Let's Record - Zoom MRS-1608 Operation Manual

This section demonstrates the basic recording procedure of the MRS-1608. As an example, it explains how to record a
guitar connected to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack 1 on track 1.
1.
Press the [NEW PROJECT] key and then
press the [ENTER] key.
A new project is created, and the recording standby
condition is activated.
2.
Press the [ON/OFF] key for input 1 so that
the key lights up.
The jack to which the guitar is connected is now active.
3.
While playing your guitar, adjust the
[GUITAR/BASS INPUT] control 1 to adjust
the input sensitivity.
Make the adjustment so that the [PEAK] indicator
flickers slightly when you play your instrument at its
loudest volume.
4.
While playing your guitar, adjust the
recording level by turning the [REC LEVEL]
control.
If the [CLIP] indicator lights up at high playing levels,
you should turn down the recording level. The lower part
of the display shows the current signal level.
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Current signal level
5.
Repeatedly press status key 1 until the key
is lit in red.
A track for which the status key is lit in red is in recording
standby mode.
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6.
Operate the fader for track 1 to adjust the
input signal monitor level.
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R
When you press the PLAY [
pattern will start to play in sync with the audio track. If the
rhythm accompaniment is not desired, lower the [DRUM]/
[BASS] faders or repeatedly press the respective status key
until it goes out.
7.
To start recording, press the PLAY [ R ] key
while holding down the REC [ O ] key.
A four-beat pre-count is heard, and recording starts. Play
your instrument to record.
8.
When recording is complete, press the
STOP [ P ] key.
The REC [ O ] key and PLAY [ R ] key go out, and
recording stops.
9.
To check the recorded contents, press the
ZERO [ U ] key and then press the PLAY [ R ]
key.
10.
To cancel the recording condition, press
the status key 1 so that the key is lit in
green.
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