Fostex MR-16HD User manual

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MR16HD & MR16HD/CD
16 Recording Tracks to Hard Drive
16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz - no 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 7.5 hours of 16-track recording at CD quality
Full 16-track bouncing
Mix-down all tracks in stereo
FAT32 Disc Format and WAV Recording
Plus USB port for easy transfer of recordings to PC
2 x AUX
For connection to outboard gear
S/P DIF Digital Out
For digital mastering to external CD recorder, MD etc.
Input EQ Library
35 sound shaping presets available for all inputs
Fantastic Built-In Digital FX
Reverbs, guitar amp simulations etc. (see MR-8HD)
Analog Guitar Distortion
Awesome distortion (see MR-8HD)
Direct CD-RW Connection via USB
Master direct to USB CD-RW (no PC required)
MR16HD/CD model
Features as above with in-built CD-RW
MR-8HD & MR-8HD/CD
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 via USB
Master direct to USB CD-RW (no PC required)
MR-8HD/CD model
Features as above with in-built CD-RW
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 via USB
Master direct to USB CD-RW (no PC required)
Digital Multitrackers
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5GREAT Digital Multitrackers
Lots of knobs. Loads of buttons. Easy to use cassette-like controls. - With a new Fostex MR digital mulitracker you’ll be
creating your next hit within minutes of powering up and pluggin’ in. But don’t confuse ease of use with a lack of features as
these machines offer stellar, un-compressed sound quality, phantom powered mic inputs and sparkling in-built digital effects.
Love that? - Then get this; guitar amp and microphone simulation plus crunching analog guitar distortion.
Whether you go for the new MR16HD/CD with 16-track playback, CD mastering, 4 fully-featured inputs, AUX outs and
4-track simultaneous recording to hard drive, or opt for the convenience of the battery or mains powered MR-8mkII which
records direct to CompactFlash, you’ll have everything you need.
Cool and totally irresistible, The Fostex MR-Series.
A choice of 5 multitrackers all featuring
uncompromising sound quality and huge feature lists.
MR-Series Digital Multitrackers
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MR16HD

MR16HD & MR16HD/CD 16-track recording to HD
When inspiration hits, the last thing you need is a user interface that gets in the
way. Slows you down. Turns you off. No fear of that. 25 knobs and 13 sliders get
you immediate access to where the action is.
Unique to the MR16HD are 35 stellar EQ presets available to each input and 2
AUX sends for connecting to external gear. Add to this the convenience of WAV
file recording, digital effects, mastering effects, analog guitar distortion and mic
simulation and you’ve got just about the slickest, highest quality and downright
easiest to use 16 track available on the market.
Also available with internal CD-RW for CD mastering, model MR16HD/CD.
MR-8HD & MR-8HD/CD 8-track recording to HD
No wading through confusing menus to crank up the built-in guitar distortion,
the knob‘s are right there on the top panel making the MR-8HD a real joy to use.
It features 4 balanced phantom powered XLR / unbalanced jack inputs and 8
tracks of true uncompressed CD quality recording (up to 4 tracks
simultaneously), to the internal hard drive. There’s built-in mic and guitar amp
simulation, reverb / delay and cool mastering effects, plus a USB interface and
the WAV file recording for easy transfer of recordings to and from a PC for
further editing. The MR-8HD/CD features Track at Once or Disk at Once burning
for maximum flexibility.
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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 analog guitar distortion features of its bigger brothers.
New for the mkII is a High Speed USB port making for faster transfer of files to
a PC for further editing.
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 to the master stereo L/R
output for external mastering.
GETTING A
GREAT SOUND
MADE EASY
MR-8 mkII
MR-8HD
MR-8HD/CD
MR-16HD
MR-16HD/CD
MR16HD
INPUT EQ
LIBRARY
Unique to the MR16 and MR16HD/CD
The 16 track MR models have the added benefit of cool sound-shaping capabilities in the form of 35 stellar
input EQ presets with are available to all input channels at a touch of a button. These ultra-usable presets
have been tailored by Fostex sound engineers to make the process of recording a great sound easier.
• Bright
• Loudness
• Warm
• Tight Drums
• Loud Drums
• Heavy Kick
• Tight Kick
• Norm Snare
• Fat Snare
• Warm Bass
• Tight Bass
• Acoustic Guitar
• Distortion
• Acoustic Piano
• Warm Vocal
• Bright Vocal
• Background Vocal
• Narration
• 3 x Radio presets
• Phase Inverse
• 3 x High Pass
Filters
• 4 x Low Pass Filters
• 3 x Noise Remover
• 2 x Hum Remover

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
MR16 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
42 x Headphone Outs with level
control
5Master Stereo Out
62 x AUX Sends
7USB connector
8USB Host
9MIDI Out
10 Optical S/P DIF Out
11 Footswitch
1 2 3 54 6
97 8 10 11
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
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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]
Fostex America, 13701 Cimarron Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]. www.fostex.com
www.fostex.jp
RECORDING / PLAYBACK
Recording Medium
Recording Time)
Sampling Frequency
Quantization
A/D & D/A Converters
No. of Recording Track
No. of Simultaneous Rec.
Recording/Reproduction
Dynamic Range
T.H.D.
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
Analog In (4ch) Connector
Input Level
Input Impedance
Phantom Power
AUX Out Connectors
Output Level
Load Impedance
Stereo Out (L, R) Connector
Output Level
Load Impedance
Headphones Connector
Max. Output
Load Impedance
MIDI Out Connector
Foot Switch Connector
Digital Out Connector
Format
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
USB 1.1 Host
GENERAL
Dimensions
Weight
Power Requirement
Power Consumption
MR-8mkII
CompactFlash
Approx. 6 mins
(8-track on 256MB)
44.1 kHz (normal), 22.05 kHz (LP)
16-bit linear (non-compression)
24-bit Delta-Sigma
8 tracks maximum
2 tracks
Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz
87dB or more (typical)
0.05% or less (typical)
XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot)
and ø 6mm phone
-48dBu(MIC) - +4dBu(LINE)
>1.5k ohm (MIC/BAL)
> 500k ohm (GUITAR/UNBAL)
+48v (on/off selectable)
•
ø 6mm phone x 2
-10dBV (unbalance)
10k ohm or more
2 x ø 6mm stereo phone
20mW or more (@32 ohm)
16 ohm or more
DIN 5 pin
ø 6mm phone
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•
B Type connector
A Type connector
286(W) x 219(D) x 67(H) mm
1.6 kgs
100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
Fostex AC Adaptor, AD12A DC12V
MR-8HD & MR-8HD/CD
3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)
Approx. 943 mins
(8-track on 40GB)
44.1 kHz (Format FAT32)
16-bit linear (non-compression)
24-bit Delta-Sigma
8 tracks maximum
4 tracks
Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz
88dB or more (typical)
0.05% or less (typical)
XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot)
and ø 6mm phone
-48dBu(MIC) - +4dBu(LINE)
> 1.5k ohm (MIC/BAL)
> 40k ohm (LINE/UNBAL)
> 500k ohm (GUITAR/UNBAL)
+48v (on/off selectable)
•
ø 6mm phone x 2
-10dBV (unbalance)
10k ohm or more
2 x ø 6mm stereo phone
20mW or more (@32 ohm)
16 ohm or more
DIN 5 pin
ø 6mm phone
Optical
IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz
B Type connector
A Type connector
312(W) x 264(D) x 88(H) mm
(110(H)mm with CD
3 kgs (MR-8HD) 3.5kg with CD
100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
14W
MR16HD & MR16HD/CD
3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)
Approx. 471 minutes
(16-track on 40GB)
44.1 kHz (Format FAT32)
16-bit linear (non-compression)
24-bit Delta-Sigma
16 tracks maximum
4 tracks
Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz
89dB or more (typical)
0.06% or less (typical)
XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot)
and ø 6mm phone
--48dBu(MIC) - +4dBu(LINE)
> 1.5k ohm (MIC/BAL)
> 400k ohm (GUITAR/UNBAL)
+48v (on/off selectable)
ø 6mm phone x 2
-10dBV (unbalance)
10k ohm or more
ø 6mm phone x 2
-10dBV (unbalance)
10k ohm or more
2 x ø 6mm stereo phone
50mW or more (@32 ohm)
16 ohm or more
DIN 5 pin
ø 6mm phone
Optical
IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz
B Type connector
A Type connector
400(W) x 264(D) x 85(H) mm
3.2 kgs (MR16) 3.5kgs with CD
100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
14W
MR-Series
Digital
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