Fostex MR 8 MKII 8 Track Multi Tracker

The Fostex MR-8 Mk II is the easiest to use digital multitrack ever.

If you can operate a tape recorder, you’ll be recording and multitracking within minutes of turning on the Fostex MR-8 Mk II. By putting all the major controls and functions right there on the top panel instead of buried in a confusing menu system, the Fostex MR-8 Mk II, unlike some other recorders, actually aids you in capturing your musical ideas. In addition there’s great sounding built-in digital effects, guitar amp and mic simulators, handy mix-down effects, plus the ability to hook up to a PC for data editing, and backing up your songs.

New for the Fostex MR-8 Mk II is the USB host feature which allows for the easy connection of an 'off-the-shelf' CD-R burner via USB. Making CD masters has never been more simple. The Fostex MR8MkII comes with a whopping 1GB card, this will give approx 200 track minutes of recording time @ CD quality, or 400 minutes in Extended mode. EXTENDED MODE (16bit/22.05kHz) doubles the recording time. Note that recording time varies depending on recorded source, punch in/out, undo/redo status, etc.

• 8 tracks of recording and playback using CompactFlash cards
• 2 track simultaneous recording
• Superb in-built digital effects inc Mic and Amp simulations
• USB Host function for CD burning with 'off-the-shel' CD burner
• 2 mic inputs with +48V Phantom Power
• 1 GB Compact Flash RAM included
• Dimensions 286(W) x 220(D) x 65(H) mm
• Weight Approx. Approx. 1.6kgs

• RECORDING / PLAYBACK
  Recording Medium CompactFlash
  Recording Time Approx. 6 minutes (8-track on 256MB CF) normal mode
  Recording Format FAT16
  Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz (Normal Mode), 22.05 kHz (LP Mode)
  Quantization 16-bit linear (non-compression)
  A/D Converter 24-bit Delta-Sigma
  D/A Converter 24-bit Delta-Sigma
  No. of Recording Track 8 tracks maximum
  No. of Simultaneous Rec. 2 tracks
  Recording/Reproduction Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Normal Mode)
  Dynamic Range 87dB or more (typical) (Normal Mode)
  T.H.D. 0.05% or less (typical) (Normal Mode)
  
  
• INPUTS/OUTPUTS
  Analog In (INPUT A/B)
  Connector XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot) and ø 6mm TRS phone
  Input Level -48dBV (MIC) - +4dBV (LINE)
  Input Impedance 1.5k ohm or more 400k ohm or more (GUITAR on INPUT A)
  Phantom Power P48V (on/off selectable)
  Stereo Out (L, R)
  Connector ø 6mm stereo phone
  Output Level -10dBV (unbalance)
  Load Impedance 10k ohm or more
  Headphones (PHONE 1, 2)
  Connector 2 x 6mm stereo phone
  Max. Output 30mW or more (at 32 ohm)
  Load Impedance 16 ohm or more
  MIDI Out
  Connector DIN 5 pin
  Format MIDI Standard
  Foot Switch
  Connector ø 6mm phone
  Level TTL level
  USB 2.0 HI-SPEED
  Connector B Type
  USB 1.1
  Connector A Type
  
  
• GENERAL
  Dimensions 286(W) x 220(D) x 65(H) mm
  Weight Approx. Approx. 1.6kgs
  Power Requirement DC12V, 400mA

Fostex are a World leader in the manufacture of pro audio and recording equipment for music studios and musicians.

The Fostex Company now have distribution in more than fifty territories and continue to be a major name in recording from the home musician to broadcast, film & television stations and professional recording studios.

The Fostex brand covers studio headphones, studio monitor speakers and sub woofers, multi trackers and portable recorders.