTER Select the project to copy Press E
57. OJECT gt SELECT PROJECT Press PROJECT Change menu 4 Press ENTER Select the project Ch Press ENTER Load the project Press ENTER NOTE You can only playback and record to the project that is currently loaded You cannot load and use multiple projects at the same time HINT When the R16 POWER switch is turned ON the project loaded the last time the unit was used will be loaded automatically If you have changed SD cards then the last project used on the inserted card will be loaded 2 Select F ILE PROJECT Press PROJECT 9 14 19efoug129 os 1o9eloudg Change menu lt Press ENTER 3 Select the file Change track Liki or use 1 8 and MASTER status keys Select file If you want to listen to a file for confirmation you can use the following keys PLAY Playback PLAY key 9 STOP Stop STOP key Fast forward FF key Rewind REW key Zero return STOP and REW keys Moving to a marker gt gt and lt lt MARKER keys EF Ref Track assignment P 23 58 uoneulnoju 9 r 19efoJg uoneun0Ju 199e 04d Project and file information You can display information about the currently loaded project and files including creation dates and times capacities recording lengths and file formats Project information PROJECT gt INFORMATION PR
58. OTE To use the R16 as an audio interface for DAW software for example Cubase LE 4 it is necessary to install the ZOOM R16 USB audio driver Install it correctly according the included installation guide Please download the latest version of the ZOOM R16 USB audio driver from our home page http WWW Zoom co jp Connecting and setting the R16 Follow these procedures from the second time connecting USB wall Press USB 2 Select gt Change SE menu A HUDIDO IHTEERFHBHCE Press ENTEH Confirm Change HCIO IHTERFBHCE menu Enter lt gt Press ENTER 4 Select whether to use previous settings Change menu 4 gt Press ENTER 5 Connect USB cable to R16 AUDIO INTERFACE AUDIO INTERFACE icon blinks 6 Connect USB cable to the computer AUDIO INTERFACE icon lights after connection AUDIO INTERFACE Connection complete Disconnecting USB Press USB 2 Disconnect Press ENTER 3 Unplug the USB cable NOTE You can use the settings and values of the last project in a new one or reset them to the defaults Data transferred with CONTINUE INSERT EFFECT settings SEND RETURN EFFECT settings Track parameter settings TUNER settings RESET Default settings for each item NOTE Before you unplug the USB cable when disconnecting from a computer
59. Release Adjusts delay until compressor limiter release from point where signal level falls below threshold level EFX module Position Sense Resonance Depth Rate Tene Position Rate Color Level Ring Position Frequency Balance Level y OO Modulator Position Time Curve Level Position Frequency Level RTMWave RTM Sync Changes the wah frequency according to rhythm tempo Parameter descriptions name Position Befoe Ate Sets connection position of EFX module to before or after preamp Sene 7 0 11 0 jAdjstsaut wah sensitivity Depth 00 Adjstsmodulationdepth 00000000002 Rate 0 50 h P86 Tablet 7 modulation rate Can be set in rhythm tempo note units _ Sets modulation waveform to Up rising sawtooth Down falling Up 0 9 Down 0 9 Tri 0 9 sawtooth or Tri triangular Higher values result in stronger clipping emphasizing the effect Frequency R16 effect types and parameters 2 PREAMP module Type FD Clean VX Clean JC Clean HW Clean UKBlues Crunch sound of 30 watt combo amp Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker US Blues Crunch sound of Fender Tweed Deluxe 53 TweedBass Crunch sound of Fender Bassman a bass amp with a strong presence BG Crunch Crunch sound
60. USB Change menu 4 gt Press ENTER Execute Press ENTER Operating the R16 from a computer To computer Back up project data on an SD card to a computer From computer Import to an SD card from a backup of audio and computer data Ref Assign to tracks P 23 To properly disconnect the R16 from your computer follow your operating system s procedure for removing hardware 2 5 0 NOTE To import an audio file into the R16 format must be WAV with a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz and a bit rate of 16 or 24 File names should use only capital letters numbers and the underscore They should be 8 or fewer characters plus the WAV extension Press to disconnect the R16 as a card reader HINT Card reader OS compatibility Windows Windows XP and later Macintosh Mac OS x 10 2 and later Project data is saved to the ROOT DIRECTORY of the SD card as PROJxxx xxx is the project number and audio data is saved as WAV files inside AUDIO in the project directory The MASTER track and stereo tracks are stereo WAV files To import WAV files from a computer copy them to the AUDIO folder in the PROxxx project folder xxx project number where you want to use them Use the H16 to assign the files to tracks You can connect the R16 to a computer by USB when the power is on If you connect the R16 by USB when its POW
61. a new project Select the INPUTS and the recording tracks Set stereo links Change track status recording play mute Adjust input sensitivity using the GAIN controls Performance preparation Set PRE COUNT METRONOME Set and use TUNER Record the first tracks Record standby Record Stop Record more tracks Overdubbing Playback of already recorded tracks Overdubbing Record standby Record Stop Create a new project PROJECT gt NEW PROJECT Press PROJECT Change menu 4 gt Press ENTER 3 Confirm the PROJECT name Change r letters New project number New project name Press ENTER Select whether to use the settings of the last project k m omm omm omm mm omm oum mm d Select this to restore the default values Press ENTER Execute Press ENTER HINT You can change the new project name at Step 3 Ref Name change 43 Using the previous settings Track recording Connecting instruments and making monaural settings You will need to adjust settings for musical instruments such as high impedance guitars line input synthesizers the built in microphones and microphones that use phantom power as well as stereo and monaural inputs for example Connecting passive type guitars Connect high impedance Hi Z instruments to INPUT 1 and the turn the Hi Z switch ON Signal to INPUT 1 Connecting low im
62. aced around a drum kit After making linear PCM recordings WAV type at 16 24 bit and 44 1 kHz sampling rate you can transfer the recorded files to your computer to make use of them in your DAW software You can even connect two R16s together with a USB cable allowing you to record a maximum of 16 tracks Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 audio interface You can use the H16 as a Hi speed USB USB 2 0 audio interface that has abundant input and output jacks The R16 can handle 8 inputs and 2 outputs at a maximum of 24 bit and 96 kHz and its effects can even be used at 44 1 kHz sampling rate The unit can also operate using only USB bus power m Usable as a control surface for DAW software The R16 is equipped with functions that enable you to control DAW software in a computer via a USB cable You can operate the transport of the DAW software such as play record and stop and you can physically control fader operations You can also assign various DAW functions to the R16 s F1 F5 function keys The assignable functions depend on the DAW software m Various effects The R16 has 2 main built in effects an insert effect that can be applied to specific channel signals and a send return effect that can be used like the send return bus of a mixer You can use these effect in a wide variety of ways including during recording by applying them to already recorded tracks and in mastering operations like mixing down and bouncing Handle
63. an select STEREO DUAL MIC or MASTER algorithms If you set another algorithm the insert position changes to the inputs HINT e When you choose a MASTERING algorithm you can use the MASTERING EFFECT processing on the stereo mix Recording signal flow to the master track paume awm _ __ 8__ ASTER MASTER TRACK Mix down Bounce Recording to the master track Record a final stereo mix as a mix down on the MASTER track Signals are recorded to the MASTER track after passing through the MASTER fader Recording to the MASTER track Preparation Adjust the signal levels Press REW STOP REW STOP at the same time and PLAY then PLAY to start playback from the top Play the tracks and adjust the mix balance of the tracks 2 Adjust the level of the signal that passes through the master fader 0 Hed 6 Orange Carefully control the level so as not to light the red indicator clipzOdB 12
64. and enabled a recordable track Check whether you have run out of free space on the SD card gt 70 Recording is not possible if the project is protected Either set PROTECT to OFF gt P 54 or use a different project The recorded sound is distorted Make sure that the GAIN input sensitivity and recording level are not set too high Lower the fader so that the O dB indicator of the level meter does not light If the EQ gain of the track mixer is set extremely high the sound may be audibly distorted even if the fader is lowered Set the EQ gain to a lower value When an insert effect is applied to an input check whether the effect output level patch level setting is appropriate Problems with effects e eeeeececceccccccccce Insert effect cannot be inserted When using the 8x COMP EQ algorithm the selection of insert points is limited gt 49 Insert effect does not work Check that the INSERT EFFECT icon is shown on the display If it is not shown press the INSERT EFFECT key and then press ENTER to enable it Make sure that the insert effect is inserted in the desired location gt 49 Send return effect does not work e Check that the CHORUS DELAY icon is shown on the display If it is not shown press the SEND RETURN EFFECT key and then press ENTEH to enable it Make sure that the send level for the track is raised gt 37 48 Other
65. as lt 12 66 u16u9 lt lt 12 Recording format bit rate setting Usually CDs are recorded in 16 bit 44 1 kHz format but with the R16 you can also use higher quality 24 bit recording Setting and changing the bit rate PROJECT gt REC SETTING gt BIT RATE PROJECT Press PROJECT Select SETTING Change PROJECT menu PREC SETTING 4 P Press ENTER Change menu 4 Press ENTER 4 Select bit number 16bit 24bit Press ENTER HINT If you are overwriting a recording you cannot change this This setting is stored for each project The initial setting is 16bit f you use 44 1 kHz 24 bit you will have to convert to 16 bit to create an audio CD 67 Adjusting the display You can adjust the backlight and contrast Turning the backlight On Off Adjusting the contrast TOOL gt SYSTEM gt LCD gt LIGHT TOOL gt SYSTEM gt LCD gt CONTRAST TOOL TOOL L Press TOOL L Press TOOL Change menu lt Change menu lt gt Press ENTER Select CONTRAST Change LCD LCD menu gt LIGHT gt CONTRAST 4 gt Press ENTER Press ENTER Bj Select ON OFF wee Select a number Press ENTER Press ENTER Backlight on default setting Off Backlight off HINT Turn the back light off to conserve the batteries 68 se4ju053AnuBr1 g21 uie1s S lt 00 i
66. ause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For EU Countries Declaration of Conformity This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004 108 EG and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or t
67. cannot be overwritten No display project not protected Set using menu UNDO ___ A B REPEAT icon gt P30 A B REPEAT A B REPEAT key Display on A B points are set Set by key operation AUTO PUNCH IN OUT icon gt P 27 AUTO PUNCH 1 0 AUTO PUNCH IN OUT key Display on active Set by key operation BOUNCE icon gt P37 Display on active m o ee ee ee Icon shown not shown After certain operations UNDO UNDO operation is possible After pressing the UNDO REDO key REDO is displayed meaning a REDO operation is possible Set by key operation NOTE is displayed meaning an UNDO is only valid for audio data recorded on tracks You can only UNDO and REDO one operation 2 oum mm mx mm mx m mm mu mm mm mm mm mm um mm mm um mm mm V e uoneunojuri Aejdsig Mou e BureoJ2 91 17 Track recording R16 recording flow Creating a new project With multitrack recording you can create a complete work of music using the R16 To begin create a new project for each piece Recording preparation Connect instruments to the appropriate INPUT jacks Make project and track settings Create
68. ches or change processing however you like by adjusting the depth of effects using their parameters INSERT EFFECT SEND RETURN EFFECT Press INSERT Edit effect modules EFFECT or E eT Turn the effect types on off Effect module off Effect on off switch O ERST li INSERT EFFECT Off is displayed press ENTER Press ENTER to switch Type effect module ON 2r Select the ee Change cL LEF di IMI algorithm Standard E E Edit mark lt gt Effect type Shown after you edit or change Set the effect module A 5 Select EDIT Select the effect module Change item FED IT T E 4 gt Change module Press ENTER MOD DELAY E Chaorusz Effect type 69 HINT Edit the patch level final patch sound volume Some patches say Empty because no modules in the patch have been set yet Set the patch level When you want to edit the ZNR module go to the page with TOTAL in the first row You can individually edit the modules arranged in the L R Channels of the DUAL MIC ALGORITHM Your selection is the left channel when the first row displays L and the right channel when the first row displays In the 8 x COMP EQ ALGORITHM each channel has its own HPF COMPRESSOR and EQ modules and you can turn each effect module Change off on each channel independently You can check value the current channel by looking at the number in the first row of the
69. ct both INPUTS to tracks Creating one stereo file from 2 tracks requires STEREO LINK to be set f the MASTER track is set to PLAY all other tracks will be set to MUTE no sound 20 Yor 15 94 2 21 Recording the first track After connecting instruments and completing all recording preparation we can prepare the recorder and Start recording the first track Starting from the top screen of the new project Return to the top screen 2 Return the counter to its head Press REW amp Stop at the same time to return the counter to its head Press and hold EXIT for more than 2 seconds Le The top screen should look like this The counter is at the head position mark OO HINT The top screen display of the new project RECORDER Counter at the head position mark OO Batteries and phantom power active After setting the input Step 5 and after you can process input signals with the INSERT EFFECT P 48 EF Ref New project creation Insert effect Adjusting the input level Arm the track for recording PLAY MUTE REC Press 1 2 times until the track light turns red Red light on recording enabled REC A Adjust the input sensitivity GAIN O GAIN Adjust the recording level and monitor Sounds LINE MIC start Should light occasionally when the volume reaches maximum Adjust the recording
70. ct name and number ESF Ref Project P 56 Turn input source switches on Using the built in microphones Stereo recording MIC or Jon E Press the status keys of INPUT 7 amp 8 until their indicators light red PLAY MUTE REC e 2 Press the PLAY MUTE REC key one or two times Turn the MIC switch on for INPUT 7 amp 8 Ges lit red you can start recording or To record an electric guitar High impedance monaural input Connect the guitar to INPUT 1 2 Turn the Hi Z switch on for INPUT 1 3 Press the status key of INPUT 1 until the indicators lights red PLAY MUTE REC e lt 1 Press the PLAY MUTE REC key one vo lit red you can or two times start recording NOTE Hi Z is only on INPUT 1 and the built in stereo microphones function only on tracks 7 amp 8 Tracks 7 amp 8 correspond to INPUT 7 amp 8 and are set up as 2 mono tracks by default When you are using the built in mics for a stereo recording make a stereo link to create one stereo track EF Ref Stereo link P 20 19 20 Instrument connection Adjust the input sensitivity monitoring level and output Adjust the INPUT sensitivity with the GAIN knob ao GAIN You should adjust the GAIN of each INPUT so that the PEAK indicator MIC blinks occasionally Adjust the recording level The red dB
71. ction on off only for Turn built in microphones on off MIC switch signals to INPUT 7 amp 8 switc et metronome output METRONOME itch 5 GAIN controls Adjust input sensitivity PEAK indicators Light at the moment of maximum input ma ee ONE a is set to PHONES ONLY during recording BALANCE this adjusts the balance of the pre MASTER fader and metronome signals Show recording playback levels Flashes in time with the count indicator During audio interface use control surface functions shown in boxes below keys are provided by the row of keys starting with AUTO PUNCH 1 0 F 1 to F 5 as well as the 1 8Tr and 9 16Tr keys BANK and the MASTER MIX DOWN PLAY REC SOLO MUTE key Display information On the R16 s display you can see project data recorder connection and operation status computer audio interface connection and status available functions and the R16 menus Display and indications EFFECT UNDO AC INSERT EFX RECORDER REVERB CHORUS UTO REDO PUNCH y o BEADER The TOP screen shows the current projects Top line project number and project name Bottom line icon mark number and counter time MENU screens show operation menus Top line current menu Bottom line menu amp items available Page in menu total number of pages Effect amp Mode EFFECT MODE p INSERT EFX RECORDER REVERB Se
72. d 4 _________ 56 12 Guitaramp 3 masa O ss ums rs Keyboard 1 Acusicbass 2 3 AcoBand For acoustic band 4 mns O 56 Acoustic guitar 92 1511 uojed Joo OLY 1511 uojed 939JJ OLY 93 Effect patch list 5 __ 12 Guitar Cd Bas 1ManBand For private recording studio 5 Vocal __________ 6 Chons oan 1 Besdum Snare drum 3 NM occu 4 High tom 2 Various percussion Suitable for recording individual percussion sounds Cymbalbel 5 Dms O 8 Comptr Versatile mellow sound _____ 8 O Female vocals 3 4 Male vocals apla grou 7 All vocals together 3019 Empty pf o y MASTERING algorithm No Name y Commnt o 3 4 Boost 7 isome Exciter clarity __ Clarity Power tuning with emphasized midrange Maxmiz Boosts overal souna pressure ev O O O Effect patch list 6 Send return effect CHORUS DELAY Comment Echo Showyanalog styledelay S O No 9 E 3
73. ded project the project with the lowest number will be loaded Delete a file PROJECT gt FILE gt EDIT gt DELETE PROJECT L Press PROJECT Change menu 4 Press ENTER 3 Select the file name Change file Change menu 4 gt Change menu 4 gt Press ENTER Delete Press ENTER NOTE When you delete files the tracks they are assigned to become empty lt lt lt i 62 lt lt 4 lt 1 63 Dividing files You can divide a file at any point to make two files Do this to delete unnecessary portions of recordings or to divide long recordings PROJECT Press PROJECT Change menu 4 gt Press ENTER 3 Select a file pog T DIE a gt or use 1 8 and MASTER status keys Change track 4 gt Press ENTER 6 Select DIUIDE Change DIUIDE 4 Press ENTER 7 Set the divide point NEM Grane numbers Use markers or change time f Press ENTER 8 Divide GAA MAL Press ENTER When you set the dividing point you can use the following keys to listen to the file PLAY Playback PLAY key Stop STOP key Fast forward FF key Rewind REW key Zero return STOP and REW keys Move to markers gt gt l and lt lt MARKER keys H
74. e Using BOUNCE this creates a new file in the same project Settings for the bounced tracks Bounce preparation PROJECT gt REC SETTING gt BOUNCE Start from the top screen PROJECT z Press PROJECT 25 Select gt C ETTIHG lt gt Set whether the track that is overwritten by the bounce recording is muted or not 56 Press ENTER Mute Set the bounce destination track to be silent initial setting Play Set the bounce destination track to play and be included in the bounce NOTE e You can cancel a bounce using the UNDO REDO key e f you bounce 2 monaural tracks to stereo set the PAN of the odd number track to L 100 and the even number track to R 100 P A1 44 ES Ref Mix down Set tracks that you want to bounce to playback PLAY MUTE REC Press the PLAY MUTE d REC 1 2 times until the green light turns on light on playback enabled PLAY Select destination track s for the bounce PLAY MUTE REC Press PLAY MUTE REC d 1 2 times until the red light turns on aro light on record enabled REC HINT e Bounce means combining audio data from several tracks and files together into one stereo or monaural file This is also called ping pong recording 5min Track1 a gt cc B ounce Track2 Track3 Track4 Stereo File o also record the signal of the track s that the bounce is being recorded to set
75. e Menu 4 gt Move with the cursor keys Move with the cursor keys Press ENTER Select items under DATE T IME Make setting for the year month day and time hour minute second Move with the cursor keys 20809705701 Bes bes Rotate the DIAL to change the numbers Press ENTER If this is displayed e The DATE TIME setting has been set to its initial value Reset the DATE TIME settings Dunes euim 9LY 14 M9IAJ9AO pue uaiMS 15 Switch and key operation overview Here we explain how to use the keys of the R16 and their functions Please look at the display for keys that have icons shown on the screen Transport section REC REC key Functions only when tracks are in recording standby This key puts the R16 in recording standby mode When in recording standby this key stops recording standby PLAY PLAY key 9 This key starts playback When in recording standby this key starts the recording STOP STOP key When recording this key will stop the recording This key stops playback REW REW key 5 Rewind Ar Press REC and REW keys at the same time to return to the top of the song FF FF key Fast forward EXIT key DIAL Confirms selections ENTER key A quick press returns to the previous step and a long press re
76. e R16 use effects easily make fine adjustments to suit the music and then edit and save patches Effect patch use process INSERT EFFECT P 49 SEND RETURN P 49 Adjust the Adjust the effect send level effect send level REV DLY SEND 41 REV SEND 41 Use effects Edit the modules Edit a patch Select the types You can make subtle Adjust the parameters adjustments to effect module parameters to achieve sounds you Edit the patch level like Patch Save patches selection P 55 PATCH SELECT P 50 Import patches All patches IMPORT P 55 You can select and One patch use algorithms You can use patches pre set patches imported from other and their com projects binations INPUT 1 8 Set insertion Guide position Track 1 16 Only Al uses SEND E gt INPUT SOURCE P 51 MASTERING E ee Only AI uses INSERT E Use only for 9 pz R and share INSERT monitoring All shared R AI shared SIGNAL 57 INSERT E SEND E shared CCPatch initialization PATCH INITIAL PDF SER ded SEND RETURN EFFECT INSERT E INSERT EFFECT Algorithms and patches One effect is called an effect module Algorithms and it consists of 2 elements CLEAN DISTORTION Effect tyoes which are different types ACO BASS SIM BASS Patch and effect parameters which control the COMP cc M PRE SBAND Y gt PATCR depth o
77. e patch 3 x Press V Using the insert effect only for monitoring By default when an insert effect is applied to an input signal the signal with the effect is recorded to the track However when desired you can apply the insert effect only to the monitoring outputs and record the non processed input signal on the track For example you can apply an insert effect to a microphone to make a vocalist feel more comfortable singing but still record the vocal without the effect NEN gt EFFECT 6 RECORDER Press ENTER select Change setting Press ENTER The input signal will be recorded to the track after it passes through the insert effect WET Default value The input signal will be recorded to the track before passing through the insert effect However the input signal monitored from the OUTPUT and PHONES jacks will pass through the insert effect first HINT The settings made here will be stored project by project f necessary restore the initial Wet setting before recording other parts Project overview amp project protection A project stores data and elements necessary for music playback The PROTECT function allows you to prevent the alteration of a completed project All elements of a piece of music are stored in a project as one unit including audio files information about track a
78. e power to the R16 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables Also make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the power cord before moving the R16 Alterations Never open the R16 case or attempt to modify the product Warning any way since this can result in damage to the unit Volume Do not use the R16 at a loud volume for a long time since Wamng this could cause hearing impairment Usage Precautions Electrical interference For safety considerations the R16 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device and protection from external interference However equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the R16 as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely With any type of digital control device the R16 included electromagnetic interference could cause malfunction and could corrupt or destroy data Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth to clean the R16 If necessary slightly moisten the cloth Do not use abrasive cleanser wax or solvents such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol since these may dull the finish or damage the surface Back up The data on the R16 could be lost because of malfunction or incorrect operation Back up your data Copyrights Except fo
79. el Rockably Rockabilly sound with effective use of short delay Combination of warm tone with deep chorus Union Unison sound with added bass 12 shift good for low range phrasing CleanArp Wide ensemble sound that works well with arpeggios and obligato CompLead Streamlined lead sound with effective compressor action FastRate Fast phaser turns full chords into a unique lead sound No 7 8 MultiFLG Flanger suitable for many uses including arpeggio cutting and lead guitar 9 DaDaFunk Auto wah brings out picking nuances 10 Tremolo Twin reverb with added tremolo for color 11 BeatRock Get into the Merseybeat for rock bands Light crunch for rock and pop backing Ethnic ARAM effect effectively emphasizes open sting phrasing 7 Insect Special effect sound ofa small insect buzing OOS DISTORTION algorithm Pathname Description O 5150 5150 simulation great forhardrifs ___________________ 5 1959 British rock sound with airy distortion that comes alive at high volumes Overdrive suitable for both lead and backing Sound modeled on the Boogie Rectifier Versatile lead tone for many applications Solid soundwith effect OC COCO OSOS S S UK Blues _ Biuesbreaker with added delay gives fatand smooth sound SSCS Fusion Fusion type sound with a surging deep chorus AutoWah__ Versati JBStyl
80. es input on tracks with red status lights he standard pitch setting is between 435 Hz and 445 Hz in 1 Hz units The initial setting is 440 Hz e Using the other tuners you can use common half step and whole step down tunings for example e he standard pitch value setting will be stored separately for each project GUITAR BASS OPEN A OPEN D OPEN E OPEN G DADGAD E A Sns G A A ct G Sig D E E D E D D 9g A B A A A o0 Strings E B D A B String note FSmgr 8 33 Metronome This metronome which includes a pre count function allows you to change its volume tone and pattern You can also choose to output the metronome sound only through the headphones TOOL L Press TOOL Change menu 4 gt Press ENTER These are the standard metronome settings common 3 Select each setting MENU Change menu 4 Select the settings and setting values Change item Press ENTER HINT Tapping the tempo e On the TEMPO screen press the TOOL key several times at the tempo you desire and the tempo will be set to the detected median value Changing and adjusting the metronome output METRONOME switch Sets the output OUTPUT PHONES METRONOME The METRONOME sound is output
81. f the effect LIMITER AMP EQ DELAY LEVEL A patch is the result of adjusting the effect type and parameters of each module DELAY An algorithm is the orderly arrangement of Effect types CHORUS ENSEMBLE FLANGER the initial patches arranged for recording 2 2 ate ate targets or methods Parameters Tone Buenos Mix Manual Insert effects and send return effects The insert effects in one project include 330 patches classified into 9 algorithms You can select the algorithms and patches according to your application and choose where to insert those patches CLEAN DISTORTION ACO BASS SIM BASS MIC I ae T MICPRE DE ESSER The send return effect is internally connected in the SEND RETURN at the MIXER section There are 2 types of effects adjustable by their mixer SEND LEVELS signal volumes sent to the effect and they can be used together Monaural PEE DELE 3BAND EQ MODULATION DELAY ZNR PATCH LEVEL Monaural oe HIC FRE L MICPRE Ms MIC PRE EX DELAY Arrangement y x2 DUAL MIC Displ COMP LIMITER STEREO 8x COMP EQ COMP LIMITER ISOLATOR MULTI BAND SBAND DIMENSION 7 COMP Lo Fi Eset RESONANCE MASTERING IF I ZE JEAN D E i MULTIBAND NORMALIZER COMP Lo Fi EG L 3BAND EQ 3BAND EQ DELAY L DELAY Monaural x2 ZNR PATCH LEVEL Stereo
82. h until the light turns off u Light off MUTE no sound REW STOP Press REW amp Stop at 3 the same time to return the counter to the head PLAY 4 gt Press PLAY to start playback oounog bumes lt 1 40 2 e Buisf 41 Using a mastering effect Use a mastering algorithm as an insert effect on the master track that affects just the mix down Insert an INSERT EFFECT before the MASTER fader INSERT EFFECT Press INSERT EFFECT Effect ON OFF switch If INSERT EFFECT Off is displayed press ENTER C L E A Change algorithms 4 gt Standard F I Change menus Ho HeiFlus Alfa Change menus SEDIT lt gt Ho Be INPUT Change input Hes Hifa MASTER 54 1ASTER gt Hes Select the patch IH SMAS Audition the patches while listening to the tracks playback and then select one Change patch PLAY STOP 8 Or Press EXIT NOTE e f the INSERT EFFECT is applied to the MASTER fader you cannot also use the INSERT EFFECT on track inputs e At step 7 if you notice any distortion of the signals because of the MASTERING EFFECT check the sound of playback on the track and adjust it by lowering all the faders If a track sound is distorted adjust that track e You c
83. he STATUS KEY of the paired tracks one or two times each to turn both lights on PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC 0 Red lights on record ready REC Files corresponding to INPUTS Recording INPUTS 1 8 results in file names that correspond with the track numbers 1 8Tr MONAURAL FILE1 INPUT1 9 16Tr a MONAURAL FILE9 When STEREO LINK has been used 8 STEREO Ich FILE INPUT 1 a 1 2 Reh 9 161 STEREO ch FILE 9 10 Reh Stereo linked tracks result in stereo files Lch odd numbered input signal recorded Hch even numbered input signal recorded NOTE Use the fader that corresponds to the INPUT jack Signals from INPUT 1 go into Track 1 9 To use tracks 9 16 press the 9 16tr key to switch the fader assignments The input and output flow change depending on the INSERT EFFECT setting Stereo link Set STEREO LINK for tracks for recording in advance to create a stereo file of the recording You can also assign stereo files STATUS KEYS and TRACK INDICATORS Stereo link E PAN EQ gt STEREO LINK Press a STATUS KEY to change the color of the PAN EQ TRACK INDICATOR light and set the role of the Press PAN EQ track fader The three TRACK INDICATOR colors show the M 4 gt track status PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC e gt cha
84. he shop where you purchased the product D ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2 chome Bldg 2F 2 11 2 Iwamoto cho Chiyoda ku Tokyo 101 0032 Japan Web site http www zoom co jp R16 5000 1
85. ht warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented The meanings of these symbols are as follows dangerous matters If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way serious injury or death could result This symbol indicates explanations about extremely Warning This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result Caution Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard free use of the R16 Power requirements Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible If you use batteries use either alkaline or nickel metal hydride batteries AC adapter operation sure to use only a DC5V 1A center plus AC adapter ZOOM AD 14 Use of an adapter other than that specified could damage the unit and pose a safety hazard Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull on the cable During lightning or when not using the unit for an extended period disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet Battery operation Use six conventional size AA 1 5 volt batteries The R16 cannot be used for recharging Pay close
86. ing effect Standard Standard bass sound with many uses CompBass Bass sound comes alive with compressor and exciter WarmBass Bass sound with warm and round feeling Flanging Flanging sound covers a lot of ground from 16 beat phrases to melody playing 7 Funky bass sound that makes good use of auto wah Empty BASS algorithm SANSA Edgy sound witha strong core is good match forfaipicking attack Compression sound effective for slap and fatpick plang O 7 WahSele Soo sound with distortion and a touch of wah Pitch shit is the seoretingredient SoftSiow Melody or solo play tone that is ideal ora fretless bass Exciter Universal sound MIC algorithm Patchname Description Conventional preamp compression sound for recording Simulates the acoustics of a radio station broadcast studio 17 VocalDly Delay effect that works best with wet vocals Massive compression sound for rock vocals 1511 uojed Joo OLY 90 1511 uojed 2 OLY 91 Effect patch list 3 4 tong Diy Long delay sound for vocals beatat bpm s iTheBOK effect seems to put the entre sound intoasmalbox e Limiter Limiter effact thats very usefulforrecording O Ooo s AG Dub Doubling sound that gives a stroke more ofa pick teeing O 7 9 the cheussowdferi2sngguar 39 32
87. ing second and later times P 25 Recording on a master track 42 Recording format P 67 Tracks assignment P 23 S SD card Card capacity confirmation 70 Card reader 73 Changing card with power on P 69 Formatting a card P 70 Insertion P 12 Selecting and using jacks gt 11 18 19 Send return effect Patches 51 54 Track send level setting P 37 Sequential project playback 65 Shutdown P 13 Specifications P 95 Stereo link P 20 Stereo settings 19 Switches and keys 15 18 19 System version 71 T Tracks 20 26 29 35 37 40 Track assigament P 23 Track mixer settings P 37 Track parameters 38 Tuner functions P 33 Tuner types 33 U USB 72 76 DAW software operation PDF Exchanging files with a computer 73 Using USB memory 74 98 FCC regulation warning for U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does c
88. ited in various ways e PROJECT FILE 490 INFORMATION 59 IMPORT P 64 DIVIDE P 63 COPY P 60 DELETE P 62 RENAME P 61 PROTECT P 56 SD cards PRJOO1 PRJ002 PRJ003 AUDIO FILE FILE FILE SD card reader 573 USB memory P738 uone4edo OLY E P 77 PDF version Operate DAW software with the R16 P 77 PDF version Basic recording guide Let s make a quick recording with the R16 Here we explain how to record in stereo with the built in microphones on the left and right side of the R16 and how to make a monaural recording of an electric guitar using the high impedance function siseg Insert an SD card and turn o the power on Create a new project Press and hold until you return to the main screen PROJECT 2 o Press PROJECT Select HEM Cursor keys 0 8 Press the right and left Search the menu with the cursor keys cursor and press ENTER 19 change the selection CSDIBE Steet aed 4 Name the new project The new project number PROJECT Ho Ges pum The new project name Confirm the name and press ENTER 5 Select CONTINUE SETT IHG LCOHTIHLUE J Select the item with the Cursor keys cursor and press ENTER 6 Execute Create Confirm the creation of your new project and press ENTER Return to the main screen This screen shows your new proje
89. ith the same name a mark will be added to the top Change the name and save HINT Project names Characters that can be used 8 maximum Numerals 0 9 Alphabet A Z a z Symbols space 96 amp etc File names Characters that can be used 12 including extension Numerals 0 9 Alphabet A Z capital letters Symbol underscore File name change PROJECT gt FILE gt EDIT gt RENAME PROJECT L Press PROJECT Press ENTER 3 Select the file name Press ENTER 5 Select EEHBME Press ENTER Select RENAME Change menu 4 Change track V Change file Change menu 4 Change menu lt gt Delete character v Change position Selected character highlighted and blinking 4 p Press ENTER Change character KF Ref Name changing 43 Deleting files and projects Delete selected files and projects Delete a project PROJECT gt EDIT gt DELETE PROJECT L Press PROJECT Change menu 4 gt Change menu 4 gt Press ENTER Select the project to delete Press ENTER 5 Delete the project Change project Press ENTER NOTE Once deleted projects and files cannot be retrieved Please be careful when deleting You cannot delete projects or files that have PROTECT set to ON If you delete the currently loa
90. ke stereo link settings to adjust sound volume EQ and PAN balance and to adjust the send signal strength which affects the depth of send return effects Adjust volume EQ and PAN of sounds gt Select the SEND RETURN EFFECT patch D 4 Adjust the SEND RETURN EFFECT Cu Apply the insert effect to tracks D NOTE e When you are using a stereo track except for the phase setting parameter values are shared by both L and R channels HINT What is the track mixer e This mixer can mix audio tracks from the recorder into stereo e You can adjust the sound volume and PAN and EQ parameters of each track using its fader The recorder recording A T The track mixer Mix down Master track recording OUTPUT OUTPUT Buixiui 91H 36 12 u1njoJ pueS o 3 ued Track settings for EQ pan and send return level This track mixer uses track parameters to adjust PAN stereo position EQ equalizer and SEND RETURN EFFECT of the recorder s audio tracks PAN EQ L Press PAN EQ EG HI Gz dE Parameter Type EQ is on 2 Select a track Change track number 4 Turn ON OFF select 3 types and values Turn setting off l Parameter ON EQ is OFF OFF Change the parameter type A v Change the
91. l oBueuox3 paeo GS lt jooL 69 Changing the SD card while the power is on You can change the SD card with the power on You might need to change an SD card when using the R16 if the remaining capacity of the inserted card becomes low or when you need to import data from a previously recorded SD card TOOL L Press TOOL Press ENTER 3 Select ERCHHBHGE Change menu 4 Card removal possible SD card formatted for R16 6 Format the SD card for use Press ENTER Load the SD card to use in the R16 SD CARD DATA gt LOAD SD card formatted for the R16 6 Select Li 08101 Change CARD DBHTH menu LLOBD SHUE lt q gt Press ENTER 7 Load a project on the card Press ENTER The lowest numbered project on the inserted SD card is loaded Save current R16 project to the SD card SD CARD DATA gt SAVE SD card formatted for the R16 6 Select SAVE Change Sp CARD DATA LOAD LSHUET 4 gt Press ENTER 7 Select the project to save to Save destination project number name Press ENTER 8 Save the current project Save Lo 811 Press ENTER Formatting SD cards and verifying card capacities You can format SD cards for use with the R16 deleting all the data on it and check SD card capacity remaining space Format SD card and delete all data TOOL gt SD CARD gt FORMAT TOOL Press TOOL Select
92. le card You can also transfer the settings of the previous project to a new project PROJECT L Press PROJECT Change menu 4 gt Change menu 4 gt SHEN Press ENTER 3 Confirm the project name New project number Change the saved 1 name to be 1 1 mm um e um um mu mm mu um Press ENTER Select whether to use the settings from the last project Change menu lt SETT IHG Select to use default settings Press ENTER Create the project 5 HGA Lrestes Press ENTER NOTE You can use the settings and values of the last project in the new one or use the R16 default settings Settings carried over with CONTINUE e BIT LENGTH setting e INSERT EFFECT settings e SEND RETURN EFFECT settings Track status PLAY MUTE REC settings BOUNCE settings e REC TRACK settings rack parameter settings e METRONOME settings RESET Use default setting values for every item HINT At Step 3 you can change the name of the new project 2 Ref Changing names 43 Selecting projects and files You can select a project for recording playback and editing from the top screen You can also select files for playback and assign them to tracks Select a file PROJECT gt FILE Select a project PR
93. level If an INSERT EFFECT is applied to an INPUT make adjustments to the patch level for example to prevent the LEVEL METER red light OdB from turning on 6 Adjust the monitoring system Using the recording track fader adjust the monitoring level of the instrument being recorded INPUT 1 is track 1 or 9 NOTE Red lights on PEAK indicators and Level meters e A PEAK indicator turns red when the input signal exceeds the maximum detectable level of O dB resulting in input clipping The red light on a Level meter means that the signal being recorded signal after passing through the insert effect is clipping If clipping happens the recorded sound will be distorted You should reduce the recording level Recording the first track 7 Start record standby REC Press REC e Red light on 8 Start recording PLAY gt Press PLAY REC Red light on PLAY Green light on The counter starts to move Stop recording STOP Press STOP STOP PLAY REC Green light on gt Lights off The counter stops moving but does not return to O HINT e Press UNDO REDO to cancel the recording Recording again e f you record on the same track again the previous recording will be overwritten e The three ways to record a new file or re record are e Press the UNDO REDO key to execute the undo action cancel the recording e Through PROJE
94. ll have a file assigned e You can even mix down from the middle of a song overwriting the data of the recorded section e During recording you can confirm the playback levels of each track and the recording levels of the master track e he signals sent from the OUTPUT jacks are the same signals that have passed through the MASTER fader e You can use the UNDO REDO key e You can use the metronome during playback Ke Consecutive playback of multiple master tracks 42 soweu 43 Entering names You can change names when you create new data use RENAME menu functions or edit patches Whatever name change method you use the handling of letter positions and letters is the same Keys used for name changes lt v Move letter position Letter deletion Insert and select letter Select a letter PE When a letter in is highlighted you can change it gt Change the initial letter Insert and select letter Move letter position 4 69 Choose the second letter to be changed Insert and select letter Delete the third letter v Letter deletion 6 AT Proceed to the next action or exit without saving the change Names and rules Usable characters Project number PRJ xxx PRJ space 3 numerals The project number is given automatically starting with the lowest and is not changeable None Numerals
95. low Send return effect signal flow Put the insert effect on a monaural input and INPUT or Track output in monaural RETURN INPUT INSERT EFFECT EFFECT EF Ref Insert effect position P 52 Uses of effects and patches Insert effects and send return effects are selected and adjusted the same way You can select the most appropriate modules from the algorithms edit types and parameters and use saved patches There are a few major differences between the two types of effects when making settings For an INSERT EFFECT you select a patch and set the insertion point For a SEND RETURN EFFECT you adjust the send level of the signals using the mixer Other functions are IMPORT to get patches from another project and REC SIGNAL to apply the effect only to monitoring The use procedures of effects are the same when using the R16 as an audio interface and control surface but the patches are initialized when the unit is not used as a recorder INSERT EFFECT Number of patches Algorithm name display programmed patches Y Algorithm suitable for guitar bass recording 30 22 50 40 20 10 30 20 microphone recording such as vocals 50 30 WFor 2 independent channels 2 mono inputs outputs 50 30 y For recording synthesizers electric pianos and other line output instruments 50 40 w Algorithm with 8 independent channels of input output 2010 v Processing
96. mum Numerals 0 9 Alphabet A Z Capital letters Signs underscore EF Ref Name changing P 30 64 aduanbas lt 12 Sequential playback of projects The playback order of multiple projects can be registered and managed in playlists This is useful for playing back several songs consecutively live play accompaniment and output to an external recorder Play a playlist Edit a playlist PROJECT gt SEQUENCE PLAY gt EDIT PROJECT Press PROJECT A Cx Press W Change PROJECT uds gt SELECT 4 gt Change menu 4 QUENCE FLAY Press ENTER Press ENTER Select the playlist Register edit and change projects Empty no songs in list Select the first project or the project to change The end of the project list or no projects registered End af List Change project DM number Number of projects Total playback time of list p End of list display PLAY 4 gt Press PLAY 7 Register project to be played Project number you want to register Display during playback Project name _ Project name you want to register Ha 1 1 Playlist number Elapsed playback time acer playback length T Total number of tracks Playback stops at the end of the final project Selected track number HINT Audio tracks assigned to the current list play back 8 Select and register more projects 4 gt Button operation during playback MEM End ot List
97. nd return effects P 48 REVERB CHORUS icons INSERT EFX icon P 48 Shown when insert effects on set by key operation Shown when on set by key operation SEND RETURN EFFECT rr SEND RETURN key EFFECT Key operation Open effect menus MODE Displays current R16 operation mode Recorder gt P 17 Audio Interface gt P 75 Card reader P 73 UNDO icon P icon UNDO REDO key UNDO You can return to the previous recording operation Valid UNDO operations PUNCH IN OUT BOUNCE MIX DOWN to MASTER TRACK REDO Reverse the UNDO operation AUDIO INTERFACE lt gt Icon display area active settings shown Not shown means inactive Shown means active INSERT EFX RECORDER CHORUS m Usable directions Icon display and setting keys 1 1 1 1 Information display area 1 PHANTOM icon Display on 48V phantom power is supplied to mics connected to INPUT 5 amp 6 Setting PHANTOM switch ON r BATTERY icon P 13 Display on Batteries in use and their remaining charge No display AC adapter or USB power in use no display while powering with batteries means the batteries need to be replaced PROTECT icon gt P 56 Display on project
98. nge parameter values REC PLAY MUTE Record ready Playing back Sound disabled Change setting PLAY MUTE REC 69 e L Track indicators 1 16 w Press gt Press gt Press accu PLY gt MUE LEAU Or ams ad LIHIE wre Red light on Green light on ONolight on On Off MASTER MIX DOWN PLAY Q Track indicator MASTER 5 Press EXIT to complete REC SOLO MUTE the setting Press gt Press gt Press MASTER gt PLAY gt MIX DOWN Red light on gt Q Greenlighton No light on li HINT The STEREO LINK track pairs are Track 1 2 Track 3 4 Track 5 6 Track 7 8 Track 9 10 Track 11 12 Track 13 14 and Track 15 16 J HINT STEREO LINK changes the setting from two monaural tracks to one stereo track At Step 4 whatever track number you choose the neighboring number track will be linked You cannot change these combinations To adjust the volume of a pair of tracks set to STEREO LINK you must operate the odd number fader The even number fader has no effect The PAN parameter of a pair of tracks set to STEREO LINK can be used to adjust their relative volume balance Even when STEREO LINK is active you can select files and make phase settings for each track n order to send the signals from an INPUT to a recording track press its STATUS KEY 1 2 times until the track indicator lights red For use of two INPUTS press both STATUS KEYS to conne
99. o mark registered at this counter position Mark Numbers 8 Mark 0 Counter 0 This is the head of the project You cannot change this particular mark If you place a new mark ahead of a registered mark all the following marks will be automatically renumbered in order You can place a maximum of 100 marks in one project Locate to the position of a mark With key operations you can move between marks 1C93 Press the forward or backward mark key until you reached the desired mark Move to mark numbers in counter sequence Choose a mark Move between items 4 gt J Press the forward and backward mark keys until you reach the desired mark The selected highlighted mark is erased and the preceding mark is shown the counter does not move NOTE Once you delete a mark you cannot retrieve it e You cannot delete the top mark M 00 HINT f you press the MARK CLEAR key at a place where a mark exists mark icon highlighted that mark is deleted If there is no mark at a location icon not highlighted a new mark is placed there To delete a mark you must move to it first mark icon highlighted When placing and deleting marks numbers are automatically given in order from the beginning New mark is added 01011102 203 2 01 202 2 204 205 Mark is deleted 801 1 Not possible to change 32 93e20 pue 491unoo
100. ole in the SD card NOTE If you must change an SD card while the power is on please follow the specific procedures described on page 69 When inserting or ejecting an SD card make sure the POWER switch is OFF If you insert with the POWER switch ON your data might be lost If you cannot insert a card into the slot you may be trying to insert it in the wrong direction or upsidedown Try again with the correct card orientation If you force it in you might break the card e If an SD card was previously used with a computer or a digital camera you must format it in the R16 before using it e If no SD card is inserted REC and UNDO REDO keys will not function in RECORDER MODE If these messages about SD cards are shown No Card No SD card is detected Make sure an SD card is inserted properly Card Protected The SD card write protection lock is closed preventing rewriting To release it slide the switch away from the lock position SD Card Format The inserted card is not formatted for the R16 Press the ENTEH key to format it Ref P 70 HINT The R16 can use 16 MB 2 GB SD cards and 4 32 GB SDHC cards You can get up to date information about compatible SD cards on the Zoom site Zoom site http www zoom co jp Ret SDCARD gt EXCHANGE SZA SD CARD FORMAT uonej e1su i pled qs 12 OLY 13 Powe
101. oost cut frequency of medium 18 2 frequencies This parameter is shown only when EQ MID is on Adjust the Q value width of the frequency band affected of medium frequencies This parameter is shown only when EQ MID is on Adjust EQ boost cut frequency of high frequencies This parameter is shown only when EQ HI is on EQ MID FREQUENCY EQ MID Q FACTOR EQ LOW Adjust amount of boost cut of low frequencies by EQLOG EQLOW GAIN 12 12dB This parameter is shown only when EQ LO is on 40 2 1 6 2 125 Hz EQ LOW FREQUENCY Adjust EQ boost cut frequency of low frequencies This parameter is shown only when EQ LO is on EQ LOF SEND RETURN EFFECT levels REVERB REVERB 0 100 Adjust the signal level sent from tracks to the SEND SEND LEVEL 0 Reverb effect CHORUS Adjust the signal level sent from tracks to the SEND Chorus Delay effect LEVEL y On Off Switch on off to set the stereo link function that STEINE EREE connects 2 monaural tracks together gt 20 fee On Off Set whether the phase of a track is inverted or not INVERT MWERI Off normal phase ON inverted phase lolo Switch parameters with asterisks On Off using the ENTER key 38 12 3 ued oounog bumes lt 1 39 Mix down Bounce Combine multiple tracks into 1 2 tracks Combine multiple tracks into one monaural or stereo fil
102. ou turn the metronome volume up high the accented beat of some sounds might become difficult to distinguish METRONOME Metronome indicator During metronome use the metronome indicator lights in time with the tempo 34 991 2 6 lt 16 6 lt 001 16 track synchronized recording by connecting two 8165 If you want to record more then 8 tracks at the same time for a band performance for example you can increase the number of tracks by connecting two R16s with a USB cable Make sender settings Make receiver settings Set the R16 that will be used for key control as the Master Set the R16 that receives commands as the Slave TOOL TOOL Press TOOL Press TOOL 2 Select gt SYSTEM 1 Change PROJECT menus SYSTEM 4 gt Press ENTER Master Slave Master Slave Press ENTER USB Indicator HOST light on Press ENTER v USB Indicator DEVICE light on 5 Connect two R16 with a USB cable Plug a USB 2 0 AB type cable into the socket that has a lit indicator HINT Command keys that effect both sender and receiver a a REC key ES FF key PLAY REW NOTE gt PLAY key REW key e Perfect synchronization of the start timing in recording by two R16s is not guaranteed e There will be a gap of approximately 1 2 ms STOP STOP key 35 R16 mixing procedure flow Use the track mixer to ma
103. own Bounce Combining multiple tracks to 1 2 tracks P 39 Using a mastering effect 41 Recording to the master track 42 Entering names P 43 Error list what to do when these messages appear on the screen 44 Effect Effect patch overview 45 Input output of the insert and send return effects P 47 Insert effect insertion position 49 Patch editing P 52 Patch save 53 Patch import P 54 Using the insert effect only for monitoring P 55 Project Project overview amp project protection P 56 Selecting projects and files P 58 Project and file information P 59 Copying projects and files 60 Renaming files and projects P 61 Deleting files and projects 62 Dividing files 63 Import files from other projects P 64 Sequential playback of projects P 65 System SD card Recording format bit rate setting P 67 Adjusting the display 68 Changing the SD card while the power is on P 69 Formatting SD cards and verifying card capacities P 70 Confirming the version amp setting the battery type P 71 USB Computer connection 72 Card reader 73 Using USB memory to save and import data P 74 Audio interface control surface P 75 R16 Effect types and parameters 79 Effect patch list P 89 Specifications P 95 Troubleshooting P 96 Index 97 U9 U09 JO li suonounj pue
104. pedance instruments monaural connection Connect low impedance instruments to any of the INPUTS INPUT1 8 Signals to any INPUT between 1 8 Using phantom power INPUT5 6 AL PHANTOM OFF Supply phantom power to INPUT 5 and 6 jacks NOTE Turn the PHANTOM switch on to provide 48V power to INPUT 5 and 6 You can use either INPUT 5 or 6 or both when the switch is ON Use the fader that corresponds to the INPUT jack The signal from INPUT 1 goes to track 1 9 use Track 9 16 switch the fader assignment by pushing the 9 16Tr key Depending on the INSERT EFFECT selection the output flow will change Creating one stereo file from two faders requires the use of the STEREO LINK setting Assign INPUT 1 8 connections to tracks 1 16 Connect instruments and microphones to jacks S 2 Make settings for specific instruments built in microphones and stereo tracks Select the Track switches 1 8 Xam Enable the faders either for tracks O O 1 8 or 9 16 TRACKS 1 8 TRACKS 9 16 Change the status of the connected INPUTS Press the status key of a track one or two times to turn the red light on PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC PLAY MUTE REC OU eO eLJ Red light on recording enabled REC Set tracks to receive INPUTS Press the 1 8Tr or 9 16Tr key to set which tracks will record the
105. playback Track 7 amp 8 stereo playback PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY NOT ASSIGN NOT ASSIGN PLAY UDCRLS MDU VOCAL MU BOSS MU BUTTER 080 BBB Mau NorAssIGN NorAssiGN 90 NorasseN NorAssicN NorAssIGN NOTASSIGN NOT ASSIGN ES Ref Assigning files to tracks Repeat playback of a specific section A B repeat You can set and repeat playback between a beginning point A and an ending point B in a project HINT When playback reaches point B it automatically M 4 Locate the goes back to point A and continues playback REW FF beginning point e While the AB icon is on playback repeats continuously You can make these settings both during playback and when stopped A B REPEAT Press A B REPEAT If you set point Bata time before point A repeat playback will start from point B A B If you want to make new settings cancel the As blinks previous ones by pressing the A B REPEAT key again and then make the new ones 4 Press A B REPEAT A point PLAY B point a lt icon v gt y mm PLAY A BRepeatsection STOP A B repeat playback repeatedly gt 5 B Press PLAY to start repeat gt playback Plays again and again STOP 6 Press STOP to stop playback Cancel A B repeat and the points A B REPEAT Press A B REPEAT again to cancel B A gt icon off
106. r personal use unauthorized recording from copyrighted sources CDs records tapes video clips broadcast material and so on is prohibited ZOOM Corporation does not bear any liability for injunctions regarding copyright law infringement 528 The SD symbol and SDHC symbol are trademarks Windows Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Steinberg and Cubase are trademarks or registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Inc Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation AMD Athlon is a trademark or registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc All other trademarks product names and company names mentioned in this documentation are the property of their respective owners All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrighted properties of their respective owners Caution Caution Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM R16 Recorder Interface Controller In this manual we will call it the R16 The R16 has the following features m Multitrack recorder that can use up to 32 GB SDHC cards The R16 can record up to 8 tracks simultaneously For example recording a full band on individual tracks or multiple microphones pl
107. rder first and then try again Eject the SD card and unlock the write protection Insert the card again gt 12 Disable project protection using the PROTECT menu gt 56 Disable the read only status of the file using a computer Disable the protection of the equipment Change to a new card or delete unneeded data Delete unneeded projects Delete unneeded files Change the connected USB device or delete data No access messages Card Access Error Unable to read or write the card Project Access Error Unable to read or write the project File Access Error Unable to read and write the file Unable read or write the connected USB Device Access Error USB device Card Format Error This is a card format the R16 cannot use File Format Error This is the file format the R16 cannot use USB Device Format Error This is a USB format the R16 cannot use Press EXIT and try the operation again Press EXIT and try the operation again Press EXIT and try the operation again Press EXIT and try the operation again Change the card format to one that the R16 can use Change the file format to one that the R16 can use Change the USB format to one that the R16 can use Other errors Card Error Project Error There is an error occurring File Error USB Device Error Press EXIT and try the operation again 44 YO ed 12943 Effect patch overview You can select patches in th
108. ring the R16 Please use the included AC ADAPTER that is designed for the R16 or six AA batteries sold separately Using the included AC ADAPTER with an ordinary electricity supply Make sure that POWER is OFF and then plug the included AC ADAPTER into the back of the unit DC5VIA POWER ON 8 le 1 o You must use the included ZOOM AD 14 caution AC ADAPTER which is designed for the H16 Using any adapter other than the AS 14 may damage the unit and void the warranty HINT Power supply from USB With the POWER switch OFF connecting a computer to a USB cable makes the R16 start up automatically with power supplied by USB In this status functions are different from when the POWER switch is ON The R16 can be used only as an SD Card Reader or as an audio interface EF Ref R16 Battery type settings BATTERY TYPE Using batteries Turn the POWER switch OFF and open the battery case cover on the bottom of the unit Install six AA batteries and close the cover Power indicator on screen Battery power status No Indicator Indicator On Using the AC adapter Using batteries Turn the POWER switch OFF and replace the batteries NOTE e Make sure that the POWER switch is OFF when you open close the battery cover or plug unplug the AC adapter Removing batteries or unplugging the AC adapter when the POWER switch is ON might cause los
109. rom record standby to playback standby STOP REW Press STOP amp REW L the same time 2 Return to the top 3 Start playback ES Press the PLAY key 18 15 4 Stop playback Press the STOP key U9 U09 Jo Table of contents Usage and safety precautions P 1 Introduction P 2 R16 operation flow P 3 Basic recording guide P 5 Names of parts P 9 Connections P 11 SD card insertion P 12 Preparing the power P 13 Turning the power on off 14 Date amp time setting 14 owitch and key operation P 15 Display information 16 Track recording H16 recording flow P 17 Creating a new project 17 Connecting instruments and making monaural settings P 18 Instrument connections stereo settings and status keys P 19 Stereo link 20 Recording the first track P 21 Track assignment 23 Overdubbing Recording additional tracks 25 Punching in and out Automatic punch in punch out P 27 Manual punch in punch out P 28 Playback Playback of a project 29 Repeat playback of a specific section A B repeat P 30 Using the counter and markers to move locate 31 Tool Tuner P 33 Metronome P 34 16 track synchronized recording P 35 Mixing R16 mixing procedure flow P 36 Track settings for EQ pan and send return level P 37 Track parameters 38 Mix d
110. s various input sources including guitars microphones and line level equipment The R16 is equipped with 8 input jacks that accept both XLR and phone connectors including one that can handle high impedance signals and two that can supply 48V phantom power The R16 can handle high impedance guitars and basses dynamic and condenser microphones and various line level instruments like synthesizers It also has two built in high performance microphones that are very convenient for recording acoustic guitar and vocals m Comprehensive built in mixer features The H16 is equipped with a digital mixer that allows you to mix the playback of recorded and imported audio tracks You can adjust the volume pan EQ and effects for each track and mix them into a stereo output m Multiple tuner modes and a metronome for guide rhythms The R16 not only has a standard chromatic tuning function it also has functions for unusual tunings including 7 string guitars and 5 string basses The metronome can be used as a guide rhythm while recording You can play the metronome sound through the mixer OUTPUT jacks or you can send it only through the headphones if you want For example in a live situation you could send the click just to the drummer via the headphone output Exchange files with computers and USB memory devices The R16 has a USB 2 0 jack that allows high speed data transfer You can transfer WAV audio files recorded on the R16 to a comp
111. sert effect Send return effect Patch Save Once you have edited a patch use SAVE to save it You can save a patch at any place within the same algorithm INSERT EFFECT SEND RETURN EFFECT Press INSERT EFFECT or or L SEND RETURN EFFECT Effect ON OFF switch When INSERT EFFECT Off is displayed press ENTER 2 Select the algorithm patch Change algorithm CLEH H SIMI _ 4 Change menu PS ALE lt gt Press ENTER 5 Select the place to Save change place to save Save location number patch name Press ENTER NOTE Execute SAVE action NOTE and send return effects HINT These procedures are the same for both insert If you switch to another patch without saving an edited patch you will lose all the edits Press ENTER Remember to always save your edited patches The import source and the import destination are different projects when using PATCH IMPORT You can save your edited patch at any place within the same algorithm You can make a patch copy by saving an existing patch to a different area Insert effect Send return effect Patch import Import one or all patches that have been created in another project to use in the current project See steps 1 3 on the previous page 4 Select IMPORT Change mam aa anni menu IMPORT Press ENTER 5 Change menu Select import method 4 gt
112. signed to the track to be recorded NOT ASSIGN If there is an assigned file that recording will be overwritten by new recording Recorded audio files on tracks will be overwritten by new recording If you rewind the counter to the top and begin recording again be aware that the overwritten previous recording will be lost During playback the file assigned to the track is played HINT f you want to record a new file do not assign any file to a track 19 e pue puooes y 2 26 27 Recording again Automatic punch in punch out The punch in and punch out functions enable you to pick already recorded portions of a recorded file and re record them You can set the beginning and ending points of the portion in advance and record automatically with punch in at the beginning and punch out at the ending Prepare the track you want to re record with punch in punch out Re recording a track Raise the fader PLAY MUTE REC Press PLAY MUTE REC e 1 2 times until the red light 2 is on Red light on recording enabled 3 O GAIN LINE MIC Adjust the recording level and the GAIN to be the same as the already recorded part Make punch in and punch out settings 4 m4 Using REW FF and PLAY L gt locate the point just before the re recording PUNCH IN 5 Press AUTO Set
113. ssignments and mixer effect metronome and tuner settings The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 projects on a single card Create a new project for each new piece of music Data saved in a project Audio data for every track including the MASTER track Folder settings selected by tracks Mixer settings Patch numbers and patch contents set for insert and send return effects Contents of play lists All other necessary files PRJ001 PRJ002 PRJ003 AUDIO FILE FILE FILE Protecting a project PROJECT gt EDIT gt PROTECT PROJECT Press PROJECT Change menu lt gt Press ENTER 3 Select 2PROTECT Change PROJECT EDIT menu ROJECT 4 gt Press ENTER NOTE Turn ON OFF You can play back a project when it is protected but you cannot change it If you want to record in it or edit it again set PROTECT to Off Projects that are not protected will be automatically saved to the SD card when you turn the POWER switch OFF or when you open another project We strongly recommend setting PROTECT to On once you complete a piece of music to avoid saving a mistaken operation later HINT The lock icon appears on the screen when a project is protected B 56 lt i MO9N 129l oJd Create new project With the R16 you can create up to 1000 projects on a sing
114. t an unformatted SD card and execute when Format appears Then options to SAVE and LOAD the present project will follow lt 15 lt 100 70 adj Wa SAS lt Wa SAS lt jooL 71 Confirming the version amp setting the battery type You can confirm the current version of the system software If you set the battery type the remaining battery charge will be displayed more accurately Confirming the system version Set the type of batteries TOOL gt SYSTEM gt SYSTEM VERSION TOOL gt SYSTEM gt BATTERY TOOL TOOL Press TOOL L Press TOOL Press ENTER A Select the type of information BATTERY Change type HLEBLIHE SYSTEM 2001 R16 Ver SYSTEM Ver i Type of battery set Press ENTER ALKALINE Alkaline batteries system 200 __ _ Nickel metal hydride batteries Ver Default value ALKALINE BOOT NOTE SY STEM E nn T Please use only either alkaline or nickel metal 4 Current boot system version hydride batteries Ver HINT You can check for up to date system software information at the ZOOM WEB site WWW Zoom co jp Computer connection Use USB to connect an R16 to a computer Windows or Macintosh OS By connecting this unit to a computer you can use it as an SD card reader an audio interface for sound input and output and a control surface to control DAW
115. t recording data e The R16 can only use Alkali and NiMH batteries The approximate lifetime for Alkali batteries is about 4 5 hours e Replace the batteries when you notice Low Battery or the empty battery icon on the display Turn the POWER switch OFF immediately and install new batteries or connect the included AC adapter e Be sure to set the correct BATTERY TYPE setting for accurate battery metering Powering the R16 Date amp time setting Precautions for starting up and shutting down and how to set the date and time for files and data Setting the date and time 1 Make sure the power is off on all equipment 2 Insert an SD card into the R16 Confirm that the connections for the power instruments and monitoring system or stereo headphones are correct Turn POWER switch ON Start up POWER ON OFF Turn the POWER switch ON Turn power on for connected instruments and then for the monitoring system Turn POWER switch OFF Shut down POWER ON OFF Turn the POWER switch OFF V AY AV AY AV AY AV 4 Goodbye See NOTE e Before turning the POWER switch ON turn the volume down on all instruments and the monitoring system connected to the R16 f no power is supplied to the R16 for more than 1 minute the DATE TIME setting will be reset to its initial value TOOL Press TOOL Use the cursor keys to move in th
116. the punch PUNCH I O point D AUTO Icon blinks PUNCH Pressing FF amp PLAY locate the punch out point e PLAY AUTO PUNCH 1 0 Press AUTO Set the punch PUNCH I O Out point AUTO PUNCH I O Icon lights NOTE Once you make auto punch in out settings you cannot change the points To change the points you must cancel and reset them Press the AUTO PUNCH IN OUT key again to cancel the points set Rehearse 1 When the punch in point is passed the MUTE function of the track automatically starts Press PLAY Light to start playing 9 Perform not recording When the punch out point is passed the MUTE function is released STOP Press STOP puy 2 to stop gt Light off Re recording punch in punch out 9 PLAY REC Light on Light off Move to before the PUNCH IN point Press REC and then PLAY to start playback Not recording Pass the punch in point PLAY REC gt Lights on Performance Recording Pass the punch out point PLAY Not recording Light on Light off Press STOP to stop PLAY REC gt Light off Release PUNCH IN OUT The recorder stops Press AUTO PUNCH 1 0 D AUTO Icon off PUNCH I O Punch in point Punch out point PLAY REC gt He recorded portion Recording again Manual punch in punch out You can p
117. ting sound Rae Colr LFO Shift O Produces a swooshing sound Deph Rae Widh J j ibd Shft Balane For an explanation of types and parameters see CLEAN DISTORTION 55 SIM algorithms Feedback _____ Time Feedback __ Time vid Rise Effect producing spatial expansion Depth Freq Offset Rate Filter Type EFX Level DryLevel ____ Resonance 5 sonance filter with LFO Parameter descriptions name Depth 0 100 Adjusts modulation depth Adjusts resonance intensity Negative values result in reversed phase Resonance 10 10 for the effect sound Color AStage 8Stage Invert4 Invert8 Selects sound type LFO Shift 0 180 Adjusts left right phase shift Widh 00 Adjusts auto pan width R16 effect types and parameters 8 0 50 P 86 Table 1 Adjusts modulation rate Using the rhythm tempo as reference setting in note units is also possible Clip Adds emphasis by clipping the modulation waveform 6 Delay Echo 1 2000ms P 86 Table 1 Time Adjusts delay time Doubling 1 100ms TION ACO BASS SIM algorithms po Mix ooo Adjusts mix ratio of effect sound to original sound Fine 55 Adjust pitch shift amount in cent 1 100 semitone units Rie 05 ___________ 5 stereo component intensity
118. to return the counter to the head 4 C483 Press REC and then PLAY to start recording 5 PLAY gt Green light on REC light on The counter starts moving Perform STOP 6 Press STOP to stop recording STOP REC PLAY E Green light on Or The lights off The counter stops moving but does not return to O NOTE If the first and second recordings are on different tracks you can skip to Step 7 because you only need to change the track status and start recording When you move file tracks make sure there is no file assigned to the track where you plan to record display says NOT ASSIGN If there are assigned files old files will be overwritten and cannot be retrieved e Select tracks using the STATUS KEYS Orange lights indicate selectable tracks Read only files are displayed as lt R O gt and cannot be recorded over if assigned Playback all the tracks PLAY MUTE REC Press the PLAY MUTE REC keys 1 2 times on all TRACKS to be played until the green lights are on Green light on playback enabled PLAY STOP Press REW amp Stop at REW 2 the same time to return the counter to the head PLAY 3 gt Press PLAY to start playback Green light on STOP 4 Press STOP to stop playback STOP Green light on NOTE e When you move a file on a track confirm that no files are as
119. track assignment status Display of a track with assigned file If the first and second recordings are on different tracks you can skip to Step 7 because you only need to change the track status and start recording You can select tracks using the status key The indicators of selectable tracks will light orange You can assign files imported from a computer or USB memory Stereo files can only be assigned to the tracks set to stereo link or the master track Switch two tracks SWAP SWAP BOUNCE L Press SWAP BOUNCE SWAP BOUNCE gem 8 Que ganen DWH BUDA change gt SWAP 4 gt Press ENTER Select the first track to swap Indicators blink orange on tracks that can be selected Press the track status key to select a track PLAY MUTE REC Jer pue blinking orange Selected lit orange Select the second track to swap Already selected track Indicators blink orange on tracks that can be selected Press the track status key to select a track PLAY MUTE REC Jen gom blinking orange Selected lit orange Swap the tracks Tracks to be swapped Press ENTER to confirm n NOTE The swap function switches two tracks including the assigned files and all track parameter information Stereo tracks cannot be swapped 24 19 e pue puooes y
120. turns to the top screen Use to change and move among menus and numbers Ref Mark related keys see P 27 Cursor lt Appearance and indication Y ES 0 Display Appearance The display shows cursor directions Movable in all directions Display Manual notation A Black direction explained 4 4 Gray movable directions the menu Vo color not effective Use the cursor to move up down left and right to choose different function items The appearance of the display and its notation in the manual is shown above Control section PAN EQ Press to access track PAN EQ key mixer settings gt PAI TOOL Opens TOOL menu TOOL key TUNER METRONOME SYSTEM and SD CARD PROJECT Opens PROJECT menu Select tracks 1 8 or 9 16 with light showing selected tracks PROJECT 1 8Tr o L e L 1 8Tr amp 9 16 Tr keys USB SWAP BOUNCE Opens SWAP BOUNCE menu Fader section TRACK 1 8 Change track ready status Green PLAY playback 9 16 status No MUTE mute Red REC record PLAY MUTE REC ot Change MASTER track status Green PLAY playback No light MASTER not e status key 5layback recording ready Red MIX DOWN recording MASTER MIX DOWN PLAY Various switches amp controls POWER switch Turns power ON amp OFF Turns Hi Z ti ff only f Hi Z switch conne
121. unch in and out manually Press the REC key during playback to start re recording from that point Prepare the track for punch in punch out Re recording track Raise the fader PLAY MUTE REC Press PLAY MUTE REC 1 2 times until the red light e turns on Red light on recording enabled 2 Adjust the recording level and the GAIN to be the same as the already recorded part LINE MIC Re recording punch in punch out 4 Using REW locate the point just before where you want to re record T Press PLAY to start PLAY an gt playback p 5 Start performance not yet recording Press REC Lights to start recording punch in Perform and record Y Light on O Light off 7 Press REC to stop recording start playback punch out Press STOP The recorder stops to stop PLAY REC 8 STOP gt O Lights off Le Le a Play PLAY Rec Play Re recorded portion ad NOTE Punch in punch out recording overwrites the existing recording A previously recorded file should be assigned to the track You can use the UNDO REDO function 28 oe o4d e 29 Playback of project Recorded audio files are assigned to tracks for storage During playback all the tracks that you have enabled for playback with their status keys green lights on will be played
122. uter just by dragging and dropping You can also exchange files with a connected USB memory device without using a computer Please read through this manual carefully in order to understand the R16 functions effectively After reading it please keep the manual along with the warranty in a safe place Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice uononpoJlu OLY R16 operation flow Multitrack Recorder USB connection Preparation Make various settings for built in microphones connected musical instruments other input sources signals and tracks Use the tuner and the metronome to prepare for a new project or a live performance Project creation P 17 Prepare a new project to save and mix recordings e New project Connecting external equipment P 18 19 The R16 can handle various types of instruments and equipment Built in microphones P 19 e Hi Z P 18 e Phantom power P 18 e Stereo link P 20 Performance settings e TUNER P 33 e METRONOME P 34 000000000 000000000 tes Audio Interface Control Surface 000000000 2 a 000000000 BE Re Effects 45 Patch editing etc 51 Insert effects P 49 1 After the input jack Track recording P 21
123. y When other errors and messages occur the displayed screen will automatically close within three seconds Message Meaning Message when something is missing Hesponse No Card There is no card inserted No Project There is no project at all No File There is no file in the project No USB Device There is no USB connection Make sure that an SD card is inserted correctly Check that the project has not been deleted or changed to a different place Check that the file has not been deleted or stored in a different place The connection may have been canceled or there may be problems with the cable U9949S uo Jeadde uauM 1 151 10413 i Messages shown frequently Reset DATE TIME Setting lost because of low battery Low Battery Time to change the batteries Cannot be accessed during playback Stop Recorder recording Messages that objects projects files etc are protected Card Protected SD card is protected Project Protected The project is protected This is a read only file you cannot write to File Protected it USB Device Protected USB device connection is protected Over capacity or over limit messages Card Full The card is full Project Full No more projects can be saved on the card File Full File is full USB Device Full The connected USB device is full Set the DATE TIME again P 14 Change batteries or connect the adapter Stop the reco

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