Using The Insert Effect; About Insert Effect Patches - Zoom MRS-1608 Operation Manual

Using the insert effect

This section explains how to select the position for the insert
effect, how to select a patch, and how to edit the patch.

About insert effect patches

The insert effect is a multi-effect unit that contains a number
of single effects such as compressor, distortion, and delay,
connected in series. Each of these separate effects is called
an "effect module".
A combination of effect modules that can be used
simultaneously is called an "algorithm".
The MRS-1608 offers the following algorithms.
● CLEAN
●
DIST
●
ACO/BASS SIM
●
BASS
An algorithm suitable for recording guitar/bass.
●
MIC
An algorithm suitable for microphone recording of vocals
etc.
●
DUAL MIC
An algorithm with two entirely separate channels for mono
Algorithm
CLEAN
DIST
COMP
ACO/BASS SIM
BASS
MIC COMP/LIM
COMP/LIM
DUAL MIC
COMP/LIM
HPF
HPF
8x
COMP EQ
HPF
LINE COMP/LIM
3BAND COMP
MASTERING
LO-FI
ZOOM MRS-1608
Effect module arrangement
PRE AMP/DRIVE ZNR
MIC PRE+DE-ESSER ZNR
MIC PRE ZNR
MIC PRE ZNR
COMP/LIM
COMP/LIM
COMP/LIM
x 8 x 8
ISOLATOR ZNR
NORMALIZE ZNR
input x 2 and mono output x 2.
●
8x COMP EQ
This is an algorithm with eight separate inputs/outputs.
Separate high-pass filter (HPF), compressor, and EQ settings
are possible for each channel.
●
LINE
An algorithm suitable for recording line-level output
instruments such as synthesizer or electric piano.
●
MASTERING
An algorithm suitable for processing the final stereo mix
signal.
The arrangement of effect modules and the signal flow for
each algorithm is shown in the diagram below.
HINT
• Depending on the selected algorithm, the input/output
configuration of the effect will differ. For some insert position
settings, two input signals or the stereo output of an effect
may be mixed to mono (
• With the 8x COMP EQ algorithm, the VOL PDL module is
shared by all eight channels.
Each effect module comprises two aspects, namely the effect
type and the effect parameters. Effect type and parameter
settings for an effect module are collectively referred to as a
"patch".
VOL PDL
EQ MODULATION/DELAY
VOL PDL
EQ MODULATION/DELAY
EQ DELAY
VOL PDL
EQ DELAY
EQ
* VOL PDL applies to
all inputs
EQ
VOL PDL
EQ
x 8
VOL PDL
EQ MODULATION
DIMENSION
VOL PDL
EQ
RESONANCE
Reference [Effects]
→
p. 141).
Input/output type
Mono → Stereo
Mono x 2
→ Mono x 2
Mono x 8
→ Mono x 8
Stereo → Stereo
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