FOSTEX MR8HDCD Details
8 Tracks to HD inc CD-RW
Features as per MR-8HD but with the adddition of a built-In CD-RW drive for burning CD Masters
Records to an internal 40GB hard drive for more than 15 hours of 8-track recording at CD quality (16-bit/44.1kHz). The simple and intuitive operation inherited from the MR-8 is enhanced by features like 4-track simultaneous recording, push-dial button for easy menu operation, full-track bouncing to a new song, and a USB Host function for external CD burning. Also has a USB port for stereo WAV file-transfer between the unit and a PC. Built-in digital effects including reverb and delay, and guitar amp and microphone simulations. Dedicated analog Guitar Distortion knob, S/PDIF digital out for digital mastering, and twin headphone outs give you added control and versatility.
Features:
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Recording to 40GB internal 3.5" HD offering more than 15 hours 8-track recording with CD quality (16bit / 44.1kHz)
• 4-track simultaneous recording
• Phantom power on all the four XLR inputs
• Simple and intuitive operational environment inherited from MR-8 with the new push-dial button for easier menu operation
• Full-track (8-track) bouncing to a New Song (track 7/8)
• 128 x 64 dot LCD with comprehensive indication
• Industry-first FAT32 disk format and WAV file recording in the HD multitrack recorder of this class; PC-friendly advantage
• USB port for stereo WAV file transfer to and from PC allowing the full access to the whole HD from PC
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Free "WAV Manager" software available for multiple mono files transfer to and from PC
• S/P DIF Digital Out for digital mastering on an external MD, CD recorder, etc.
• Built-in digital effects including Reverb, Delay as well as Guitar Amp and Microphone simulations
• Analog Guitar Distortion with the dedicated knob
• Twin headphones Outs
• Silver and black colored top panel identical to the latest VF-series
• USB Host function ready for CD burning on an off-the-shelf external CD-R drive (to be nominated) by future software update in late 2005
FOSTEX MR8HDCD Specs
SPECIFICATIONS
RECORDING/REPRODUCTION
Recording Medium
3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)
Approx. Recording Time
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 Tracks
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
Input Level
Input Impedance
- XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot) and ø 6mm TRS phone
- 48dBV (MIC) - +4dBV (LINE)
- 1.5k ohm or more (MIC/BAL)
- 40k ohm or more (LINE/UNBAL)
- 500k ohm or more (GUITAR/UNBAL)
Stereo Out (L,R)
Connector
Output Level
Load Impedance
- ø 6mm stereo phone
- -10dBV (unbalance)
- 10k ohm or more
Headphones
Connector
Max Output
Load Impedance
- 2 x ø 6mm stereo phone
- 20mW or more (@32 ohm)
- 16 ohm or more
MIDI Out
Connector
Format
- DIN 5 Pin
- MIDI Standard
Foot Switch
Connector
Level
- ø 6mm phone
- TTL Level
Digital Out
Connector
Level
- Optical
- IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz
Digital Out
Connector
- B type (data save/load controlled from PC)
General
Dimensions
312(W) x 264(D) x 88(H) mm
Weight
Approx. 3 kgs
Power Requirement
100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
14W
FOSTEX MR8HDCD DIGITAL RECORDER
