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An easy-to-use, go-anywhere multitrack recorder.
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The Fostex MR-8 Mk II Digital Multitrack Recorder makes capturing your music a snap thanks to its intuitive design and wealth of controls. All of the unit's major controls are placed on the top panel for easy access and a smooth workflow. Killer digital effects are built right in, as well as guitar amp and microphone simulators and handy mix-down effects. USB connectivity makes it simple to transfer your data for computer editing or CD burning with an external burner.
The MR-8 Mk II records in 16-bit/44.1kHz Normal Mode or 16-bit/22.05kHz LP Mode for double the recording time. Records to CompactFlash (128MB card supplied). Self-illuminating keys and a 132x64 dot-matrix keep your status up-to-date at all times. Analog guitar distortion on Input A and DSP effects including reverb and delay give you no-fuss enhancement to your recordings.
Fostex MR-8mkII 8-Track Digital Recorder Features:
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8-track recording onto CompactFlash Card (128MB card supplied )
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High-quality sound recording and playback with uncompressed linear 16-bit/44.1kHz digital audio (normal mode)
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2 track simultaneous recording and 8 track playback
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LP Mode (16-bit/22.05 kHz) doubles the recording time
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Dial knob for menu selection
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+48V Phantom Power on both mic inputs
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USB Host functionality
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Improved 132 x 64 dot-matrix LCD and self-illuminating keys show current status
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Improved built-in digital effects including reverb and delay
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Guitar amp and microphone simulations
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Black top panel design
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Analog guitar distortion with dedicated knob on Input A
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Full-track (8-track) bouncing to a new song (track 7/8) for PC transfer and CD burning
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Mastering effects for stereo bus
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USB port for stereo WAV file transfer to and from PC
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AC and Battery (6 x AA alkaline cells) operation (Approx. 4 hours maximum
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operation time with batteries)
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Built-in microphone
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Two headphone outs
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Free WAV Manager software available for multiple mono files transfer to and from PC
Fostex MR-8mkII 8-Track Digital Recorder Specifications:
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Recording/Reproduction
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Recording Medium: CompactFlash
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Recording Time: Approx. 6 minutes (8-track on 256MB CF) Normal Mode
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Recording Format: FAT16
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Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz (Normal Mode), 22.05 kHz (LP Mode)
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Quantization: 16-bit linear (non-compression)
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A/D Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
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D/A Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
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No. of Recording Track: 8 tracks maximum
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No. of Simultaneous Rec.: 2 tracks
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Recording/Reproduction Frequency: 20 Hz-20 kHz (Normal Mode)
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Dynamic Range: 87dB or more (typical) (Normal Mode)
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T.H.D.: 0.05% or less (typical) (Normal Mode)
I/O
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Analog In (INPUT A/B)
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Connector: XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot) and 1/4" TRS phone
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Input Level: -48dBV (MIC) - +4dBV (LINE)
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Input Impedance: 1.5k ohm or more, 400k ohm or more (GUITAR on INPUT A)
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Phantom Power: P48V (on/off selectable)
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Stereo Out (L, R)
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Connector: 1/4" stereo phone
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Output Level: -10dBV (unbalance)
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Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more
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Headphones (PHONE 1, 2)
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Connector: 2 x 1/4" stereo phone
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Max. Output: 30mW or more (@32 ohm)
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Load Impedance: 16 ohm or more
MIDI Out:
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Connector: DIN 5 pin
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Format: MIDI Standard
Foot Switch:
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Connector: 1/4" phone
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Level: TTL level
USB 2.0 HI-SPEED:
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Connector: B Type
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USB 1.1 (Host Function)
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Connector: A Type
General:
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Dimensions: 11-1/4"W x 2-1/2"H x 8-3/5"D
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Weight: 4 lbs.
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Power Requirement: DC12V, 400mA
If you can operate a tape recorder, you'll be recording and multitracking within minutes of opening the box.