Fostex MR8HD

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Specifications

8 tracks of recording and playback to/from internal 40GB hard drive

4 track simultaneous recording

Superb in-built digital effects inc Mic and Amp simulations

Transfer files via USB to/from Mac / PC

The ultimate record-anywhere multitrack.
The new Fostex MR-8HD is not only the easiest to use digital multitrack ever, (if you can operate a tape recorder, you’ll be recording and multitracking within minutes of opening the box), it’s also the best value, best sounding multitracker in its class. All the essential controls are right where you need them - no confusing menus to wade through to crank up the built-in guitar distortion - right there on the top panel. Real knobs. Real faders.

The MR8-HD features 4 balanced phantom powered XLR / unbalanced jack inputs. The 8 tracks record at true uncompressed CD quality to the internal hard drive, there’s the facility for 4 track simultaneous recording, built-in mic and guitar amp simulation, reverb / delay and cool mastering effects. Plus, the USB interface and the WAV file recording make it a snap to transfer recordings to and from a PC for further editing / CD burning.

Each of the MR-8HD’s ‘dual’ mic/line inputs has phantom power for use with professional condenser mics, it’s own level control and clip LED. In addition, Input A features a special guitar input with it’s own analogue distortion level control. Digital Reverb/Delay and guitar amp or mic simulation FX can be added whilst recording any track. All channels feature a 45mm volume fader and dedicated controls for pan and external FX send.

For added flexibility full 8-track bouncing is available complete with digital mastering effects.
8 Recording Tracks
Ultra-high quality sound - up to 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz without quality-sapping compression
4 track Simultaneous Recording
Great for capturing multiple instruments / vocal parts
Extended Recording Time
More than 15 hours of 8-track recording at CD quality
Full 8-track bouncing
Mix-down all tracks in stereo
FAT32 Disc Format and WAV Recording
Plus USB port for easy transfer of recordings to PC. ‘WAV Manager’ software included
S/P DIF Digital Out
For digital mastering to external CD recorder, MD etc.
Fantastic Built-In Digital FX
Including reverbs, delays, guitar amp simulations and microphone simulations
Analogue Guitar Distortion
Plug a guitar right in - awesome distortion available with dedicated control knob
4 XLR Inputs
With phantom power and trim control
Direct CD-RW Connection
Master direct to externally connected USB CD-RW (no PC required. Future software update)
WavManager (Windows) ver 2.01
WAV Manager is a utility software application that enables you to import each audio track from a song created using the MR-8, MR-8mk2 and MR-8HD (hereinafter called MR-8/HD) Multitrackers into your PC as a standard mono WAV file (eight files for an 8-track song).
In addtion, WAV file data created and edited on the PC can be exported to MR-8/HD.
The new version 2.01 now features:
CD Writing function (now you can burn a CD from your MR-8/HD using the CD-R/RW drive in your computer
A-B part Import Function
New Song Creating Function.

WavManager (Mac OS) ver 2.0
WAV Manager for Mac is a utility software application that enables you to import each audio track from a song created by the MR-8 and MR-8HD (hereinafter called MR-8/HD) into the Mac as a standard mono WAV file (eight files for an 8-track song). Also, WAV file data created and edited in the Mac can be exported to MR-8/HD.

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Tech Sheet

RECORDING / PLAYBACK
Recording Medium 3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)
Recording Time Approx. 943 minutes (8-track on 40GB)
Recording Format FAT32
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
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. 4 tracks
Recording/Reproduction Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range 88dB or more (typical)
T.H.D. 0.05% or less (typical)

INPUTS/OUTPUTS
Analog In (4ch)
Connector XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot)
and ø 6mm TRS phone
Input Level -48dBu (MIC) - +4dBu (LINE)
Input Impedance 1.5k ohm or more (MIC/BAL)
40k ohm or more (LINE/UNBAL)
500k ohm or more (GUITAR/UNBAL)
Stereo Out (L, R)
Connector ø 6mm stereo phone
Output Level -10dBV (unbalance)
Load Impedance 10k ohm or more
Headphones
Connector 2 x ø 6mm stereo phone
Max. Output 20mW or more (@32 ohm)
Load Impedance 16 ohm or more
MIDI Out
Connector DIN 5 pin
Format MIDI Standard
Foot Switch
Connector ø 6mm phone
Level TTL level
Digital Out
Connector Optical
Format IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz
USB
Connector B type (data save/load controlled from PC)

GENERAL
Dimensions 312(W) x 264(D) x 88(H) mm
Weight Approx. Approx. 3 kgs
Power Requirement 100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 14W