Fostex MR-8 owner manual MR- 8 specifications, Inputs/Outputs, Record/playback, General

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MR-8 Owner’s Manual

MR-8specifications

[Inputs/Outputs]

0 dBu=0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV=1/0 Vrms.

• Analog inputs [INPUT A, INPUT B]

Connectors	: XLR-3-31 type
	1/4-inch, phone type
Input level	: -50 dBV (MIC) to +2 dBV

(LINE)

Input impedance : 1.5kΩ or more (MIC/BAL)

:40kΩ or more (LINE/UNBAL)

:500kΩ or more (GUITAR/UNBAL)

•Stereo analog output [STEREO OUT (L, R)]

Connectors	: 1/4-inch, phone type
Nominal output level	: -10 dBV (unbalanced)
Load impedance	: 10kΩ or more
• Headphones output [PHONES]
Connectors	: 1/4-inch, stereo phone
	type
Load impedance	: 16Ω or more
Output level : 20mW or more (@ 32Ω load)
• MIDI output [MIDI OUT]
Connector	: DIN 5-pin
Format	: conformed to the MIDI
	standard
• Digital output [DIGITAL OUT]
Connector	: Toslink optical type
Format	: IEC 60958 (S/P DIF)

*Only normal mode song data is output.

•Footswitch

Connector	: 1/4-inch, phone type
Level	: TTL level
• USB
Connector	: B type (standard)

[Record/playback]

•Recording medium : CompactFlashTM card

•Sampling frequencies

:44.1 kHz (Normal mode)

:22.05 kHz (Extended mode)

• Quantization	: 16 bits, linear (non
	expanded)

• Format	: FAT16 (VFAT)
• Recording time	: approximately 25
	minutes/128 MB (mono
	track)
• The number of tracks	: 8

*the number of simultaneously recordable tracks: 2

• ADC	: 16-bit, delta-sigma
• DAC	: 16-bit, delta-sigma
• Frequency response	: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Dynamic range	: 88 dB or more (TYPICAL)
	* Normal mode

• Total harmonic distortion : 0.05% or more (TYPICAL)/Normal mode

[General]

•Weight (net) : MR-8/approx. 1.6kg

:AD-12A/approx. 500g

•Dimensions : 283 (W) x 215 (D) x 65 (H) mm

• Power requirements : DC 12 V

:Using the AC adaptor or six AA- type alkaline batteries

•Supplied accessories : AC adaptor

:Owner’s manual

*Changes in specifications and features may be made without notice or obligation.

*CompactFlashTM is the trademark of SanDisk Corporation in U. S. A. and licensed to CFA (CompactFlashTM Association).

*The polarity of the supplied AC adaptor is center plus/outer minus.

[Pin assignment of XLR connectors]

2	1	1	GND
		2	HOT
		3	COLD
	3

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Contents 8588 018 100 Digital MultitrackerSafety Instructions Table of Contents 101 100Introduction MR-8 Main features About power supplyAbout damages Precautions upon handling the MR-8About copyrights About song Song modeBasics of the MR Recording methodTime counter Time baseABS time Bar/Beat/ClkTrim control Remain displayInput monitor and repro monitor Top panel left part Input a connectorsInput B connectors Names and FunctionsEffect keys REVERB/DELAY Time controlPhones jacks 1 Phones VOL controlTop panel right part Time Base Select / V W X 8 entry key Counter Reset / P Q R 6 entry keyPlay Mode / a B C 1 entry key UNDO/REDO /Y Z 9 entry keyRear panel Card slot Midi OUT jack Battery compartmentSide panel Bottom panelAbout recording medium How to remove a CompactFlashTM cardHow to insert a CompactFlashTM card Turning on the unit About the powerConnecting the AC adaptor Inserting batteriesTurning on the LCD display backlight Low battery displayTurning off the power Tips Listening to the demo song again Listening the demo songWhile 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 Correction and deletion Press the Menu key to quit the menu modeTurn on the MR-8 power Preparation for recording onto a new cardWhile Select Song is highlighted, press the Enter key Select the song mode using the Cursor or Cursor keyCreating a song/selecting a song Creating a songTip Selecting a desired songPress the Enter key Formatting a cardWhile System is highlighted, press the Enter key While Card Format is highlighted, press the Enter keyModel AD-12A ConnectionsHome screen DisplayMenu screen Adjusting the display contrastSelecting a time base Recording onto stereo track MR -8 recording basicsRecording onto a mono track Insert effects Input level settingDistortion setting About simulation effectPreparation for recording Recording onto a single trackStarting recording Playing back the recorded trackUndo/redo Press the REC Select key for track 5/6 Set the Input a Select switch to MIC/LINERecording onto two tracks Preparation for recordingPlaying back the recorded tracks Starting recordingPunch in/out Punch in/out using the keys on the top panelPunch in/out using the footswitch Rehearsal Setting the punch-in and punch-out pointsHow to make auto punch in/out mode active Auto punch in/outLocate the recorder to the point before the punch- in point Actual auto punch in/outAbout part Press the Play key to start playback of the songAmp simulation effects Using effectsUsing the insert effects for recording Mic simulation effectsDetails of each effect type Selecting a delay typeUsing the reverb or delay Selecting an 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 Example of track bouncing Bouncing tracks5/6 mode Signal flow of track bouncingSelecting the bounce mode 7/8 modeRehearsal of track bounce Auto punch in/out of track bouncing Checking the bounced signals on trackActual track bounce Panning controlThrough 4 for recording Exporting bounced data to a personal computerAnalog mixdown MixdownAfter finishing recording, stop both recorders Tip Use the Master fader of the MR-8 to adjust the output levelDigital mixdown Playback between Locate a and B points Playback functionsBasic playback Playback cueingLoop mode Selecting a play modeAuto play mode Auto return modeLoop function in auto punch in/out mode Locate REC END function Resetting the counterLocate functions Locate ABS Zero functionLocating to the Locate a or Locate B point Locating to counter zeroStoring a locate point Storing a Locate a pointLocating Storing a Locate B pointAfter selecting the pre-roll time, press the Enter key Setting the pre-roll/post- rollHow to set the pre-roll/post-roll time When System is highlighted, press the Enter keyBar / 4 / 51 clk 3 bar / 1 / 00 clk Setting the beat resolutionHow to set the beat resolution Bar / 1 / 46 clk 1 bar / 1 / 00 clkSelecting a desired song Press the Menu key to exit the menu modeEditing a song Creating a new 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 Use the Cursor / keys to select source tracks to be moved Moving whole track dataExchange whole track data Flashing Part editing Erasing a desired part Use the Cursor / keys to select the tracks Copying to the clipboardWhile 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 Use the Cursor / keys to select the exchange source tracks Exchange parts between tracksPress the Enter key Synchronizing with Midi Midi sync/MTC frame rate settingsSettings of the MR-8 and Midi sequencer Synchronization using MTCSynchronization using Midi clock Creating the signature/tempo map Using the rhythm guide functionSetting the signature map Use the Cursor / keys to enter 3/4 Use the Cursor key to flash 4/4 for Sig. settingChanging the bar number or signature Use the Cursor / keys to enterTo exit the menu mode, press the Menu key Deleting an unnecessary bar/signature settingChanging the bar offset Third beat in bar First beat in bar 120 Creating the tempo mapFirst beat in bar 120 180Use the Cursor key to flash 120 for Tempo setting Use the Cursor key to flash 1 for Beat 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 Connection to a personal computer Xporting data to a personal computerImportant note Exporting a WAV file to a personal computerPress the Menu key to exit the menu mode Tip Initializing the MR Initialized item Default settingIs the Record key flashing and does Light on the display? TroubleshootingTroubles for recording TroubleAre the punch-in and punch-out points set correctly? Troubles for playbackIs the track fader for the playback track brought up? Is shown on the screen?Other troubles Troubles for power supplyTroubles for effect Record/playback MR- 8 specificationsPin assignment of XLR connectors Inputs/OutputsWhen using the normal mode Physical dimensionsBlock diagram When using the bounce mode 1-6 7/8 mode When using the bounce mode 1-4 5/6 modeModel MR-8 Midi Implementation Chart100 IndexMonitor Optional accessariesStereo Headphone Foot switch Personal Monitor RP Stereo Headphone Optical Cable Powered near field studioDeclaration of EC Directive 376785