Fostex MR-8MKII User Manual

Owner’s Manual
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<Important!>
Thank you very much for purchasing the MR-
8mkII. Before using the unit, read “Preparation”
on page 17 and the following pages.
The “Preparation” section includes the important
information for using the unit for the first time,
such as “Preparation of recording media”,
“Preparation of power supply”, etc.

Fostex MR-8MKII Specifications

General

Brand	Fostex
Model	MR-8MKII
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Precautions before using

About power supply

Information on powering the device using the supplied AC adaptor or batteries.

Precautions upon installing the MR-8mkII

The basics of the MR-8mkII

[TRIM] control

Detailed explanation of the input gain adjustment control to prevent distortion.

Preparation

Preparation of power supply

How to connect the AC adapter or install batteries for powering the device.

Preparation of recording media

Information on using CompactFlash cards, song modes, and recording time capacities.

Handling of CompactFlashTM cards

Turning on the power

Step-by-step guide to powering on the MR-8mkII, including device connection order.

Turn off the power

Correct procedure for powering down the device safely, including peripherals.

Creating a new song

Basic recording operations

Input connection

How to connect microphones, instruments, and guitars to the MR-8mkII's inputs.

Recording onto a single track

Step-by-step guide for recording audio to a single track using input A.

Undoing recording (undo/redo)

How to revert or reapply recording actions using the undo/redo function.

Recording onto two tracks simultaneously

Guide for recording on two tracks at once, using inputs A and B.

Overdubbing basics

Recording new parts over existing tracks while listening to the original recording.

Basic mixdown

The process of mixing recorded tracks down to stereo outputs for external recording.

Advanced playback and locate functions

Playback between LOCATE A and B points

Time locate

Locating to the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point

Setting the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point

How to define loop, punch in/out, or editing points using the STORE key.

Punch in/out

Punch in/out using the keys on the top panel

Manual punch recording using the RECORD and PLAY keys on the top panel.

Punch in/out using the footswitch

Hands-free punch recording using an unlatched-type footswitch connected to the rear panel.

Auto punch in/out

Automated punch recording based on pre-set punch-in and punch-out points.

Setting the punch-in and punch-out points

Defining the start (punch-in) and end (punch-out) of the recording section.

Rehearsal for auto punch in/out

Practicing the auto punch process to check timing and points before actual recording.

Actual auto punch in/out

Performing the automated punch recording once the points and rehearsal are set.

Using effects

Using the insert effects

Using the reverb or delay

Using the mastering effects

Track bouncing

Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6

Specific procedure for mixing tracks 1-4 onto stereo tracks 5/6.

Rehearsal of track bouncing

Actual track bouncing

Performing the track bouncing operation after rehearsal and setup.

Bouncing tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7/8

Specific procedure for mixing tracks 1-6 onto stereo tracks 7/8.

Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song

Bouncing all eight tracks into a new song automatically created by the device.

Bouncing the desired part of a song

Rhythm guide function

Using the rhythm guide function

Setting the time signature and tempo

Creating the conductor map

Setting the signature map

Setting the tempo map

MIDI synchronization

Synchronization using MTC (MIDI Time Code)

Synchronizing the MR-8mkII with external devices via MIDI Time Code.

Synchronization using MIDI clock

Synchronizing the MR-8mkII with external devices via MIDI Clock and Song Position Pointer.

Track data editing

Undo/redo of track editing

Erasing track data

Deleting all recorded audio data from a selected track.

Copying/pasting track data

Duplicating track data from one track to another within the current song.

Moving track data

Relocating track data from its original track to a different track within the current song.

Exchanging whole track data

Swapping the recorded data between two selected tracks within the current song.

Part data editing

Undo/redo of editing

LOCATE A and LOCATE B points

Playing back the "part" (between LOCATE A and LOCATE B) to be edited

Changing an edit point during editing

Erasing the part(s)

Deleting a specific section of audio from selected track(s).

Copying/pasting the part(s)-1

Copying a part from one track and pasting it to another track at the same time position.

Copying/pasting the part(s)-2

Copying a part to a clipboard for later pasting to another track or position.

Copying to the clipboard

Pasting clipboard data

Moving the part(s)

Relocating a part from its original track to a different track within the current song.

Exchange the part(s)

Swapping the recorded parts between two selected tracks within the current song.

Data export to a personal computer

WAV file conversion

Converting track data recorded on tracks 7/8 into stereo WAV files for export.

Enabling the file conversion

Procedure of file conversion

Steps to convert track data to stereo WAV files, including range selection.

Exporting data to a personal computer

Connecting via USB and transferring converted WAV files to a computer.

Connection to a personal computer

How to physically connect the MR-8mkII to a computer using a USB cable.

Notes on exporting a file

Protecting the card

Archiving a song

Burning an audio CD

Read this page before using!

Important! CD-R/RW drives which can be connected to the MR-8mkII

Connecting an external CD-R/RW drive

Song data which can be recorded to a CD-R/RW disc

Procedure of creating an audio CD

Step-by-step guide to burning audio CDs, including single and multiple track operations.

Other functions

CompactFlashTM Card formatting

How to reformat the CompactFlash Card, erasing all data and initializing settings.

Phantom power on/off

Initializing the MR-8mkII

Troubleshooting

Troubles for recording

Solutions for common problems encountered during the recording process.

Troubles for playback

Solutions for issues related to playing back recorded audio or locating.

Troubles for effect

Troubles for USB connection

Solutions for issues related to connecting and exporting data to a personal computer.

Troubles for power supply

Solutions for problems related to the device suddenly turning off or battery issues.