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Effects settings
The R-4 provides five types of effects. You can apply an effect to the incoming sound as it is 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 Pro is operating at 96 kHz.

Effect types provided on the R-4 Pro

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 is a good idea to monitor the sound through
headphones in recording standby mode to make sure that the sound is not clipped or distorted. It is also a
good idea to make a test recording beforehand with those settings.
For details on the procedure, refer to “Effects settings” (p. 59).
If the [EFFECT] button is pressed during recording or playback, the effect is toggled on/off. To prevent
unintentionally switching an effect on or off, we recommend turning the HOLD switch on.
No. Effect name Effect
0No Effect
No effects are applied.
Use this setting if you want to preserve the effect on/off setting of each
channel but do not want an effect to be applied.
13-Band EQ This is a three-band equalizer.
2Graphic 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.
6MS-Mic Converting sound recorded on a MS (Mid-Side type) mic to stereo.
What is an effect?
On the R-4 Pro, 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 undesirable noise.
What is clipping?
Applying an effect or boosting the level may increase the sound level (volume) beyond the maximum that
a device can handle; this occurrence is called clipping. Loud sounds may be accompanied by distortion or
crackly noises.
The MS mic
The MS mic creates stereo sound by combining sound from a main mic that records central sounds (mid-
signal: M) and a bi-directional mic that records lateral sounds (side signal: S).
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