Fostex MR 16HDCD 16 Track Multi Tracker
When inspiration hits, the last thing you need is a user interface that gets in the way. Slows you down. Turns you off. No fear of that. 25 knobs and 13 sliders get you immediate access to where the action is.
Unique to the MR16HD are 33 stellar EQ presets available to each input and 2 AUX sends for connecting to external gear. Add to this the convenience of WAV file recording, digital effects, mastering effects, analog guitar distortion and mic simulation and you've got just about the slickest, highest quality and downright easiest to use 16 track available on the market.
On the HDCD the built in CD drive allows burning of stereo masters straight out the machine.
MR 16HDCD Features
* 16 Recording Tracks to Hard Drive
* 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz - no compression
* 4 track Simultaneous Recording
* Great for capturing multiple instruments / vocal parts
* 4 XLR Inputs
* With phantom power and trim control
* Extended Recording Time
* More than 7.5 hours of 16-track recording at CD quality
* Full 16-track bouncing
* Mix-down all tracks in stereo
* FAT32 Disc Format and WAV Recording
* Plus USB port for easy transfer of recordings to PC
* 2 x AUX for connection to outboard gear
* S/P DIF Digital Out for digital mastering to external CD recorder, MD etc.
* Input EQ Library 33 sound shaping presets available for all inputs
* Fantastic Built-In Digital FX, Reverbs, guitar amp simulations etc. (see MR-8HD)
* Analog Guitar Distortion
* Direct CD-RW Connection via USB, Master direct to USB CD-RW (no PC required)
* Built-in CD-RWFor Burning masters
MR 16HDCD Specification
RECORDING / PLAYBACK
* Recording media 3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)
* Recording time Approx. 471 minutes (16-track on 40GB)
* Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz (Format FAT32)
* Quantization 16-bit linear (non-compression)
* A/D & D/A converters 24-bit Delta-Sigma
* No. of recording tracks - 16
* No. of simultaneous recording tracks - 4
* Recording/Playback Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz
* Dynamic range : 93dB or more (typical)
* T.H.D. : 0.01 or less (typical)
INPUT / OUTPUT
* Analog in (x4) XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot) and ø 6mm phone
* Input level -48dBu(MIC), - +4dBu(LINE)
* Input Impedance > 1.5k ohm (MIC/BAL), > 40k ohm (LINE/UNBAL), > 500k ohm (GUITAR/UNBAL)
* Phantom Power +48v (on/off selectable)
* AUX outputs ø 6mm phone x 2, -10dBV (unbalance), 10k ohm or more
HEADPHONES
* Connectors 2 x ø 6mm stereo phone
* Max output 20mW or more (@32 ohm)
* Load impedance 16 ohm or more
* Midi out DIN 5 pin
* Footswitch ø 6mm phone
DIGITAL
* Optical -IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz
* USB 2.0 B Type connector, USB 1.1 host A Type connector
GENERAL
* Dimensions 400(W) x 85(H) x 265(D)mm
* Weight 3.5kg with CD
* Power requirement 100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
* Power consumption 14W
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The Fostex MR 16HDCD 16 Track Multi Tracker offers great value for money, features, build quality and reliability.