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Zoom R16 Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
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Александр Шмаков
February 28, 2025

можно ли в запись вносить изменения,не стирая её полностью.

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Mr. Anderson
February 28, 2025

Yes, changes can be made to a recording in the Zoom R16 without deleting it completely. You can save tracks or whole projects to a USB flash drive, edit them on a PC, and then reload them into the R16. This allows modifications like pitch correction, EQ, and panning without losing the original recordings.

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.

  • Page 2: Usage And Safety Precautions

    Usage and safety precautions Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM R16 Recorder/Interface/Controller. In this manual, we will call Environment SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Avoid using your R16 where it will be exposed to: it the R16. The R16 has the following features.

  • Page 3: Audio Interface

    • PROTECT P.56 The R16 can handle various types • Track assignment P.23 • Undo/Redo P.16 effect. Adjust the send levels of of instruments and equipment.

  • Page 4: Basic Recording

    Let’s make a quick recording with the R16! Here we explain how to record in stereo with the built-in microphones on the left and right side of the R16 and how to make a monaural recording of an electric guitar using the high impedance function.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preparing the power ➞P.13 Patch import ➞P.54 Tool Turning the power on/off ➞P.14 Using the insert effect R16 Effect types and parameters ➞P.79 Tuner ➞P.33 Date & time setting ➞P.14 only for monitoring ➞P.55 Effect patch list ➞P.89 Metronome ➞P.34 Switch and key operation ➞P.15...
  • Page 6 Panel Layout and functions Input section [METRONOME] Rear panel [Hi-Z] switch [PHANTOM] switch [MIC] switch switch PEAK indicators GAIN controls (1~8) BALANCE control Input section Control section Level meters (1/9~8/16, MASTER) Control section Fader section [INSERT EFFECT] key [PROJECT] key [SEND RETURN EFFECT] key [TOOL] key Status keys...

  • Page 7: Connections

    HINT Right side the screw-hole in the SD card panel • The R16 can use 16 MB – 2 GB SD cards and cover. USB memory 4–32 GB SDHC cards. • You can get up-to-date information about compatible SD cards on the Zoom site.
  • Page 8 Powering the R16 · Date & time setting Please use the included AC ADAPTER that is designed for the R16 or six AA batteries (sold separately). Precautions for starting-up and shutting down and how to set the date and time for files and data...

  • Page 9: Display Information

    Switch and key operation overview Display information Here we explain how to use the keys of the R16 and their functions. Please look at the display for keys On the R16’s display you can see project data, recorder connection and operation status, computer that have icons shown on the screen.

  • Page 10: Track Recording

    R16 recording flow • Creating a new project Connecting instruments and making monaural settings With multitrack recording you can create a complete work of music using the R16. You will need to adjust settings for musical instruments such as high impedance guitars, line input To begin, create a new project for each piece.

  • Page 11: Connecting Instruments And

    Track recording Track recording Instrument connections: stereo settings and status keys Stereo link To make a stereo recording, you can create one stereo file by recording on the neighboring Set STEREO LINK for tracks for recording in advance to create a stereo file of the recording. odd/even-numbered tracks and by setting a stereo link.

  • Page 12: Recording The First Track

    Track recording Recording the first track After connecting instruments and completing all recording preparation, we can prepare the recorder and start recording the first track. Adjusting the input level Recording the first track Playing back the first track Starting from the top screen of the new project Arm the track for recording.
  • Page 13 Track recording Track assignment Here, after completing the first track recording, we record the next track while playing back the already recorded audio file. The preparation is almost identical to the first one, but we will conduct playback on a different track. Playback track preparation Switch two tracks (SWAP) NOTE...

  • Page 14: Overdubbing

    Overdubbing Recording the second and later tracks After completing the first track recording, you can record the next track in turn while playing back recorded audio files. The preparation for recording is the same as for the first track, and you can playback on a different track.

  • Page 15: Playback

    Recording again Recording again Automatic punch-in/punch-out Manual punch-in/punch-out The punch-in and punch-out functions enable you to pick already recorded portions of a recorded file You can punch in and out manually. Press the [REC] key during playback to start re-recording from that and re-record them.

  • Page 16: Repeat Playback Of A

    Playback Playback Playback of a project Repeat playback of a specific section (A-B repeat) Recorded audio files are assigned to tracks for storage. During playback, all the tracks that you have You can set and repeat playback between a beginning point (A) and an ending point (B) in a project. enabled for playback with their status keys (green lights on) will be played.
  • Page 17 Using the counter and markers to move (locate) The counter indicates recording time and elapsed time in hour/minute/second/millisecond and bar/beat/ tick (1/48beat). Use it to set marks that you can then quickly move (locate) to in your project. Locate a time or position using Place a mark Locate to the position of a mark Delete a mark...

  • Page 18: Tool

    Tuner Metronome The R16 has a multifunctional tuner that includes, for example, chromatic tuning that detects note This metronome, which includes a pre-count function, allows you to change its volume, tone and names by semitones, standard guitar/bass tuning and half-step-down tuning.

  • Page 19: Mixing

    Make sender settings. Make receiver settings. NOTE Set the R16 that will be used for key control as the Master. Set the R16 that receives commands as the Slave. Adjust volume, EQ and • When you are using a stereo track, except for the...

  • Page 20: Track Settings For Eq, Pan

    Mixing Mixing Track settings for EQ, pan and send-return level Track parameters This track mixer uses track parameters to adjust PAN (stereo position), EQ (equalizer) and SEND- Parameters available to each track RETURN EFFECT of the recorder's audio tracks. Monaural tracks: 1 ~16 HINT Press [PAN/EQ].

  • Page 21: Mix Down/Bounce

    Mix down/Bounce Combine multiple tracks into 1~2 tracks Combine multiple tracks into one monaural or stereo file. Using BOUNCE, this creates a new file in the same project. Settings for the bounced tracks Bounce (preparation) Bounce (recording) Adjust the mix balance (audition) PROJECT>REC SETTING>BOUNCE Set tracks that you want to bounce Start from the top screen.
  • Page 22 Mix down/Bounce Mix down/Bounce Using a mastering effect Recording to the master track Use a mastering algorithm as an insert effect on the master track that affects just the mix down. Record a "final" stereo mix as a mix down on the [MASTER] track. Signals are recorded to the [MASTER] track after passing through the [MASTER] fader.

  • Page 23: Error List: What To Do When These

    NOTE Card Format Error This is a card format the R16 cannot use. Change the card format to one that the R16 can use. • When a name is displayed and the initial letter is File Format Error This is the file format the R16 cannot use.
  • Page 24 Effect Effect patch overview You can select patches in the R16, use effects easily, make fine adjustments to suit the music, and then edit and save patches. Insert effects and Effect patch use process send return effects Adjust the Adjust the →INSERT EFFECT P.47...

  • Page 25: Effect

    Effect Input/output of the insert and send return effects There are 2 types of effects processors built in to the R16—insert effects and send return effects. You can use them at the same time. INPUT 1-8 TRACK 1-16 Uses of effects and patches Select effect &...
  • Page 26 Effect Insert effect insertion position You can change the insert position of the Insert Effect. This menu is only for Insert Effect. Select >INPUT SOURCE Insert position of insert effect Press [INSERT EFFECT]. N o . 0 0 : S t a n d a r d Inserting the INSERT EFFECT into 2 monaural inputs >...
  • Page 27 Effect Insert effect : Patch editing Send return effect You can create patches that combine effects together, change effect types in patches, or change processing however you like by adjusting the depth of effects using their parameters. Press [INSERT Edit effect modules Adjust the effect parameters Change INSERT EFFECT name EFFECT] or...
  • Page 28 Effect Effect Insert effect Insert effect : Patch save : Patch import Send return effect Send return effect Once you have edited a patch, use “SAVE” to save it. You can save a patch at any place within Import one or all patches that have been created in another project to use in the current project. the same algorithm.
  • Page 29 Effect Project Using the insert effect only for monitoring Project overview & project protection By applying an insert effect only to monitoring, unaffected input signals can be recorded to tracks. A project stores data and elements necessary for music playback. The “PROTECT” function allows you to prevent the alteration of a completed project.

  • Page 30: Create A New Project

    Create a new project Selecting projects and files With the R16 you can create up to 1000 projects on a single card. You can also transfer the settings of You can select a project for recording, playback and editing from the top screen.
  • Page 31 Project Project Project and file information Copying projects and files You can display information about the currently loaded project and files including creation dates and You can copy a saved project and use it as a new project. times, capacities, recording lengths and file formats. You can make copies of files in the same project by changing the file names.
  • Page 32 Project Project Renaming files and projects Deleting files and projects Change the name of the currently loaded project and files. Delete selected files and projects. Project name change File name change Delete a project Delete a file PROJECT>EDIT>RENAME PROJECT>FILE>EDIT>RENAME PROJECT>EDIT>DELETE PROJECT>FILE>EDIT>DELETE Press [PROJECT].

  • Page 33: Dividing Files

    Project Project Dividing files Import files from other projects You can divide a file at any point to make two files. Do this to delete unnecessary portions of recordings Import files from projects other than the current project. or to divide long recordings. Divide.
  • Page 34 Project Sequential playback of projects The playback order of multiple projects can be registered and managed in playlists. This is useful for playing back several songs consecutively, live play accompaniment and output to an external recorder. Play a playlist Edit a playlist Delete a Playlist PROJECT>SEQUENCE PLAY>EDIT PROJECT>SEQUENCE PLAY>DELETE...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Display

    System Recording format bit rate setting Adjusting the display Usually CDs are recorded in 16-bit, 44.1 kHz format, but with the R16 you can also use higher You can adjust the backlight and contrast. quality 24-bit recording. Setting and changing the bit rate...

  • Page 36: Changing The Sd Card

    Formatting SD cards and verifying card capacities You can format SD cards for use with the R16, deleting all the data on it, and check SD card You can change the SD card with the power on. You might need to change an SD card when using the capacity (remaining space).

  • Page 37: Confirming The Version

    Computer connection You can confirm the current version of the system software. If you set the battery type, the remaining Use USB to connect an R16 to a computer (Windows or Macintosh OS) . battery charge will be displayed more accurately.

  • Page 38: Using Usb Memory To

    Using USB memory to save and import data You can access the R16 SD card through a computer to backup, read and import various data, projects and files. By connecting USB memory directly to the R16, you can save and import files.
  • Page 39 Audio interface/control surface Connect the R16 by USB to a computer to use it as a controller and as an audio interface with DAW Connecting and setting the R16 Disconnecting software. Follow these procedures from the second time connecting Press [USB].
  • Page 41 R16 effect types and parameters 1 R16 effect types and parameters 2 PREAMP module Effect parameters Type Parameters/Descriptions FD Clean Clean sound of Fender Twin Reverb ('65 model) favored by guitarists of many music styles. Insert effect VX Clean Clean sound of combo amp VOX AC-30 operating in class A.
  • Page 42 For an explanation of types and parameters, see CLEAN, DISTORTION, ACO/BASS SIM algorithms. Type Parameter/Description Exciter Threshold Delay ZOOM original noise reduction for reducing noise during playing pauses without affecting the overall tone. Analog Delay Parameter description Reverse Delay Parameter ARRM Pitch...
  • Page 43 R16 effect types and parameters 5 R16 effect types and parameters 6 0~10 Adjusts attack rate of compressor. Attack MIC algorithm Level 2~100 Adjusts module output level. Adjusts speed of limiter release after signal falls below threshold COMP/LIMITER module Release 0~10 level.
  • Page 44 R16 effect types and parameters 7 R16 effect types and parameters 8 0~10 Adjusts tonal quality. Adjusts modulation rate. Using the rhythm tempo as reference, Tone Rate 0~50 (P.86 Table 1) setting in note units is also possible. EFX Level 0~100 Adjusts effect sound level.
  • Page 45 R16 effect types and parameters 9 R16 effect types and parameters 10 Send/return effect 8x Comp EQ algorithm CHORUS/DELAY module Modules 1~8 Type Parameters/Descriptions Unit Type Parameter LFO Type Depth Rate Pre Delay EFX Level Frequency Chorus HPF 1-8 Mixes a variable pitch-shifted component with the original sound, resulting in full-bodied resonating tone.

  • Page 46: Effect Patch List

    Effect patch list 1 Effect patch list 2 Synthesizer-like pitch sound with fifth-down for ad-libbing. 5thPitch Effect Patch List 375 DLY Dotted eighth delay at 120 bpm creates a gimmicky sound for solo play. PsycheVB Psychedelic vibe sound of the sixties as personified by Jimi Hendrix. Insert effect D’live Crunch sound with intense live feeling.
  • Page 47 Effect patch list 3 Effect patch list 4 Long delay sound for vocals (2-beat at 120 bpm) Long DLY STEREO algorithm InTheBOX This effect seems to put the entire sound into a small box Limiter Limiter effect that is very useful for recording Name Comment AG MIC...
  • Page 48 Effect patch list 5 Effect patch list 6 Guitar Send/return effect Bass Keyboard CHORUS/DELAY 1ManBand For private recording studio Vocal Chorus Name Comment Sequencer Vocal Chorus for adding color to vocals Bass drum GtChorus Chorus to enhance weak guitar sound StdDrum Standard sound for recording each sound of a drum kit Snare drum...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications Troubleshooting If you have any problems during operation of the R16, check the following points first. Section Track count 16 (monaural) Maximum number of • If the EQ gain of the track mixer is set extremely Problems during playback• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 50 Index Delete files ➞P.62 Card reader ➞P.73 Pan ➞P.37 Changing card with power on ➞P.69 A-B repeat function ➞P.30 File information ➞P.59 Point A ➞P.30 Import files ➞P.64 Patches Formatting a card ➞P.70 Select files ➞P.58 Change patch names ➞P.51 Insertion ➞P.12 Point B ➞P.30 Algorithm ➞P.45...
  • Page 51 The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 4-4-3 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan Web site: http://www.zoom.co.jp R16-5000-2...

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