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Effects setting

The R-4 provides five types of effects. You can apply an effect to the incoming sound as it’s being recorded,
or you can apply an effect to the playback. You can also change the effect settings for each channel.

* Effects are not available when the R-4 is operating at 96 kHz.

Effect types provided on the R-4

If you apply an effect while recording, the volume and tone of the recorded sound will be different than the
original sound.
Before applying an effect aggressively during recording, it’s a good idea to monitor the sound through
headphones in recording-standby mode to make sure that the sound is not clipping or distorting. It’s also
a good idea to make a test recording beforehand with those settings.
For details on the procedure, refer to

“Using effects”

(p. 58).

No. Effect name Effect
0 No Effect

No effect will be applied.
Use this setting if you want to preserve the effect on/off setting of each
channel, but don’t want an effect to be applied.

1 3-Band EQ

Three-band equalizer.

2 Graphic EQ

You can adjust the gain of six fixed-frequency bands.

3Noise Gate

This effect minimizes the noise that might be heard in silent regions, as
well as low-frequency noise.

4Enhancer

By adding a phase-shifted sound to the direct sound, this effect sharpens
the definition of the sound and pushes it toward the foreground.

5Comp&DeEsser

This cuts the sibilance that can be obtrusive in a vocal, making the sound
smoother. It also reduces the difference between loud and soft sounds,
making the level more consistent.
A compressor evens out the level differences between loud and soft
sounds.
A de-esser reduces the unpleasant sibilance (exaggerated “s” sound) that
is sometimes present in a vocal.
What is an effect?
On the R-4, an “effect” is a process that digitally transforms the sound, giving it greater clarity or impact.
Effects can also make the sound more intelligible, or reduce undesired noise.
What is clipping?
Applying an effect or boosting the level may increase the audio level (volume) beyond the maximum that
a device can handle; this occurrence is called clipping. Clipping is occurring when you notice that loud
sounds are distorted or crackly.
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