Fostex MR-8 User Manual

Name: Fostex MR-8
Brand: Fostex
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Owner’s Manual

Digital Multitracker

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Default Chapter2
- Safety Instructions2
- Table of Contents3
Introduction5
- MR-8 Main Features5
- About Power Supply5
- Precaution Upon Handling the MR-86
- Notes on Repair6
- About Copyrights6
- About Damages6
The Basics of the MR-87
- Recording Method7
- Song Mode7
- About Song7
- Time Base8
- Remain Display9
- Input Monitor and Repro Monitor9
- TRIM Control9
Names and Functions10
- Top Panel (Left Part)10
- Top Panel (Right Part)12
- Rear Panel14
- Side Panel15
- Bottom Panel15
About Recording Medium16
- Compactflash TM Card16
- Recording Time16
- Inserting a Compactflash TM Card16
  - How to Remove a Compactflash16
  - How to Insert a Compactflash16
About the Power17
- Connecting the AC Adaptor17
- Inserting Batteries17
- Turning on the Unit17
- Turning off the Power18
- Turning on the LCD Display Backlight18
- Low Battery Display18
Listening the Demo Song19
Preparation of a Compactflash Card20
- Preparation for Recording Onto the Supplied Card20
- Preparation for Recording Onto a New Card22
Creating a Song/Selecting a Song23
- Creating a Song23
- Selecting a Desired Song24
Formatting a Card25
Connections26
Display27
- Home Screen27
- Selecting a Time Base28
- Adjusting the Display Contrast28
- MENU Screen28
- Warning Message28
MR-8 Recording Basics29
- Relation between the Input Jacks and Tracks29
- [INPUT a SELECT] Switch29
- Input Level Setting30
- Distortion Setting30
- Insert Effects30
Recording Onto a Single Track31
- Preparation for Recording31
- Starting Recording32
- Playback the Recorded Track32
- Undo/Redo32
Recording Onto Two Tracks33
- Preparation for Recording33
- Starting Recording34
- Playback the Recorded Tracks34
- Undo/Redo34
Punch In/Out35
- Punch In/Out Using the Keys on the Top Panel35
- Punch In/Out Using the Footswitch35
- Auto Punch In/Out36
Using Effects38
- Using the Insert Effects for Recording38
  - MIC Simulation Effects38
  - Amp Simulation Effects38
- Using the Reverb or Delay39
- Using the Mastering Effects41
  - Selecting the Desired Effect Type41
Bouncing Tracks42
- Selecting the Bounce Mode43
- Rehearsal of Track Bounce44
- Actual Track Bounce45
- Checking the Bounced Signals on Track45
Mixdown47
- Analog Mixdown47
- Digital Mixdown48
Playback Functions49
- Basic Playback49
- X Playback (Cueing)49
- Playback between LOCATE a and B Points49
- Play Mode50
- Loop Function in Auto Punch In/Out Mode51
Locate Functions52
- ABS Locate52
  - LOCATE ABS ZERO Function52
  - LOCATE REC END Function52
- Zero Return52
  - Resetting the Counter52
  - Locating to Counter Zero53
- Locating to the LOCATE a or B Point53
  - Storing a Locate Point53
  - Locating54
Setting the Pre-Roll/Post-Roll55
- How to Set the Pre-Roll/Post-Roll Time55
Setting the Beat Resolution56
- How to Set the Beat Resolution56
Editing a Song57
- Creating a New Song57
- Selecting a Desired Song57
- Editing a Song Name58
- Selecting an Unnecessary Song59
- Protecting a Song60
- Deleting the Unnecessary File in a Song61
Track Editing62
- Erasing Whole Track Data62
- Copying/Pasting Whole Track Data63
- Moving Whole Track Data65
- Exchange Whole Track Data66
Part Editing68
- Erasing a Desired Part69
- Copying/Pasting (1)70
  - Copying to the Clipboard70
  - Pasting Clipboard Data71
- Copying/Pasting (2)72
- Moving the Desired Part to the Other Track(S)73
- Exchange Parts between Tracks75
Synchronizing with MIDI77
- Synchronization Using MTC77
- Synchronization Using MIDI Clock78
Using the Rhythm Guide Function79
- Creating the Signature/Tempo Map79
- Setting the Click Level85
WAV File Conversion86
- Enabling the File Conversion86
- Procedure of File Conversion86
Exporting Data to a Personal Computer88
- Connection to a Personal Computer88
- Notes on Exporting a File88
- Exporting a WAV File to a Personal Computer89
Initializing the MR-891
Troubleshooting92
MR-8 Specifications95
Physical Dimensions96
Block Diagram96
MIDI Implementation Chart98
Index99
Optional Accessaries100
Declaration of EC Directive101

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Category	Digital Multitrack Recorder
Audio Tracks	8
Maximum Sample Rate	44.1 kHz
Bit Depth	16-bit
MIDI Support	No
Platform	Hardware
File Format	WAV
Effects	Reverb
Compatibility	Windows, Mac (via USB)

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