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  • Page 1 Caution: version software. Note: The MR16 has two models: one has a built in CD-R/RW drive , while the other has no CD-R/RW drive. This manual can be used for both manual. Each MR16 model also contains the independent supplementary manual which explains how to create an audio CD using the internal or an external CD-R/RW drive.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. "WARNING"...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Safety Instructions ...2 Read this chapter first! ...9 Precautions before using ...10 About power supply ...10 Precautions upon installing the MR16 ...10 Notes on repair ...10 About copyrights ...10 About damages ...10 Note on audio interruption ...10 Notes on USB connection with Mac OS ...10...
  • Page 5 Setting the locate accuracy ...56 Example of using the direct locate function ...56 Previewing the locate point ...58 Punch in/out ...59 Punch in/out using the keys on the top panel ...60 Punch in/out using the footswitch ...61 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents)
  • Page 6 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Auto punch in/out ...62 Setting the punch-in and punch-out points ...62 Rehearsal for auto punch in/out ...63 Actual auto punch in/out ...64 Using effects ...65 Using the input EQ for recording ...66 Turning of the input EQ ...66 Selecting a desired EQ preset entry ...66...
  • Page 7 Deleting an unnecessary tempo event ...98 MIDI synchronization ...99 Synchronization using MTC ...100 Connection ...100 Settings of the MR16 and MIDI sequencer ...100 MIDI sync/MTC frame rate settings ...101 Synchronization using MIDI clock ...102 Connection ...102 Settings of the MR16 and MIDI sequencer ...102 Data export to a personal computer ...103...
  • Page 8 Pre-roll/post-roll time setting ...142 Beat resolution mode on/off ...143 Phantom power on/off ...144 Setting output mode of AUX OUT 1, 2 ...146 Initializing the MR16 ...147 Application examples ...149 Application example 1 (Mixing) ...150 Application example 2 (Live) ...151 Troubleshooting ...153 Trouble for recording ...154...

  • Page 9: Read This Chapter First

    The MR16 with the CD-R/RW drive built-in allows you to make an audio CD internally. If your MR16 does not have a built-in CD-R/RW drive, you can make an audio CD using an external CD-R/RW drive connected to the [USB HOST] port.

  • Page 10: Precautions Before Using

    (such as an air conditioning system or large electric heater) are connected. • If you use the MR16 in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station. • The [POWER] switch cannot turn off the power completely.

  • Page 11: Mr16 Main Features

    An ASP digital effect processor (delay/reverb) with the algorithm newly developed by Fostex is built in. You can apply the effects to tracks 1 through 8 during mixdown and track bounce (see page 70 for details). In addition, the MR16 also provides insert effects for microphone and amplifier simulation for coloring sounds.
  • Page 12 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) • Audio CD burning capability If your MR16 does not have an internal CD-R/RW drive, you can burn an audio CD (CD-DA) from song data (stored in the 2 MIX folder) by connecting an external CD-R/RW drive to the [USB HOST] port of the unit.

  • Page 13: The Basics Of The Mr16

    This section describes the basics of the MR16 you should know before using the MR16. The MR16 is fitted with a 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Songs are recorded on a hard disk along with the ABS time (from 00m 00s 000ms to 399m 59s 999ms).

  • Page 14: About Song

    You can give a desired song name for managing recorded songs (see page **). Recorded track data is stored in a song as mono WAV files. The MR16 can convert the two WAV files recorded on tracks 15 and 16 (L and R) to a stereo WAV file (see page 90).

  • Page 15: Time Base

    The ABS zero position is set to "bar -2/beat 1/clk 000" by default (this is called "bar offset"). The MR16 determines the bar/beat/clock value in a song in referenced to the bar offset, as well as the time signature map and tempo map. You can set the bar offset between bar 1 to bar -8 via the menu mode (see page 95).

  • Page 16: Trim Control

    The analog signal received at each input ([INPUT A] through [INPUT D]) is sent to the [TRIM] control, by which the signal level fed to the A/D converter of the MR16 is controlled. You can check this level by the PEAK indicator. If the level is too high, the PEAK indicator lights, while you may hear the sound distorted or noisy.

  • Page 17: How To Burn An Audio Cd

    How to burn an audio CD You can burn an audio CD from songs created by the MR16 multitrack recording function using either of the following methods. Burns a CD using the internal CD-R/RW drive (the CD-R/RW drive built-in model only)
  • Page 18 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!)

  • Page 19: Names And Functions

    Names and functions This chapter describes the names and functions of the controls, keys, connectors, etc. on the MR16 top panel, side panel and rear panel, as well as details of the display. See this chapter whenever you want to...

  • Page 20: Top Panel 1

    (see page 35). [INSERT] connector (TRS phone jack) Connects an external effect processor (typi- cally, a compressor/limiter, etc.). For connection between the MR16 and the effect processor, use a Y-cable as shown be- low (see page 69). To the effect input.
  • Page 21 30). To turn off the power when the power is on, press and hold down the [POWER] switch for a few seconds. If you do not use the MR16 for a <Note>: long time, we recommend unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.

  • Page 22: Top Panel 2

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT UNBAL UNBAL TRIM TRIM TRIM PEAK DISTORTION PEAK PEAK LINE LINE LINE GUITAR INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C SIMULATION SIMULATION DYNAMIC BRIT STACK ABC1...
  • Page 23 [RECORD] key Pressing the [PLAY] key while holding down the [RECORD] key starts recording of the armed (record-ready) track(s). MR16 Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) By pressing only the [RECORD] key when any track(s) is armed (in record-ready), the in- put signal(s) of the armed track(s) can be monitored (i.e.

  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    If you need to connect the unit to a digital device which only provides a coaxial type digital connector (typically, an RCA pin jack), use the Fostex COP-1/96k coaxial- optical converter (shown right). Use an optical digital cable with Toslink plugs on both ends.

  • Page 25: Front Panel (Cd-R/Rw Drive Built-In Model Only)

    [USB] port (USB B type) Used to connect with a personal computer using a standard USB cable for song file data transfer between the MR16 and the personal computer (see page 107). [AC IN] connector Connect the supplied power cord to this con- nector (see page 30).

  • Page 26: Lcd Display

    The following describes details about the LCD display, including screen contents and opera- tion. When turning on the MR16, the display shows the startup screen (showing the startup status of the MR16), followed by the "Home" screen, which is similar to the one below. In this condition, the previously loaded song is loaded and the recorder is located at the beginning of the song.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Time Base Mode

    REWIND 9/10 11/12 13/14 15/16 MASTER LOCATE ABS ZERO RECORD STOP A-B PLAY CONTRAST [CONTRAST] key MR16 Selecting a time base mode POWER MENU / ENTER TIMEBASE SELECT STORE UNDO/REDO RHYTHM GUIDE CONTRAST DIRECT LOCATE REWIND F FWD LOCATE ABS ZERO...

  • Page 28: Menu Mode Screen

    LOCATE ABS ZERO RECORD If a serious problem happens to the MR16 during operation, an appropriate warning message is shown on the display. Most warning messages are being shown until the [MENU/ENTER] knob is pressed. Note that there are also not-so-serious warning messages besides the following.

  • Page 29: Basic Operations

    If it is the first time for you to use a Multitracker, read this chapter carefully first so that you are familiar with the MR16 basic operations, then read other sections which describe advanced operations.

  • Page 30: About Power

    The MR16 operates by AC power. Before you start using the MR16, you must connect the sup- plied power cord. Connect between the [AC IN] connector on the MR16 rear panel and an AC outlet using the supplied power cord.

  • Page 31: Listening The Demo Song

    Before you make recording, let's listen to the demo song via headphones (or a monitor speaker). Connecting headphones (or a monitor speaker system) Connect headphones to either of the two [PHONES] jacks of the MR16. Both jacks feed the same signal so you may connect headphones whichever you like.

  • Page 32: Playing Back The Demo Song

    In the demo song, approximately 1-minute audio is recorded on all eight tracks. Follow the procedure below for listening to the demo song. In the following procedure, it is assumed that the MR16 is turned on and a pair of headphones (or a monitor speaker system) is connected.

  • Page 33: Creating A Song For Recording

    This section describes how to create a new song for recording on the hard disk, while keeping the demo song. In the following procedure, it is assumed that the MR16 is stopped at the beginning (ABS ZERO) of the demo song.
  • Page 34 It is a good idea to create more than one song before you start recording. After creating a song or songs for recording, connect the sound source to the MR16 (see the next page) and start recording. After creating a new song, by ex- <Note>:...

  • Page 35: Input Connection

    The MR16 provides four input channels: [INPUT A], [INPUT B], [INPUT C] and [INPUT D]. Each channel provides both the XLR and 1/4" phone connectors. INPUT C INPUT D INPUT A INPUT B INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C UNBAL...

  • Page 36: Recording Track Combinations And Available Input Channel(S)

    Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Recording track combinations and available input channel(s) The MR16 is a 16-track recorder. Tracks 1 through 8 are mono tracks, while tracks 9 through 16 are stereo tracks. The [REC SELECT] keys control track arming. DYNAMIC...

  • Page 37: Recording Onto A Single Track

    Set the [INPUT A SELECT] switch to "MIC/LINE". You can apply the mic simulation <Note>: as insert effects when the [ INPUT A SELECT ] switch to " MIC/LINE " (see page 68). MR16 GTR CLEAN MIC/LINE GTR DIST INPUT D...

  • Page 38: Starting Recording

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Set track fader 1 and [MASTER] fader to the nominal position (marked by Raising these faders allows you to monitor the input sound. If these faders are not raised, you cannot monitor the sound via headphones.

  • Page 39: Overdubbing Basics

    [REC SELECT] key for tracks 9/10 starts flashing. On the home screen, the remaining time is shown, while "9" and "10" for the track numbers change to "A" and "B" respectively. MR16 Overdubbing basics INPUT C INPUT D STEREO OUT...

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Recording Levels While Listening To Track 1

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Track 1 and 9/10 faders are used <Note>: to adjust the monitor level. To adjust the recording levels, use the [ TRIM ] controls of the [ INPUT A ] and [ INPUT B ] channels.

  • Page 41: Recording Onto Four Tracks Simultaneously

    PUT C ] channel, you can supply the phan- tom power to the microphone (see page 144). Set the [INPUT A SELECT] switch to "GTR DIST". You can add distortion of the internal effects to your guitar sound. MR16 INPUT C INPUT D STEREO OUT AUX OUT UNBAL...

  • Page 42: Starting Recording

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Set the track faders 1 through 4 and [MASTER] fader to the nominal position (marked by Raising these faders allows you to monitor the input sound. If these faders are not raised, you cannot monitor the sound via headphones.

  • Page 43: Basic Mixdown

    (DAT, MD, etc.) which can accept an S/P DIF digital signal in digital domain. With the MR16, you can also record a mixdowned signal internally to a new song of the MR16 using the track bouncing function, without the need of an external master recorder (see "Track bouncing"...

  • Page 44: Mixdown To An Analog Recorder

    US METAL TUBE 60'S COMBO Connect the [STEREO OUT (L, R)] connectors of the MR16 to the input connectors of an analog master recorder. While playing back the MR16, rehearse mixing down the recorded sounds by adjusting the level and panning of each track, applying effects to tracks 1 through 8 and applying the mastering effects to the L/R stereo mix, etc.

  • Page 45: Mixdown To A Digital Recorder

    The following describes how to make mixdown recording to an external digital recorder. Connect the [DIGITAL OUT] connector of the MR16 to the digital input connector of a digital master recorder using an optical cable. <Note>: The [ DIGITAL OUT ] connector of the MR16 is the Toslink optical type.
  • Page 46 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations)

  • Page 47: Advanced Playback And Locates Functions

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Advanced playback and locate functions This chapter describes advanced playback functions including cueing, partial playback (between points A and B), special play modes, as well as the locate function.

  • Page 48: X Cueing

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) By holding down the [F FWD] or [REWIND] key during playback, the recorder enters cueing mode and you can monitor playback at 3 x speed. It may be useful for searching a specific position.

  • Page 49: Play Mode

    MR16 offers special play modes including the auto play, auto return and loop playback modes in addition to the normal playback mode. While the recorder is stopped, each time you press the [PLAY MODE] key, the play mode switches among "Off", "Auto Play", "Auto return" and "Loop".

  • Page 50: Auto Play Mode

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) In the Auto play mode, when locating to the ABS ZERO, REC END, LOCATE A or LOCATE B point, the recorder automatically starts playback from the point. The following shows the auto play function after locating to the LOCATE A point (see page 52 for the locate function).

  • Page 51: Loop Function In Auto Punch In/Out Mode

    LOOP START point You can change the pre-roll and post-roll time within the range between 0.1 and 10.0 seconds (in 0.1 second steps) in the menu mode (see page 142). MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) LOCATE A point LOCATE B point 4 sec.

  • Page 52: Locate Function

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) The following describes the locate functions, which allow you to immediately skip to a specified point in a song. Regardless of the current recorder position, you can locate to the beginning (ABS ZERO) of the song or the recording end (REC END) of the song.

  • Page 53: Locating To The Locate A Or Locate B Point

    [STORE] key. The display briefly shows "Store LOCATE B", and the point when pressing the [LOCATE B/OUT] key is stored as the LOCATE B point. MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) 15/16 > STEREO WAV FILE BOUNCE MODE NATURAL...

  • Page 54: Locating

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Locating While the recorder is stopped, press the [LOCATE A/IN] (or [LOCATE B/OUT]) key. The recorder instantly locates to the appropriate point. • When the current recorder position is between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points: LOCATE A point •...

  • Page 55: Direct Locate Mode

    "Direct locate" screen examples when you enter the direct locate mode while the recorder is at the beginning of the current song. Time base mode: ABS Time Base mode: Bar/Beat MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Direct locate mode INPUT D...

  • Page 56: Setting The Locate Accuracy

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Setting the locate accuracy By default, the direct locate function is executed in minute accuracy when the time base is set to "ABS", while it is executed in measure accuracy when the time base is set to "Bar/ Beat".
  • Page 57 MR16 Locating the desired time If you know the time at the point you want to locate, the direct locate function allows you to locate the point accurately by specifying the time. For example, if you want to locate "12m 34s 540ms" accurately, follow the procedure below.

  • Page 58: Previewing The Locate Point

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Previewing the locate point After executing direct locate function, pressing the [PLAY] key (or [RECORD] key) plays back two seconds after (or before) the locate point (preview function). The preview time is set to two seconds by default, however, you can set it to a desired time between one and four seconds.

  • Page 59: Punch In/Out

    Punch in/out Using the punch in/out function of the MR16, you can overwrite the desired part of the recorded track. "Punch in" means switching from play- back to recording, while "punch out" means switching from recording to playback. The MR16 offers three methods for making punch in/out re- cording.

  • Page 60: Punch In/Out Using The Keys On The Top Panel

    Owner’s Manual (Punch in/out) Punch in/out using the keys on the top panel You can make punch in/out manually by using the [RECORD] and [PLAY] keys on the MR16 top panel. The punch in/out operation by yourself using the keys on the top panel sometimes <Note>:...

  • Page 61: Punch In/Out Using The Footswitch

    You can make hands-free punch in/out recording using an unlatched-type footswitch. Playback Connect the footswitch to the [FOOT SW] jack on the MR16 rear panel. Press the [REC SELECT] key for the track you are going to make punch in/out recording.

  • Page 62: Auto Punch In/Out

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Punch in/out) By setting the punch-in and punch-out points in advance, the recorder automatically makes punch in/out recording for you. You can rehearse punch in/out recording as many times you like. Setting the punch-in and punch-out points You can set the punch-in and punch-out points on-the-fly while playing back the recorder (as well as you can set them while the recorder is stopped at the desired position).

  • Page 63: Rehearsal For Auto Punch In/Out

    By using the loop function when <Note>: rehearsing the auto punch in/out operation, you can concentrate on playing without the need of troublesome operation of the MR16. See page 49 for details about the loop func- tion.

  • Page 64: Actual Auto Punch In/Out

    Actual auto punch in/out Recording <Note>: In addition to the punch in/out func- tion, the MR16 allows you to edit the recorded material using the following editing functions. • Deleting the whole data on the desired track (using the "Erase Track" menu item).

  • Page 65: Using Effects

    Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using effects The MR16 provides the input equalizer and the insert effects for record- ing (microphone and amplifier simulation effects), the delay/reverb ef- fects for track bounce or mixdown (for tracks 1 through 8 only), and the mastering effects for L/R mix.

  • Page 66: Using The Input Eq For Recording

    Using the input EQ for recording The MR16 provides the input EQ (equalizer) for each of input channels (A through D). You can apply the input EQ to each recording source to tailor the sound as you wish. You can select a desired setting from among 33 presets in the EQ library.
  • Page 67 Good for an acoustic piano in ensemble. Adds a warm feel to a vocal. WarmVocal Adds brightness to a vocal. BrightVoc B.G.Vocal Good for backing vocals. MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) EQ library Narration Good for narration. Radio1 Radio sound 1...

  • Page 68: Using The Insert Effects For Recording

    MR16, you can make recording as if you are using a famous guitar amplifier. Note that you cannot get exactly the same sound as the original microphone/guitar amplifier by using simulation effects.

  • Page 69: Using External Effects For Recording

    INPUT A See the manual of your effect unit for details about how to use it. A Y-cable is not supplied with the MR16, therefore, purchase an appropriate Y-cable available in the market. <Hint>: The unit provides two pairs of the [AUX OUT] connectors. During mixdown, you can apply an effect to the desired tracks by connecting an external effect unit to the [AUX OUT] connectors.

  • Page 70: Using The Reverb Or Delay

    Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using the internal reverb or delay The MR16 has the original built-in reverb/delay processor featuring the newly-developed algo- rithm. You can apply the reverb or delay to playback signals of tracks 1 through 8 during mixdown and track bouncing.

  • Page 71: Selecting A Delay Type

    The selected delay type is set, while the display returns to the previous screen. Press the [STOP] key to quit the menu mode. Adjusting the delay/reverb time ROOM HALL PLATE MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Flashing L - R L-R delay (default) Mono Mono delay...

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Effect Send Levels

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) To apply the effect (reverb or delay) to tracks 1 through 4, adjust the [EFFECT SEND] control for each track to adjust the level of the track signal sent to the effect processor. In the example as illustrated below, tracks 1 and 2 signals are sent to the effect processor.

  • Page 73: Using The Mastering Effects

    Using the mastering effects The MR16 provides the mastering effects dedicated for the stereo buses (L and R). You can select the desired effect type using the [MASTERING] keys. The mastering effect can be used when you bounce multiple tracks to two tracks or when you mix tracks 1 through 16 down to stereo and record to an external master recorder.

  • Page 74: Selecting The Desired Effect Type

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Bouncing tracks 1 through 16 to a New song. Delay Reverb Track 1 Playback Track 16 Playback INPUT A ~ INPUT D Track 15 Record Bouncing Track 16 Record New Song See "Track bounce" on page 75 for details about track bounce which allows mixing multiple tracks to stereo.

  • Page 75: Track Bouncing

    The track bouncing mixes several tracks and records onto other two tracks. By using this function, you can record more sound materials to the MR16 tracks. Five track bouncing modes are available: Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to tracks 9/10.

  • Page 76: Preliminary Knowledge

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Preliminary knowledge Before executing track bouncing, read "Track bouncing example" below and "Track bouncing signal flow" on the next page. You can record more than sixteen materials using the track bouncing function as shown in the following example.

  • Page 77: Track Bouncing Modes

    15/16 of the new song which is automatically created. By using this mode, you can create a master song in the MR16 itself without the need of using an external master recorder. You can apply a reverb (or delay) to tracks 1 through 8, as well as apply the master- ing effect to the mixed signals.

  • Page 78: Selecting The Track Bouncing Mode

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) You can select the desired track bouncing mode from among the five modes by pressing the [BOUNCE MODE] key. INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT UNBAL UNBAL TRIM TRIM TRIM DISTORTION PEAK...

  • Page 79: Bouncing Tracks 1 Through 14 To Tracks 15/16

    INPUT EQ REVERB / DELAY TIME EFFECT SEND AUTO PUNCH GHI3 JKL4 MNO5 PQR6 STU7 VWX8 9/10 11/12 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) POWER 15/16 > STEREO WAV FILE BOUNCE MODE MENU / ENTER EFFECT BOUNCE POWERFUL NATURAL BRIGHT TIMEBASE SELECT...
  • Page 80 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Use the [BOUNCE MODE] key to select the "1-14 > 15/16" bounce mode. Selecting this bounce mode automatically arms tracks 15/16 and changes the monitoring mode for these tracks to input monitoring mode. The display looks like this:...

  • Page 81: Actual Track Bouncing

    16 can be monitored. In this condition, you cannot monitor playback signals of tracks 1 through 14 even if you raise their faders. MR16 Actual track bouncing Stopping the recorder automatically turns off the input monitoring mode of tracks 15/16,...

  • Page 82: Bouncing Tracks 1 Through 16 To A New Song

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Bouncing tracks 1 through 16 to a new song You can bounce tracks 1 through 16 to tracks 15/16 of a new song. A new song is automatically created when executing track bouncing (<Note>: In the “1-16 > NEW SONG” mode, you cannot bounce the desired part of a song by using the track bouncing and auto punch in/out functions together).

  • Page 83: Actual Track Bouncing

    MNO5 PQR6 STU7 VWX8 +-_0 9/10 11/12 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) During rehearsal and actual track bouncing, the track faders and [MASTER] fader control the fol- lowing signal levels. Faders Playback levels of tracks 1 through 16 1 through 16 for bouncing.
  • Page 84 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) While the recorder is stopped, press the [1-8 > NEW SONG] key. The [1-16 > NEW SONG] key lights up and the display shows the screen below. If you execute track bouncing, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob while holding down the [RECORD] key.

  • Page 85: Mixing Signals Of Inputs A Through D

    Mixing signals of inputs A through D The MR16 can mix input signals of [INPUT A] through [INPUT D]. The following diagram shows an example of mixing signals of INPUT A through INPUT D when bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to tracks 9/10. As you can see, the signals of INPUT A through INPUT D are mixed to the L/R stereo buss together with the bounced signals.

  • Page 86: Panning Setting For Input A Through Input D

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Panning setting for INPUT A through INPUT D You can independently set panning for each of INPUT A through INPUT D. Each input signal is positioned in the mix according to the panning setting here.

  • Page 87: Bouncing The Desired Part Of A Song

    （Locate B Point) （Locate A Point) Press the [AUTO PUNCH] key to activate the auto punch mode. The [AUTO PUNCH] key is lit when the auto punch mode is active. " lights on MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Flashing Lighting...
  • Page 88 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Press the [RECORD] key while holding down the [PLAY] key. "TAKE" is shown in the upper part of the screen and the recorder starts playback. It automatically starts recording (bouncing) when it reaches the punch-in point.

  • Page 89: Rhythm Guide Function

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Rhythm guide function The MR16 offers the rhythm guide function, which allows outputting the rhythm guide click during recording. This chapter describes how to output the rhythm guide, set the time signature/tempo and create the conductor map.

  • Page 90: Using The Rhythm Guide Function

    Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Using the rhythm guide function The MR16 provides the metronome function which can output the rhythm guide click during recording. You can easily output the guide click from the [STEREO OUT L, R] jacks by pressing the [RHYTHM GUIDE] key on the top panel.
  • Page 91 When the "Conductor Map" item is set to "On", the setting here is ineffective. See the table on the right for details. MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) 4. Tempo: Tempo setting The default is "120bpm". You can select between 30 and 250 bpm.

  • Page 92: Creating The Conductor Map

    Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Creating the conductor map The MR16 can output the rhythm guide click which follows the "conductor map" during record- ing. It can also output MIDI clock and song position pointer which follows the "conductor map"...
  • Page 93 [MENU/ENTER] knob. In this procedure example, enter "4Bar". The display returns to the previous screen. MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Sig. = 4/4", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

  • Page 94: Editing A Time Signature Event

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) • Editing a time signature event You can edit a time signature event. On the time signature map screen, rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the event you want to edit, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

  • Page 95: Editing The Bar Offset

    The selected offset value is confirmed, while the display returns to the previous screen. To exit the menu mode, press the [STOP] key. MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Editing the bar offset You can see the bar offset value on the home screen when the recorder is at the beginning of the song (ABS 0).

  • Page 96: Setting The Tempo Map

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) After setting the time signature map, you have to create the tempo map by adding the necessary tempo event(s). Like a time signature event, a tempo event specifies the tempo at the tempo changing point. Each tempo specified by a tempo event is effective until the next event appears.
  • Page 97 The display returns to the previous screen. Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Tempo = 120bpm", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) "120bpm" starts flashing and you can now set the tempo. You can enter the tempo between 30 and 250.

  • Page 98: Editing A Tempo Event

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) • Editing a tempo event You can edit a tempo event. On the tempo map screen, rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the event you want to edit, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. As with the description on the previous page, the display now shows the screen for setting the event.

  • Page 99: Midi Synchronization

    (such as a vocal, guitar, etc.) recorded on the MR16 tracks and audio from a sound module. You can synchronize MIDI with the MR16 by connecting a MIDI device to the [MIDI OUT] connector on the MR16 and sending out MTC (MIDI time...

  • Page 100: Synchronization Using Mtc

    The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR16 which supports MTC (MIDI Time code). Connect the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MR16 to the [MIDI IN] connector of an external MIDI se- quencer using a MIDI cable. (Note that no MIDI cable is supplied with the MR16. Use a commercially available MIDI cable.)

  • Page 101: Midi Sync/Mtc Frame Rate Settings

    While the MR16 is stopped, you can set the reference of MIDI synchronization to "MTC" and the MTC frame rate appropriately to match the sequencer. <MTC start time>: The MTC from the MR16 has one hour offset to the ABS time (the offset value is fixed).

  • Page 102: Synchronization Using Midi Clock

    Use this method if the sequencer does not support MTC (MIDI Time code). <Notes> • To synchronize a sequencer to the MR16 using MIDI clock, you have to make the signature/ tempo map in the MR16. The MIDI clock is output based on the signature/tempo map in the MR16.

  • Page 103: Data Export To A Personal Computer

    Note that you can also create an audio CD by connecting the external CD-R/RW drive to the [USB HOST] port of the unit, or using the internal CD-R/RW drive if it is provided to your MR16 (see the "How to use the CD-R/RW drive" supplementary manual).

  • Page 104: Wav File Conversion

    CD-R/RW drive to the [USB HOST] port of the unit, or using the internal CD-R/RW drive if it is provided to your MR16 (see the "How to use the CD-R/RW drive" supplementary manual). For details about how to export a converted WAV file to your personal computer, see page 107 below.

  • Page 105: Procedure Of File Conversion

    When the conversion is completed, the display shows "Completed". Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. Flashing The MR16 quits the conversion function and the display returns to the home screen. <Note>: name as previously converted data, the fol- lowing screen appears on the display.
  • Page 106 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) <Editing a file name> You can edit a file name by the follow- ing procedure. After selecting the range of track data to be converted, rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "NAME" and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

  • Page 107: Exporting Data To A Personal Computer

    Fostex. You can also use the export function for data backup purpose. Connect the [USB] port of the MR16 to the USB port of a personal computer using a USB cable, as shown above. (A USB cable is not supplied with the MR16.) Use the [ USB ] port for connection to a personal computer.

  • Page 108: Exporting A Wav File To A Personal Computer

    “ On ”. If you use the MR16 by setting the “disk protect” function to “ Off ”, read “ Archiving a song ” on page 111 before using. See page 110 for details about how to make the “ disk protection ”...
  • Page 109 WAV file in the desired song folder, then copy to the computer. When you open the added Removable disk drive, the contents of the MR16 hard disk are shown, in which you can see all the song folders.

  • Page 110: Protecting The Hard Disk

    The MR16 internal hard disk is protected by default. The protection is effective only in the USB mode in which the MR16 is used with a personal computer. You can make the hard disk “read only” (protected) or “read/write enabled” (unprotected).

  • Page 111: Archiving A Song

    After making copy, exit the USB mode. <Note>: function. If you use the "move" function, not only the song on the MR16 is deleted but also other songs on the MR16 may be destroyed. We recommend to enable the disk protection (the default is "enabled") when executing data copy.
  • Page 112 The data is compressed to a small size and saved to a CD-R/RW disc. See the supplemen- tary manual "How to use the CD-R/RW drive" for details. <Note>: The operation above can be done with the MR16 with the built-in CD-R/RW drive. You cannot do above with the MR16 without a CD-R/RW drive.

  • Page 113: Song Management

    Press the [REWIND] key. The display returns to the previous (upper level) screen. Repeating this operation finally exits the menu mode. Press the [STOP] key. The menu mode exits and the display shows the home screen. MR16 Owner’s Manual (Song management)

  • Page 114: Selecting The Desired Song

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Song management) Selecting the desired song The following describes how to select the desired song from the disk when more than one song is created on the disk. You can also create a new song by the similar procedure. See "Basic operations"...

  • Page 115: Editing A Song Name

    “Rename Song ” is highlighted. Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode. The MR16 exits the menu mode and the display shows the home screen where the edited song name is displayed.

  • Page 116: Deleting An Unnecessary Song

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Song management) Deleting an unnecessary song You can delete a song created on the hard disk. <Notes> • You cannot delete a song which is protected. To delete such a song, release the protection of the song first (see the next page).

  • Page 117: Protecting A Song

    Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Protect=***", then press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The current option ("On" or "Off") flashes. The default option is "Off". MR16 Protecting a song Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "On", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
  • Page 118 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Song management)

  • Page 119: Track Editing

    Press the [REWIND] key. The display returns to the previous (upper level) screen. Repeating this operation finally exits the menu mode. Press the [STOP] key. The menu mode exits and the display shows the home screen. MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track editing)

  • Page 120: Erasing Track Data

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track editing) You can erase whole data (from ABS ZERO to REC END) of the desired track(s) of the song cur- rently loaded. Trk 1 Trk 2 Trk 3 Trk 4 Trk 1 Trk 2 Trk 3...

  • Page 121: Copying/Pasting Track Data

    Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR16 completes erasing. If you want to cancel the erase op- <Note>: eration, move the cursor to "...
  • Page 122 Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "ENTER" at the bottom of the screen, then press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR16 completes the copy/paste operation. Flashing Flashing Flashing...

  • Page 123: Moving Track Data

    Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Track Edit ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the track edit menu screen. MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track editing) If a destination track has recorded If you are not satisfied with the re-...
  • Page 124 Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR16 completes the move operation. <Note>: If you want to cancel the move opera- tion, move the cursor to "...

  • Page 125: Exchanging Whole Track Data

    The display now shows the screen for select- ing the source track(s) and destination track(s) of the exchange operation. "Source Track" selects the exchange source track(s), while "Dest. Track" selects the exchange destination track(s). MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track editing)
  • Page 126 Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR16 completes the exchange operation. If you want to cancel the exchange op- Flashing <Note>:...

  • Page 127: Part Editing

    The display returns to the previous (upper level) screen. Repeating this operation finally exits the menu mode. Press the [STOP] key. The menu mode exits and the display shows the home screen. MR16 Making new recording Making new editing Turning off the power Loading another song Owner’s Manual (Part editing)

  • Page 128: Erasing The Part(S)

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Part editing) You can erase the part(s) on the selected track(s) of the current song. ABS ZERO You can delete the desired part(s) on the desired track(s). You cannot erase the part(s) of a song <Note>: which is protected. Release the song protection before erasing the part(s).

  • Page 129: Copying/Pasting The Part(S)-1

    "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR16 completes erasing. If you want to cancel the part erase operation, move the cursor to "[CANCEL]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
  • Page 130 "[ENTER]" at the bottom of the screen, then press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR16 completes the copy/paste operation. To cancel the copy/paste operation, move the cursor to "[CANCEL]" at the bottom of the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

  • Page 131: Copying/Pasting The Part(S)-2

    You cannot copy/paste track data of a song <Note>: protected. Release the protection before making the copy/paste operation. If you turn off the MR16 after copying <Note>: the part data to the clipboard, the data on the clipboard is lost. Also note that you cannot undo copying data to the clipboard.
  • Page 132 "[ENTER]" at the bottom of the screen, then press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR16 completes the part copy operation. To cancel the part copy operation, move the cursor to "[CANCEL]" at the bottom of the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

  • Page 133: Pasting Clipboard Data

    "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR16 completes the paste operation. If you want to cancel the part paste operation, move the cursor to "[CANCEL]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

  • Page 134: Moving The Part(S)

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Part editing) You can move the desired part(s) of the desired track(s) to the other desired track(s). The part move operation can be made only within the current song. After the part move opera- tion is carried out, the source part(s) becomes silent.
  • Page 135 "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR16 completes the move operation. If you want to cancel the move operation, move the cursor to "[CANCEL]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

  • Page 136: Exchange The Parts

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Part editing) Exchange the part(s) You can exchange the parts between the desired tracks. The part exchange operation can be made only within the current song. ABS ZERO You can exchange the desired parts between the desired track(s) You cannot exchange data of a song pro- <Note>:...
  • Page 137 "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR16 completes the exchange operation. If you want to cancel the exchange operation, move the cursor to "[CANCEL]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
  • Page 138 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Part editing)

  • Page 139: Other Functions

    Other functions This chapter describes the following functions which are important for using the MR16. Hard disk formatting Peak hold time setting Pre-roll/post-roll time setting Beat resolution mode on/off Phantom power on/off AUX OUT 1/2 output mode setting Initializing the MR16 <Notes>...

  • Page 140: Hard Disk Formatting

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions) You can reformat the MR16 internal hard disk by using the FAT32 file system. By reformatting the hard disk, all existing song data on the hard disk is erased a new song (Song01) is automatically created.

  • Page 141: Peak Hold Time Setting

    The currently selected peak hold time (by default, "3s") flashes. You can now make the desired peak hold setting. MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions) You can select from "3s" (3 seconds, default), "1s", "2s", "4s", "5s" and "Off". When "Off" is selected, the peak hold function is disabled (the peak value is not held).

  • Page 142: Pre-Roll/Post-Roll Time Setting

    In other words, with the default pre-roll and post-roll time settings, when executing auto punch in/out, the MR16 starts playback four seconds before the punch-in point, and ends playback one second after the punch-out point.

  • Page 143: Beat Resolution Mode On/Off

    The current option (by default, "Off") flashes. You can now set the desired option. (The clock value "485" is rounded up.) MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "On" or "Off", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

  • Page 144: Phantom Power On/Off

    If any plug is inserted to the unbalanced phone input jack, the phantom power is not supplied to the balanced XLR connector on the same channel. The phantom power setting returns to " Off " (default) when you turn off the MR16 power. <Notes on using phantom power>...
  • Page 145 When the message is dismissed, the mute is released. If you select “Off” from “On”, a warning message appears and all channels are muted. MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions) After making "Phantom Power" setting, press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode.

  • Page 146: Setting Output Mode Of Aux Out 1, 2

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions) AUX OUT 1/2 output mode setting You can individually select the output signal of AUX OUT 1 and AUX OUT 2 from among the track signals, the effect send signal and the internal click. See "Application examples" on page 149 for details about how to use AUX OUT.

  • Page 147: Initializing The Mr16

    By initializing the MR16, you can initialize all global menu settings common to all songs, as well as the time base and display contrast level. Initialized item Pre-roll time setting Post-roll time setting Delay type setting MIDI sync out setting...
  • Page 148 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions)

  • Page 149: Application Examples

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Application examples) Application examples This chapter describes practical examples of using the MR16.

  • Page 150: Application Example 1 (Mixing)

    When mixing down tracks 1 through 16, you want to insert a delay effect to track 8 using an external delay unit. You also want to insert an amplifier simulation effect to track 4 using an external amplifier simulator. Connection between the MR16 and external units INPUT A UNBAL...

  • Page 151: Application Example 2 (Live)

    As example 1, this example also uses the AUX OUT and TO STEREO BUSS functions. It is assumed that you want to do the following. You want to use the MR16 in the live performance of a band, which uses synchronization between the recorder tracks and keyboard live playing.
  • Page 152 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Application examples)

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Troubleshooting If you encounter any problem while operating the MR16, check the fol- lowing for the possible cause of the problem before contacting our ser- vice station or dealer.

  • Page 154: Trouble For Recording

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Troubles for recording <Trouble 1>: I cannot record the sound source connected to [INPUT B] to track 1. • When recording a sound source to a mono track, you can only use the [INPUT A] section.
  • Page 155 <Trouble 9>: I cannot record audio data of a song onto an external digital recorder. • Is the connection between the [DIGITAL OUT] connector on the MR16 and the optical input connector of the digital recorder made correctly? Check the connection, as well as the optical cable.

  • Page 156: Trouble For Playback

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Troubles for playback <Trouble 1>: During playback, the recorder suddenly executes locating. • Is " (auto return)" or " If so, the play mode is set to the auto return or loop mode. Press the [PLAY MODE] key until "Off" is selected.

  • Page 157: Trouble For Usb Connection

    • Is the personal computer meets the requirement? The MR16 can export a WAV file to a personal computer which runs on any of the following OS systems. <Trouble 2>: The MR16 drive icon is not shown on the personal computer screen.

  • Page 158: Other Troubles

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) <Trouble 1>: I cannot hear the rhythm guide click. • Is the [RHYTHM GUIDE] key is illuminated? When the [RHYTHM GUIDE] key is not illuminated, the rhythm guide function is not active and you cannot hear the rhythm guide click.

  • Page 159: Mr16 Specifications

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) MR16 Specifications...

  • Page 160: Specifications

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) [Inputs/Outputs] 0dBu=0.775Vrms, 0dBV=1.0Vrms, Reference level: -12dBfs Analog input [INPUT A - INPUT D] Connectors : XLR-3-31 type (#2: hot balanced) : 1/4-inch, phone type Input level : -48dBu (MIC) to +4dBu (LINE) Input impedance : 1.5k or more : 400k or more (When the INPUT A SEL switch is set to “GTR”.)

  • Page 161: Physical Dimensions

    REVERB / DELAY TIME SIMULATION SIMULATION DYNAMIC BRIT STACK ABC1 DEF2 GHI3 JKL4 MNO5 CONDENSER US METAL TUBE 60'S COMBO MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) USB HOST MIDI OUT BOUNCE MODE 15/16 > STEREO WAV FILE ROOM HALL PLATE DELAY EFFECT NATURAL BRIGHT POWERFUL...

  • Page 162: Block Diagram

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) When using the normal mode INPUT A DISTORTION TRIM CLEAN INPUT B TRIM INPUT C TRIM INPUT D TRIM Block diagram TO STEREO BUSS INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D SELECT RECORDER OUT1 OUT2...

  • Page 163: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI implementation chart <Digital multitracker> Model MR16 Function... Default Basic Channel Changed Default Mode Message Altered ***************************** Note Number: True Voice ***************************** Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key's Touch Channel's Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change: True # *****************************...

  • Page 164: Index

    MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) <A> Amp simulation ...68 Auto return ...49 Auto play ...49 ABS time ...15 Archiving a song ...111 Analog mixdown ...44 Auxiliary output ...150 and 151 Audio CD ...17 <B> Bounce ...75 Bar/Beat ...15, 27 and 143 Beginning a song ...15 and 52...
  • Page 165 Undo ...38, 40, 42, 119 and 127 USB ...107 USB HOST ...Supplementary manual <W> WAV file ...14 and 103 WAV file conversion ...104 WAV manager ...17 and 111 Warning ...28 <Y> Y cable ...20 and 69 MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications)

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  • Page 168 Fostex America's liability for any defect product is expressly limited to repair or replacement of the product, at the sole discretion and / or option of Fostex America. Fostex America shall not under any circumstances be liable for: Damaged based on inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, interrupted operation or commercial loss, OR;...
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