Zoom R16 - Mastering Effect and Master Track Recording; Applying Mastering Effects and Recording to Master Track; Playing Back and Finalizing the Master Track

Using a mastering effect Recording to the master track
Play the master track
Disable master track playback.
Preparation: Adjust the signal levels.
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Using a mastering effect
Use a mastering algorithm as an insert effect on the master track that affects just the mix down.
Recording to the master track
Record a "final" stereo mix as a mix down on the [MASTER] track. Signals are recorded to the [MASTER]
track after passing through the [MASTER] fader.
HINT
• Each project can have one master track.
• The master track will have a le assigned.
• During recording you can confirm the playback
levels of each track and the recording levels of
the master track.
• The signals sent from the OUTPUT jacks are
the same signals that have passed through the
[MASTER] fader.
• You can use the [UNDO/REDO] key.
• You can use the metronome during playback.
HINT
• When you choose a MASTERING algorithm, you
can use the MASTERING EFFECT processing on
the stereo mix.
NOTE
• If the INSERT EFFECT is applied to the [MASTER]
fader, you cannot also use the INSERT EFFECT
on track inputs.
• At step 7, if you notice any distortion of the signals
because of the MASTERING EFFECT, check
the sound of playback on the track and adjust
it by lowering all the faders. (If a track sound is
distorted, adjust that track.)
• You can select STEREO, DUAL, MIC or MASTER
algorithms. If you set another algorithm, the insert
position changes to the inputs.
Consecutive playback of
multiple master tracks.
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Insert an INSERT EFFECT before
the [MASTER] fader.
Press [MASTER/MIX
DOWN/PLAY] 1-2
times until the light
turns off.
Light off: muted
4
Muting of the other tracks
is canceled and their status
lights become as they were
before enabling master track
playback.
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Press [MASTER/MIX
DOWN/PLAY] 1-2 times
until the green light
turns on.
Green light on: playback enabled
Doing this mutes the other tracks and
disables all effects.
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Press [EXIT].
PRJ001 <MASTER>
00 000:00:000
Press[ ].
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Recording signal flow to the master track
7
Audition the patches while
listening to the tracks playback,
and then select one.
Select the patch.
Change patch
MASTERING <MASTER>
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Mix down/Bounce Mix down/Bounce
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Press [REW] & [Stop] at
the same time to return
the counter to the head.
3
Press [STOP] to stop playback.
1
Press [REW] + [STOP]
at the same time and
then [PLAY] to start
playback from the top.
Play the tracks, and adjust the
mix balance of the tracks.
Recording to the master track
NOTE
The settings of the pan/balance, insert and send/
return effects of each track affect the signals sent to
the master track and are reflected in its sound.
Press [MASTER/MIX
DOWN/PLAY] 1-2
times until the red light
turns on.
Red light on: recording enabled
4
3
Press [STOP].
7
Press [STOP] to stop
recording.
Adjust the level of the signal that
passes through the master fader.
2
Red
Orange
Green
Green
Carefully control
the level so as
not to light the
red indicator
(clip=0dB).
6
Press [REC] and [PLAY]
in turn to start recording.
5
Press [REW] & [Stop] at
the same time to return
the counter to the head.
1
Press [INSERT EFFECT].
Effect ON/OFF switch
press [ENTER].
If “INSERT EFFECT Off” is displayed,
5
Select
Input Source
INPUT1
Change input
Input Source
MASTER
Press [ENTER].
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>EDIT
Change menus
Change algorithms
CLEAN <IN1>
No.00:Standard
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Select
MASTERING <IN1/2>
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Change menus
Press [ENTER].
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Select
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>INPUT SOURCE
MASTERING <MASTER>
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Press[ ].
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No.00:Plus Alfa
>EDIT
Change menus
Recording to the [MASTER] track.
Press [PLAY] to start
playback.
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MASTER.
MASTERING
>INPUT SOURCE