R16 Audio Interface Manual in - Samson

36 Pages·2009·7.03 MB·English

AUDIO INTERFACE MANUAL
© ZOOM Corporation
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Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode ····································································7
Control surface functions
Using the control surface functions ···································································································9
Fader section operation ···················································································································11
Setting up function keys ··················································································································13
Control Surface Functions Quick Reference Sheet ·················································14
Recording with Cubase LE 4
Create a new project ························································································································15
Create a new audio track ·················································································································16
Connect an instrument ····················································································································17
Set the recording level ·····················································································································18
Recording ········································································································································19
Checking the recording (playback) ··································································································19
Importing audio data into Cubase LE 4
Importing by drag & drop ·················································································································21
Using the “Import” command ··········································································································23
The mixer in audio interface mode
Volume, reverb send and pan ··········································································································25
Stereo Link ·······································································································································25
DIRECT/DAW BALANCE ··················································································································25
Tuner ················································································································································26
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Insert effect ······································································································································27 t
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Send return effect (reverb) ···············································································································27 fa
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Patch operations ······························································································································28 u
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Patch initialization (factory reset) ······································································································28 l
Control surface setup for other DAWs
Logic 7/8 ··········································································································································29
SONAR 7/8 ······································································································································30
LIVE 6/7 ···········································································································································31
Digital Performer 5/6 ························································································································32
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Audio interface and control surface
This section explains how to set up and use the functions of the R16 audio interface and
A control surface with DAW software installed on your computer.
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a [INPUT 1-8] jacks [PHONES] jack [OUTPUT] jacks
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internal stereo mic audio system amplifiers, etc.
R16
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DAW software
USB Cable Cubase LE 4, etc.
Audio driver
Audio interface Control surface functions
The various input and output jacks of the The on-board control surface functions can
R16 can be used as a Hi-Speed USB (USB be used to control DAW software on your
2.0) audio interface with support for 8 ins computer via USB. Transport operations,
and 2 outs and input and output quality up including playback, recording and stopping,
to 24-bit/96kHz. Effects can also be used and physical control of the DAW faders
when the sampling rate is 44.1 kHz, and are possible. Furthermore, various other
the unit can be powered by the computer’s DAW software functions can be mapped
USB bus. to the F1~F5 keys. (The available functions
depend on the DAW software used.)
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Supports input from a variety Versatile effect functions m
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The 8 onboard jacks, which accept XLR works via the mixer send/return. The two
and standard phone plugs, include one kinds of built-in effects can be applied when
high-impedance input and two with 48V recording, of course, but they can also be
phantom power. From high-impedance applied to affect only the monitoring output.
guitars and basses to dynamic and For example, when recording vocals, you
condenser microphones and line-level can apply reverb to the monitor signal to
devices like synthesizers, many sources are make singing easier, but record a dry signal.
supported. In addition, the built-in high-
performance condenser microphones are
convenient for recording acoustic guitar and
vocals. 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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Cubase LE 4 installation overview
To use the R16 with a DAW, you need to install an R16 driver and set the DAW so that it can recognize
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Install DAW software … P.5
Cubase LE 4
Install driver
ZOOM R16 audio driver
Connect R16 to computer … P.7
Audio interface setup
DAW software setup … P.9, 29
Device setup
ZOOM R16 audio driver
Control surface setup
Mackie Control
Recording … P.15
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R16 audio interface system environment
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 LE4. A
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1.8GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 or faster
Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide
1GB RAM minimum Windows Vista / XPThis Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide explains how to install Cubase LE 4 on a computer, make connections and other settings for the R16.
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Both Set language selection DAW software
NOTE NOTE
USB 2.0 compatible port Continued overleaf
* 64-bit operating systems are not supported.
* USB hubs are not supported.
About the screen images
The screen images are of the Windows version.
About trademarks
· The SD symbol and SDHC symbol are trademarks.
· Windows®/Windows Vista® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft®.
· Macintosh®, Mac OS® and Logic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
· Steinberg and Cubase are trademarks or registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Inc.
· Intel® and Pentium® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
· AMD Athlon® is a trademark or registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
· MACKIE Control is a trademark or registered trademark of LOUD Technologies.
· SONAR is a trademark or registered trademark of Cakewalk, Inc.
· Ableton Live is a trademark or registered trademark of Ableton AG.
· Digital Performer is a trademark or registered trademark of Mark of the Unicorn.
· All other trademarks, product names, and company names mentioned in this documentation are the property
of their respective owners.
· All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are for identification purposes only and are
not intended to infringe on the copyrighted properties of their respective owners.
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Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode
This is a brief overview of connecting and disconnecting when a computer is hooked to the
A R16 by USB cable. For details, please refer to the separately attached “Installation Guide.”
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Change
website (see below). USB menu
>AUDIO INTERFACE
3 Install the audio driver on the
computer. Press [Enter].
Install/setup details 3 Verify.
Reference: “USB/Cubase LE 4 Install Guide”
AUDIO INTERFACE
Enter?
Press [Enter].
Connect the R16 to the computer.
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4 Select “Continue.”
R16 setup and connection
Change
SETTING? menu
[CONTINUE] RESET
5 Setup DAW software
Press [Enter].
Device setup P.00
Control surface setup (Mackie Control) P.00
NOTE NOTE
• Set the recording quantization (bit depth) of
The ZOOM R16 audio driver is essential for using
Cubase LE 4 or the DAW software that you are
the R16 as an audio interface for DAW software
using to 24-bit in order to achieve the best audio
such as Cubase LE 4.
quality when recording. (See the software manual
When downloading, follow the included instruction
for how to make this setting.)
guide to install correctly.
Please download the latest R16 audio
driver from Zoom Corporation’s website
at (http://www.zoom.co.jp).
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to the computer.
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
When using the R16 connected by USB as an audio interface, the R16 keys and faders can
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Cubase LE 4 “Device” menu.
Transport section p.10
About banks p.11
Fader section p.11
(The “device setup” window will open.)
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setup window there are [+] [-] [|<]
buttons. Click the [+] and then
choose “Mackie Control.”
HINT
Assigning Keys
For a list of functions that can be assigned to 10 Set MIDI input and output.
the knobs and keys of the R16, as well as other
transport/function keys that are supported by MIDI Input: Zoom R16
MIDI Output: Zoom R16
Cubase LE 4, please consult the “Control Surface
Mode Functions Quick Reference Guide” of this
manual.
Reference: Control Surface Functions Quick Reference Guide p.13
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