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ALLEN & HEATH ZED R16 Firewire User Manual

ALLEN & HEATH ZED R16 Firewire
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ALLEN & HEATH ZED R16 Firewire Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandALLEN & HEATH
ModelZED R16 Firewire
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Essential Safety Instructions

General Warnings and Cautions

Provides critical safety warnings and cautions for operating the equipment.

Environmental and Operational Safety

Details safety guidelines regarding water, heat, ventilation, and servicing.

Electrical Safety and Precautions

Mains Plug Wiring Guide

Instructions for correctly wiring the mains plug for safety.

Mono Input Channel Overview

Mono Input Channel EQ Controls

HF (High Frequency) EQ

Explains the HF equalizer's effect on high audible frequencies.

HMF (High Mid Frequency) EQ

Details the HMF equalizer's effect on upper-middle frequencies.

Mono Input Channel EQ Controls (cont.)

LMF (Low Mid Frequency) EQ

Describes the LMF equalizer's effect on lower-middle frequencies.

LF (Low Frequency) EQ

Explains the LF equalizer's effect on low audible (bass) frequencies.

Mono Input Channel Auxiliaries and Routing

Aux Send Controls (1-4)

Explains the Aux 1-2 (pre-fade) and Aux 3-4 (post-fade) send controls.

Mono Input Channel Faders and Digital Routing

DIG SND Post EQ Switch

Configures digital output source after the equalizer.

DIG RET Pre INSert Switch

Switches digital input before the insert point.

DIG RET Post EQ Switch

Switches digital input after the equalizer.

FADER-MIDI Switch

Enables the fader for MIDI control, bypassing audio.

Stereo Input Channel Overview

Stereo Input Channel Controls

Auxiliary Masters and Main Outputs

Master Section Controls and Functions

Master Section Functions

Digital I/O and Configuration

ZED DICE Driver and System Compatibility

Recommended Computer System Specs

Provides recommended minimum computer hardware specifications.

Connecting to a Computer (Windows)

Downloading the ZED DICE Drivers

Instructions on obtaining the necessary drivers from the Allen & Heath website.

Windows XP and Vista Driver Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing drivers on Windows XP and Vista.

Microsoft Windows XP Driver Installation

Specific steps for driver installation on Microsoft Windows XP.

Connecting to a Computer (Mac)

Downloading the ZED DICE Drivers for Mac

Instructions for obtaining Mac drivers from the Allen & Heath website.

Mac OS X Driver Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for installing drivers on Mac OS X.

ZED DICE Control Panel Overview

Control Panel Interface Overview

Describes the overall layout and functionality of the control panel.

Global Settings Section

Details the main configuration area for system-wide settings.

Device Settings Section

Details the section for configuring specific device parameters.

Control Panel Global Settings Details

Bus Tab: Master and Sample Rate

Configuration of master device, sample rate, and sync source.

Buffer Size and Operation Mode Settings

Details buffer size options and operational modes for performance.

Control Panel Advanced Settings

WDM Tab Configuration (Windows Only)

Configuration of Windows Driver Model audio channels.

DPC Latency Checker Functionality

Utility to check computer's ability to handle real-time audio streams.

Control Panel Device Settings Details

General Tab: Device Description and Nickname

Setting device description and assigning a nickname.

Parameter Locking Behavior

Explains how certain settings are locked when audio applications are running.

ZED-R16 Modes of Operation

Recording Pre-EQ from Analog Mix

Mode for recording signals pre-EQ from an analog mix.

ZED-R16 Modes of Operation - Recording

Recording Post-EQ from Analog Mix

Mode for recording signals post-EQ from an analog mix.

ZED-R16 Modes of Operation - Digital Plug-ins

Using Digital Plug-ins in Analog Mix

Mode for using digital processing plug-ins within an analog mixer.

ZED-R16 Modes of Operation - Multitrack

In-Line Multitrack Recording and Monitoring

Mode for multitrack recording and monitoring using in-line signal paths.

ZED-R16 Modes of Operation - Mixdown

Analogue Mixdown from Digital Source

Mode for analogue mixdown using a multi-track digital source.

ZED-R16 Modes of Operation - MIDI Control

Digital Mixdown Using Faders as MIDI Controllers

Mode for using channel faders as MIDI controllers for DAWs.

ZED-R16 Modes of Operation - Extreme Flexibility

Extreme Flexibility: Analogue Plug-ins

Mode using channel EQ as an analogue plug-in for a DAW.

SONAR LE System Requirements and Configuration

SONAR LE Audio Configuration Steps

Guide to configuring SONAR LE for audio communication with ZED-R16.

SONAR LE Audio Routing and Driver Setup

SONAR LE Dropouts and Latency Troubleshooting

Enabling MIDI Control with SONAR LE

Assigning MIDI Controllers in SONAR LE

Steps to assign ZED-R controls to functions within SONAR LE.

ZED-R MIDI Implementation Details

MIDI Implementation Chart

Comprehensive chart detailing MIDI messages for ZED-R controls.

Fader and Rotary MIDI Message Mapping

Specific MIDI CC messages for faders and rotary controls.

Switch MIDI Message Mapping

Specific MIDI messages for switch controls and MMC.

ZED-R MIDI Channel Configuration

Cable Wiring and Connection Notes

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