Zoom PS-04 Compact Personal Multi-Track Studio

The PS-04 is the world's most affordable portable 4-Track Recorder!

The PS-04 provides 4 audio tracks, a stereo drum track, a bass track, modeling, multi-effects and a built-in microphone. Each of the 4 tracks provides 10 virtual takes, so you can record several performances, and use the best one. A complete array of digital editing facilities are built in, including bounce, copy, move, erase and trim-with no data degredation.

The input mixer is compatible with all guitars, bass and mics, and 2 track simultaneous recording is available. The PS-04 even provides Auto/Manual punch in-out, marker locating, EQ and pan for each track, and other functions comparable with full-sized Zoom hard disk recorders.

SmartMedia
The PS-04 uses SmartMedia as a recording medium. SmartMedia cards are light weight and low-priced. 128MB SmartMedia provides over 65 minutes recording time (in mono Hi-Fi mode). When you fill up a SmartMedia card, you can move all your song data to your computer susing a USB memory card reader (sold separately). Card Manager, a free software program, is provided on the Zoom website and includes WAV/AIFF converter functions.

Drums & Bass Included
Zoom has some of the best linear PCM drum sounds in the business. The PS-04 has 7 different drum kits, and 190 preset patterns are included. Of course you can proram your own beats, too. Use Zoom's exclusive FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator) programming for quick song structures and rhythm programming. The PS-04 also has a built-in programmable bass machine with 6 different bass guitar tones.

Effects
5 types of effect algorithms are provided: Guitar/Bass, Mic, Line, Dual and Mastering. Choose from 94 types of effects, including 6 effects simultaneously within 5 effect modules. Memory is provided for saving up to 220 effects patches.

Individual send/return effects are also provided. This allows you to put great-sounding effects on your recordings. When you mix tracks down to stereo, you can add Mastering effects for the perfect finish.

Built-In Microphone
The built-in microphone is a high-quality mic with a dedicated pre-amp, and will provide excellent results on acoustic guitar, other acoustic instruments or vocal recording. The mic also allows the built-in chromatic tuner to be used on acoustic instruments.

Good To Go!
Perfect for the darkened tour bus traveling at night, the PS-04 features a backlit LCD display, and all the buttons are lit as well. The device will operate for over 5 hours using 4 AA batteries. Take it anywhere, anytime!

Features:
• 4 audio tracks, each with 10 virtual tracks
• Programmable drum/bass machine
• 94 effects
• High-quality built-in mic with preamp
• 65 minutes recording time on a 128MB SmartMedia card
• Over 5 Hours recording time on 4 AA batteries
• Auto-chromatic tuner
• AC Adapter sold separately