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Main Page

Usage and Safety Precautions2
- Usage Precautions3
- Table of Contents4
Introduction7
Introducing the MRS-16089
- Recorder10
- Rhythm Section10
- Mixer11
- Effects11
Parts of the MRS-160812
- Top Panel12
- Rear Panel14
- Front Panel14
Connections15
Installing the CD-R/RW Drive17
Power On/Off19
- Turning Power on19
- Turning Power off (Shutdown)19
Listening to a Demo Song20
- Selecting the Demo Song20
- Playing the Demo Song20
Let's Record21
Quick Tour22
- Step 1: Preparations22
  - 1.1 Creating a New Project22
  - Selecting the Rhythm Pattern to Use23
- Step 2: Recording the First Track24
- Step 3: Overdubbing28
  - Making Settings for Input Sensitivity and Insert Effect28
  - Selecting a Track and Recording28
- Step 4: Mixing29
- Step 5: Mixdown33
  - Using the Mastering Insert Effect33
  - 5.2 Mixdown on the Master Track34
Reference [Recorder]35
- V-Takes35
- Moving to a Desired Point in the Song (Locate Function)37
- Playing Back the same Passage Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Function)37
- Finding a Desired Location38
- Function)38
  - Using Scrub/Preview38
  - Changing the Scrub Direction and Duration38
- Re-Recording Only a Speciﬁed Region (Punch-In/Out Function)39
  - Using Manual Punch-In/Out39
  - Using Auto Punch-In/Out40
- Recording Several Tracks on a Master Track (Mixdown Function)41
- Combining Multiple Tracks on One or Two Tracks (Bounce Function)42
- Recording the Drum/Bass Sound (Rhythm Recording)44
  - Selecting Drum/Bass Track as Recording Source44
  - Recording44
- Recording on 8 Tracks Simultaneously (8-Track Recording Mode)45
  - About 8-Track Recording45
  - Assigning an Input Signal to a Track45
- Marker Function46
- Making Settings for Pre-Count Operation48
Reference [Track Editing]49
- Editing a Range of Data49
- Editing Using V-Takes61
- Track Capture and Swap65
Reference [Phrase Looping]67
- Which Kind of Phrases Can be Used67
- Loading a Phrase68
- Copying a Phrase73
- Deleting a Phrase73
- Writing a Phrase Loop to a Track73
  - Using FAST Input for the Phrase Loop74
  - Writing a Phrase Loop to a Track75
Reference [Mixer]77
- About the Mixer77
- Assigning Input Signals to Recording Tracks78
- Adjusting the Signal for each Track (Track Parameters)80
- Linking Two Tracks (Stereo Link)82
- Assigning an Input/Track Signal to the SUB-OUT82
  - Jack82
- Using the solo Function84
- Saving/Recalling Mixer Settings (Scene Function)84
Reference [Rhythm]87
- About the Rhythm Section87
- Playing Rhythm Patterns89
- Creating an Original Rhythm Pattern93
- Editing Rhythm Patterns102
  - Copying a Rhythm Pattern102
  - Deleting a Rhythm Pattern103
- Creating a Rhythm Song103
- Playing a Rhythm Song111
- Editing a Rhythm Song111
- Creating Your Own Drum Kit114
- Adjusting the Volume of each Pad with the Faders117
- Importing Rhythm Patterns and Rhythm Songs from Another Project117
- Editing Various Settings of the Rhythm118
Reference [Pad Sampler]121
- How the Pad Sampler Works121
- Material that Can be Imported into the Sample122
  - Pool122
- Importing a Sample122
- Editing a Sample126
- Creating Sampler Programs128
  - Creating a New Sampler Program128
  - Assigning Samples to Pads129
- Editing a Sampler Program131
- Using the Pads to Play the Pad Sampler133
- Playing the Pad Sampler Sounds in a Rhythm134
  - Pattern134
- Recording Pad Sampler Play on an Audio135
  - Track135
- Importing a Sampler Program from Another136
  - Project136
Reference [Effects]138
- About the Effects138
  - Insert Effect138
  - Send/Return Effect138
- Using the Insert Effect139
- Using the Send/Return Effect147
- Importing Patches from Another Project149
Reference [Creating a CD]151
- About Creating an Audio CD151
- About CD-R/RW Discs151
- Creating an Audio CD152
- Playing an Audio CD157
- Finalizing a CD-R/RW Disc158
- Erasing a CD-RW Disc159
- Loading an Audio CD into a Project160
- Backup and Restore161
Reference [Projects]165
- About Projects165
- Project Operations165
Reference [MIDI]170
- About MIDI170
- What You Can Do Using MIDI170
- Making MIDI-Related Settings171
- Using the SMF Player174
Reference [Other Functions]177
- Playing Several Projects Continuously (Sequence Play)177
  - Creating a Playlist177
  - Playlist Playback178
- Using the Tuner Function179
  - Using the Chromatic Tuner179
  - Using Other Tuner Types180
- Changing the Function of the Foot Switch181
- Preventing Digital Copying of a Master Disc or Master Tape182
- Switching the Level Meter Display Type182
- Using an Option Card to Connect to a Computer183
- Hard Disk Maintenance184
- Hard Disk Maintenance Using the Supplied CD-ROM186
Specifications187
Troubleshooting188
- Problems During Playback188
- Problems During Recording188
- Problems with Effects189
- Problems with the Rhythm Section189
- Problems with MIDI189
- Problems with CD-R/RW Drive190
- Other Problems190
Appendix191
- Effect Parameters191
- Effect Patch202
  - Insert Effect202
  - Send/Return Effect208
- Rhythm Pattern209
- Drum Kits211
- Bass Programs211
- Instruments212
- MIDI Note Number Chart214
- Phrases215
- MRS-1608 Hard Disk Contents217
- Compatibility with MRS Series217
- MIDI Implementation218
- MIDI Implementation Chart219
Index220
- Zoom Mrs220
- Zoom Corporation224

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Zoom MRS-1608 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Multitrack Recorder
Number of Tracks	16
Simultaneous Recording Tracks	8
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
A/D Conversion	24-bit
D/A Conversion	24-bit
Input Types	XLR, 1/4" TRS
Inputs	8
Outputs	8
Effects	Yes
MIDI	Yes
CD-RW Drive	Yes
USB Port	Yes
Phantom Power	Yes
Display	Backlit LCD
Output Types	RCA, 1/4" TRS
EQ	3-band
Built-in Effects	Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch Shift
Storage	40GB
Power Supply	AC Adapter