FOSTEX MR16HD Details
MR16HD 16-track recording to Hard Disk
When inspiration hits, the last thing you need is a user interface that gets in the way. Slows you down. Turns you off. No fear of that. 25 knobs and 13 sliders get you immediate access to where the action is.
Unique to the MR16HD are 33 stellar EQ presets available to each input and 2 AUX sends for connecting to external gear. Add to this the convenience of WAV file recording, digital effects, mastering effects, analog guitar distortion and mic simulation and you’ve got just about the slickest, highest quality and downright easiest to use 16 track available on the market.
16 Recording Tracks to Hard Drive
16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz - no compression
4 track Simultaneous Recording
Great for capturing multiple instruments / vocal parts
4 XLR Inputs
With phantom power and trim control
Extended Recording Time
More than 7.5 hours of 16-track recording at CD quality
Full 16-track bouncing
Mix-down all tracks in stereo
FAT32 Disc Format and WAV Recording
Plus USB port for easy transfer of recordings to PC
2 x AUX
For connection to outboard gear
S/P DIF Digital Out
For digital mastering to external CD recorder, MD etc.
Input EQ Library
33 sound shaping presets available for all inputs
Fantastic Built-In Digital FX
Reverbs, guitar amp simulations etc. (see MR-8HD)
Analog Guitar Distortion
Awesome distortion (see MR-8HD)
Direct CD-RW Connection via USB
Master direct to USB CD-RW (no PC required)
MR16HD/CD model
Features as above with in-built CD-RW
WAV MANAGER
In order to import or export multiple mono wave files before mastering into a stereo wave file to/from your computer, use the free software which can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.
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, MR-8HD, and MR16HD (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.
PDF manual
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.
FOSTEX MR16HD Specs
SPECS
RECORDING / PLAYBACK
3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)
Approx. 471 minutes (16-track on 40GB)
44.1 kHz (Format FAT32)
16-bit linear (non-compression)
24-bit Delta-Sigma
8 tracks maximum
4 tracks
Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic range : 93dB or more (typical)
T.H.D. : 0.01 or less (typical)
INPUT / OUTPUT
XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot)
and ø 6mm phone
-48dBu(MIC) - +4dBu(LINE)
> 1.5k ohm (MIC/BAL)
> 40k ohm (LINE/UNBAL)
> 500k ohm (GUITAR/UNBAL)
+48v (on/off selectable)
ø 6mm phone x 2
-10dBV (unbalance)
10k ohm or more
2 x ø 6mm stereo phone
20mW or more (@32 ohm)
16 ohm or more
DIN 5 pin
ø 6mm phone
Optical
IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz
B Type connector
A Type connector
GENERAL
400(W) x 85(H) x 265(D)mm
3.2 kgs
100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
14W
FOSTEX MR16HD DIGITAL RECORDER
Rear
Right
Yamaha RH2C Full Sized Headphones
