Zoom HD16 User Manual

ZOOM HD8/HD16
9
Recorder section
Rhythm section
Track mixer
From immediately
after
[MASTER] fader
To immediately
before
[MASTER] fader
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Bass programs
Drum kit
Tracks 9/10
Tracks 11/12
Tracks 13/14
Tracks 15/16
Master track
From master track
To
maste
r
track
MASTER OUTPUT
12345678 9/10 11/12 13/14 15/16
MASTER RHYTHM
Getting to Know the HD8/HD16
The HD8/HD16 is internally divided into the following five sections.
● Recorder
Records and plays back audio signals.
● Rhythm section
Uses the internal drum/bass sound source to play rhythms.
● Mixer
Mixes the signals from the recorder and the drum/bass
sound source into a stereo signal, for output via the output
jacks and for mixdown on dedicated master tracks.
● Effects
Process input signals, recorder playback signals, or drum/
bass sound source signals in various ways, to achieve
various sound characteristics.
● CD-R/RW drive
Allows creating an audio CD or backing up recorded
contents. Also serves for importing audio material from a
CD or CD-ROM inserted in the drive.
The following diagram shows the relationship and signal flow
between each section.

Zoom HD16 Specifications

General

Tracks	16
Simultaneous Recording Tracks	8
Phantom Power	Yes
Built-in Effects	Yes
USB	Yes
Simultaneous Playback Tracks	16
Sampling Frequency	44.1kHz
A/D Conversion	24-bit
D/A Conversion	24-bit
Recording Format	WAV
Built-in Rhythm Patterns	Yes
USB Audio Interface	Yes
SD Card Slot	No
Input Channels	8
Output Channels	2
LCD Display	Yes
Type	Multitrack Recorder
Effects	Yes
Headphone Output	Yes
Inputs	8 XLR/TRS combo inputs