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Korg Soundlink DRS 168RC User Manual

Korg Soundlink DRS 168RC
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Korg Soundlink DRS 168RC Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Recording Studio
Channels16
Inputs - Mic Preamps8
Outputs - Main2
Outputs8
EQ Bands3-band EQ per channel
EffectsBuilt-in effects processor
A/D Resolution24-bit
Sampling Frequency44.1kHz
Bit Depth24-bit
USBYes
Remote ControlOptional
DisplayLCD
Tracks8
Inputs - Line8
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out
StorageInternal hard drive
DimensionsNA
WeightNA

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

The FCC Regulation Warning

Canada

CE Mark for European Harmonized Standards

Phantom Power

Precautions

How This Manual Is Organized

Printing Conventions in This Manual

Chapter 1. Basics

1. Features of the 168RC

Details the main features and capabilities of the 168RC recording console.

2. Controls and Their Functions

Explains the various controls and buttons on the front and rear panels.

3. Signal Flow and Mode

Describes how audio signals flow through the console and the different operational modes.

4. Reading the LCD

Guides users on interpreting information displayed on the console's LCD screen.

5. Parameter Editing

Details the process of adjusting and modifying various operational parameters.

Chapter 2. Tutorial

1. System Connection Example with an 168RC and One ADAT

Provides a system connection example using an 168RC and one ADAT device.

2. Turning on the Power

Details the correct procedure for powering on the connected devices.

3. Setting the Clock Source

Explains how to set the clock source for the ADAT and the 168RC.

4. Check Settings Before You Start

Lists essential checks to perform before beginning operations.

5. Select the Signals to Be Monitored

Guides on selecting which signals are to be sent to the monitor.

6. Input the Keyboard Signal to Channels 9 and 10

Describes how to input keyboard signals to specific channels.

7. Monitor the Signals Input to Channels 9 and 10

Explains how to monitor signals that have been input to channels 9 and 10.

8. Send Signals to the ADAT

Details the process of sending signals to the ADAT unit.

9. Input the Signals Sent to the ADAT into Channels 1 and 2

Describes how to input signals received from ADAT into channels 1 and 2.

10. Pairing Settings

Explains the procedure for configuring channel pairing settings.

11. EQ Adjustments

Covers how to make adjustments using the built-in equalizer.

12. Apply an Effect to the Signal Sent to the ADAT

Details applying effects to signals routed to the ADAT.

13. Apply an Effect to the Signal Sent from the Master L/R

Explains how to apply effects to signals from the master L/R.

14. Record to the ADAT

Guides on recording signals to the ADAT.

15. Overdub

Explains the overdubbing process for recording.

16. Mixdown

Details the process of mixing down tracks.

17. Listen to the Master

Guides on listening to the master output.

18. Saving a Program

Explains how to save current settings as a program.

19. Recalling a Program

Details how to recall previously saved programs.

20. Other Convenient Functions

Covers various other useful functions and features of the console.

Chapter 3. Parameters

1. MISC Mode

Explains the settings and parameters available in the MISC mode.

2. Ex. BUS IO Mode

Details the input/output configurations for the EX. BUS.

3. MIDI Mode

Covers the MIDI setup, connections, and device ID settings.

4. PGM Mode

Details the Program (PGM) mode for saving, loading, and managing programs.

5. I/S/P Mode

Explains the Input/Send/Pan (I/S/P) mode for channel configuration.

6. EQ Mode

Covers the Equalization (EQ) settings for each channel.

7. BUS Mode

Details the Bus Assign settings for routing signals to master and group buses.

8. INPUT Mode

Explains the input selection and phase settings for channels.

9. AUX SND Mode

Covers the AUX send settings for channels 1 and 2.

10. EFF SND Mode

Details the effect send settings for channels.

11. PAN Mode

Explains the pan settings for stereo positioning of signals.

12. EFF1/EFF2 Mode

Covers the input/output and edit settings for effects 1 and 2.

13. BUS MASTER Mode

Details settings for the group and master buses.

14. SND MASTER Mode

Covers monitor and master send settings.

15. METERS Mode

Explains the channel and bus meter settings.

Chapter 4. Effects

00: Reverb Hall

Simulates the ambiance of a large concert hall.

01: Reverb SmoothHall

Provides a hall reverb with variable room environments.

02: Reverb Room

Emphasizes early reflections for a tighter room sound.

03: Reverb BrightRoom

Simulates a bright, room-like reverb.

04: Reverb Wet Plate

Simulates a high-density plate reverb with warm reverberation.

05: Reverb Dry Plate

Simulates a light plate reverb with dry-sounding reverberation.

06: Early Reflections

Isolates early reflections for decay curve shaping.

07: L/C/R Delay

Multi-tapped delay with left, center, and right taps.

08: Mod.Delay (Modulation Delay)

Delay effect with pitch modulation using an LFO.

09: Chorus

Stereo harmonic chorus effect with biased LFOs for spaciousness.

10: M.tap Chorus-Delay (Multitap Chorus-Delay)

Combines multitap choruses and delays for complex stereo effects.

11: Detune

Slightly detunes pitch for a chorus-like effect.

12: Bi Phase Mod. (Bi Phase Modulation)

Chorus effect using two LFOs for complex waveform modulation.

13: Ensemble

Combines three chorus blocks for a dimensional ensemble effect.

14: Rotary Speaker

Simulates a rotary speaker with pitch and speed modulation.

15: Pitch Shifter

Changes the pitch of the input signal.

16: Pitch Shift Mod. (Pitch Shift Modulation)

Modulates pitch shift using an LFO for dynamic effects.

17: Limiter

Limits input signal volume to a specified level.

18: Multiband Limiter

Applies limiting to low, mid, and high frequency ranges independently.

19: Wide Enhancer

Adds spaciousness and presence to the sound.

20: Auto Pan

Pans the sound automatically between left and right.

21: Graphic EQ

Provides a 7-band graphic equalizer for sound shaping.

22: EQ-Early Reflection

Combines a 2-band parametric EQ with early reflection effect.

23: EQ-Delay

Applies a 2-band parametric EQ followed by a delay effect.

24: Exciter-Tap Delay

Adds sparkle and delay with taps to the sound.

25: Delay-Chorus

Combines delay and chorus effects for varied delay sounds.

26: Flanger-Delay

Combines flanger and delay effects for modulation and echoes.

27: Delay-Phaser

Combines delay and phaser effects for modulated sounds.

28: Phaser-Tremolo

Combines phaser and tremolo effects for pleasant modulation.

29: Gate-Limiter

Uses a gate to mute signals below a threshold, followed by a limiter.

30: Limiter-Exciter

Combines a limiter with an exciter for harmonic enhancement.

31: Overdrive Amp Sim. (Overdrive Amp Simulator)

Simulates guitar amp characteristics like distortion and EQ.

Chapter 5. MIDI

1. What is MIDI?

Explains the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) standard.

2. MIDI Connections

Details how to connect MIDI devices to the 168RC.

3. MIDI Channel and Device ID Settings

Covers setting MIDI channels and device IDs for communication.

4. Using MIDI for Automation

Explains using MIDI for controlling parameters and automation.

5. Using MIDI for System Expansion

Details how to expand the system using MIDI connections.

Chapter 6. Reference

1. System Connection Examples

Provides various system connection examples for different configurations.

2. Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common problems and issues encountered with the console.

3. Error Messages

Lists and explains potential error messages displayed by the console.

4. Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications of the 168RC console.

5. External Appearance

Shows diagrams of the console's front and rear panels with dimensions.

6. Options

Lists available optional accessories for the 168RC.

7. 168RC Parameters List with Original No.

A comprehensive list of all 168RC parameters with their original numbers.

8. Send Parameter

Details how to send parameters from the console.

9. MIDI Exclusive Data Format

Explains the format of MIDI exclusive data for the console.

10. Level Chart

Illustrates signal levels and their corresponding dB values.

11. Block Diagram

Presents a block diagram showing the console's internal signal flow.

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