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If you want to easily record right now, few recording bundles make it as simple as the Fostex MR8 mkII & MXL 990/991 Recording Package.

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 display 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.

The MXL MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Mic Package is a 2-microphone kit with the latest in MXL's range of studio condenser microphones. The 990 has silky, sweet high end and a tight solid bass, perfect for recording vocals. The 991 is a superior instrument microphone designed for recording acoustic guitar and drum overheads. Both have gold-sputtered diaphragms (20mm) creating a professional sound perfectly suited for digital and analog recording. Includes a high-impact carrying case and mic stand adapters.

Fostex MR8 mkII and MXL 990/991 Recording Package 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
The 990 for vocals with silky highs and tight, solid lows
The 991 for acoustic guitars and drum overheads
20mm gold-sputtered diaphragms
Comes with carrying case and mic stand adapters
Suited for digital and analog recording

Fostex MR8 mkII and MXL 990/991 Recording Package 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

MXL 900
Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with large 20mm gold diaphragm capsule Frequency Range: 30Hz — 20kHz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
Impedance: 200W
S/N Ratio: 80dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB(A weighted IEC 268-4)
Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 130Db Max SPL with -10dB cut: 130dB
Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power (+- 4V)
Current Consumption: <3.0mA
Size: 60mm x 130mm
Weight: 1.2 lbs
Metal Finish: Champagne

MXL 991
Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with 20mm diaphragm
Frequency Range: 30Hz — 18kHz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
Impedance: 110W
S/N Ratio: 78dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB (A weighted IEC 268-4)
Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 137dB
Power Requirements: Phantom Power 48V ±4V
Current Consumption: <3.0mA
Size: 22mm x 134mm
Weight: 0.35 lbs
Metal Finish: Champagne

Fostex MR8 mkII and MXL 990/991 Recording Package Includes:

carrying case and mic stand adapters