Fostex MR-8 MKII User manual

MR
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8HD
MR
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8mkII
Digital Multitrackers

MR
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8HD MR
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8mkII
Digital Multitrackers
MR-8HD Main Features
8 Recording Tracks to Hard Drive
High quality sound - 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz
without quality-sapping compression
4 track Simultaneous Recording
Great for capturing multiple instruments / vocal parts
4 XLR Inputs
With phantom power and trim control
Extended Recording Time
More than 15 hours of 8-track recording at CD quality
Full 8-track bouncing
Mix-down all tracks in stereo
FAT32 Disc Format and WAV Recording
Plus USB port for easy transfer of recordings to PC
with ‘WAV Manager’ software
S/P DIF Digital Out
For digital mastering to external CD recorder, MD etc.
Fantastic Built-In Digital FX
Including reverbs, delays, guitar amp simulations and
microphone simulations
Analog Guitar Distortion
Plug a guitar right in - awesome distortion available
with dedicated control knob
Direct CD-RW Connection
Master direct to externally connected USB
CD-RW (no PC required)
MR-8mkII Main Features
8 Recording Tracks to CompactFlash
High quality sound - 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz
without quality-sapping compression
2 track Simultaneous Recording
Great for capturing multiple instruments / vocal parts
2 XLR Inputs
With phantom power and trim control
Extended Recording Time
LP Mode (16-bit/22.05 kHz) doubles recording time
Full 8-track bouncing
Mix-down all tracks in stereo
WAV Recording
High Speed USB port for easy transfer of recordings to
PC with ‘WAV Manager’ software
Mains Power or Battery Operation
Approx. 4 hours operation time with batteries
Fantastic Built-In Digital FX
Including reverbs, delays, guitar amp simulations and
microphone simulations
Analog Guitar Distortion
Plug a guitar right in - awesome distortion available
with dedicated control knob
Direct CD-RW Connection
Master direct to externally connected USB
CD-RW (no PC required)
MR-8HD 8-track recording to internal HD
All the essential controls are right where you need them - no confusing menus to wade through to
crank up the built-in guitar distortion, it’s right there on the top panel. Real knobs. Real faders.
The MR-8HD features 4 balanced phantom powered XLR / unbalanced jack inputs. The 8 tracks record
at true uncompressed CD quality to the internal hard drive, there’s the facility for 4 track
simultaneous recording, built-in mic and guitar amp simulation, reverb / delay and cool mastering
effects. Plus, the USB interface and the WAV file recording make it a snap to transfer recordings to
and from a PC for further editing / CD burning.
MR-8mkII 8-track recording to CompactFlash
Quite possibly the dream solution. The ultra-convenient MR-8mkII features superb uncompressed
multitrack recording to CompactFlash cards with battery or mains power. This makes it great for
instant capture of your inspiration wherever you are; swirling guitar at the beach, mega vocals in an
abandoned factory, you name it. You don’t even need a microphone - it’s got one built in. 2-track
simultaneous recording is offered, as well as all the effects, simulators and guitar distortion features
of its bigger brother. New for the mkII is a High Speed USB port making for faster transfer of files to
a PC for further editing.
The Fostex MR-Series are the easiest route into digital multitracking. With their easy to use cassette-like controls
you’ll be creating your next hit within minutes of powering up and pluggin’ in - it doesn’t get any simpler. But don’t
confuse ease of use with a lack of features as these machines offer awesome, un-compressed sound quality, phantom
powered mic inputs, sparkling in-built digital effects, guitar amp and microphone simulation plus crunching analog
guitar distortion.
Whether you go for the MR-8HD with its large built-in hard drive, 4 fully-featured inputs and 4-track simultaneous
recording, or opt for the convenience of the battery or mains powered MR-8mkII which records direct to
CompactFlash, you’ll have everything you need.
Their ease of use is only matched by their
uncompromising sound quality and huge feature lists.
MR-Series Digital Multitrackers

MR-8HD Specifications
RECORDING / PLAYBACK
Recording Medium 3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)
Recording Time Approx. 943 mins (8-track on 40GB)
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz (Format FAT32)
Quantization 16-bit linear (non-compression)
A/D & D/A Converters 24-bit Delta-Sigma
No. of Recording Track 8 tracks maximum
No. of Simultaneous Rec. 4 tracks
Recording/Reproduction Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range 88dB or more (typical)
T.H.D. 0.05% or less (typical)
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
Analog In (4ch) Connector XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot)
and ø 6mm TRS phone
Input Level -48dBV (MIC) - +4dBV (LINE)
Input Impedance 1.5k ohm or more (MIC/BAL)
40k ohm or more (LINE/UNBAL)
500k ohm or more (GUITAR/UNBAL)
Stereo Out (L, R) Connector ø 6mm stereo phone
Output Level -10dBV (unbalance)
Load Impedance 10k ohm or more
Headphones Connector 2 x ø 6mm stereo phone
Max. Output 20mW or more (@32 ohm)
Load Impedance 16 ohm or more
MIDI Out Connector DIN 5 pin
Foot Switch Connector ø 6mm phone
Digital Out Connector Optical
Format IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed B Type connector
USB 1.1 Host A Type connector
GENERAL
Dimensions 312(W) x 264(D) x 88(H) mm, 3 kgs
Power Requirement 100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 14W
MR-8HD Interfacing
1Input A: Unbalanced guitar input
or Balanced XLR mic input
2Insert point (TRS phone jack)
3Inputs B, C, D Inputs: Balanced
XLR and unbalanced jack
4Master Stereo Out
52 x Headphone Outs with level
control
6USB connector
7USB Host
8MIDI Out
9Optical S/P DIF Out
10 Footswitch
1 2 3 4 5
86 7 9 10
MR-8mkII Specifications
RECORDING / PLAYBACK
Recording Medium CompactFlash
Recording Time Approx. 6 mins (8-track on 256MB)
Recording Format FAT16
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz (normal), 22.05 kHz (LP)
Quantization 16-bit linear (non-compression)
A/D Converter 24-bit Delta-Sigma
D/A Converter 24-bit Delta-Sigma
No. of Recording Track 8 tracks maximum
No. of Simultaneous Rec. 2 tracks
Recording/Reproduction Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz (normal)
Dynamic Range 87dB or more (typical)
T.H.D. 0.05% or less (typical)
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
Analog In (Input A/B) XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot)
and ø 6mm TRS phone
Input Level -48dBV (MIC) - +4dBV (LINE)
Input Impedance 1.5k ohm or more (MIC/BAL)
500k ohm or more (GUITAR/UNBAL)
Phantom Power +48v (on/off selectable)
Stereo Out (L, R) Connector ø 6mm stereo phone
Output Level -10dBV (unbalance)
Load Impedance 10k ohm or more
Headphones Connector 2 x ø 6mm stereo phone
Max. Output 20mW or more (@32 ohm)
Load Impedance 16 ohm or more
Foot Switch Connector ø 6mm phone
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed B Type connector
USB 1.1 Host A Type connector
GENERAL
Dimensions 286(W) x 219(D) x 67(H) mm, 1.6 kgs
Power Requirement 100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
Power Supply Fostex AC Adaptor, AD12A DC12V
MR-8mkII Interfacing
1Input A: Unbalanced guitar input
or Balanced XLR mic input
2Guitar distortion control
3Input B: Unbalanced line input or
Balanced XLR mic input
4Master Stereo Out
52 x Headphone Outs with level
control
6USB connector
7Footswitch
8Input A selector
9MIDI Out
10 USB Host
11 CompactFlash port
2 5
86 7
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10
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31 4
Mic and Amp Simulation
Getting a great vocal or guitar sound has never been easier! Just plug
your mic or guitar into Input A (no DI boxes, no pre-amps required) and
choose from two types of insert effects: microphone or amplifier
simulation. These effects can be used during recording and emulate
popular microphone types and guitar amps.
3 types of mic simulation are offered:
• Dynamic (Professional dynamic microphone)
• Condenser (studio condenser microphone)
• Tube (Studio tube microphone)
3 types of guitar amp simulation are offered:
• Brit Stack (British 800-series tube guitar head)
• US Metal (High gain metal guitar amplifier)
• Bass Combo (Popular tube combo amp)
In addition, you have full control over the built-in
guitar distortion effect. Crank it up!
Reverb / Delay
The MR-Series also has 4 terrific types of built-in
reverb/delay all featuring the newly-developed
algorithm.
• Room reverb • Hall reverb
• Plate reverb • Delay
You can apply the reverb or delay to playback
signals of tracks 1 through 4 during mixdown and
track bouncing.
Mastering Effects
3 handy mastering effects are included
which make getting a great sound a snap.
• Powerful (Adds power to the sound.
Good for rock)
• Natural (Great for acoustic music)
• Bright (Gives the mix a ‘snappy’ feel)
You can use the mastering effects when bouncing more than one track
to a stereo track or when mixing down tracks 1 through 8 to the master
stereo L/R output for external mastering.
GETTING A
GREAT SOUND
MADE EASY
Distributor / Authorised Dealer
In accordance with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. E&OE.
Fostex Company, 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.fostex.jp