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.

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Fostex MR-8mkII 8-Track Digital Recorder Features:

8-track recording onto CompactFlash Card (128MB card supplied )
High-quality sound recording and playback with uncompressed linear 16-bit/44.1kHz digital audio (normal mode)
2 track simultaneous recording and 8 track playback
LP Mode (16-bit/22.05 kHz) doubles the recording time
Dial knob for menu selection
+48V Phantom Power on both mic inputs
USB Host functionality
Improved 132 x 64 dot-matrix LCD and self-illuminating keys show current status
Improved built-in digital effects including reverb and delay
Guitar amp and microphone simulations
Black top panel design
Analog guitar distortion with 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 bus
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
Two headphone outs
Free WAV Manager software available for multiple mono files transfer to and from PC

Fostex MR-8mkII 8-Track Digital Recorder Specifications:

Recording/Reproduction
Recording Medium: CompactFlash
Recording Time: Approx. 6 minutes (8-track on 256MB CF) Normal Mode
Recording Format: FAT16
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz (Normal Mode), 22.05 kHz (LP Mode)
Quantization: 16-bit linear (non-compression)
A/D Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
D/A Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
No. of Recording Track: 8 tracks maximum
No. of Simultaneous Rec.: 2 tracks
Recording/Reproduction Frequency: 20 Hz-20 kHz (Normal Mode)
Dynamic Range: 87dB or more (typical) (Normal Mode)
T.H.D.: 0.05% or less (typical) (Normal Mode)


I/O
Analog In (INPUT A/B)
Connector: XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot) and 1/4" 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" stereo phone
Output Level: -10dBV (unbalance)
Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more
Headphones (PHONE 1, 2)
Connector: 2 x 1/4" stereo phone
Max. Output: 30mW or more (@32 ohm)
Load Impedance: 16 ohm or more


MIDI Out
Connector: DIN 5 pin
Format: MIDI Standard


Foot Switch
Connector: 1/4" phone
Level: TTL level


USB 2.0 HI-SPEED
Connector: B Type
USB 1.1 (Host Function)
Connector: A Type

General
Dimensions: 11-1/4"W x 2-1/2"H x 8-3/5"D
Weight: 4 lbs.
Power Requirement: DC12V, 400mA

Fostex MR-8mkII 8-Track Digital Recorder

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