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Fostex MR8 MKII Multitrack Digital RecorderThe Fostex MR8 mkII is the easiest to use digital multitrack ever. If you can operate a tape recorder, you’ll be recording and multitracking within minutes of opening the box. It records to affordable Compact Flash cards.
By putting all the major controls and functions right there on the top panel instead of buried in a confusing menu system, the MR-8 Mk II, unlike some other recorders, actually aids you in capturing your musical ideas. In addition there’s great sounding built-in digital effects, guitar amp and mic simulators, 2 mic inputs with +48V Phantom Power, handy mix-down effects, plus the ability to hook up to a PC for data editing, and backing up your songs. New for the Mk II is the USB host feature which allows for the easy connection of an "off-the-shelf" CD-R burner via USB. Making CD masters has never been more simple. Fostex MR8 mkII Features
- 8-track recording onto CompactFlash Card.
- High quality sound recording and playback with uncompressed linear 16-bit/44.1 kHz digital audio (normal mode) with 2 track simultaneous recording and 8 track playback.
- LP Mode (16-bit/22.05 kHz) doubles the recording time.
- Physical knobs and buttons for intuitive operations. A new dial knob for menu selection.
- Newly added +48V Phantom Power on all two Mic Inputs for wider choice of microphones.
- USB Host function ready for CD burning on an off-the-shelf external CD-R drive.
- Improved 132 x 64 dot-matrix LCD and self illuminating keys visually show the current status.
- Improved built-in digital effects including Reverb, Delay as well as Guitar Amp and Microphone simulations
- Black colored top panel design
- Analog Guitar Distortion with the dedicated knob on Input A.
- Full-track (8-track) bouncing to a New Song (track 7/8) for PC transfer and CD burning.
- Mastering effects for stereo buss.
- USB port for stereo WAV file transfer to and from PC
- AC and Battery (6 x AA alkaline cells) operation. Approx. 4 hours maximum operation time with batteries.
- Built-in microphone for handy song memo.
- Two headphones outputs.
- Free WAV Manager software available for multiple mono files transfer to and from PC
Fostex MR8 mkII Specifications
RECORDING and PLAYBACK
- Recording Medium: CompactFlash
- Recording Time: Approx. 6 minutes (8-track on 256MB CF) normal mode
- Recording Format: FAT16
- Sampling Frequency:
- Normal Mode: 44.1 kHz
- LP Mode: 22.05 kHz
- Quantization: 16-bit linear (non-compression)
- A/D Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
- D/A Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
- Number of Recording Tracks: 8 tracks maximum
- Number of Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 2 tracks
- Recording and Reproduction Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Normal Mode)
- Dynamic Range:
- 87dB or more (typical) (Normal Mode)
- T.H.D. 0.05% or less (typical) (Normal Mode)
INPUTS and OUTPUTS
- Analog In (INPUT A/B)
- 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 400k ohm or more (GUITAR on INPUT A)
- Phantom Power: P48V (on/off selectable)
- Stereo Out (L, R):
- Connector: 1/4-inch stereo phone
- Output Level: -10dBV (unbalance)
- Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more
- Headphones (PHONE 1, 2):
- Connector 2 x 1/4-inch stereo phone
- Maximum Output: 30mW or more (at 32 ohm)
- Load Impedance: 16 ohm or more
- MIDI Out:
- Connector: DIN 5 pin
- Format: MIDI Standard
- Foot Switch:
- Connector 1/4-inch phone
- Level: TTL level
- USB 2.0 HI-SPEED:
- USB 1.1:
GENERAL
- Dimensions 286(W) x 220(D) x 65(H) mm (approx 11.27 x 8.7 x 2.6 inches)
- Weight: Approx. 1.6kgs (3.52 lbs.)
- Power Requirement: DC12V, 400mA
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Michael Angelo singer/songwriter/recording artist from Battle Creek, MI. U.S.A.
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| Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? |
| I WOULD CONSIDER IT WELL MADE AND DEPENDABLE. IT'S A RECORDING UNIT AND BUILT SOLID ENOUGH TO RECORD WITH, I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE FADERS OR TRIM KNOBS BUT. LIKE I SAID IT'S A MULTI-TRACK RECORDER NOT A BASKETBALL. TREAT IT RIGHT AND IT RESPONDS. KNOW WHAT I KNOW AND YOU CAN MAKE PROFESSIONAL SOUNDING CD'S NOT JUST SO, SOS DEMO'S. YOU JUST GOT TO KNOW A FEW THINGS. |
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| AS A SINGER/SONGWRITER/MUSICIAN WHO PLAYS SEVERAL INSTRUMENTS {GUITAR BEING MY MAIN EXPERTIZE}. I LIKE THE FACT THAT YOU CAN GET 14 TRACKS OF MUSIC OUT OF THIS 8 TRACK. IF I COULD I WOULD ADD SOME EQING HIGHS, MIDS, AND, LOWS. |
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| How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? |
| IF YOU READ THE MANUEL OR REFER TO IT IF YOU GET STUMPED, IT'S ALL THERE. A VERY EASY TO USE DIGITAL MULTI-TRACKER. I HAVE THE MR-HD 16 MULTI-TRACKER AND THIS ONE SOUNDS BETTER AND IS MUCH EASIER TO USE. I MIX SONG PER SONG, PROBABLY A NO, NO, BY EXPERT STANDARDS BUT, I GET A GREAT SOUND THAT WAY BECAUSE THE SONG IS STILL RIGHT WITH ME. |
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| THE TONE IS GOOD. IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING, WITH NO EQ ON THE CHANNELS SOMETHING ELSE HAS TO HAPPEN TO GET YOUR SOUND RIGHT. THE PRE- AMPS ARE RATHER WEAK BUT, INSIGNIFICANT. THE MASTERING PRE-SETS COULD BE BETTER. I MASTER MY TRACKS WITH PRO-TOOLS. |
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| EXCELLENT. |
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| EXCEPTIONAL. |
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