
Using the USB connection
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USB function overview
The has a USB jack (mini-B type) on its right side.
In addition to connecting the included USB adapter to an electrical outlet to power the
, you
can also connect it with a computer and use the it as a card reader, audio interface and control
surface.
NOTE
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To import an audio file into the , its
format must be WAV with a sampling rate
of 44.1 or 48 kHz and a bit rate of 16 or 24.
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To use a WAV file in a project, it must use
the sampling rate as set for the project
when it was created (RATE).
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File names can have up to 219 characters
(not including the extension). The following
characters are allowed
Alphabet: A-Z, a-z
Numerals: 0-9
Symbols: (space) ! # $ % & ‘ ( ) +, - ; = @ [ ]
^ _ ` { } ~
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If the name of an imported file includes
double-byte characters, its file name will be
shown with "R8_" as a prefix in this format:
"R8_xxxxxx.WAV".
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You can connect the with a computer
by USB when either has its power ON.
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When using the as a card reader or as
an audio interface, it cannot be used as a
recorder at the same time.
HINT
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Card reader OS compatibility
Windows: Windows XP and later
Macintosh: Mac OS x 10.5 and later
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Project data is saved to the corresponding
PROJECT folder in the ZOOM_R8 folder
on the SD card. Folders are created and
managed for each project.
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Audio data is saved as WAV files inside the
AUDIO folder of its project folder.
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The “PRJINFO.TXT” file inside each AUDIO
folder shows the names of files assigned to
tracks.
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MASTER tracks and stereo tracks are
stereo WAV files.
You can access the SD card in the using a
computer to backup and restore projects.
In addition, audio data on the
can be saved
on a computer, and WAV les on a computer can
be loaded to the
.
Card reader
The can be used as an interface between
a computer and instruments and other audio
equipment
You can also connect high impedance
instruments and microphones that require
phantom power when used as an audio interface.
Audio interface
You can use the to control DAW software.
Use its faders and keys to control transport and
mixer operations in your DAW software.
Control surface
For details about use with a computer, refer to the
Audio Interface Manual on the included SD card
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