Specifications

ZOOM PS-04 15
Quick Guide
This section explains some of the basic operation steps of the PS-04. You will learn how to make
preparations for recording, how to record tracks, do overdubs, use the mixer, and create the final stereo mix.
The explanation is divided into five major steps.
● Step 1: Preparations before recording
Establish connections, create a project, and make other preparations for recording.
● Step 2: Recording the first track
Record the first track while using the insert effect on the input signal.
● Step 3: Overdubbing
Record (overdub) the second and subsequent tracks while listening to the previously recorded
track.
● Step 4: Mixing
Adjust level, panning, and EQ for each track and use the send/return effect to create a stereo mix.
● Step 5: Mixdown
Bounce the finished stereo mix onto an empty pair of V-takes in the PS-04.
Step 1: Preparations before recording
1-1 Creating a new project
The PS-04 manages all information that is required to produce a song in units called "projects".
To perform a new recording with the PS-04, you first create a project.
1. Connect the instrument from which to record and the monitoring system to the
PS-04 (➝ p. 10).
To monitor with headphones, connect them to the [PHONES] jack.
2. Make sure that a SmartMedia card is inserted in the card slot. Then turn power
on in the order PS-04 ➝ monitoring system.
The PS-04 always comes on in AUDIO mode which serves for recording and playback. When the
PS-04 is turned on, it automatically loads the most recently used project from the SmartMedia
card.
3. Press the [SYSTEM] key.
The [SYSTEM] key lights up and the PS-04 switches to SYSTEM mode. The display shows the
system menu which serves for controlling the project and making system-wide settings.
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