Zoom MRS-802 - Manual (Page 27)

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Step 3: Overdubbing
In this step, you will learn how to record another instrument
on a new track, while listening to the guitar part you already
recorded. Recording additional parts in this way is called
“overdubbing”.
3.1 Making settings for input
sensitivity and insert effect
1.
Connect an instrument or microphone to the
INPUT 1 jack.
2.
Press the [INPUT 1] key so that the key lights up.
3.
While playing the instrument, use the [INPUT]
control 1 to adjust sensitivity.
4.
While playing the instrument, use the [REC LEVEL]
control to adjust the recording level.
5.
Select the algorithm and patch for the insert effect
as described for Step 2.
6.
To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key
several times.
3.2 Selecting a track and recording
Now you’ll record the second instrument on track 2.
1.
Repeatedly press the status key 2 until the key is lit
in red. Verify that the status key 1 and the [DRUM]
status key are lit in green.
Track 2 is in the recording standby condition.
2.
Set the [MASTER] fader to 0 dB and use fader 2 to
adjust the monitor level.
If necessary, set the recorder to playback and operate faders
1/2 and the [DRUM] fader to adjust the monitor level
balance between tracks.
3.
To begin recording, press the ZERO [ U ] key to
return to the beginning of the song. Then hold
down the REC [ O ] key and press the PLAY [ R ] key.
Recording on track 2 will begin. Play your instrument while
listening to the rhythm section and track 1.
4.
When you have finished recording, press the STOP
[ P ] key.
The indication “wait...” is briefly shown on the display, and
then the main screen returns.
N OTE
The duration of the “wait...” period may differ depending on
the recording cordition. Never turn power to the unit off while
“wait...” is being shown on the display. Otherwise recorded
data may be lost and damage to the unit may occur.
5.
To listen to the recorded content, press the ZERO
[ U ] key to return to the beginning of the song, and
press the PLAY [ R ] key.
The rhythm section and tracks 1/2 will be played back.
Adjust the fader 1/2 and the [DRUM] fader as necessary.
6.
To stop playback, press the STOP [ P ] key.
7.
Press status key 2 until the key is lit in green.
Use the same procedure to record other tracks.