Zoom R16 Recorder : Interface : Controller Manual

AUDIO INTERFACE MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Audio interface manual
Table of Contents········································································································· 1
Audio interface and control surface············································································ 2
R16 audio interface system environment ··································································· 4
Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode············································ 5
Control surface functions
Using the control surface functions····································································································7
Fader section operation······················································································································9
Setting up function keys··················································································································· 11
Control Surface Functions Quick Reference Sheet·················································· 12
The mixer in audio interface mode
Volume, reverb send and pan···········································································································13
Stereo Link········································································································································13
DIRECT/DAW BALANCE···················································································································13
Tuner·················································································································································14
Effects in audio interface mode
Insert effect·······································································································································15
Send return effect (reverb)················································································································15
Working with patches
Patch operations·······························································································································16
Patch initialization (factory reset)·······································································································16
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Audio interface and control surface
Functions of the audio interface and control surface
[INPUT 1-8] jacks
Guitars and other
musical instruments,
internal stereo mic
[PHONES] jack
Playback device like
headphones or an
audio system
[OUTPUT] jacks
Stereo system,
speakers with built-in
amplifiers, etc.
Audio interface manual
This section explains how to set up and use the functions of the R16 audio interface and
control surface with DAW software installed on your computer.
R16
Windows/Mac
DAW software
Cubase LE, etc.
USB Cable
Audio driver
Audio interface
The various input and output jacks of the
R16 can be used as a Hi-Speed USB (USB
2.0) audio interface with support for 8 ins
and 2 outs and input and output quality up
to 24-bit/96kHz. Effects can also be used
when the sampling rate is 44.1 kHz, and
the unit can be powered by the computer’s
USB bus.
Control surface functions
The on-board control surface functions can
be used to control DAW software on your
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. (The available functions
depend on the DAW software used.)
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Supports input from a variety
of sources, including guitars,
mics and line level instruments.
The 8 onboard jacks, which accept XLR
and standard phone plugs, include one
high-impedance input and two with 48V
phantom power. From high-impedance
guitars and basses to dynamic and
condenser microphones and line-level
devices like synthesizers, many sources are
supported. In addition, the built-in highperformance condenser microphones are
convenient for recording acoustic guitar and
vocals.
Versatile effect functions
The insert effect can be applied to specific
channel paths and the send/return effect
works via the mixer send/return. The two
kinds of built-in effects can be applied when
recording, of course, but they can also be
applied to affect only the monitoring output.
For example, when recording vocals, you
can apply reverb to the monitor signal to
make singing easier, but record a dry signal.
Comprehensive built-in mixer
Using the R16’s mixer, you can make a
mix for monitoring live and playback. When
simultaneously recording guitar and vocals,
for example, you can independently adjust
volume balance, panning and reverb levels.
Multifunction tuner
In addition to standard chromatic tuning,
the multifunction tuner also has on-board
support for 7-string guitar, 5-string bass
and various drop tunings.
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R16 audio interface system environment
R16 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
Cubase LE installation guide
Please refer to the Cubase LE Startup Guide for
detailed instructions for installing the R16 audio
driver and Cubase LE.
Audio interface manual
To use DAW software with this unit, you need to install it and make settings in it for the R16. This is an explanation for doing so with 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.
About the screen images
The screen images are of the Windows version.
About trademarks
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and
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SDHC symbol are trademarks.
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· Windows / Windows 7 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft .
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Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode
Audio interface manual
This is a brief overview of connecting and disconnecting when a computer is hooked to the R16
by USB cable. For details, please refer to the separately attached “Cubase LE Startup Guide”.
Connecting the R16 to the
computer for the first time
1
2
3
1
Download the latest ZOOM R16 /
R24 audio driver from the ZOOM
website (see below).
2 Select
☞
Press [USB].
>AUDIO INTERFACE .
USB
>AUDIO INTERFACE
Install the audio driver on the
computer.
Reference: “Cubase LE Startup Guide”
5
Follow these procedures from the second time connecting
Install Cubase LE DAW software
on the computer
Install/setup details
4
R16 setup and connection
Change
menu
Press [Enter].
3
Verify.
AUDIO INTERFACE
Enter?
Press [Enter].
Connect the R16 to the computer.
R16 setup and connection
Setup DAW software
4
Select “Continue.”
SETTING?
[CONTINUE] RESET
Change
menu
Press [Enter].
Device setup
Reference: "Cubase LE Startup Guide"
Control surface setup (Mackie Control) P.7
NOTE
The ZOOM R16/R24 audio driver is essential
for using the R16 as an audio interface for DAW
software such as Cubase LE.
When downloading, follow the included instruction
guide to install correctly.
Please download the latest R16 audio
driver from Zoom Corporation’s website
at (http://www.zoom.co.jp).
5
NOTE
• Set the recording quantization (bit depth) of
Cubase LE or the DAW software that you are
using to 24-bit in order to achieve the best audio
quality when recording. (See the software manual
for how to make this setting.)
Connect the USB cable to the R16.
Sample Rate=44.1kHz
s:Solo
The [DEVICE] USB indicator will light.
AUDIO INTERFACE icon blinks
6
Connect the USB cable
to the computer.
Disconnecting
1
Press [USB].
2
Terminate the connection.
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5
AUDIO INTERFACE
Terminate?
Press [Enter].
3
Remove the USB cable.
When connection is complete the AUDIO
INTERFACE icon appears.
Connection setting
complete
NOTE
Data transferred with CONTINUE
· INSERT EFFECT settings
· SEND RETURN EFFECT settings
· Track parameter settings
· TUNER settings
RESET
Restores default settings for each item
· The audio interface and control surface functions
of the R16 can be used by drawing power
through the USB bus. Power from batteries or
the adapter is not necessary.
· We recommend always using the latest R16
system software. Operating the R16 with an older
system could result in it not being recognized by
your computer.
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Using the control surface functions
Audio interface manual
When using the R16 connected by USB as an audio interface, the R16 keys and faders can
be used to control Cubase LE’s transport and mixer.
About the control surface
Control surface settings
In control surface mode the keys and knobs on
the R16 can be assigned to particular Cubase
LE functions.
Transport section
p.8
About banks
p.9
Fader section
p.9
See R16 setup and connection
steps 1~6 on P.5~6.
7
Launch Cubase LE.
8
Select “Device Setup” from the
Cubase LE “Device” menu.
9
On the top left of the device
setup window there are [+] [-]
[|<] buttons. Click the [+] and
then choose “Mackie Control.”
10 Set MIDI input and output.
MIDI Input: Zoom R16_R24
MIDI Output: Zoom R16_R24
HINT
HINT
Assigning Keys
For a list of functions that can be assigned to
the knobs and keys of the R16, as well as other
transport/function keys that are supported by
Cubase LE, please consult the “Control Surface
Mode Functions Quick Reference Guide” of this
manual.
Reference: Control Surface Functions Quick Reference Guide
7
p.12
The display of MENU etc. may be different
depending on the version of Cubase LE.
Please refer to your Cubase LE manual.
By setting up the control surface, the R16’s
transport section keys can be assigned to
individual functions in Cubase LE
[ ［F1］
F 1 ] Kキー
ey
[［F2］
F2] K
ey
キー
［REW］
キー
[REW] Key
［FF］
キー [STOP]
［STOP］
キー ［PLAY］
[FF]
Key
Key
[PLAY] キー
Key ［REC］
[REC]キー
Key
巻き戻し
早送り
[ F 3 ] キー
Key
［F3］
停止
[ F 4 ] キー
Key
［F4］
再生
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Transport section
[ F 5 ]キー
Key
［F5］
録音
8
Fader section operation
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By using the faders and status keys of the R16 fader section, you can control the volume and
muting, pause recording and switch solo on and off in the corresponding Cubase LE tracks.
About banks
Operating the fader section
After setting up control surface operation, the
main parameters of Cubase LE can be operated
using the R16’s fader and status keys.
A group of tracks operated by the faders and
status keys is called a "bank," and one bank
includes 8 tracks.
For example, if fader 1 is assigned to Cubase LE
track 1, tracks 1-8 can be operated as shown in
the following diagram.
Control
Track
1
Tr.1
2
Tr.2
3
Tr.3
4
Tr.4
5
Tr.5
6
Tr.6
7
Tr.7
8
Tr.8
As the diagram shows, pressing the [9~16tr
(Bank>)] key once switches the allocations as
shown below.
Control
Track
1
Tr.9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Tr.10 Tr.11 Tr.12 Tr.13 Tr.14 Tr.15 Tr.16
[1-8Tr] Key (< BANK)
Tracks (channels) assigned to the fader section
are moved backward by eight tracks.
[9~16Tr] Key (BANK >)
Tracks (channels) assigned to the fader section
are moved forward by eight tracks.
9
1
2
Assign the desired Cubase LE
tracks (channels) to the fader
section.
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.
Press the MASTER track status key
to cycle through the functions of
the individual track status keys.
R16 level meters
(audio interface use)
By pressing a track status key, you can
toggle solo, mute and record enable on
and off for the corresponding track.
Each press of the
MASTER track key
changes the function in
mute>rec>solo order.
Sample Rate=48.0kHz
s:Solo
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T h e m a ste r i n g l eve l
meter displays the returning signal from the
computer.
E a c h l eve l m e te r ot h e r
than the MASTER displays
t h e s i g n a l i m m e d i a te l y
before sending it to the
computer.
Checking DAW recording levels
By setting “REC SIGNAL” to “WET” (signal with
effect) or “DRY” (no effect), you can send signals
to the computer with or without being processed
by the R16’s insert effects.
The recording levels of the sent signals are
displayed on the level meters. The signals shown
on the mastering level meter and each level meter
are different.
Red light
(clipping)
Please adjust the
level meter so
that it does not
light the red clip
indicator.
10
Setting up function keys
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The five keys above the transport keys can be used as function keys (F1~F5) and assigned
as you desire.
Function key setup method
1
Open the Device Setup Dialog
Box in Cubase LE.
2
Select Mackie Control
3
4
11
Commands can be assigned in the three
columns displayed on the right side of the
window.
From the (Button) column
choose the function key [F1~F5]
to be assigned a Cubase LE
function.
Click on the “Category” column
for that key.
5
6
Choose the type of Cubase LE
function from the Category popup menu.
Click on the “Command” column
and select the desired specific
Cubase LE function from the
pop-up menu.
(The contents of this pop-up menu will
be different depending on the category
chosen.)
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
Explanation
Status Key
Toggles mute, record enable or solo on the track on/off.
[MASTER] Status Key
Switches the function of the status keys
Fader
Controls the volume of the corresponding track
[MASTER] Fader
Controls the master volume
[Curser] Keys
Performs the same functions as the arrow keys on the computer
Dial
Moves the 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
MARKER [|<<] Key
Depends on the [F3] key setting
MARKER [>>|] Key
Depends on the [F4] key setting
[MARK] Key
Depends on the [F5] key setting
[1-8Tr] Key
Moves one bank backward
[9-16Tr] Key
Moves one bank forward
Fader section
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Control
Transport section
Control section
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The mixer in audio interface mode
Audio interface manual
In audio interface mode you can make a mix for monitoring using the R16’s internal mixer. In
addition, you can adjust the balance of the internal mixer and the sound from the computer.
Volume, reverb send and pan
You can be adjust the REVERB SEND, PAN,
VOLUME and STEREO LINK settings as in
recorder mode.
Operation is the same as in recorder mode.
(Reference: OPERATION MANUAL P.37)
The PAN/EQ Menu
VOLUME
STEREO LINK
Link even and odd numbered INPUTS to handle them
as a stereo pair.
Input1
STEREO LINK On
On/Off with “Off’ as the default.
By setting up a stereo link, REVERB SEND, PAN and
VOLUME track parameters can be applied to even and
odd inputs simultaneously. The odd numbered fader
will be active (same as in recorder mode).
(Reference : OPERATION MANUAL P.20 )
You can set the volume levels for INPUT 1~8 between
0~127 (increments of 1). 100 is the default.
Input1
VOLUME=0
This is the first menu item displayed when you push the
[PAN/EQ] key in audio interface mode.
SEND REVERB
[BALANCE]
In audio interface mode the balance of the
signals monitored from the inputs and the signals
returning from the computer can be adjusted
with the [BALANCE] knob.
You can change the reverb send levels for INPUT 1~8
from 0~100 (increments of 1) with 0 as the default (same
as in recorder mode).
Input1
REVERB SEND=0
Left
Only the signals
from INPUT 1~8
Right
Only the DAW
stereo signal
Reverb only affects the monitored signal.
PAN (BALANCE)
You can change the pan for INPUT 1~8 between
L100~R100 (increments of 2) with C (center) as the
default (same as in recorder mode).
Input1
|-----+---|-|
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NOTE
The R16 REVERB SEND, PAN, VOLUME and
STEREO LINK settings are all saved when you
terminate audio interface mode and can be used
again the next time by choosing [CONTINUE] when
you relaunch audio interface mode.
Tuner
CHROMATIC TUNER
TOOL>TUNER>CHROMATIC
1
2
Press [TOOL].
Select >TUNER
Audio interface manual
The R16’s tuner can be used in the same way as in recorder mode. For further details
please consult the OPERATION MANUAL.
Change
menu
TOOL
>TUNER
Push [Enter].
3
Select tuner type.
CHROMATIC
440Hz
Base Pitch
Change
tuner type
Tuner Type
GUITAR
<E>
440Hz
String6
Chord / Note
4
CHROMATIC
Change
tuner type
440Hz
Change the base pitch
Select the base pitch
and tune the instrument.
CHROMATIC
>>A
440Hz
Displays the note closest to the input
signal.
Displays whether the pitch is higher or
lower than the displayed note.
HINT
· The default base pitch is 440 Hz.
· Tuners other than the chromatic tuner can be used.
(Reference : OPERATION MANUAL P.31 )
NOTE
Tuner settings are saved when you terminate audio
interface mode and can be used again the next
time by choosing [CONTINUE] when you relaunch
audio interface mode.
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Effects in audio interface mode
Insert effect
Send return effect (reverb)
As in recorder mode, select the insert location
and the insert effect algorithm, as well as the
effect patches to be applied to the recording
signal.
When in audio interface mode reverb can only
be used for monitoring. As in recorder mode,
you can use the [SEND RETURN EFFECT] menu
to change the patch and the [PAN/EQ] menu to
set the send level that adjusts the depth of the
reverb signal.
Insert effect menu
Send return effect menu
Select the insert location
You can set it for any INPUT from 1~8.
No.00:Standard
>INPUT SOURCE
(Reference : OPERATION MANUAL P.49)
Apply the effect only to monitoring
REVERB SEND
By altering the send level of the REVERB you can adjust
the depth of the added signal.
SEND REVERB
No.00:TightHal
In audio interface mode the [SEND RETURN
EFFECT] key opens the “SEND REVERB” menu,
which is different from the recorder mode.
(Reference: Printed Manual P.35~45)
(Reference: Audio Interface Manual P.25)
If you set “REC SIGNAL” to “Dry,” the effect will only be
applied to the monitoring signal and will not affect signals
recorded in DAW software.
No.00:Standard
>REC SIGNAL
(Reference : OPERATION MANUAL P.55)
NOTE
· Effects can only be used when the sampling rate
is 44.1 kHz. At all other times it is turned OFF.
· Insert and send return effect settings are saved
when you terminate audio interface mode and
can be used again the next time by choosing
[CONTINUE] when you relaunch audio interface
mode.
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The R16’s insert and send return effects can both be used when the sampling wavelength is set to 44.1 kHz. Basic operation is the same but there are a few differences in the menus.
Working with patches
Patch operations
For both insert and send return effects
Patch operation menus
Patch initialization (factory reset)
EFFECT> select patch> PATCH INITIAL
1
Select an insert effect or send return
effect patch
or
Press
Turn EFFECT On if Off
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After you have made many edits, you might want to restore pre-edited settings by initializing the
patch. This will return it to its factory preset condition.
If “EFFECT Off” is displayed,
press [ENTER].
Press either INSERT EFFECT or SEND RETURN
EFFECT and select a patch from an algorithm.
(Reference: OPERATION MANUAL P.48)
Patch editing and renaming (EDIT)
By adjusting the effect module parameters you can set
it to create the desired result. You can also change the
name.
2
CLEAN
<IN1>
No.00:Standard
(Reference: OPERATION MANUAL P.53)
Importing patches (IMPORT)
All algorithms (as well as reverb patches) from the
effects of the project selected on the R16 can be
imported and saved as a single patch.
Change
menu
3
(Reference: OPERATION MANUAL P.54)
*In the audio interface mode, one complete set of effect
data is saved for the mode. There are no project based
settings.
Saving patches (SAVE)
Select algorithm/patch.
Press [
].
No.00:Standard
>EDIT
Change
menu
4
Select >PATCH
INITIAL.
Insert effect example
No.00:Standard
>PATCH INITIAL
Adjusted patches can be saved.
(Reference: OPERATION MANUAL P. 53)
Initializing patches (INITIAL)
Send return effect (only reverb) example
Change
menu
No.00:REVERB
>PATCH INITIAL
Restores patches to their original factory settings (only
available in audio interface mode).
Press [ENTER].
5
Confirm.
PATCH
Initial?
Press [ENTER].
HINT
Even if you have not imported patches the initial
settings of patches that were used in the recorder
mode can be used.
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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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