Fostex MR-8 owner manual Using effects, Mic simulation effects, Amp simulation effects

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MR-8 Owner’s Manual

Usingeffects

The MR-8 provides the insert effects for recording (microphone and amplifier simulation effects), the delay/reverb for track bounce or mixdown (for tracks 1 through 4 only) as well as the mastering effects. The following describes how to use the effects and details about each effect.

Using the insert effects for recording

As described briefly on page xx, the [INPUT A] section of the MR-8 provides two types of insert effects: microphone and amplifier simulation effects.

These preset effects simulate popular micro- phones and guitar amplifiers. If you use the mi- crophone simulation effect when you record an acoustic guitar through your microphone, you can make recording as if you are using a famous microphone. If you use the guitar amplifier simu- lation effect when you record an electric guitar directly connected to the MR-8, you can make recording as if you are using a famous guitar amplifier.

Mic simulation effects

You can use mic simulation effects when the [IN- PUT A SELECT] switch on the rear panel is set to "MIC/LINE".

"MIC/LINE" position

INT MIC

MIC/LINE

GUITAR

INPUT A SELECT

You can choose from three mic simulation ef- fects by pressing any of DYNAMIC, CONDENSER and TUBE keys. The selected key is lit.

MIC SIMULATION

DYNAMIC CONDENSER TUBE

INPUT A

Details of each mic simulation effect

DYNAMIC

Simulates the sound of a popular dynamic

microphone.

 

 

 

CONDENSER

Simulates the sound of a popular con-

denser microphone for professional use.

 

 

TUBE

Simulates the sound of a popular tube mi-

crophone for professional use.

 

 

 

Amp simulation effects

You can use mic simulation effects when the [IN- PUT A SELECT] switch on the rear panel is set to "GUITAR". (Note that, when the switch is set to "GUITAR", only the [UNBAL/GUITAR] connector can be used.

"GUITAR" position

INT MIC

MIC/LINE

GUITAR

INPUT A SELECT

You can choose from three guitar amp simula- tion effects by pressing any of BRIT STACK, US METAL and 60's COMBO keys. The selected key is lit.

INPUT A

BRIT STACK

US METAL

60's COMBO

 

AMP SIMULATION

 

 

Details of each amp simulation effect

BRIT STACK

Simulates a popular British stuck-type gui-

tar amplifier.

 

 

 

US METAL

Simulates a popular US high gain metal gui-

tar amplifier.

 

 

 

60’s COMBO

Simulates a popular tube combo guitar am-

plifier.

 

 

 

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Contents Digital Multitracker 8588 018 100Safety Instructions Table of Contents 100 101MR-8 Main features About power supply IntroductionAbout damages Precautions upon handling the MR-8About copyrights Recording method Song modeBasics of the MR About songBar/Beat/Clk Time baseABS time Time counterTrim control Remain displayInput monitor and repro monitor Names and Functions Input a connectorsInput B connectors Top panel left partPhones VOL control REVERB/DELAY Time controlPhones jacks 1 Effect keysTop panel right part UNDO/REDO /Y Z 9 entry key Counter Reset / P Q R 6 entry keyPlay Mode / a B C 1 entry key Time Base Select / V W X 8 entry keyRear panel Bottom panel Battery compartmentSide panel Card slot Midi OUT jackAbout recording medium How to remove a CompactFlashTM cardHow to insert a CompactFlashTM card Inserting batteries About the powerConnecting the AC adaptor Turning on the unitTurning on the LCD display backlight Low battery displayTurning off the power Listening the demo song Tips Listening to the demo song againWhile S01 Fostexfever is highlighted, press the Enter key Press the Menu key to enter the menu modePreparation of a CompactFlashTM car d Entry example How to enter charactersCharacter entry keys Preparation for recording onto a new card Press the Menu key to quit the menu modeTurn on the MR-8 power Correction and deletionCreating a song Select the song mode using the Cursor or Cursor keyCreating a song/selecting a song While Select Song is highlighted, press the Enter keySelecting a desired song TipWhile Card Format is highlighted, press the Enter key Formatting a cardWhile System is highlighted, press the Enter key Press the Enter keyConnections Model AD-12ADisplay Home screenMenu screen Adjusting the display contrastSelecting a time base Recording onto stereo track MR -8 recording basicsRecording onto a mono track About simulation effect Input level settingDistortion setting Insert effectsRecording onto a single track Preparation for recordingStarting recording Playing back the recorded trackUndo/redo Preparation for recording Set the Input a Select switch to MIC/LINERecording onto two tracks Press the REC Select key for track 5/6Starting recording Playing back the recorded tracksPunch in/out Punch in/out using the keys on the top panelPunch in/out using the footswitch Auto punch in/out Setting the punch-in and punch-out pointsHow to make auto punch in/out mode active RehearsalPress the Play key to start playback of the song Actual auto punch in/outAbout part Locate the recorder to the point before the punch- in pointMic simulation effects Using effectsUsing the insert effects for recording Amp simulation effectsSelecting an effect type Selecting a delay typeUsing the reverb or delay Details of each effect typeSignal flow from a track to the effector Adjusting the delay/reverb timeAdjusting the effect send levels Details about each mastering effect type Using the mastering effectsSelecting the desired effect type Bouncing tracks Example of track bouncing7/8 mode Signal flow of track bouncingSelecting the bounce mode 5/6 modeRehearsal of track bounce Panning control Checking the bounced signals on trackActual track bounce Auto punch in/out of track bouncingExporting bounced data to a personal computer Through 4 for recordingMixdown Analog mixdownAfter finishing recording, stop both recorders Tip Use the Master fader of the MR-8 to adjust the output levelDigital mixdown Playback cueing Playback functionsBasic playback Playback between Locate a and B pointsAuto return mode Selecting a play modeAuto play mode Loop modeLoop function in auto punch in/out mode Locate ABS Zero function Resetting the counterLocate functions Locate REC END functionStoring a Locate a point Locating to counter zeroStoring a locate point Locating to the Locate a or Locate B pointStoring a Locate B point LocatingWhen System is highlighted, press the Enter key Setting the pre-roll/post- rollHow to set the pre-roll/post-roll time After selecting the pre-roll time, press the Enter keyBar / 1 / 46 clk 1 bar / 1 / 00 clk Setting the beat resolutionHow to set the beat resolution Bar / 4 / 51 clk 3 bar / 1 / 00 clkCreating a new song Press the Menu key to exit the menu modeEditing a song Selecting a desired songKey, then press the Enter key Editing a song nameAfter entering the name, move the cursor to Deleting an unnecessary song Use the Cursor / keys to select On, and press the Enter key Protecting a songTips Deleting the unnecessary file in a song While Erase Track is highlighted, press the Enter key Track editingUndo/redo of track editing Copying/pasting whole track data Press the Enter key Moving whole track data Use the Cursor / keys to select source tracks to be movedExchange whole track data Flashing Part editing Erasing a desired part Copying to the clipboard Use the Cursor / keys to select the tracksWhile Paste Part is highlighted, press the Enter key Pasting clipboard dataUse the Cursor / keys to select the desired tracks Then press the Enter key Moving the desired part to the other tracks Use the Cursor / keys to select the move source tracks Exchange parts between tracks Use the Cursor / keys to select the exchange source tracksPress the Enter key Synchronization using MTC Midi sync/MTC frame rate settingsSettings of the MR-8 and Midi sequencer Synchronizing with MidiSynchronization using Midi clock Creating the signature/tempo map Using the rhythm guide functionSetting the signature map Use the Cursor / keys to enter Use the Cursor key to flash 4/4 for Sig. settingChanging the bar number or signature Use the Cursor / keys to enter 3/4To exit the menu mode, press the Menu key Deleting an unnecessary bar/signature settingChanging the bar offset 180 Creating the tempo mapFirst beat in bar 120 Third beat in bar First beat in bar 120Use the Cursor key to flash 1 for Beat setting Use the Cursor key to flash 120 for Tempo settingUse the Cursor / keys to enter a desired tempo value Deleting an unnecessary tempo settingEditing the tempo map Setting the click level Enabling the file conversion Procedure of file conversionWAV file conversion Editing a file name Xporting data to a personal computer Connection to a personal computerExporting a WAV file to a personal computer Important notePress the Menu key to exit the menu mode Tip Initialized item Default setting Initializing the MRTrouble TroubleshootingTroubles for recording Is the Record key flashing and does Light on the display?Is shown on the screen? Troubles for playbackIs the track fader for the playback track brought up? Are the punch-in and punch-out points set correctly?Other troubles Troubles for power supplyTroubles for effect Inputs/Outputs MR- 8 specificationsPin assignment of XLR connectors Record/playbackWhen using the normal mode Physical dimensionsBlock diagram When using the bounce mode 1-4 5/6 mode When using the bounce mode 1-6 7/8 modeMidi Implementation Chart Model MR-8Index 100RP Stereo Headphone Optical Cable Powered near field studio Optional accessariesStereo Headphone Foot switch Personal Monitor MonitorDeclaration of EC Directive 376785
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