Fostex MR8HDCD Digital Recorder; Fostex Mr 8, MR8, Mr 8

FOSTEX MR8HDCD Details ^top

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:

• 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
• 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 ^top

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 Downloads ^top

SOFTWARE UPDATES

MR-8HD v.1.29

WavManager for Mac
WavManager for PC