Zoom MRS-4 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the ZOOM MultiTrak RecordingStudio MRS-4 (subsequently referred to as "the MRS-4"). The MRS-4 offers the following

ZOOM MRS-419The length of the "WAIT" interval depends on setting conditions. 6.To listen to the recording, use the ZERO [U] key to return to

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

2.Use the [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to select the algorithm and the setting value. The up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys change the setting value. When the

10.While playing the song, use the up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to adjust thesend level for that track. 11.Perform the same steps for other tracks.

When the mixdown effect setting is completed, you are ready to record the final mix on themaster recorder. 1.Use the ZERO [U] key to return to the beg

Combining multipletracks (Bounce function) "Bounce" is a function that mixes therecorded content of several tracks and recordsthem on one or

This section describes how to use manualpunch-in/out to re-record a region of apreviously recorded track. 1.Repeatedly press the status key ofthe trac

Moving to a desiredpoint in a song (Locatefunction) You can specify a location within the song intime units (minutes/seconds/milliseconds),and move to

Specifying a mark directly 1.While the main screen is shown,press the left [PARAMETER/VALUE] key once. The indication "MARK" flashes on thed

Assigning two inputs toa track In the "Basic Operation" section, we learnedhow to record the signal from one input onone track. By using the

Safety PrecautionsIn this manual, symbols are used to highlight warningsand cautions for you to read so that accidents can beprevented. The meanings o

7.Use the [PARAMETER/VALUE]keys to adjust the parameter. The left/right [PARAMETER/VALUE] keysserve for selecting the parameter and theup/down [PARAME

8.Specify the end point in the sameway as described in step 6. 9.When you have specified the endpoint, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The screen for speci

Use the left/right [PARAMETER/VALUE]keys to move the flashing section, and use theup/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys tochange the number. 5.Press the [ENT

5.If necessary, specify the tracknumber and V-take number, andpress the [ENTER/YES] key. Use the left/right [PARAMETER/VALUE]keys to move the flashing

4.Press the [ENTER/YES] key. The screen for the item selected in step 3appears. The subsequent steps differ for each item. Fordetails, see the followi

You can protect the currently selected song,so that no further recording or editing ispossible. When a song is protected, you canstill change effects

When the metronome is on and playback isstarted from a point midway in a song, noprecount clicks are heard. Depending on the startposition, the metron

7.When tuning is complete, press the[EXIT/NO] key several times toreturn to the main screen. Formatting a SmartMediacard Before starting to use an off

Using the AUX IN jacksto save tracks AUX IN is an input that accepts an externalsignal which is then mixed with the internalsignal of the MRS-4 and ou

SpecificationsZOOM MRS-457Recorder Physical tracks: 4 Virtual takes: 32 (8 V-takes per track) Maximum number of simultaneous recording tracks:2 Maximu

The MRS-4 provides three types of effects:insert effect, mixdown effect, and send/returneffect. These effects have differentcharacteristics, as descri

ZOOM MRS-459ZOOM MRS-458The recorded sound is distorted • Check whether the input sensitivitysetting ([INPUT LEVEL] controls 1/2)was appropriate. •Low

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Parts of the MRS-4ZOOM MRS-47ZOOM MRS-4Parts of the MRS-46Parts of the MRS-4 Top panel Rear panel Front panel Display[TRACK PARAMETER] key [SONG/UTILI

Power on/off switching To turn the MRS-4 on or off, proceed asfollows. 1.Make sure that the MRS-4 and allother devices are turned off. Turn down the

When you start to use the MRS-4 for recording, you must choose whether to create a new song oropen an existing song for modification. 1.Connect the mo

The insert effect processes the signal from input 1/2 before it is sent to the tracks for recording. Inthis example, you apply the insert effect on th

Record the guitar sound with insert effect on track 1, as follows. 1.Press the status key 1 repeatedly, until the key is lit in red. The status keys 1

ZOOM MRS-4175.When your guitar play is finished, press the STOP [P] key. The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key go out, and the recorder section stops. The