วันนี้เรามาทำความรู้จักกับอุปกรณ์บันทึกเสียงเจ้าของรางวัล Best Innovative Product จาก MIPA
( The Musicesse International Press Awards ) โดยโหวตจาก 31 Magazine ทางด้านนี้ที่ Frakfurt นอกจากนี้ยังได้ Guitar Player Editors Pick Award พ่วงท้ายมาอีกด้วยครับ

PS-02 เป็นอุปกรณ์บันทึกเสียงที่เล็กกว่าฝ่ามือ โดยสามารถอัดได้ 3 Audio tracks และมี 50 effects ( รวมทั้ง Amp และ Cabinet simulations ) และกว่า 20 Bass และ drum pattern ให้เลือกใช้ นอกจากนี้ยังสามารถ download เพิ่มได้จาก website ของ Zoom ( www.zoom.co.jp ) Ps-02 นี้ใช้ Smart media Card เป็นตัวเก็บข้อมูล รองรับ 8 MB ,16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB ซึ่งสามารถหาซื้อได้จากร้าน Computer ทั่วๆไป จุดเด่นที่สำคัญประการหนึ่งคือมี functions พิเศษๆหลาย functions เช่น Auto punch in/out คือ ตั้งให้เจาะอัดบาร์ที่ต้องการได้อัตโนมัติ, Track bouncing คือ รวม track เข้าด้วยกันเพื่อจะได้มี track ว่างให้สามารถทำงานได้มากขึ้น, มี Tuner และ Microphone ติดมาให้เรียบร้อย มีรูเสียบ Aux in 1/4" input ที่จะต่อ Mic จากด้านนอก ส่วน output เป็น stereo

PS-02 มี Rhythm Track ใน Style ต่างๆกว่า 50 preset และคุณยังสามารถจะโปรแกรมได้เองอีกด้วย ในแต่ละ Audio track จะมี 3 Virtual track ถ้าใช้ smart media card 32 MB จะสามารถใช้อัดได้ 16 นาที ใน mode HIFI, และ 32 นาทีใน Long play mode นอกจากนี้ PS-02 ยังสามารถใช้ effects ได้ 6 ตัวพร้อมกันและ store effects ได้ 120 programs กับ 50 ประเภท effects ที่มากับเครื่องและสามารถใช้ effects ตอน Mixdown ได้อีกด้วย สามารถแปลง Audio เป็น midi ได้และ แปลง Rhythm track เป็น midi

PS-02 ใช้ถ่าน AAA 4 ก้อน ใช้งานได้นานกว่า 4 ช.ม. หรือจะใช้ Adapter ก็ได้เหมาะสำหรับพกพา ราคาในบ้านเราก็ตั้งไว้ที่ 17,500 บาท ราคาพิเศษอยู่ที่ 14,000 บาท โดยสอบถามเพิ่มเติมได้ที่ Music Collection ทุกสาขาครับ



Digital Recorder

The PS-02 is a new generation recorder using memory card and offering 3 audio tracks, a stereo drum track and a bass track for a combined 6 tracks of creative power. Even better, up to ten virtual takes per audio track let you hone a song until you get it just right. Maximum recording time with a 64MB card is about 67 minutes for all audio tracks combined, in mono and long play mode. This gives you enough leeway to work in comfort. Auto punch-in/punch-out makes editing parts of a track easy and quick. Digital bounce lets you combine two tracks on one, or three tracks on one or a stereo track. Digital technology ensures that the sound stays crisp even after multiple passes. The three faders of the unit assume various functions and let you adjust the mixing balance between input, drums, bass, and audio track 1, 2, and 3 as easily as with a mixer. The PAN setting for each audio track controls the left/right positioning. Stereo recording of a CD or MD source input via the AUX IN jack is also possible.

Drum & Bass Machine
Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues are just some of the styles you'll find in the PS-02. Techno, Country, Bossa Nova, Latin, Metronome...with as many as 200 preset rhythm patterns are available at the touch of a button, wherever and whenever you want. Various patterns for intros, fill-ins, and endings let you build your own song configurations. You can program drum patterns and bass chord progression for up to 100 songs. 50 template songs are already contained in the unit, which can be used for practice or as stepping-stones for your own creations. The PCM sound source uses the same technology as the ZOOM Rhythm Track series for super realistic sound. By downloading new data and patterns from the ZOOM web site (www.zoom.co.jp), the possibilities for future expansion are limitless.

Multi Effector
The PS-02 features 50 built-in effects for all sorts of instruments, with the capability to use 6 modules and 8 types simultaneously. The patch memory with 60 preset and 60 user patches lets you create and store your own variations. For Guitars, the Variable Architecture Modeling System (VAMS) developed for the GFX-8 Guitar Effects Processor is used, letting you record with that genuine amp modeling sounds. Convenient vocal recordings are no problem with a built-in microphone. Also a high-quality Mic-preamp with a direct connection of a dynamic microphone, allows high class recordings of vocals and any kind of instrument. Dedicated effect patches are provided for electric bass, acoustic guitar, and keyboards. Of course, the famous ZNR(ZOOM Noise Reduction) and a cabinet simulator are also built in. For track down or presentation, special Mix-down effects allow professional mastering techniques.

&MORE
The unit can operate continuously for over 4 hours on four AAA type alkaline batteries, plus palm size portability lets you be creative no matter where you are. The intuitive display with backlight is easy to read even in dark surroundings. An integrated auto-chromatic tuner makes the PS-02 as a complete all in one processor. The supplied 8MB Smart Media card contains a demo song for checking out the unit right away. A belt clip is convenient for use in the field or on stage. The supplied AC adapter AD-0006 is great for those extended works.



  EFFECTS PATCH
For Guitar
 
- PS-DRV Lush distortion and rich reverb
- RCT-BG High-gain amp sound like the American "Rectifier" series
- 9002LD The true 9002 sound
- F-TWED Small American vintage tube amp sound
- J-CHO JC clean sound
- PHASER Clean sound simulating vintage phase effect
- BLACK
American 5100 series stack amp sound for heavy metal
- MATCRU Modern class A amp crunch sound
- ARPEG Clean sound for arpeggio
- CMB-BG Sound characterized by detailed overdrive and long sustain
- TWIN American vintage tube drive channel sound
- BEATON Class A Mersey Beat sound
- CLN-CH American vintage tube clean channel sound
- WDFUZZ Vintage fuzzbox sound
- BR-DRV British style stack amp "900 series" sound
- SOLDN
High-gain amp sound great for single-coil half-tone
- MATDRV
Modern class A amp driver sound
- SNAKE Heavy metal sound with solid bottom
- CRUNDL 800 series crunch sound and delay
- BALLAD
Warm lead sound
- MIDDRV Peaky sound
- LATNRK Latin rock sound with characteristic midrange
- JIMVIB
Famous vibe tone
- CMPCLN Natural compressor sound
- JZTONE Jazz tone
- FUNKCT Funky cutting sound
- FD-CLN American vintage tube clean sound
- RCKBLY Rockabilly sound with short delay
- NYFSN Clean sound for line recording
- ELEACO Acoustic simulation sound
- PITSFT Pitch shifter sound
- 50SRNB
Tremolo rhythm and blues sound
- JETS
Flanging jet sound
- SE-SFX Ring modulator effect sound
- SL-ATK Slow attack sound automatically simulating volume playing style
- CRY-LD ZOOM original cry sound
- ZAKWAH Lead sound with auto wah
   
For Bass  
- B-PICK Tight picking sound
- B-OD Retro distortion rock sound
- B-DRV Hard distortion bass sound
- B-FNGR Fingering sound for all styles
- B-SLAP Slap sound with good contrast
   
For Vocal with Mic  
- VO-ECH Spacious vocal effect with long delay + reverb
- VO-ROK Rock vocal effect with distinct room reverb
- VO-BLD Ballad vocal effect with detuned chorus for full-bodied sound
- VO-JAM Good for sound-on-sound with long delay
- VO-ROB SF style robot voice
   
For Keyboad  
- SYN-LD Synthesizer single sound for lead playing
- ORG-PH Synthesizer/organ phaser sound
- ORG-DV Boomy distortion sound for rock organ
- EP-CHO Gorgeous sound with beautiful chorus, great for electric piano
- CLVWAH Wah effect for clavinet type instruments
   
Mix Down  
- MIXBST HiFi mixdown effect
- MIXPWR Power mix with fat bass
- MIXAMB Gives a live feeling to the total mix
   
For Acoustic Guitar and other instruments  
- AG-CHO Chorus sound for electro-acoustic guitar
- AG-REV Good effect for fingering
- AG-LIV
Mic pickup sound with live presence
- AG-BRT Bright mic pickup sound
- AG-SOL Gorgeous solo sound



PS-02 Specifications


Audio Tracks:3
Recording time:16 minutes/Hi-Fi mode, 32 minutes/Long mode (32MB Memory card, Total tracks, Monaural)
Virtual Takes:10/Track
Song:Maximum 100
Preset patterns:200
Tempo:40-250 Drum Kit:6
Bass Program (Sound):5
Effect type:50 Effect Module:6
Maximum simultaneous effects:8
Effect Patch Memory:User 60, Preset 60, Total 120
Sampling frequency:31.25kHz
A/D Conversion:20bit 64times oversampling
D/A Conversion:20bit 8times oversampling DSP:ZFx-2/24bit processing (ZOOM original)
Built-in Mic:Omnidirectional condenser electrostatic microphone
Input (Used as both Line and Mic):1/4" monaural phone jack x1, Nominal input level:-50dBm (Mic / High Gain), :40dBm (Mic / Low Gain), -16dBm (Guitar/High Gain), -10dBm (Guitar / Low gain), Input impedance:500k ohm
AUX Input:Mini stereo phone jack x1, Nominal input level:-10dBm, Input impedance:40k ohm
Output:1/4" stereo phone jack x1, Nominal output level:-10dBm (Load impedance 10k ohm or more) , Output impedance:Less than 1k ohm
Headphones output:Mini Stereo phone jack x1, Nominal output level:-10dBm Load impedance 32 ohm), Output Impedance:10 ohm
Display:Original LCD with Backlight
Memory card:3.3V Smart Media/8MB-64MB (Confirmed),128MB (Expected)
Power requirements:Supplied AC adaptor AD-0006 (DC9V / 300mA / Center minus) or Optional AAA type battery x4
Continuous battery operation:More than 4 hours (Continuous playback, Alkaline battery)
Dimensions:85mm (W) x90mm (D) x35mm (H)
Weight:140g (Without battery) *0dBm=0.775Vrms

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