Let's Record - Zoom MRS-8 Operation Manual

This section demonstrates the basics of recording and playback with the MRS-8. As an example, we explain how to record
an electric guitar connected to the INPUT 1 connector.
1.
Connect the guitar to the INPUT 1
connector and set the [INPUT 1 SELECT]
switch to GUITAR/BASS (for a passive
guitar) or MIC/LINE (for an active guitar).
2.
Press the [NEW PROJECT] key in the
display section. Verify that the indication
"PRJNOxxx (where xxx is the project
number) is shown on the first line of the
display. Then press the [ENTER] key.
A new project is created, and the unit goes into recording
standby mode. If necessary, you can edit the project name
in this condition ( → p. 105).
3.
Verify that the [MIC] key is flashing or out.
Then press the INPUT [ON/OFF] key 1 so
that the key is lit.
In this condition, the INPUT 1 connector is active.
HINT
If the [MIC] key is lit, the built-in microphone is active instead
of the INPUT 1 connector. In such a case, press the [MIC] key
once to switch the key to flashing status.
4.
While playing your guitar, use the [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.
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5.
NOTE
If "INPUT" is not shown on the first line of the display, check
whether the INPUT [ON/OFF] key is lit.
6.
From this screen, you can adjust the input signal
recording level (the signal level sent to the track).
7.
The current signal level can be checked using the meter
Flickers occasionally
Press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key in the
display section, and use the cursor left/
right keys to bring up the indication
"INPUT" on the first line of the display.
Use the cursor up/down keys to bring up
the following indication on the display.
INPUT INPUT
REC LVL REC LVL
Recording level setting
Turn the dial to adjust the recording level.
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