Zoom R16 User manual

AUDIO INTERFACE MANUAL
© 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents········································································································ 1
Audio interface and control surface ··········································································· 2
R16 audio interface system environment ·································································· 4
Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode ··········································· 5
Control surface functions
Using the control surface functions ···································································································7
Fader section operation·····················································································································9
Setting up function keys ·················································································································· 11
Control Surface Functions Quick Reference Sheet ················································· 12
Using Cubase LE template files················································································ 13
Create a new project························································································································13
The mixer in audio interface mode
Volume, reverb send and pan ··········································································································14
Stereo Link·······································································································································14
DIRECT/DAW BALANCE··················································································································14
Tuner ················································································································································15
Effects in audio interface mode
Insert effect······································································································································16
Send return effect (reverb) ···············································································································16
Working with patches
Patch operations······························································································································ 17
Patch initialization (factory reset)······································································································17

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Audio interface and control surface
Functions of the audio interface and control surface
This section explains how to set up and use the functions of the R16 audio interface and
control surface with DAW software installed on your computer.
Control surface functions
The on-board control surface functions can
be used to control DAW software on your
computer via USB. Transport operations,
including playback, recording and stopping,
and physical control of the DAW faders
are possible. Furthermore, various other
DAW software functions can be mapped
to the F1~F5 keys. (The available functions
depend on the DAW software used.)
DAW software
Cubase LE, etc.
Windows/Mac
USB Cable
R16
[PHONES] jack
Playback device like
headphones or an
audio system
[OUTPUT] jacks
Stereo system,
speakers with built-in
amplifiers, etc.
[INPUT 1-8] jacks
Guitars and other
musical instruments,
internal stereo mic
Audio driver
ププププププププ
Audio interface
The various input and output jacks of the
R16 can be used as a Hi-Speed USB (USB
2.0) audio interface with support for 8 ins
and 2 outs and input and output quality up
to 24-bit/96kHz. Effects can also be used
when the sampling rate is 44.1 kHz, and
the unit can be powered by the computer’s
USB bus.

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Multifunction tuner
In addition to standard chromatic tuning,
the multifunction tuner also has on-board
support for 7-string guitar, 5-string bass
and various drop tunings.
Comprehensive built-in mixer
Using the R16’s mixer, you can make a
mix for monitoring live and playback. When
simultaneously recording guitar and vocals,
for example, you can independently adjust
volume balance, panning and reverb levels.
Versatile effect functions
The insert eect can be applied to specic
channel paths and the send/return effect
works via the mixer send/return. The two
kinds of built-in eects can be applied when
recording, of course, but they can also be
applied to aect only the monitoring output.
For example, when recording vocals, you
can apply reverb to the monitor signal to
make singing easier, but record a dry signal.
Supports input from a variety
of sources, including guitars,
mics and line level instruments.
The 8 onboard jacks, which accept XLR
and standard phone plugs, include one
high-impedance input and two with 48V
phantom power. From high-impedance
guitars and basses to dynamic and
condenser microphones and line-level
devices like synthesizers, many sources are
supported. In addition, the built-in high-
performance condenser microphones are
convenient for recording acoustic guitar and
vocals.

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R16 audio interface system environment
To use DAW software with this unit, you need to install it and make settings in it for the R16. This is an expla-
nation for doing so with Cubase LE.
Please refer to the Cubase LE Startup Guide for
detailed instructions for installing the R16 audio
driver and Cubase LE.
R16 audio interface system
requirements
Cubase LE installation guide
Windows
Windows®7 (32-bit, 64-bit) or later
32-bit: Intel®Pentium®4 1.8 GHz or faster
64-bit: Intel®Pentium®Dual Core 2.7 GHz or faster
32-bit: RAM 1 GB or faster
64-bit: RAM 2 GB or faster
Intel Mac
OS X 10.9 or later
Intel®Core Duo 1.83 GHz or faster
RAM 1 GB or faster
Both
USB 2.0 compatible port
* USB hubs are not supported.
About the screen images
The screen images are of the Windows version.
About trademarks
· The SD symbol and SDHC symbol are trademarks.
· Windows®/ Windows 7® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft®.
· Macintosh® and Mac OS® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
· Steinberg and Cubase are trademarks or registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Inc.
· Intel® and Pentium® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
· MACKIE Control is a trademark or registered trademark of LOUD Technologies.
· All other trademarks, product names, and company names mentioned in this documentation are the property
of their respective owners.
· All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are for identication purposes only and are
not intended to infringe on the copyrighted properties of their respective owners.

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Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode
Reference: “Cubase LE Startup Guide”
Install/setup details
This is a brief overview of connecting and disconnecting when a computer is hooked to the R16
by USB cable. For details, please refer to the separately attached “Cubase LE Startup Guide”.
Connecting the R16 to the
computer for the rst time
Connect the R16 to the computer.
R16 setup and connection
Setup DAW software
Device setup
Install Cubase LE DAW software
on the computer
1 1 Press [USB].
USB
>AUDIO INTERFACE
Change
menu
Press [Enter].
Select >AUDIO INTERFACE .
Download the latest ZOOM R16 /
R24 audio driver from the ZOOM
website (see below).
22
SETTING?
[CONTINUE] RESET
Change
menu
Press [Enter].
Select “Continue.”
4
AUDIO INTERFACE
Enter?
Press [Enter].
Verify.
Install the audio driver on the
computer.
3
5
4
3
R16 setup and connection
Follow these procedures from the second time connecting
NOTE
The ZOOM R16/R24 audio driver is essential
for using the R16 as an audio interface for DAW
software such as Cubase LE.
When downloading, follow the included instruction
guide to install correctly.
Please download the latest R16 audio
driver from Zoom Corporation’s website
at (http://www.zoom.co.jp).
NOTE
• Set the recordingquantization(bitdepth)of
Cubase LE or the DAW software that you are
using to 24-bit in order to achieve the best audio
qualitywhenrecording.(Seethesoftwaremanual
for how to make this setting.)
Control surface setup (Mackie Control) P.7
☞Reference: "Cubase LE Startup Guide"

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· The audio interface and control surface functions
of the R16 can be used by drawing power
through the USB bus. Power from batteries or
the adapter is not necessary.
· We recommend always using the latest R16
system software. Operating the R16 with an older
system could result in it not being recognized by
your computer.
1Press [USB].
AUDIO INTERFACE
Terminate?
Press [Enter].
Terminate the connection.
2
Remove the USB cable.
3
The [DEVICE] USB indicator will light.
Sample Rate=44.1kHz
s:Solo
Connect the USB cable to the R16.
5
Connect the USB cable
to the computer.
6
AUDIO INTERFACE icon blinks
When connection is complete the AUDIO
INTERFACE icon appears.
Connection setting
complete
NOTE
Disconnecting
Data transferred with CONTINUE
· INSERT EFFECT settings
· SEND RETURN EFFECT settings
· Track parameter settings
· TUNER settings
RESET
Restores default settings for each item

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Using the control surface functions
When using the R16 connected by USB as an audio interface, the R16 keys and faders can
be used to control Cubase LE’s transport and mixer.
HINT
Assigning Keys
For a list of functions that can be assigned to
the knobs and keys of the R16, as well as other
transport/function keys that are supported by
Cubase LE, please consult the “Control Surface
Mode Functions Quick Reference Guide” of this
manual.
About the control surface Control surface settings
In control surface mode the keys and knobs on
the R16 can be assigned to particular Cubase
LE functions.
7Launch Cubase LE.
Transport section p.8
About banks p.9
Fader section p.9
Reference: Control Surface Functions Quick Reference Guide
p.12
8Select “Device Setup” from the
Cubase LE “Device” menu.
9On the top left of the device
setup window there are [+] [-]
[|<] buttons. Click the [+] and
then choose “Mackie Control.”
10 Set MIDI input and output.
MIDI Input: Zoom R16_R24
MIDI Output: Zoom R16_R24
See R16 setup and connection
steps 1~6 on P.5~6.
HINT
The display of MENU etc. may be different
depending on the version of Cubase LE.
Please refer to your Cubase LE manual.

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Transport section
By setting up the control surface, the R16’s
transport section keys can be assigned to
individual functions in Cubase LE
［REW
］キー ［FF］キー ［STOP］キー ［PLAY］キー ［REC］キー
［F1］キー ［F5］キー［F2］キー ［F3］キー ［F4］キー
巻き戻し 早送り 停止 再生 録音
[F1] Key [F2] Key [F3] Key [F4] Key [F5] Key
[REW] Key [FF] Key [STOP] Key [PLAY] Key [REC] Key

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Fader section operation
By using the faders and status keys of the R16 fader section, you can control the volume and
muting,pauserecordingandswitchsoloonandointhecorrespondingCubaseLEtracks.
Operating the fader section
1Assign the desired Cubase LE
tracks (channels) to the fader
section.
About banks
After setting up control surface operation, the
main parameters of Cubase LE can be operated
using the R16’s fader and status keys.
A group of tracks operated by the faders and
status keys is called a "bank," and one bank
includes 8 tracks.
For example, if fader 1 is assigned to Cubase LE
track 1, tracks 1-8 can be operated as shown in
the following diagram.
As the diagram shows, pressing the [9~16tr
(Bank>)] key once switches the allocations as
shown below.
Control 12345678
Track Tr.9 Tr.10 Tr.11 Tr.12 Tr.13 Tr.14 Tr.15 Tr.16
[1-8Tr] Key (< BANK)
Tracks (channels) assigned to the fader section
are moved backward by eight tracks.
[9~16Tr] Key (BANK >)
Tracks (channels) assigned to the fader section
are moved forward by eight tracks.
2Use the faders to control the
volumes of the corresponding
tracks.
The faders control the volumes of their
respective tracks. Change the master
volume by moving the [Master] Fader.
Control 12345678
Track Tr.1 Tr.2 Tr.3 Tr.4 Tr.5 Tr.6 Tr.7 Tr.8

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3Press the MASTER track status key
to cycle through the functions of
the individual track status keys.
By pressing a track status key, you can
toggle solo, mute and record enable on
and o for the corresponding track.
R16 level meters
(audio interface use)
Each level meter other
than the MASTER displays
the signal immediately
before sending it to the
computer.
The mastering level
meter displays the re-
turning signal from the
computer.
Checking DAW recording levels
By setting “REC SIGNAL” to “WET” (signal with
eect)or“DRY”(no eect),youcansend signals
to the computer with or without being processed
bytheR16’sinserteects.
The recording levels of the sent signals are
displayed on the level meters. The signals shown
on the mastering level meter and each level meter
aredierent.
Please adjust the
level meter so
that it does not
light the red clip
indicator.
Red light
(clipping)
Each press of the
MASTER track key
changes the function in
mute>rec>solo order.
Sample Rate=48.0kHz
s:Solo

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Setting up function keys
Thevekeysabovethetransportkeyscanbeusedasfunctionkeys(F1~F5)andassigned
as you desire.
Function key setup method
1Open the Device Setup Dialog
Box in Cubase LE.
2Commands can be assigned in the three
columns displayed on the right side of the
window.
Select Mackie Control
3From the (Button) column
choose the function key [F1~F5]
to be assigned a Cubase LE
function.
5
7Press the “Apply” button.
Choose the type of Cubase LE
function from the Category pop-
up menu.
6Click on the “Command” column
and select the desired specic
Cubase LE function from the
pop-up menu.
(The contents of this pop-up menu will
be different depending on the category
chosen.)
4Click on the “Category” column
for that key. HINT
The display of MENU etc. may be different
depending on the version of Cubase LE.
Please refer to your Cubase LE manual.

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Control surface functions quick reference guide
Control Explanation
Fader section
Status Key Toggles mute, record enable or solo on the track on/o.
[MASTER] Status Key Switches the function of the status keys
Fader Controls the volume of the corresponding track
[MASTER] Fader Controls the master volume
Transport section
[Curser] Keys Performs the same functions as the arrow keys on the computer
Dial Moves the cursor position
[REW] Key Rewind
[FF] Key Fast forward
[STOP] Key Stop
[PLAY] Key Play
[REC] Key Record
[AUTO PUNCH I/O] Key Depends on the [F1] key setting
[A-B REPEAT] Key Depends on the [F2] key setting
MARKER [|<<] Key Depends on the [F3] key setting
MARKER [>>|] Key Depends on the [F4] key setting
[MARK] Key Depends on the [F5] key setting
Control section
[1-8Tr] Key Moves one bank backward
[9-16Tr] Key Moves one bank forward

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Using Cubase LE template les
Create a new project
Copy the ZOOM R16 project
templates to the computer.
1
2
Windows
The folder opened by clicking Start>Steinberg
Cubase LE XX>User Settings Data Folder
Macintosh
/Applications/CubaseLE XX.app/Contents/
templates/
From the CubaseLE5_template folder on the CD
included with R16, copy the templates to the
location where Cubase LE is installed.
3Create a new project
After copying the R16 project templates to the
designated folder, the R16 project templates will
be displayed when creating a new project.
By choosing these templates you will be able to
easily create projects with audio track input and
output settings arranged for the R16.
Template names and details
ZOOM R16 8Mono Recording
A project with Cubase LE monaural tracks 1~8
assigned to R16 [Input] 1~8
ZOOM R16 4Stereo Recording
A project with Cubase LE stereo tracks 1~4
assigned to R16 [Input] 1/2 ~ 7/8.
ZOOM R16 4Mono 2Stereo Recording
A project with Cubase LE monaural tracks 1~4
assigned to R16 [Input] 1~4 and Cubase LE
stereo tracks 5~6 assigned to R16 [Input] 5/6
and 7/8.
Tips to improve
performance
When using Cubase LE, the application’s
actions could become extremely delayed
or error messages such as “cannot
synchronize with USB audio interface” might
be displayed. Should such occurrences
becomefrequent,takingthefollowing
measures might improve the situation.
➊Terminate other running
programs.
In particular, confirm that there
are not a large number of background
applications running.
➋Reduce the use of plug-ins in
Cubase LE (effects, sound
generator plug-ins)
If there are a large number of plug-
ins running, the computer might be
struggling to keep up. In addition,
reducing the number of simultaneous
playbacktracksmightbeeective.
➌Use the R16 AC adapter
When devices draw power from the USB
bus, on rare occasions computer
PleaseincreasetheAudioBuerSizeinthe
Device Setup>VST Audio System menu if
the sound breaks up.
Moreover, if the application performance
is extremely slow and regular computer
operation is affected, we recommend
disconnecting the computer from the R16
USBportandquittingCubaseLEonce
before reconnecting the USB port and
reopening Cubase LE again.
“XX” varies depening on the version installed.
Launch Cubase LE and select File
> New Project.
Depending on your settings, either
the Steinberg Hub or the Project
Assistant dialog opens.

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The mixer in audio interface mode
In audio interface mode you can make a mix for monitoring using the R16’s internal mixer. In
addition, you can adjust the balance of the internal mixer and the sound from the computer.
NOTE
The R16 REVERB SEND, PAN, VOLUME and
STEREO LINK settings are all saved when you
terminate audio interface mode and can be used
again the next time by choosing [CONTINUE] when
you relaunch audio interface mode.
You can be adjust the REVERB SEND, PAN,
VOLUME and STEREO LINK settings as in
recorder mode.
Operation is the same as in recorder mode.
(Reference: OPERATION MANUAL P.37)
The PAN/EQ Menu
Input1
VOLUME=0
VOLUME
You can set the volume levels for INPUT 1~8 between
0~127 (increments of 1). 100 is the default.
This is the rst menu item displayed when you push the
[PAN/EQ] key in audio interface mode.
Input1
REVERB SEND=0
SEND REVERB
You can change the reverb send levels for INPUT 1~8
from 0~100 (increments of 1) with 0 as the default (same
as in recorder mode).
Reverb only affects the monitored signal.
Input1
|-----+---|-|
PAN (BALANCE)
You can change the pan for INPUT 1~8 between
L100~R100 (increments of 2) with C (center) as the
default (same as in recorder mode).
Input1
STEREO LINK On
Link even and odd numbered INPUTS to handle them
as a stereo pair.
On/Off with “Off’ as the default.
By setting up a stereo link, REVERB SEND, PAN and
VOLUME track parameters can be applied to even and
odd inputs simultaneously. The odd numbered fader
will be active (same as in recorder mode).
(Reference : OPERATION MANUAL P.20 )
Volume, reverb send and pan
[BALANCE]
In audio interface mode the balance of the
signals monitored from the inputs and the signals
returning from the computer can be adjusted
with the [BALANCE] knob.
Left
Only the signals
from INPUT 1~8
Right
Only the DAW
stereo signal
STEREO LINK

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Tuner
The R16’s tuner can be used in the same way as in recorder mode. For further details
please consult the OPERATION MANUAL.
1Press [TOOL].
Select >TUNER
2TOOL
>TUNER
Change
menu
Push [Enter].
CHROMATIC TUNER
TOOL>TUNER>CHROMATIC
4CHROMATIC 440Hz
Select the base pitch
and tune the instrument.
CHROMATIC 440Hz
>>A
Displays the note closest to the input
signal.
Displays whether the pitch is higher or
lower than the displayed note.
Change the base pitch
3Select tuner type.
Change
tuner type
Change
tuner type
GUITAR 440Hz
<E> String6
Chord / Note
Tuner Type
CHROMATIC 440Hz
Base Pitch
NOTE
Tuner settings are saved when you terminate audio
interface mode and can be used again the next
time by choosing [CONTINUE] when you relaunch
audio interface mode.
HINT
· The default base pitch is 440 Hz.
· Tuners other than the chromatic tuner can be used.
(Reference : OPERATION MANUAL P.31 )

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Effects in audio interface mode
TheR16’sinsertandsendreturneectscanbothbeusedwhenthesamplingwavelengthis
setto44.1kHz.Basicoperationisthesamebutthereareafewdierencesinthemenus.
NOTE
·Eectscanonlybeusedwhenthesamplingrate
is 44.1 kHz. At all other times it is turned OFF.
·Insertandsendreturneectsettingsaresaved
when you terminate audio interface mode and
can be used again the next time by choosing
[CONTINUE] when you relaunch audio interface
mode.
Insert effect Send return effect (reverb)
As in recorder mode, select the insert location
and the insert effect algorithm, as well as the
effect patches to be applied to the recording
signal.
Insert effect menu
No.00:Standard
>INPUT SOURCE
Select the insert location
You can set it for any INPUT from 1~8.
(Reference : OPERATION MANUAL P.49)
No.00:Standard
>REC SIGNAL
Apply the effect only to monitoring
If you set “REC SIGNAL” to “Dry,” the effect will only be
applied to the monitoring signal and will not affect signals
recorded in DAW software.
(Reference : OPERATION MANUAL P.55)
When in audio interface mode reverb can only
be used for monitoring. As in recorder mode,
you can use the [SEND RETURN EFFECT] menu
to change the patch and the [PAN/EQ] menu to
set the send level that adjusts the depth of the
reverb signal.
Send return effect menu
SEND REVERB
No.00:TightHal
REVERB SEND
By altering the send level of the REVERB you can adjust
the depth of the added signal.
In audio interface mode the [SEND RETURN
EFFECT] key opens the “SEND REVERB” menu,
which is different from the recorder mode.
(Reference: Printed Manual P.35~45)
(Reference: Audio Interface Manual P.25)

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Working with patches
After you have made many edits, you might want to restore pre-edited settings by initializing the
patch. This will return it to its factory preset condition.
HINT
Even if you have not imported patches the initial
settings of patches that were used in the recorder
mode can be used.
1Press
or
Turn EFFECT On if Off
press [ENTER].
If “EFFECT Off” is displayed,
Patch initialization (factory reset)
EFFECT> select patch> PATCH INITIAL
Change
menu
3Press [ ].
No.00:Standard
>EDIT
CLEAN <IN1>
No.00:Standard
2Select algorithm/patch.
Change
menu
PATCH
Initial?
5Conrm.
Press [ENTER].
Select >PATCH INITIAL.
4
Press [ENTER].
No.00:Standard
>PATCH INITIAL
No.00:REVERB
>PATCH INITIAL
Change
menu
Send return effect (only reverb) example
Insert effect example
Select an insert effect or send return
effect
patch
Press either INSERT EFFECT or SEND RETURN
EFFECT and select a patch from an algorithm.
(Reference: OPERATION MANUAL P.48)
Patch editing and renaming (EDIT)
By adjusting the effect module parameters you can set
it to create the desired result. You can also change the
name.
(Reference: OPERATION MANUAL P.53)
Importing patches (IMPORT)
All algorithms (as well as reverb patches) from the
effects of the project selected on the R16 can be
imported and saved as a single patch.
(Reference: OPERATION MANUAL P.54)
*In the audio interface mode, one complete set of effect
data is saved for the mode. There are no project based
settings.
Saving patches (SAVE)
Adjusted patches can be saved.
(Reference: OPERATION MANUAL P. 53)
Initializing patches (INITIAL)
Restores patches to their original factory settings (only
available in audio interface mode).
Patch operation menus
Patch operations
For both insert and send return effects

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CubaseLE StartupGuide
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InstallCubaseLEreferringtothebundled
'Downloadaccesscodesheet'.
DownloadthelatestdriverfromZOOMwebsite
(www.zoom.co.jp)andinstallit.
ConnecttheZOOMunittothecomputer.
PleaserefertoOperationManualhowtoconnect.
StartupCubase LE, select"Device Setup..." from the "Devices" menu, andclick "VST audio
system"intheDevicesColumn.
SelectthedownloadeddriverorthedevicesincludingtheZOOMmodelnameshere.
e.g.HSeriesMultiTrackisshownasfollowing.
Select "VST Connections" from "Devices" menu and set the input and output device
portstothedownloadeddriverorthedevicesincludingtheZOOMmodelnames.
Formulti-tracksupportedmodels,click"AddBus"andaddtheinputbus.
e.g.HSeriesMultiTrackisshownasfollowing.
Select"NewProject"fromthe"File"menu.
"Project Assistant" window opens in order to select a project template. Click "More",
select"Empty",andthenclickthe"Create"buttontodisplaytheprojectwindow.
Select"AddTrack">"Audio"from"Project"menuandaddnewaudiotrack.
Click"Record"buttonontheTransportpanelandstartrecording.
Recordingstarts.Click"Stop"buttontostoprecording.
Click"Play"buttontochecktherecording.
Downloadaccesscodesheet
Thisisallforthebasicsetting.
Formoreinformation,pleaserefertotheDocumentationfrom"Help"inCubaseLEor
visitSteinbergwebsite（www.steinberg.net/en/home）.
TheMenuitemsaresubjecttochange.PleaserefertotheCubaseLEOperationManualinsuchcases.
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