Zoom RFX-1000 Operation Manual

Zoom RFX-1000 Operation Manual

Digital reverb & multi effects

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OPERATION MANUAL
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the ZOOM RFX-1000 (hereafter simply called the "RFX-
1000 "). The RFX-1000 is a sophisticated digital reverb and multi-effect processor with
the following features and functions.
• 33 immediately usable effects
The RFX-1000 comes with a full complement of preset effects (11 effects x 3 banks).
Right out of the box, the unit is ready to create great sound. The REVERB bank in
particular provides a wide spread and natural sounding ambience that meets even
demanding professional standards.
• Built-in professional quality reverb
The reverb effects alone allow 121 different settings. The convincing sound stage
created by the RFX-1000 far surpasses anything else available in this class.
• Innovative choices
Lo-Fi EFX purposely degrades sound quality for special effect. RESONANCE
processes the input signal with sophisticated filtering. MIC SIMULATOR produces
condenser mic sound from a dynamic microphone. These and various other effects
are great for recording and give full scope to your creativity.
• Attractive mixdown effects
Mixdown effects can be used effectively to tailor the overall mood of a song when
performing mixdown (mixing multiple tracks onto two final stereo tracks) or
mastering (fine-tuning the sound and level of a final 2-track mix).
• Intuitive editing controls
Convenient knobs on the front panel let you directly adjust items such as the mixing
ratio of original sound and effect sound. Editing effect parameters on the fly is also
easy and straightforward. This allows quick fine-tuning for optimum sound.
• MIC IN jack
The dedicated microphone jack on the front panel comes in handy for creating vocal
effects without having to make cumbersome connections in the rear. Controlling the
VOCODER effect is a snap thanks to this feature.
Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your RFX-
1000 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual, the
warranty card and all other documentation for future reference.
Contents
Controls and Functions
Front Panel
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Rack Mounting
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Getting Connected
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Trying Out the Effects
Changing the Sound of an Effect
RFX-1000 Effects
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Specifications
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  • Page 1 • 33 immediately usable effects The RFX-1000 comes with a full complement of preset effects (11 effects x 3 banks). Right out of the box, the unit is ready to create great sound. The REVERB bank in particular provides a wide spread and natural sounding ambience that meets even demanding professional standards.
  • Page 2: Controls And Functions

    These indicators show the signal input level. (2) POWER indicator (5) INPUT control When the RFX-1000 is on, this LED indicator is lit in Serves to adjust the signal from the INPUT jacks and green. When the foot switch FS01 (option) was used the MIC IN jack.
  • Page 3 (11) EFFECT TYPE selector Serves to choose an effect from the currently selected bank. (3) INPUT JACKS (4) POWER connector (2) OUTPUT jacks (4) POWER connector The supplied AC adapter is to be connected here for powering the unit. ZOOM RFX-1000...
  • Page 4: Rack Mounting

    L/MONO jack only. In this example, the signal from the mic or the instrument is effect processed by the RFX-1000 and then sent to the playback system or MTR. The balance between original sound and effect sound is adjusted at the RFX-1000.
  • Page 5 This is an example for connecting the RFX-1000 to the send/return jacks of a mixer or multi-track recorder. Connect the send jack of the mixer or MTR to the INPUT L/MONO jack of the RFX-1000, and connect the OUTPUT L/R jacks of the RFX-1000 to the return jacks (or the stereo line input jacks) of the mixer or MTR.
  • Page 6: Trying Out The Effects

    Using Two Effects in Parallel The RFX-1000 allows using two effects at the same time (in parallel). This is possible with effects from the EFFECTS bank which have a double name separated with a slash ("/"). The following illustration shows a connection example for using two effects independently in the left and right channel.
  • Page 7: Changing The Sound Of An Effect

    Changing the Sound of an Effect The following controls are available for changing the sound character and intensity of the preset effects of the RFX-1000 and for adjusting the balance between original sound and effect sound. (1) MIX control Adjusts the mixing balance between the original sound and the effect sound.
  • Page 8: Rfx-1000 Effects

    RFX-1000 Effects This section lists all the effects available in the RFX- 1000 and describes the character or parameter variations that are possible. Effects suitable for a send/return connection are marked with the symbol. • REVERB Bank This bank contains a variety of reverb effects. For effects 1 - 9, the CHARACTER control can be used to select one of eleven character variations.
  • Page 9 Electronic Mix Spatial effect suitable for synthesizer. New Age Ambience suitable for MIDI sound sources. Strings Quartet Warm, midrange centered ambience for strings. Choral Mix Rich ambience for chorus and vocal ensembles. Percussion Mix Ambience suitable for percussion ensembles. ZOOM RFX-1000...
  • Page 10 Warm, extended reverb great for piano solos. Reverb Time Reverb suitable for woodwinds. Winds Sets the reverb duration. Synth/1 Reverb suitable for synthesizer. Solo Strings Reverb suitable for solo strings. Jazz Organ Light reverb for highlighting organ sound. ZOOM RFX-1000...
  • Page 11 Switches between compressor and limiter Sets the level where the Release and adjusts the release time. compressor/limiter becomes active. 1 - 6: Compressor 7 - 11: Limiter Higher values mean longer Higher values mean longer release time. release time. ZOOM RFX-1000...
  • Page 12 Effect ranging from tremolo to auto-panning. VARIATION REVERB TIME/ADJUST Depth Turning the control counterclockwise gives tremolo. Rate Adjusts the tremolo to auto- Turning it clockwise gives auto-panning with a panning rate. wider spread. Strong auto-panning Strong tremolo Slow Fast ZOOM RFX-1000...
  • Page 13 Switches the reverb sound character. Adjusts the intensity of the respective effects. 2 - 6: Short reverb mix ratio 7 - 11: Long reverb mix increases towards higher ratio increases towards numbers. Weak effect Strong effect higher numbers. 1: Reverb = Off ZOOM RFX-1000...
  • Page 14 This is a special effect that can be used to purposely degrade Lo-Fi EFX sound quality. VARIATION REVERB TIME/ADJUST Lo-Fi Color Tone Selects the sound character. Adjusts the effect tone. ZOOM RFX-1000...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Output impedance: 100 ohms or more D/A converter 18 bit, 8 times oversampling Reference output level: -10 dBm to +4 dBm Zoom original ZFX-2 (24-bit signal Control connector BYPASS (FS01) Power requirements processing) Applied AC adapter 12V AC (AD- Rear Inputs...
  • Page 16: Safety Precautions

    Warning • Alterations ignore this symbol and handle the device Caution Never open the case of the RFX-1000 or attempt to the wrong way, serious injury or death modify the product in any way since this can result could result.

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