Zoom MRS-1266 - Manual (Page 47)

Reference [Recorder]
ZOOM MRS-1266
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Recording on 6 tracks
simultaneously (6TR REC mode)
This section explains how to use the 6TR REC mode which
allows up to six tracks to be recorded simultaneously.
How 6TR REC works
In 6TR REC mode, the signals from the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks
(or from the GUITAR/BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks) can be
recorded directly onto tracks 1 - 6. This is convenient to
record the performance of an entire band in a single session,
using separate tracks for an array of mics or other inputs.
In 6TR REC mode, inputs 1 - 6 and tracks 1 - 6 correspond
to each other. When the status key of a track is lit in red, the
signal of that input can be recorded on the track. When the
status key is out or lit in green, the signal from the respective
input is sent directly to a point immediately before the
[MASTER] fader.
N OTE
• In 6TR REC mode, recording on tracks 7, 8, 9/10 and
master track is not possible. If you have recorded tracks 1
- 6 and you want to continue recording more than 2 tracks,
you must move the recorded audio data to tracks 7, 8, and
9/10 first ( → p. 62).
• Also while 6TR REC mode is activated, you can use the in-
sert effect on any 2 channels. The send/return effects, the
punch-in/out functions , and the bounce function are not
available.
Assigning an input signal to a track
After adjusting the level of the signals from the INPUT 1 - 6
jacks or the GUITAR/BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks, the signals
are sent to tracks 1 - 6 in the recorder section.
1.
Verify that the instruments or microphones to be
recorded are connected to the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks or
GUITAR/BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks.
2.
Press the [6TRACK RECORDING] key in the input
section.
The key lights up and the MRS-1266 switches to 6TR REC
mode.
3.
Press the [ON/OFF] keys for the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks.
When pressed, a key lights up in red, and the corresponding
input is active. Up to six inputs can be selected simultaneously.
4.
While the instruments are played, adjust the
[INPUT] controls to obtain a suitable level.
The [PEAK] indicators should light occasionally when the
instrument plays at maximum volume.
5.
To use an insert effect, press the [INPUT SOURCE]
key in the effect section, and press the [ON/OFF]
key for the input to which you want to apply the
effect.
The respective [ON/OFF] key lights up in orange, and the
insert effect is applied. In 6TR REC mode, the last two
selected inputs can be effect-processed.
N OTE
In 6TR REC mode, the send/return effect cannot be used.
H INT
In the default condition of a project, a patch suitable for gui-
tar/bass is selected as insert effect. If necessary, select a dif-
ferent patch ( → p. 119).
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
INPUT 4
INPUT 5
INPUT 6
Status key
[MASTER]
fader
Red
Red
Red
Red
Green
(or out)
Green
(or out)