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ZOOM RFX-1000

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1.

Verify that the AC adapter, sound source,
and playback system are correctly
connected to the RFX-1000. 

The INPUT control and OUTPUT control of the
RFX-1000 as well as the volume control of the
playback system should be set to minimum. 

2.

Turn on the system in the following order:
sound source       RFX-1000       playback
system. 

3.

While playing the sound source, turn up the
INPUT control of the RFX-1000 to adjust the
input level. 

To minimize noise and distortion, the INPUT control
should be set as high as possible without causing the
CLIP LED to light. 

4.

Adjust the OUTPUT control and the volume
control of the playback equipment to obtain
a suitable playback volume. 

5.

Use the BANK switch and the EFFECT
TYPE selector to select the desired effect. 

Depending on the position of the BANK switch, the
available effects are as shown below. 

CLIP LED

Select bank with 
BANK switch

Select effect with 
EFFECT TYPE selector

Guitar 
amplifier

Keyboard 
amplifier

Synthesizer

Guitar

RFX-1000

OUTPUT
R

R

L/MONO

L

INPUT

Preamplifier or 

distortion effect 

or similar

Using Two Effects in Parallel 

The RFX-1000 allows using two effects at the same time (in parallel). This is possible with effects from the EFFECTS
bank which have a double name separated with a slash ("/"). The following illustration shows a connection example for
using two effects independently in the left and right channel. 

Keyboard amplifiers

Microphone

Synthesizer

MD player or sampler or similar

with recorded voice

RFX-1000

OUTPUT
R

R

L/MONO

L

INPUT

MIC IN

This is a connection example for using the VOCODER effect from the MIX&SFX bank. Connect a dynamic microphone
to the front-panel MIC IN jack on the RFX-1000. Connect a synthesizer or other instrument to the rear-panel INPUT
L/MONO jack. You can then use the mic to vary the envelope (volume change curve) and the sound character of the
VOCODER effect. Instead of the mic, it is also possible to use the right- channel signal for controlling the effect. In this
case, the signal supplied to the INPUT L/MONO jack is controlled by the signal supplied to the INPUT R jack. 

Using the VOCODER Effect 

Getting

Connected

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Trying Out the Effects 

Summary of Contents for RFX-1000

Page 1: ... input signal with sophisticated filtering MIC SIMULATOR produces condenser mic sound from a dynamic microphone These and various other effects are great for recording and give full scope to your creativity Attractive mixdown effects Mixdown effects can be used effectively to tailor the overall mood of a song when performing mixdown mixing multiple tracks onto two final stereo tracks or mastering ...

Page 2: ... IN jack 6 OUTPUT control Serves to adjust the level of the signal supplied at the OUTPUT jacks 7 MIX control Serves to adjust the balance between original sound DRY and effect sound WET When the control is turned fully counterclockwise only the original sound is output When the control is turned fully clockwise only the effect sound is output ZOOM RFX 1000 Controls and Functions Front Panel Rear ...

Page 3: ... to adjust an effect parameter 10 BANK switch Serves to select the effect bank group of effects The following three effect banks are available REVERB bank Contains various reverb effects EFFECTS bank Contains single effects for instruments and voice and combined effects MIX SFX bank Contains special effects and effects particularly suited for mixdown mixing multiple tracks onto two final stereo tr...

Page 4: ...ith the rack screw holes and securely fasten the unit to the rack with screws The RFX 1000 uses a metal frame making the unit heavier than it might seem at first glance While installing the unit in a rack carefully support the weight of the unit until all screws are securely tightened Otherwise the unit may drop possibly causing injury to persons or damage to itself or to other equipment Do not di...

Page 5: ...e RFX 1000 and connect the OUTPUT L R jacks of the RFX 1000 to the return jacks or the stereo line input jacks of the mixer or MTR In this configuration the RFX 1000 should be set so that it outputs only the effect sound and the balance between original sound and effect sound should be adjusted at the mixer or multi track recorder Supplying the send signal to the RFX 1000 in stereo is also possibl...

Page 6: ...00 OUTPUT R R L MONO L INPUT Preamplifier or distortion effect or similar Using Two Effects in Parallel The RFX 1000 allows using two effects at the same time in parallel This is possible with effects from the EFFECTS bank which have a double name separated with a slash The following illustration shows a connection example for using two effects independently in the left and right channel Keyboard ...

Page 7: ...verb character settings Unprocessed sound original sound Processed sound The control adjusts the reverb duration EFFECTS or MIX SFX selected The control adjusts a major parameter of the currently selected effect The control adjusts a major parameter of the currently selected effect 3 CHARACTER VARIATION selector The function of this selector differs depending on which effect bank is currently sele...

Page 8: ...9 Glass Room 10 Rehearsal Space 11 Garage These effects simulate the reverb in various types of interior spaces ranging from small rooms to large clubs Simulates the acoustics of a tiled room Simulates the acoustics of a room with warm sound character Simulates the acoustics of a fairly large room made of wood Simulates the acoustics of a conference room Simulates the acoustics of a large club wit...

Page 9: ...gh pitched male vocals Reverb suitable for emphasizing narration Reverb suitable for chanting Emphasizes vocals without changing other characteristics Reverb with emphasized high end Wide simulated space suitable for vocals Reverb with long pre delay Sets the reverb duration Recommended setting S R 5 AMBIENCE CHARACTER REVERB TIME 1 Rock Mix Reverb Time 2 Jazz Band 3 Reggae Mix 4 Keyboard 5 Hip Ho...

Page 10: ... MalletPerc 9 Slap 10 Afro Drums 11 Bells These reverb effects are most suitable for drums and percussion Reverb suitable for rock drum Light ambience for percussion Reverb for jazz drums Slightly deep effect for tom toms Creates optimum ambience for shakers and similar percussion instruments Midrange centered effect for reggae drums Allows adding reverb to snares or cymbals without affecting the ...

Page 11: ...Time Special effect where the reverb is briskly cut by a gate Adjusts the threshold level where the gate becomes active Sets the reverb duration S R 11 REVERSE CHARACTER Threshold Reverb Time This achieves a similar effect as a tape run in reverse Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect that is the level from which the reverb is applied REVERB TIME Sets the reverb duration S R EFFECTS Bank This bank...

Page 12: ...creases modulation Adjusts the pitch modulation rate Slow Fast VARIATION 4 ADJUST High grade chorus with smooth presence S R Broad range Narrow range 5 FLANGER VARIATION REVERB TIME ADJUST Setting example Flanger Depth Flanger Rate Stereo flanger with a wide range Specifies the range over which the effect is active Turning the control clockwise makes the range broader Adjusts the flanger modulatio...

Page 13: ...ATION REVERB TIME ADJUST Reverb Mix Chorus Depth This is an in series combination of chorus and reverb Adjusts the mixing ratio of the reverb sound Turning the control clockwise increases the reverb ratio Adjusts the modulation depth Modulation rate is fixed S R MIX SFX Bank This bank comprises special effects such as MIC SIMULATOR and VOCODER as well as mixdown effects useful for mixdown mixing m...

Page 14: ...control clockwise increases distortion Adjusts the speaker rotation speed Strong distortion Weak distortion Slow rotation Fast rotation 8 RING MOD VARIATION REVERB TIME ADJUST Delay Mode Frequency This is a ring modulator with short delay Switches the delay mode Sets the frequency with which the input signal is to be multiplied 1 Delay Off Varies the input signal modulation frequency 11 Feedback O...

Page 15: ... x 3 banks x 11 variations Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz A D converter 18 bit 64 times oversampling D A converter 18 bit 8 times oversampling DSP Zoom original ZFX 2 24 bit signal processing Rear Inputs L MONO R standard monaural phone jack x 2 Input impedance 10 kilohms MONO 20 kiloohms STEREO Reference input level 10 dBm to 4 dBm Microphone input standard monaural phone jack x 1 Input impedance 20...

Page 16: ...not exert undue pressure on the unit Also take care not to drop the unit and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure Connecting cables and input and output jacks You should always turn off the power to the RFX 1000 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the RFX 1000 Alterations Never op...

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