Fostex MR-8HD User Manual

MR-8HD Owner's manual
V1.20 supplement
8588074000
(436808)
With the new MR-8HD version 1.20 software, the
[USB HOST] port is now supported. You can burn
a CD-DA* format audio CD using an external CD-
R/RW drive.
Please read this supplement for burning an au-
dio CD using an external CD-R/RW drive.
* CD-DA
CD-DA stands for "Compact Disc Digital Au-
dio". It is the official designation for the audio
format on CD. The specifications for the CD-
DA format are described in the "Red Book".
Sound is recorded as stereo digital signals
which are PCM-coded at 44.1 kHz sampling
and 16-bit quantization.

Fostex MR-8HD Specifications

General

Type	Digital Multitrack Recorder
Recording Media	Hard Disk
Number of Tracks	8
Simultaneous Recording Tracks	8
Simultaneous Playback Tracks	8
Sample Rate	44.1 kHz
Bit Depth	16-bit
A/D Conversion	24-bit
D/A Conversion	24-bit
Power Supply	AC adapter
Weight	6.6 lbs
EQ	3-band per track
Effects	Reverb, Delay, Chorus
USB	USB 2.0

Summary

MR-8HD V1.20 Supplement Overview

Introduction to CD-DA Burning

Explains the new V1.20 software features, including USB HOST and CD-DA audio CD burning.

CD-DA Format Definition

Defines CD-DA as the official audio CD format, based on the "Red Book" specifications.

Important Notes for CD Burning

Compatible CD-R/RW Drives

Details requirements for CD-R/RW drives compatible with the MR-8HD, especially power supply.

Usable Disc Types

Specifies icons for recordable (CD-R) and rewritable (CD-RW) discs that can be used.

Disc Handling and Care

Provides essential guidelines on how to handle and care for discs to prevent damage or errors.

Connecting and Preparing Data for CD Burning

Connecting an External CD-R/RW Drive

Explains how to connect a CD-R/RW drive to the MR-8HD using a USB cable.

Song Data for CD-R/RW Disc

Details how to prepare stereo WAV files from tracks 7/8 for burning onto a CD-R/RW disc.

Procedure for Creating an Audio CD

Navigating to USB HOST Menu

Guides through navigating the MR-8HD menu to access the USB HOST functions.

Burning Audio Tracks to Disc

Step-by-step instructions for using the "CD Burn" function to record WAV files.

Finalizing the Audio CD

Explains how to use the "CD Finalize" function to complete the audio CD creation.

Viewing Disc TOC Information

Details how to check the Table of Contents (TOC) of the disc after burning or finalizing.