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Fostex MR8HD Multitrack Digital RecorderThe Fostex MR8HD is a digital multitracker which can record 8-track audio at 44.1 kHz/16 bits on the
internal 3.5-inch hard disk and up to four tracks can be recorded simultaneously.
The Fostex MR8 HD also includes dedicated Microphone, Line, and Guitar inputs and USB connectivity to your computer.
The 40GB hard drive provides more than 15 hours of 8-track recording time at CD quality! Other details include a large LCD screen, easy operation, WAV Manger software for transferring mono files to and from your computer, twin headphone outputs and lots more.
Fostex MR8 HD Features
- Recording to 40GB internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive offering more than 15 hours 8-track recording with CD quality (16bit, 44.1kHz)
- 4-track simultaneous recording
- Simple and intuitive operational environment inherited from MR-8 with the new push-dial button for easier menu operation
- Full-track (8-track) bouncing to a New Song (track7/8)
- 128 x 64 dot LCD
- USB port for stereo WAV file transfer between MR-8HD and PC allowing full access to the whole HD from PC
- WAV Manager software available for multiple mono files transfer between MR8 HD and PC
- S/P DIF Digital Out for digital mastering
- Built-in digital effects including Reverb, Delay as well as Guitar Amp and Microphone simulations
- Dedicated analog Guitar Distortion knob
- Twin headphones Outs
- USB Host function for external CD burning
- MR8HDCD includes a built in CD Burner
Fostex MR8 HD Specifications
Recording and Reproduction
- Recording Medium: 3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)
- Approximate Recording Time: 943 minutes (8-track on 40GB)
- Recording Format: FAT32
- Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
- Quantization: 16-bit linear (non-compression)
- AD Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
- DA Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
- Number of Recording Tracks: 8 tracks maximum
- Number of Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 4 tracks
- Recording and Reproduction Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Dynamic Range: 88dB or more (typical)
- T.H.D.: 0.05% or less (typical)
Inputs and Outputs
- Analog In (4 channels):
- Connector: XLR-3-31 type (Pin 2:hot) and 1/4 inch TRS phone
- Input Level:
- Input Impedance:
- Microphone (balanced): 1.5k ohm or more
- Line (unbalanced): 40k ohm or more
- Guitar (unbalanced): 500k ohm or more
- Stereo Out (L,R)
- Connector: 1/4 inch stereo phone
- Output Level:-10dBV (unbalanced)
- Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more
- Headphones:
- Connector: Two 1/4 inch stereo phone
- Max Output: 20mW or more (at 32 Ohms)
- Load Impedance: 16 Ohms or more
- MIDI Out:
- Connector: DIN 5 Pin
- Format: MIDI Standard
- Foot Switch:
- Connector: 1/4 inch phone
- Level: TTL Level
- Digital Out:
- Connector: Optical
- Level: IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz
- Digital Out:
- Connector: B type (data save/load controlled from PC)
General
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 12.3 x 10.4 x 3.5 inches (312 x 264 x 88 mm)
- Weight: 6.6 pounds (3 kg)
- Power Requirement: 100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
- Power Consumption: 14W
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| | AMS Customer from USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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QUALITY:
In it's price range, it's top-notch. It's a lot of machine for the money, no doubt. I'll get my money's worth if it lasts 2 years. That's about 50 cents a day.
FEATURES:
Again, in it's price range, top-notch. What can I say? If you can run it, then you should be able to create good recordings. As with any device, there's a learning curve, but you can have some fun 10 minutes after it hits the door..
EASE OF USE:
Anybody can use this recorder right out of the box. If you spend a little time in the manual, you can get great recordings. If you go at it with a method in mind and do a little reading, you'll get it pretty quick. In my rig, there's almost no patching, and I can stack up several tracks in a row with no patching, just a couple of button-pushings in between tracks. You get to be the musician more and have to be the recording engineer less.
VALUE:
This is my second one. I paid $399 for each of them. | |
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QUALITY:
its made pretty well. the shell is a little flimsy on the bottom.
FEATURES:
the ability to record 4tracks at the same time is why I bought it. It does that well and the main feature of recording (like plug in and record without fancy editing and whatnot) is way easy.
EASE OF USE:
The most basic part (plug and record) is easy, but other than that, its kind of confusing. I come from using computer recording programs and interfaces. Those are straight forward compared to this. Great sound though
VALUE:
Heck yea. Id buy it again in a moment.
SOUND:
its awesome. Not 24bit or 32bit, but its definately good enough for albums. and the mastering effects are amazing. | |
| | Vicsixsix from San Diego, CA | | Overall Ranking: | | Value:
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QUALITY:
Seems well built. Faders are smooth, pan and gain knobs are a little flimsy, just be a little carefull.
FEATURES:
Best Feature- Records 4 tracks simultaneously (find that on any other 8 track at this price). The amp models suck, but will do for scratch tracks, the effects are limited, but fairly fuctional (esp. ther delays). Worst oversight - NO EQ! Come on guys! How can you properly mix down with no eq? That being said, the usb function mitigates this problem. I have been tracking on this machine, then transfering all the tracks over to my pc for final mixing and mastering in cubase. This eliminates the eq problem, the effects issues, and allows you almost unlimited tracks (keep recording and dumping). This system is working out great. The mic preamps are weak, so invest a decent tube preamp to warm things up.
EASE OF USE:
Way to easy! I had tracks recorded, dumped to my pc and mixed within one hour of opening the box! Ser | |
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QUALITY:
While I have only owned this recorder for about 1.5 months, it seems to be well made. Everything works as it should.
FEATURES:
The only thing I found to be lacking is that there are no tone (trebble, midrange, bass) controls but I pretty much adjust that from my guitars and/or effects pedals. Still, it would be nice for the vocals. I do like the built in reverb and have found it quite useful.
EASE OF USE:
Pretty easy to use. I did read the manual before making my first recording and refer to it from time to time but all in all I find this unit easy to comprhend.
VALUE:
For the money it makes very high quality recordings. I am a singer song writer and I play all the guitar parts (rhythm, lead, & bass) as well as sing all the parts for my original tunes. Those thah have heard my recordings are amazed at the quality. After recording my tracks I dump everything into my computer for mixing and editing. This unit d | |
| | Nate Sobaski from maplewood,mn, usa | | Overall Ranking: | | Value:
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QUALITY:
It seems relatively sturdy...
FEATURES:
The feature are kind of lacking... but if you have a good studio ampo that you can get all the sounds you want out of its fine. Recording are very clear.
EASE OF USE:
Very easy to use. Did not even open the manual...
VALUE:
Can not get anything better for the price, trust me I looked around alot.
SOUND:
Excellent sound quality. DO NOT USE MONSTER CABLES. monster mic cables record horribly. Get mogami, they are excellent.
STYLE:
Rock
MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
About a year
OVERALL:
Great product. Four tracks simeltanious. If thats enough for you get it. If your like me and you just record one vocal and one guitar, then its perfect. |
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