Basic Operation

Step 2 Recording the first track

This section describes how to record an electric guitar connected to the [INPUT 1] jack on track 1 to create the first track of a recording.

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Adjusting input sensitivity

 

 

 

Connect the instrument to the input of the MRS-4 and adjust input sensitivity.

1.Connect the instrument to the [INPUT 1] jack on the MRS-4 (➜ p. 8).

2.Press the [ON/OFF] key 1 so that the key lights up.

The [ON/OFF] keys 1/2 serve to activate their respective inputs. When the key is lit, the input is active.

HINT

To record from an instrument with stereo output such as a synthesizer, connect the L/R output of the device to the [INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] jacks and set both [ON/OFF] keys 1/2 to ON.

NOTE

The MRS-4 can accept up to two simultaneous input signals.

3.While playing the instrument, use the [INPUT LEVEL] control 1 to adjust the input sensitivity.

The signal input level appears on the level meter (IN) in the left part of the display. Adjust the control so that the 0 dB indicator does not light when you play the instrument at the loudest level.

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2-2

 

Using the insert effect

 

 

 

The insert effect processes the signal from input 1/2 before it is sent to the tracks for recording. In this example, you apply the insert effect on the guitar signal supplied to the INPUT 1 jack. If you do not wish to use the insert effect, proceed to section 2-3 on page 15.

1.Press the [MIXDOWN] key and the [SEND/RETURN] key simultaneously.

The [MIXDOWN] key and [SEND/RETURN] key serve to select the effect to be used. Pressing both keys simultaneously causes the keys to flash in red. This indicates that the insert effect has been activated.

NOTE

While the [MIXDOWN] key and [SEND/RETURN] key are both flashing simultaneously, the mixdown effect and send/return effect cannot be used.

The display shows the currently selected algorithm (effect type).

LIMIT 0

The following algorithms are available for the insert effect.

2.Use the [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to select the algorithm and the setting value.

Insert effect algorithms

Algorithm 1

( LIMIT 0 – LIMIT 9 )

LIMIT

0

 

This effect suppresses signal peaks to keep the input signal below a certain

 

 

 

 

level. During stereo recording, the effect monitors both inputs. Higher setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIMIT

9

 

values produce stronger limiter action.

 

 

 

 

 

Algorithm 2

( COMP 0 – COMP 9 )

COMP

0

 

This effect compresses the signal when the input signal exceeds a certain

 

 

 

 

level. During stereo recording, the effect monitors both inputs. Higher setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMP

9

 

values produce stronger compressor action.

 

 

 

 

Algorithm 3

( CAB CO, CAB BC, CAB ST )

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Operation

INPUT 1 level INPUT 2 level

CAB CO

CAB BC

CAB ST

This is a cabinet simulator that duplicates the sound of a guitar amplifier. It is useful when a distortion effect is connected between the guitar and the input of the MRS-4. The abbreviation on the right indicates the amp type.

CO Combo amp

BC Bright combo amp

ST Stack amp

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Zoom MRS-4 manual Adjusting input sensitivity, Using the insert effect, Limit, Insert effect algorithms
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MRS-4 specifications

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