Mixer in audio interface mode, PAN/EQ menu, Balance

Audio interface manual

Mixer in audio interface mode

In audio interface mode you can make a mix for monitoring using the internal mixer. In addition, you can adjust the balance of the sound from the internal mixer and from the computer.

Volume, reverb send, pan	Stereo link
You can be adjust the reverb send, pan,	Link INPUT 1 and 2 to handle them as stereo
volume and stereo link settings in the same	pairs.
way as in recorder mode.

Operation is the same as in recorder mode. (Reference: Operation Manual P.42)

PAN/EQ menu

VOLUME

Adjust the volumes of INPUTS 1–2.

	On/Off
	Default setting: Off
0–127 (increments of 1)	By setting up a stereo link, volume, reverb send and pan
Default value: 100	track parameters can be shared by INPUT 1 and 2.
	(Reference: Operation Manual P.29)

REV SEND

Adjust the reverb send levels of INPUTS 1–2.

0~100 (increments of 1) Default value: 0 Reverb only affects the monitored signal (as in recording mode).

PAN (BALANCE)

Adjust the pan for INPUTS 1–2.

L100~R100 (increments of 2) Default value: Center (as in recording mode)

Balance

In audio interface mode, the balance of the input monitoring signal and the signal from DAW software (the computer) can be adjusted with the BALANCE knob.

Left	Right
Only the INPUT	Only the DAW
1–2 signals	stereo signal

NOTE

The reverb send, pan, volume and stereo link settings are all saved when you end ( EXIT) audio interface mode and can be used again the next time..

R8 specifications

The Zoom R8 is an innovative multi-track recorder, audio interface, and sampler designed to meet the needs of musicians, podcasters, and content creators. This versatile device combines the functionalities of various recording tools into one compact unit, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to streamline their creative process.

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