Zoom MRS-4 manual Using the send/return effect, Hieq on HIG, Hall

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Track parameters and settings (continued)

 

 

LO EQ

LOEQ

ON/OFF

Switches low EQ on or off

 

 

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LO EQ

 

 

Adjusts low EQ boost/cut from -12 (dB) to +12

 

 

LOG

-12 – 12

(dB). This parameter is only shown when LO EQ is

 

 

GAIN

 

 

 

 

set to ON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LO EQ

LOF

63 – 2000（Hz）

Selects the frequency for low EQ boost/cut. This

 

 

FREQUENCY

parameter is only shown when LO EQ is set to ON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEND

SEND

ON/OFF

Determines whether the signal from the respective

 

 

channel (track) is sent to the send/return effect.

 

 

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEND

 

 

Adjusts the level of the signal sent to the send/return

Basic

 

SLVL

0 – 100

 

effect. This parameter is only shown when SEND is

 

LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

set to ON.

Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusts panning (left/right position) of the signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAN

PAN

L50 – 0 – R50

from the respective track. When STL (stereo link) is

 

 

set to ON, this adjusts the left/right volume balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the stereo tracks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FADER

FADE

0 – 127

Shows the current fader position numerically

 

 

(display only).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEREO

 

 

Controls the stereo link function for using tracks 1/2

 

 

STL

ON/OFF

and 3/4 in a stereo configuration. (For details, see

 

 

LINK

 

 

 

 

page 39.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tx-y

x=1 – 4

Selects the V-take to be used for the respective

 

 

V TAKE

track.

 

 

y=1 – 8

 

 

 

* x is the track number and y is the V-take number.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(For details, see page 28.)

4.Use the [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to set the track parameters.

The left/right [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys select the parameter, and the up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys change the setting value.

HIEQ ON

HIG 0

HIG 0

HIG 1

HINT

When STL (stereo link) is ON, all parameters for tracks 1 and 2, and tracks 3 and 4 are linked, except for the V-take selection.

NOTE

The FADER parameter is only for display and cannot be changed. (When the respective fader is moved, the indication changes.)

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Using the send/return effect

 

 

 

The track mixer incorporates a send/return effect with reverb/delay/chorus. The signal flow when using the send/return effect is as follows.

SEND

 

 

 

Send/return

LEVEL

 

 

 

effect

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

MASTER

The intensity of the send/return effect can be adjusted for each track individually by adjusting the send level. Raising the level causes the effect to be more pronounced for that track. This example shows how to select the algorithm for the send/return effect and how to adjust the send level.

Setting the algorithm and parameter for the send/return effect

1.While the main screen is shown, press the [SEND/RETURN] key.

The [SEND/RETURN] key lights up and the send/return effect is activated. The menu for selecting the algorithm for the send/return effect appears on the display.

Algorithm

 

 

 

Setting value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HALL 0

For the send/return effect, you can select a reverb, delay, or chorus type algorithm. Each type has one parameter (an element for adjusting the action of the effect) that allows a more finely graded adjustment than the send level. Available algorithms and parameters are listed in the table on page 22 – 23.

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Contents Versatile effects Flexible track parameter settingsOther sophisticated features Simultaneous 4-track playback/2-track recordingContents Usage and Safety PrecautionsSmartMedia Internal configurationIntroduction Parts of the MRS-4 Parts of the MRS-4Top panel Rear panel Front panelConnections Power on/off switchingTurning power on Turning power offBasic Operation Basic OperationCreating a new song Newsong YES noInsert effect algorithms Adjusting input sensitivityUsing the insert effect LimitLimit Comp Selecting and recording to a trackSelecting a track and recording on it Adjusting input sensitivity and setting the insert effectFADE100 Adjusting volume/pan/EQTrack parameters and settings Preparations for mixdownHall Using the send/return effectHieq on HIG Doble Time Send/return effect algorithms and parametersHall Room Room DobleSend on Using the mixdown effectPower Time DobleBoost Vocal Power BoostRecording on the master recorder Mixdown effect algorithmsCombining multiple tracks Bounce function Using V-takesReference Recorder Re-recording only a specified region Punch- in/out function Using manual punch-in/outUsing auto punch-in/out Moving to a desired point in a song Locate function Switching between time and measure indicationReference Locating a Point Clearing a mark Marking a point in a song marker functionAssigning a mark Moving to a mark locationReference Mixing Reference MixingPlaying back the same passage repeatedly A- B Repeat Assigning two inputs to a trackSTL Adding the input signal to the mixdownInput setting parameters and setting range Linking two tracks stereo link functionCopying a specified region of data to another location Reference Track EditingCopying the data of an entire track TR ERS Erasing a specified segmentErasing an entire track CopyYou can exchange the recorded data of two specified tracks Exchanging the data of entire tracksChange CH T1-1Reading in an existing song Reference Song FunctionsSong menu basic functions Song menu itemsSelecting the recording grade Song Grade Copying a song Song CopyDeleting a song Protecting a songFunctions available with Midi Basic metronome settingsReference Metronome/MIDI Synchronizing an external device to the MRS-4Tuner Using the tunerReference Other Functions Formatting a SmartMedia cardCont Display adjustmentsUsing the AUX in jacks to save tracks Display items and setting rangeMRS-4 Card Manager Software SpecificationsMRS-4 file configuration SpecificationsTroubleshooting Midi implementation Midi implementation chartIndex Zoom Corporation

MRS-4 specifications

The Zoom MRS-4 is a versatile, portable digital recorder designed to meet the diverse needs of musicians, podcasters, and sound engineers. Launched as part of Zoom's professional recording equipment lineup, the MRS-4 stands out for its impressive combination of features, ease of use, and sound quality.

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