Korg Zero8
The 8-channel DJ/live core station: digital mixer, FireWire interface and KAOSS effects
Description
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mic inputs | 2 |
| Computer interface | FireWire interface (IEEE 1394, two 6-pin ports) audio+MIDI, 24-bit up to 192 kHz |
| Outputs | Balanced XLR master out, booth out, S/P DIF digital output, needle level meters, headphone output |
Processing
| Mix buses | 2 |
|---|---|
| Aux sends | 2 |
| DSP engine | Korg digital engine (KAOSS) |
| Max sample rate | 192 kHz |
| Bit depth | 24 bits |
| Channels | 8 channels (balanced TRS line + RCA CD/LINE), 3 phono inputs (channels 1–3), 2 assignable mic preamps, 1 guitar input |
| Conversion | A/D 24-bit 64× oversampling, D/A 24-bit 128×; 44.1 / 48 / 96 / 192 kHz |
| Effects and plug-ins | 3 independent effect processors (insert channel effect + KAOSS touch effects): filter, phasing, delay, LFO, pitch shift, tape echo… |
| EQ | 3-band HI/MID/LO EQ per channel with selectable EQ types and MID frequency sweep |
Surface
| Physical faders | 8 |
|---|---|
| Motorized faders | No |
| Screens | 0 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Ergonomics | MIDI controller: assignable buttons, encoders and faders; BPM system (auto/tap); crossfader |
Recording
| Onboard recording | No |
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Networking
| Networking & protocols | Network |
|---|---|
| Redundant PSU | No |
| Redundant networking | No |
Physical
| Width | 450 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 371 mm |
| Height | 125 mm |
| Weight | 7.3 kg |
Power
| Power draw | 52 W |
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Strip & details
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Software
ZERO EditEditor software for the Zero8 (and Zero4) to configure parameters, EQ and MIDI assignments from a computer.Download- KORG FireWire Audio/MIDI DriverFireWire audio and MIDI driver required to use the Zero8 as a computer interface.Download
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History & design
The Korg Zero8 is an 8-channel digital mixer launched in 2007, conceived as a “core station” for live performers, remixers and computer musicians. It combines a mixer, a FireWire audio interface, a MIDI controller and an effects processor in a single unit.
Each channel accepts a line input (balanced TRS or RCA CD/LINE). Channels 1 to 3 add phono inputs, and two mic preamps (XLR/TRS, +48 V phantom) can be assigned to any channel. The FireWire interface (IEEE 1394) carries audio and MIDI at 24-bit up to 192 kHz. Conversion is 24-bit (64× oversampling on input, 128× on output).
Three independent effect processors, an insertable channel effect and KAOSS effects driven from the touch pad (filter, phasing, delay, LFO, pitch shift, tape echo…), join a three-band EQ with selectable types, a BPM system (auto detection and tap), a crossfader and a balanced XLR master output. The display is a backlit 160×104 touch LCD. Dimensions 450×371×125 mm, 7.3 kg, 52 W.
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