Zoom MRS-1266 - Manual (Page 7)

Introduction
ZOOM MRS-1266
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■ Brings together all the functionality you need for complete music production
The MRS-1266 provides all the functionality you need for professional music production: hard disk
recorder, drum/bass machine, digital mixer, effects, CD-R/RW drive and more. From creating the rhythm
tracks to multitrack recording, mixdown, and burning an audio CD, the MRS-1266 lets you do it all.
■ 12-track x 10-take recorder
The recorder section provides eight mono tracks and a stereo track, for a total of ten tracks. In addition, a
master track (stereo) for mixdown is also provided. Because each track has ten virtual tracks (V-takes),
you can record multiple takes for important parts such as vocals or guitar solos and select the best take
later.
A full range of editing functions is also provided, allowing you to copy or move audio data. Special
functions include reversing of data and time stretch/compression. Data exchange and copy between
regular tracks and the master track is also possible.
■ Versatile input/output configuration allows simultaneous recording on six channels
10 different types of inputs on the rear panel and front panel feed a total of six channels. Synthesizers,
dynamic microphones, condenser microphones, guitar/bass and many other kinds of instruments are
supported, including high-impedance sources. In normal operation, two inputs are selected for recording
on the audio tracks. A special 6TR REC mode allows simultaneous recording on six channels. This is great
for drum multi-track or for band recording. The output array includes analog and digital (optical)
STEREO OUT connectors, a PHONES output, and a STEREO SUB-OUT that can carry the signal from
a specified input, track, or drum/bass channel. During mixdown, an external effect device can also be used
for any sound.
■ Bounce function allows ping-pong recording of ten tracks simultaneously
The bounce function makes it easy to consolidate multiple tracks into one or two tracks with just a few
keystrokes. Even when there are no vacant tracks available, you can play back ten tracks simultaneously,
add the drum and bass sound, and bounce the result onto two V-takes. If you select the master track as
bounce target, internal mixdown is possible without using up any of the regular tracks or V-takes.
■ Phrase loop function for pasting audio material
Using recorded audio data or audio files picked up from a CD-ROM disc, you can create "phrase loops"
for example of drum licks and guitar riffs. The playback sequence and repetition count of phrases can be
programmed freely and written to any track or V-take as audio data.
Introduction
Overview
Thank you for selecting the ZOOM MRS-1266 Multitrak Recording Studio (subsequently referred to as "the MRS-1266 ").
The MRS-1266 is a digital audio workstation with the following features: