Step 5: Mixdown; Using The Mastering Insert Effect - Zoom MRS-1608 Operation Manual

Step 5: Mixdown

When the mix is ready, you can transfer it onto two tracks to
create the finished song. This is referred to as "mixdown".
There are two ways of doing this: use the MASTER
OUTPUT or DIGITAL OUTPUT connectors and record the
song on an external recorder, or use the internal master track
of the MRS-1608 to record.
The master track is a dedicated pair of stereo tracks that is
separate from the normal audio tracks. When you select the
master track as recording track, the signal after the
[MASTER] fader is recorded. The content recorded on the
master track can later be used as source material for creating
an audio CD.
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This section explains the mixdown procedure when you
select the second method, i.e. recording on the master track.
5.1 Using the mastering insert
effect
By applying the insert effect immediately before the
[MASTER] fader, you can process the stereo mix signal for
mixdown. If you select the MASTERING algorithm at this
time, you can use the mastering effect for processing the
stereo mix.
NOTE
While the insert effect is inserted immediately before the
[MASTER] fader, you cannot use the effect for processing during
recording or for post-processing of a track.
To apply the insert effect to the stereo mix, proceed as
follows.
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DIGITAL MASTER
OUTPUT OUTPUT
To
master
track
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◆ Changing the insert position of the insert
effect
1.
From the main screen, press the [INPUT
SOURCE] key in the effect section.
The current insert effect position is shown on the display.
2.
Turn the dial to bring up the indication
"MASTER" on the second line of the display.
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MASTER MASTER
Now the insert effect is inserted immediately before the
[MASTER] fader.
3.
Press the [EXIT] key.
The unit returns to the main screen.
◆ Selecting a patch for the insert effect
4.
Press the [MASTERING] key in the effect
section.
The insert effect algorithm is switched to MASTERING.
The display shows the currently selected patch.
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5.
While playing the song, turn the dial to select
the patch.
If desired, you can edit the patch to modify the effect further
(→ p. 142).
NOTE
If the signal sounds distorted when the mastering effect is
applied, make sure that there is no distortion in the playback
sound of individual tracks, and lower all fader settings as
necessary.
6.
When you have verified that the sound is as
desired, press the [EXIT] key.
The unit returns to the main screen.
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