Fostex MR8HD 8-Track Hard Disk Recorder
40GB internal hard drive.
Product rated 8.2 out of 10 (40 ratings)
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The new MR-8HD offers recording to 40GB an internal 3.5 in. hard drive. It offers more than 15 hours of 8-track recording with CD quality (16 bit/44.1kHz). Up to 4 tracks can be recorded simultaneously. A new push-dial button makes for easier menu operation.
Features:
Recording to 40GB internal 3.5 in. HD offering more than 15 hours 8-track recording with CD quality (16-bit / 44.1kHz)
4-track simultaneous recording
Phantom power on all the 4 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
Features:
Recording to 40GB internal 3.5 in. HD offering more than 15 hours 8-track recording with CD quality (16-bit / 44.1kHz)
4-track simultaneous recording
Phantom power on all the 4 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
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Recording Medium: .5 in., 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)
Analog In (4ch) Connector: XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot) and ? 6mm TRS phone
Analog Input Level: - 48dBV (MIC) - +4dBV (LINE)
Analog 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: 6mm stereo phone
Stereo Output Level: -10dBV (unbalance)
Stereo Out Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more
Headphones Connector: 2 x ? 6mm stereo phone
Headphones Max Output: 20mW or more (@32 ohm)
Headphones Load Impedance: 16 ohm or more
MIDI Out Connector: DIN 5 Pin
MIDI Out Format: MIDI Standard
Foot Switch Connector: 6mm phone
Foot Switch Level: TTL Level
Digital Out Connector: Optical
Digital Out Level: IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz
Digital Out Connector: B type (data save/load controlled from PC)
Dimensions: 312(W) x 264(D) x 88(H) mm
Weight: Approx. 3 kgs
Power Requirement: 100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 14W
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)
Analog In (4ch) Connector: XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot) and ? 6mm TRS phone
Analog Input Level: - 48dBV (MIC) - +4dBV (LINE)
Analog 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: 6mm stereo phone
Stereo Output Level: -10dBV (unbalance)
Stereo Out Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more
Headphones Connector: 2 x ? 6mm stereo phone
Headphones Max Output: 20mW or more (@32 ohm)
Headphones Load Impedance: 16 ohm or more
MIDI Out Connector: DIN 5 Pin
MIDI Out Format: MIDI Standard
Foot Switch Connector: 6mm phone
Foot Switch Level: TTL Level
Digital Out Connector: Optical
Digital Out Level: IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz
Digital Out Connector: B type (data save/load controlled from PC)
Dimensions: 312(W) x 264(D) x 88(H) mm
Weight: Approx. 3 kgs
Power Requirement: 100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 14W
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Compact, easy-to-use digital recorder@4-track recording, 8-track playback@16-bit, 44.1kHz resolution@Four XLR inputs with phantom power@Dedicated guitar input with analog distortion@40GB hard drive; USB for PC file transfer
REVIEWS
Product rated 8.2 out of 10 (40 ratings)
Read 8 Full Reviews >>
- "Not too fancy, affordable, it works. So hey, What a deal!" - Read More
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- "Great deal - delivers exactly as advertised." - Read More
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