ZOOM R 8 Recorder Audio Interface Manual

AUDIO INTERFACE MANUAL
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Contents
Audio interface manual
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Audio interface and control surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
R8 audio interface system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cubase LE Startup Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the R8 to a computer for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
R8 setup and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using control surface functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About the control surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control surface setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Transport section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fader section operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operating the fader section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
R8 level meters (Audio interface use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Function key setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Control surface functions quick reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using Cubase LE template files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Create a new project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mixer in audio interface mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Volume, reverb send, pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Stereo link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chromatic tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Effects in audio interface mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
INSERT effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SEND return effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Working with patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Patch operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Patch initialization (factory reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Audio interface and control surface
Audio interface manual
This section explains how to connect the unit with a computer and how to set up and
with a DAW and other
use the audio interface and control surface functions of the
software.
Functions of the audio interface and control surface
INPUT jacks
Guitars and other
musical instruments,
built-in stereo mic
PHONES jack
Playback device like
headphones or an
audio system
OUTPUT jacks
Stereo system,
speakers with built-in
amplifiers, etc.
Windows/Mac
DAW software
Cubase LE, etc.
USB Cable
Audio driver
Audio interface
The
inputs and outputs can be used
as a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 audio interface
with 2 inputs and 2 outputs at quality
up to 24-bit/96kHz. Effects can be used
when the sampling rate is 44.1 kHz, and
the unit can be powered by a computer’s
USB bus.
Control surface functions
Control surface functions can be used
to control DAW software on a computer
via USB. Transport operations, including
playback, recording and stopping, and
physical control of the DAW faders are
possible. Furthermore, various other DAW
software functions can be mapped to the
F1~F5 keys (assignable functions depend
on the DAW used).
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Supports input from a variety of
sources, including guitars, mics and
line level instruments
The two onboard jacks include one highimpedance input. Both accept XLR and
standard phone plugs and can provide
phantom power (24 or 48V).
Many sources are supported from highimpedance guitars and basses to dynamic
and condenser microphones and linelevel devices like synthesizers. In addition,
the built-in high-performance condenser
microphones are convenient for recording
acoustic guitars and vocals.
Versatile effect functions
Built-in insert effects can be applied to
specific channel paths, and two-types
of send/return effects work via the mixer
send/return. These effects can be applied
when recording, of course, but they can
also be applied to only the monitor output.
For example, when recording vocals, you
can apply reverb only to the monitor signal
to make singing easier.
Comprehensive built-in mixer
Using the
mixer, you can make a
mix for monitoring. When simultaneously
recording guitar and vocals, for example,
you can adjust volume balance, panning
and reverb levels.
Moreover, you can also adjust the balance
between the built-in mixer and the sound
sent from a computer.
Multifunction tuner
In addition to standard chromatic tuning,
the on-board multifunction tuner also supports 7-string guitar, 5-string bass and
various drop tunings.
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audio interface system requirements
Windows
Windows® 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) or later
32-bit: Intel® Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz or faster
64-bit: Intel® Pentium® Dual Core 2.7 GHz or faster
32-bit: RAM 1 GB or faster
64-bit: RAM 2 GB or faster
Audio interface manual
audio interface
system requirements
Cubase LE Startup guide
Please refer to the Cubase LE Startup Guide
for detailed instructions on installing the ZOOM
audio driver and Cubase LE.
Intel Mac
OS X 10.9 or later
Intel® Core Duo 1.83 GHz or faster
RAM 1 GB or faster
Both
USB 2.0 compatible port
• USB hubs are not supported.
• Intel® chipsets recommended.
Note about descriptions and images
This manual was prepared based on use with
Windows systems. Special functions related to Mac
OS X are indicated separately.
The screen images are of the Windows version of
Cubase LE.
About trademarks
• The SD
and
SDHC logos are trademarks.
• Windows® and Windows 7® are registered trademarks of Microsoft® in the USA.
• Macintosh® and Mac OS® are trademarks of Apple Inc.
• Steinberg and Cubase are registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
• Intel® and Pentium® are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
• Mackie Control is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies.
• All other product names, registered trademarks, and company names mentioned in this documentation
are the property of their respective owners.
In order to improve the product, specifications might be changed without advance notice.
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Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode
Audio interface manual
This is an overview of connecting and disconnecting the
to a computer with a USB
cable. For details, see the included “Cubase LE Startup Guide”.
Connecting the
for the first time
to a computer
1
Install the Cubase LE DAW
software on the computer.
2
Install the ZOOM
audio driver
on the computer from the included
SD card. (No driver is necessary for
use with Macintosh computers.)
☞
Connect the
4
Setup the DAW software.
☞
1
Reference: "Cubase LE Startup Guide"
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setup and connection
2
3
Connect the
to the computer
using a USB capable.
Press USB.
Select AUDIO I/F.
Change
menu
to the computer.
setup and connection
Press ENTER.
Device setup
Reference: "Cubase LE Startup Guide"
Control surface setup
4
Select EXECUTE.
Change
menu
P.7
Mackie Control
Press ENTER.
NOTE
• The ZOOM
audio driver is essential for
using the
as an audio interface with DAW
software such as Cubase LE. (No driver is necessary for use with Macintosh computers.)
audio driver from the
• Download the latest
Zoom Corporation website.
http://www.zoom.co.jp/
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Disconnecting
1
Press the
or press
2
below
.
Select YES.
Change
menu
Press ENTER.
NOTE
Select CONTINUE to use the same settings as last time.
• INSERT EFFECT settings
• SEND RETURN EFFECT settings
• Mixer settings
• TUNER settings
Select RESET to restore default settings for each item.
• The audio interface and control surface functions of the
can be used by drawing power
through a USB cable from the USB bus.
• We recommend always using the latest
system software.
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Using control surface functions
Audio interface manual
When using the
connected by USB as an audio interface, the
can be used to control Cubase LE’s transport and mixer.
About the control surface
Control surface setup
In control surface mode, the keys and knobs
can be assigned to particular
on the
Cubase LE functions.
Transport section P.8
About banks P.9
Fader section P.9
See
setup and connection on P.5
5
Then, launch Cubase LE.
6
From the Cubase LE “Devices”
menu, select “Device setup…”
7
At the top left of the Device setup
window [+], [−] and [|<] buttons
appear. Click the [+] and select
“Mackie Control”
8
Set the MIDI input and output
MIDI input:
MIDI output:
Assigning keys
For a list of functions that can be assigned to the
, as well as other transknobs and keys of the
port/function keys that are supported by Cubase
LE, please consult the “Control surface functions
quick reference guide” in this manual.
Reference: Control surface functions quick
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ZOOM R8
ZOOM R8
HINT
HINT
☞ reference guide
keys and faders
P.12
The display of MENU etc. may be different
depending on the version of Cubase LE.
Please refer to your Cubase LE manual.
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Transport section
By setting up the control surface, the
transport section keys can be assigned to individual functions in Cubase LE.
F1 key
F2 key
F3 key
REW key
FF key
STOP key
Rewind
Fast
forward
Stop
F4 key
F5 key
PLAY key
REC key
Playback Record
HINT
You can connect a footswitch to the CONTROL IN
jack to start and stop playback, and change effect
patches, for example, with your foot when using the
as an audio interface.
Reference:
☞
Operation Manual
Using a footswitch
P.113
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Fader section operation
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Using the faders and status keys of the fader section, you can adjust the volume of
corresponding Cubase LE tracks, mute and solo them, and arm them for recording.
About banks
Operating the fader section
After setting up control surface operation, the
main parameters of Cubase LE can be operated using the
fader and status keys.
A group of tracks operated by the faders
and status keys is called a “bank.” With the
, one bank of 8 adjacent tracks can be
controlled.
For example, if fader 1 is assigned to Cubase
LE track 1, tracks 1-8 can be controlled as
shown in the following diagram.
Status keys &
Faders
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Track
Tr.1
Tr.2
Tr.3
Tr.4
Tr.5
Tr.6
Tr.7
Tr.8
As the diagram shows, when tracks 1~8 are
beneath
once
selected, pressing
switches the assignments as shown below.
Status keys &
Faders
1
Track
Tr.9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
Assign the Cubase LE tracks
(channels) that you want to control
to the fader section.
2
Use the faders to control the
volumes of the corresponding
tracks.
The faders control the volumes of their respective tracks. Change the master volume
by moving the Master Fader.
3
To change the function of the
status keys for all the tracks,
press the soft key for the desired
function.
Tr.10 Tr.11 Tr.12 Tr.13 Tr.14 Tr.15 Tr.16
Push
beneath
Push
beneath
The next lower bank of eight tracks (channels) is assigned to the fader section.
The next higher bank of eight tracks (channels) is
assigned to the fader section.
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Use these keys to set the
functions of the status keys
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level meters
(Audio interface use)
Signal just before being
sent to computer shown
Signal returning from
the computer shown.
Checking DAW recording levels
Set “REC SIGNAL” (in the INSERT
EFFECT menu) to set whether signals
are sent to the computer “WET” (with
effect) or “DRY” (without effect).
Adjust so that the
level meters do not
clip (reach 0 dB).
0 dB
(clipping)
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Setting the function keys
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The five keys above the transport keys can be used as function keys (F1~F5) and
assigned as desired.
Function key setup
1
Open the “Device setup…” dialog
in Cubase LE.
5
Choose the type of Cubase LE
function from the Category pop-up
menu.
2
Select “Mackie Control”.
6
Click on the “Command” column
and select the desired Cubase LE
function from the pop-up menu.
Commands can be assigned using the three
columns displayed on the right side of the
window.
The items in this pop-up menu will differ
depending on the category chosen.
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3
From the “Button” column choose
the function key (F1~F5) to be
assigned a Cubase LE function.
4
Click on the “Category” column for
that control.
7
Press the “Apply” button.
HINT
The display of MENU etc. may be different
depending on the version of Cubase LE.
Please refer to your Cubase LE manual.
Control surface functions quick reference guide
Fader section
Display section
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Control
Explanation
Status keys
Turns mute, solo or record arming on/off for tracks
1–8 faders
Controls the volume of the corresponding tracks
MASTER fader
Master volume operation
Soft keys
Change functions of status keys, change banks and end
connection ( EXIT )
Cursor keys
Performs the same functions as the computer arrow keys
DIAL
Moves the project cursor position
REW key
Rewind
FF key
Fast forward
STOP key
Stop
PLAY key
Play
REC key
Record
AUTO PUNCH I/O key
Depends on the F1 key setting
A-B REPEAT key
Depends on the F2 key setting
Transport section
(marker) key
Depends on the F3 key setting
(marker) key
Depends on the F4 key setting
MARK/CLEAR key
Depends on the F5 key setting
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Using Cubase LE template files
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Create a new project
1
Copy the ZOOM
to the computer.
Tips to improve performance
project templates
From the CubaseLE_template folder on the SD
, copy the templates
card included with the
to the location where Cubase LE is installed.
Windows
➊ Quit other running programs.
The folder opened by clicking Start>Steinberg
Cubase LE XX>User Settings Data Folder
In particular, confirm that many background
applications are not running.
Macintosh
➋ Reduce the use of plug-ins
“XX” varies depening on the version installed.
If a large number of plug-ins are running, the
computer processing capacity might not be
able to keep up. In addition, reducing the
number of simultaneous playback tracks
might be effective.
/Applications/CubaseLE XX.app/Contents/
templates/
2
3
Launch Cubase LE and select File
> New Project.
Depending on your settings, either
the Steinberg Hub or the Project
Assistant dialog opens.
If you have copied the
project templates to the designated folder, these project
templates will be displayed when creating a
new project. By choosing these templates
you will be able to easily create projects with
audio track input and output settings already
made for the
.
Template names and details
ZOOM R8 Mono Recording
Project with Cubase LE mono tracks 1–2 assigned
INPUTS 1–2
to
ZOOM R8 Stereo Recording
Project with a Cubase LE stereo track assigned to
INPUTS 1–2
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When using Cubase LE, application performance could become extremely delayed or
error messages such as “cannot synchronize
with USB audio interface” might be displayed. Should such things happen often,
the following measures might improve the
situation.
(effects, virtual instruments)
in Cubase LE
If the sound breaks up, please increase the
audio Buffer Size (Devices > Device Setup…
> R8 driver > Control panel).
Moreover, if the application performance
is extremely slow and regular computer
operation is affected, we recommend quitting Cubase LE and disconnecting the
USB port from the computer once, and then
reconnecting the USB port and relaunching
Cubase LE.
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
You can be adjust the reverb send, pan,
volume and stereo link settings in the same
way as in recorder mode.
Stereo link
Link INPUT 1 and 2 to handle them as stereo
pairs.
Operation is the same as in recorder mode.
(Reference: Operation Manual P.42)
PAN/EQ menu
VOLUME
Adjust the volumes of INPUTS 1–2.
0–127 (increments of 1)
Default value: 100
On/Off
Default setting: Off
By setting up a stereo link, volume, reverb send and pan
track parameters can be shared by INPUT 1 and 2.
(Reference: Operation Manual P.29)
Balance
REV SEND
Adjust the reverb send levels of INPUTS 1–2.
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.
0~100 (increments of 1)
Default value: 0
Reverb only affects the
monitored signal (as in
recording mode).
Left
Only the INPUT
1–2 signals
Right
Only the DAW
stereo signal
PAN (BALANCE)
Adjust the pan for INPUTS 1–2.
NOTE
L100~R100
(increments of 2)
Default value: Center
(as in recording mode)
The reverb send, pan, volume and stereo link
set tings a re a ll s ave d w h e n you e nd ( EXIT)
audio interface mode and can be used again the
next time.
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Tuner
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The
tuner can be used as when in audio interface mode. For details, see the
Operation Manual (P.108).
Chromatic tuner
HINT
TOOL > TUNER
1
2
3
Press TOOL.
☞ Reference:Operation Manual
Select TUNER.
Change
menu
Press
ENTER.
Tuner
P.108
NOTE
Tuner settings are saved when you end (EXIT) audio interface mode and can be used again the next
time.
☞ Reference:Operation Manual
Tune the instrument.
Tuner
P.108
4
To change the standard pitch,
beneath
.
press the
4
To change the tuner type, press
beneath
.
the
5
Select the standard pitch.
5
Change the tuner type.
Change the
standard pitch
Press ENTER.
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• The default value of the standard pitch is 440 Hz.
• Tuners other than the chromatic tuner can also
be used.
Change the
tuner type
Press ENTER.
Effects in audio interface mode
Insert effect
Send return effect
As in recording mode, you can select the insert
location and the insert effect algorithm, as
well as the effect patches to be applied to the
signal being recorded.
When used as an audio interface, the send
reverb can only be used for monitoring.
As in recorder mode, use the SEND REVERB
EFFECT menu to change the patch and use
the PAN/EQ menu to set the REV SEND
level that adjusts the reverb depth.
INSERT EFFECT menu options
Setting the reverb send level
Select the insert location
Insert on any INPUT 1–2.
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The
insert and send-return effects can both be used when the sampling frequency
is set to 44.1 kHz. Basic operation is the same but there are a few differences in the
menus.
REVERB SEND
Adjust the amount of reverb using the REV
SEND level of the PAN/EQ menu.
(Reference: Operation Manual P.45)
(Reference: Operation Manual P.44)
(Reference: Audio interface manual – Mixer P.26)
Apply the effect only to monitoring
The effect can be set to only be applied to the monitoring
signal and to not affect signals recorded in DAW software.
NOTE
(Reference: Operation Manual P.89)
• Effects can only be used when the sampling rate
is 44.1 kHz. At all other times they are turned
OFF.
• Insert and send return effect settings are saved
when you end (EXIT) audio interface mode and
can be used again the next time.
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Working with patches
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After making many changes, you can restore a patch to its pre-edited settings by
initializing it. This will return it to its factory preset condition.
Patch operations
For both insert and send return effects
Menus used for patch operations
Patch initialization (factory reset)
EFFECT > INITIAL
1
Selecting patches
Selecting effect type
INSERT EFFECT/SEND REVERB
Select a patch from an algorithm to use an
insert or send reverb effect.
(Reference: Operation Manual P.83)
Insert effect
Press the
Importing patches (IMPORT)
beneath
.
beneath
.
Send return effect
Press the
Editing patches (EDIT)
By adjusting effect module parameters and
levels, you can create the desired result.
(Reference: Operation Manual P.84)
Press EFFECT.
The following example is of an insert
effect.
2
Turn the effect On.
All effect algorithms (and reverb patches) or
a single one can be imported from a selected
.
project on the
(Reference: Operation Manual P.87)
In audio interface mode, one complete set of effect
data is saved for the mode. There are no project
based settings.
Change
3
Select INITIAL.
Change
menu
Saving patches (SAVE)
Edited patches can be saved.
(Reference: Operation Manual P.86)
Initializing patches (INITIAL)
Patches can be restored to their original factory settings. (This option is only available in
audio interface mode.)
Changing patch names (RENAME)
Press ENTER.
4
Select YES.
Change
menu
The name of the currently selected patch can
be changed.
(Reference: Operation Manual P.88)
Press ENTER.
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Cubase LE Startup Guide
a
f
Install Cubase LE referring to the bundled
'Download access code sheet'.
Select "New Project" from the "File" menu.
"Project Assistant" window opens in order to select a project template. Click "More",
select "Empty", and then click the "Create" button to display the project window.
b
Download the latest driver from ZOOM website
c
Connect the ZOOM unit to the computer.
(www.zoom.co.jp) and install it.
Please refer to Operation Manual how to connect.
Download access code sheet
g
Select "Add Track">"Audio" from "Project" menu and add new audio track.
Startup Cubase LE, select "Device Setup..." from the "Devices" menu, and click "VST audio
d
system" in the Devices Column.
Select the downloaded driver or the devices including the ZOOM model names here.
e.g. H Series Multi Track is shown as following.
New audio track
h
Click "Record" button on the Transport panel and start recording.
Select "VST Connections" from "Devices" menu and set the input and output device
e
ports to the downloaded driver or the devices including the ZOOM model names.
For multi-track supported models, click "Add Bus" and add the input bus.
Stop button
e.g. H Series Multi Track is shown as following.
Play button
Record button
Recording starts. Click "Stop" button to stop recording.
i
Click "Play" button to check the recording.
This is all for the basic setting.
For more information, please refer to the Documentation from "Help" in Cubase LE or
visit Steinberg website（www.steinberg.net/en/home）.
The Menu items are subject to change. Please refer to the Cubase LE Operation Manual in such cases.
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