Zoom 1204 User Manual
POWER
MIDI CONTROL
512 PROGRAMS
VOCODER, ROTARY
MIC IN
INPUT OUTPUT
EDITPATTERN
(Demo)1
216
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
3
4
5
6
7
8
2
1
Hall Chourus
Room Flanger
Reverse SFX
Power Pit/Echo
Gate Flg/Echo
Echo Cho/Echo
Dly Tim/Rev
Solo Pit/Rev
Drums Flg/Rev
Percus Cho/Rev
Plate Pitch
Vocal Tremolo
Ambi Dly+Rev
Orche Cho+Rev
Studio Flg+Rev
Session Pit+Rev
3
4
5
6
7
8
BANK
A
EFFECTS
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
EQ MIX
EFFECT
1
2 LOW HIGH
DRY WET
MANUAL MEMORY
BANK
A/ B
PEAK
B
EDIT
SFX
SERI
PARA
REV
MOD
MIDI
CANCEL
STORE
ZOOM
STUDIO
ZOOM
STUDIO
Operation Manual
Major Features
The 1204 is a multi-effect device with the following features:
• 512 preset effect programs (32 effects x 16 patterns)
Memory capacity for storing up to 100 of your own effect settings, resulting in a total of 612 available
effect sounds.
• Easily changeable parameters let you create your own effect settings.
• Manual mode allows editing parameters in real time while using an effect.
Memory mode lets the user instantly choose any of 100 stored effects.
• Control by external MIDI equipment possible.
• Integrated 18-bit A/D and D/A converter with sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz achieves professional
sound quality at an astonishingly affordable price.
Organization of This Manual
This manual consists of the following chapters.
• The Basics: This chapter lists the names of controls and parts, and describes how to connect and set up the
1204.
• Operation: This chapter explains how to use the 1204.
• Effect Types, Effect Patterns, Effect Parameters:This chapter describes the various effect types, effect
patterns, and effect parameters.
• Important Information: This chapter contains troubleshooting steps and safety precautions.
■ When using the 1204 for the first time
(1) First read the section "Safety Precautions" in the chapter "Important Information."
(2) Refer to the chapter "The Basics" to connect and set up your 1204.
(3) Refer to the chapter "Operation" to try out the various effects.
(4) When wishing to edit effects to create your own sound, refer to the chapter "Effect Types, Effect Patterns,
Effect Parameters."
■ In case of trouble
If the 1204 does not seem to function correctly, please refer to the section "Troubleshooting" in the chapter
"Important Information."
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Thank you for selecting the
ZOOM STUDIO 1204
(hereafter simply called the "
1204
").
Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your 1204 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability.
Retain this manual, the warranty card and all other documentation for future reference.
CONTENTS
Major Features ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1
Organization of This Manual ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1
Safety Precautions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4
THE BASICS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6
Controls and Functions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7
Front Panel •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6
Rear Panel ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7
Connections •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8
Connection between electronic instrument and playback equipment ••••••••••••••••••••• 10
Connection to send/return jacks of a mixe •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10
Connection between microphone and playback equipment ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10
Using two effects in parallel ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10
Rack Mount ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11
OPERATION •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12
Operation States •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13
Modes ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13
Functions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13
Mode Selection ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 14
Manual mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 14
Memory mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 14
Recall mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 14
Functions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 15
Store function ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 15
Effect on/off function ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 15
MIDI channel setting function •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 15
Trying out the 1204 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16
Power-on •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16
Selecting an effect ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16
Selecting a pattern ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16
Adjusting an effect •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 17
Turning effect processing on and off •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 17
Storing effect settings in memory ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18
Switching between manual mode and memory mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19
Calling up stored effect settings ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19
Editing a stored setting •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 20
MIDI control ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21
MIDI channel setting function •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21
Using MIDI to call up stored effect settings •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21
Using MIDI to change effect parameters ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 22
Recalling Factory Default Memory Settings ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 22
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EFFECT TYPES, EFFECTPATTERNS, EFFECT PARAMETERS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 24
Category: REV (Reverb) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 25
HALL
ROOM
PLATE
VOCAL
AMBI
ORCHE
STUDIO
SESSION
PERCUS
DRUMS
SOLO
DLY
ECHO
GATE
POWER
REVERSE
Category: MOD (Modulation) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 26
CHORUS
FLANGER
PITCH
TREMOLO
Category: SERI (Serial) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 27
DLY+REV
CHO+REV
FLG+REV
PIT+REV
Category: PARA (Parallel) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 27
CHO / REV
FLG / REV
PIT / REV
TRM / REV
CHO / ECHO
FLG / ECHO
PIT / ECHO
Category: SFX (Special Effects) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 28
VOCODER , ROTARY, Vocal Distortion, ZNR
IMPORTANT INFORMATION •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 30
Troubleshooting •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 30
Usage Precaution ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33
Specifications •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 35
1204 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 36
1204 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART
■ 3 ■
Safety Precautions
In this manual, important information that is intended to prevent the danger of injury to persons and damage to
equipment is marked with special symbols. The meaning of these symbols is explained below. Please read this
information carefully and observe all precautions and instructions.
■ Other Symbols
This symbol indicates a precaution or warning.
The information is printed close to the symbol.
This symbol indicates a general prohibited action.
The information is printed close to the symbol.
This symbol indicates a specific prohibited action.
The information is printed within the symbol or close to it. (Example at left: Do not disassemble.)
This symbol indicates a required action.
The information is printed within the symbol or close to it. (Example at left: Disconnect the AC
adapter.)
■ AC Adapter Precautions
■ 4 ■
This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore
this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result.
This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol
and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could
result.
Warning
Caution
Warnings
The supplied AC adapter is designed only for
Zoom products with an input rated for 9 V DC,
300 mA, center minus. Never use the adapter
for any other product or purpose.
Using the adapter with a product that requires a
different voltage or polarity poses a risk of fire and
electric shock.
Use only the supplied AC adapter to power the
unit.
Using the unit with an adapter rated for a different
voltage or polarity poses a risk of fire and electric
shock.
Plug the supplied AC adapter only into an AC
outlet rated for the voltage as shown on the
adapter.
Plugging the adapter into an outlet rated for a different
voltage poses a risk of fire and electric shock.
Do not short-circuit the adapter terminals or
cable.
Any short-circuiting poses a risk of fire and electric
shock.
When disconnecting the AC adapter from the
AC outlet, always grasp the adapter itself.
Pulling the adapter out by the cord or damaging the
cord poses a risk of fire and electric shock.
Do not place heavy objects on the AC adapter
or the cord and do not use metal clamps or
similar with the cord.
Damaging the cord poses a risk of fire and electric
shock.
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¥
¥
¥
¥
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■ 1204 Usage Precautions
■ 5 ■
Warnings
Do not try to open the case of the unit or
attempt any alterations.
¥
Protect the unit from high temperatures. Do not
store or use it in locations exposed to direct
sunlight, close to heating appliances or
anywhere where the ambient temperature can
exceed 40 ûC.
¥
Protect the unit from high humidity. Do not
store or use it in locations subject to high
humidity, such as outdoors in rainy weather, in
a bathroom, etc.
¥
Protect the unit from extremely low
temperatures. Do not store or use it in locations
where the ambient temperature can drop below
0 ûC.
¥
Protect the unit from shocks and vibrations, and
do not use it in locations with high levels of
dust, sand, or other contamination.
¥
Do not touch the unit or connected equipment
during a thunderstorm.
¥
Opening the unit poses a risk of fire and electric shock.
Zoom Corporation does not assume responsibility for
any injury, accidents, damage, or malfunction caused
by unauthorized alterations.
Extreme temperatures can lead to leakage current or
short-circuits which pose a risk of fire and electric
shock.
Extreme humidity can lead to leakage current or
short-circuits which pose a risk of fire and electric
shock.
Extreme temperatures can lead to leakage current or
short-circuits which pose a risk of fire and electric
shock.
Damage to electrical parts poses a risk of fire and
electric shock.
Touching the unit under such conditions poses a risk
of electric shock.
Precautions
Use the unit on a stable surface where it cannot
fall over or be dropped.
¥
When not using the unit for a long time,
disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet.
¥
Turn all equipment off before making or
changing any connections.
¥
Before moving the unit, turn off all equipment
and disconnect the AC adapter and all other
cables.
¥
This unit is a precision instrument. Do not exert
undue pressure on keys, knobs, and other
controls.
¥
Do not stack the unit directly on top of other
components.
¥
Dropping the unit can lead to damage.
When using the unit in a rack, fasten it securely.
Leakage current or short-circuits pose a risk of fire.
Sudden noise surges can lead to hearing damage or
damage to equipment.
Failure to observe this precaution can lead to damage
to connected equipment.
Damage to electrical parts poses a risk of fire and
electric shock.
Overheating poses a risk of fire and can lead to
performance degradation of the unit.
THE BASICS
This chapter describes the controls and other parts of the 1204,
as well as installation, setup, and connection to other equipment.
■ 6 ■
■ 7 ■
POWER
MIDI CONTROL
WITH VOCODER, ROTARY
612 PROGRAMS
MIC IN
INPUT OUTPUT
EDITPATTERN
(Demo)1
216
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
3
4
5
6
7
8
2
1
Hall Chorus
Room Flanger
Reverse SFX
Power Pit/Echo
Gate Flg/Echo
Echo Cho/Echo
Dly Tim/Rev
Solo Pit/Rev
Drums Flg/Rev
Percus Cho/Rev
Plate Pitch
Vocal Tremolo
Ambi Dly+Rev
Orche Cho+Rev
Studio Flg+Rev
Session Pit+Rev
3
4
5
6
7
8
BANK
A
EFFECTS
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
EQ MIX
EFFECT
1
2 LOW HIGH
DRY WET
MANUAL MEMORY
BANK
A/ B
PEAK
B
EDIT
SFX
SERI
PARA
REV
MOD
MIDI
CANCEL
STORE
ZOOM
STUDIO
MADE IN JAPAN
(1) (7) (14) (15) (16) (17) (23)(3) (9) (10) (11) (13) (18) (19)(20) (21) (22)(12)(5)(4) (6) (8)(2)
Controls and Functions
■ Front Panel
(1) POWER switch
Serves to turn the 1204 on and off.
(2) MIC IN jack
A microphone can be connected to this jack. Normally, the signal from this
jack is mixed with the rear input. When using the Vocoder effect, the signal
from the microphone input becomes the effect envelope signal. If you wish to
use a microphone other than offered by Zoom, choose a dynamic microphone
with an impedance of 600 ohms.
(3) INPUT level control
Adjusts the level of the input signal from an instrument or other program
source.
(4) PEAK indicator
If the input signal exceeds the peak level, this indicator lights up.
(5) OUTPUT level control
Adjusts the output signal level.
(9) EDIT1 control
(10) EDIT2 control
With these controls, the user can adjust the parameters of the currently
selected effect. The types of parameters which can be adjusted depends on the
effect.
(11) EQ LOW gain control
(12) EQ HIGH gain control
These controls adjust the low-frequency range and high- frequency range of
the effect sound. In the center position, frequency response is flat. Turning the
control to the left (counterclockwise) attenuates the respective frequency
range and turning the control to the right (clockwise) emphasizes it.
(13) MIX LEVEL control
This control adjusts the balance between DRY (original) and WET (effect)
sound. If the control is turned fully to the left (counterclockwise), only the
original sound is output. If the control is turned fully to the right (clockwise),
only the effect sound is output.
(18) Display
Shows memory numbers and various other information for operating the
1204.
(19) ▲▼ (value up/down) keys
Serve for selecting memory numbers and changing the setting of
parameters.
Pressing the ▲ (value up) key once increases the number by one count and
pressing the ▼ (value down) key decreases the number by one count.
(20)Category indicators
The effects of the 1204 are divided into several categories. These
indicators show to which category an effect belongs.
(21) STORE key
When an effect was edited in manual mode or memory mode, the changed
parameters can be stored in memory by pressing this key.
■ 8 ■
DC9V 300mA
MIDI IN
MODEL
1204
ZOOM STUDIO
OUTPUT
RL
INPUT
R L/MONO
ZOOM CORPORATION
MADE IN JAPAN/FABRIQUÉ AU JAPAN
SERIAL NO.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(1) DC INPUT jack
The cable from the supplied AC adapter is connected here.
(2) MIDI jack
Serves for connection to equipment with a MIDI OUT jack, such as
another effect device, synthesizer or similar. MIDI signals from that
equipment can be used to control the 1204.
(3) OUTPUT jacks
Serve for connection to the return jacks of an instrument or mixer, or to
recording/playback equipment.
(4) INPUT jacks
Serve for connection to the sound source, such as the send jack of an
instrument or mixer.
Note: A preamplifier (such as integrated in a mixer) or a compact
effect device is required when wishing to use the 1204 with
an instrument with low output level, such as an electric guitar
or bass, or with a high-impedance instrument (470 kilohms or
higher).
■ Rear Panel
(6) EFFECT selector
Serves to select the type of effect to be used. Effects are grouped in banks
A and B with 16 effects each, giving a choice of 32 effects.
(7) BANK switch
Serves to switch between effect banks A and B.
(8) PATTERN selector
Determines the effect pattern. For each effect, 16 different patterns are
available.
(14) MODE indicator
(15) MODE key
Switches between manual mode and memory mode. In manual mode, the
indicator is lit. In memory mode, the indicator is out.
(16) EFFECT indicator
(17) EFFECT key
Switches the effects on and off. When switched off, only the original
sound is heard and the indicator is out. When effects are switched on, the
indicator is lit.
(22)CANCEL key
This key can be used to cancel the store process. (The key does not
function as an undo key if the STORE button has already been pressed the
second time.)
The CANCEL key also serves to terminate the MIDI channel setting
function.
(23)MIDI key
This key activates the MIDI channel setting function, which allows
receiving MIDI signals in memory mode.
Connections
Connect an electronic instrument, microphone, mixer, or other audio equipment to the 1204 as described below.
Before making any connections, set the power switches of all equipment to OFF.
If the equipment is on, sudden noise surges can lead to hearing damage or damage
to the equipment.
■ 9 ■
Precaution
DC9V 300mA
MIDI IN
MODEL
1204
ZOOM STUDIO
OUTPUT
RL
INPUT
R L/MONO
ZOOM CORPORATION
MADE IN JAPAN/FABRIQUÉ AU JAPAN
SERIAL NO.
POWER
MIC IN
INPUT OUTPUT
PEAK
MIDI CONTROL
WITH VOCODER, ROTARY
612 PROGRAMS
Microphone AC adapter
Electronic instrument Amplifier Keyboard
■ Connection between electronic instrument and playback equipment
This connection example shows use of the 1204 as an effect device for electronic instruments. When using the unit
in a monaural configuration, connect only the L jack. The balance between the original sound of the instrument and
the effect sound is adjusted by the MIX LEVEL control.
■ Connection to send/return jacks of a mixer
This connection example shows use of the 1204 in the send/return loop of a mixer to which instruments or other
sound sources are connected.
In this case, the balance between the original sound of the mixer (DRY) and the effect sound produced by the 1204
(WET) is normally adjusted at the mixer. Therefore the MIX LEVEL control of the 1204 should be turned fully
clockwise, so that only the WET sound is returned to the mixer.
■ Connection between microphone and playback equipment
This connection example shows use of the 1204 as an effect device for vocals. Use a dynamic microphone with an
impedance of 600 ohms. Plug the microphone into the MIC IN jack on the front panel of the 1204. If connected to
a rear-panel INPUT jack, the volume level will not be sufficient. Normally, the signals fed to the INPUT jacks on
the rear panel and the MIC IN jack on the front panel will be mixed and processed by the same effect. An
exception is the Vocoder effect. When this effect is active, the signal from the MIC IN jack on the front panel and
the right INPUT jack on the rear panel is mixed and used as envelope signal for controlling the Vocoder. Only the
signal from the left INPUT jack on the rear panel is effect-processed and heard as sound. (The balance between the
signals from the MIC IN jack and right INPUT jack can be adjusted with the EDIT 2 control.)
■ Using two effects in parallel
The 1204 allows the simultaneous use of two effects in parallel. This is possible with the effects in bank B marked
with a "/" on the display. This connection example shows how to use such effects independently in a parallel
configuration.
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INPUT
L/MONO
R
OUTPUT
RL
Amp Amp
1204
RETURN
RLR
L/MONO
SEND 1 SEND 2
1204
OUTPUT
R
MIC IN
L
Amp Amp
1204
INPUT
L/MONO
R
Keyboard Amp Guitar Amp
OUTPUT
R
L
1204
Preamplifier,
distortion processor, or similar
Rack Mount
• This unit uses a metal enclosure and is heavier than it might seem at first
glance.
When mounting the unit in a rack, be sure to fasten it securely with screws,
and use a rack that provides sufficient rigidity. If the unit is not secured
properly, it can fall down and cause damage and injury.
• Do not stack the unit directly on top of other components.
Overheating poses a risk of fire and can lead to performance degradation of
the unit.
• Before moving the unit, turn off all equipment and disconnect the AC
adapter and all other cables.
Failure to observe this precaution can lead to damage to connected
equipment.
• Use the unit on a stable surface where it cannot fall over or be dropped.
Dropping the unit can lead to damage.
This product conforms to EIA and DIN specifications for 19-inch rack mounting. We recommend to mount the unit
in a rack rather than just placing it on a table or similar.
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Precaution
* Screws for rack mounting are not included with the unit.
WITH VOCODER, ROTARY
MIDI CONTROL
512 PROGRAMS
POWER
MIC IN
PEAK
INPUT OUTPUT
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
EFFECTS
1
2
3
4
15
5
14
6
216
A
13
B
3
7
12
8
4
11
10
BANK
9
ZOOM
5
6
7
8
STUDIO
1
2
EDITPATTERN
LOW
HIGH
EQ MIX
DRY WET
EFFECT
STORE
REV
MOD
CANCEL
SERI
PARA
MIDI
SFX
MADE IN JAPAN
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