Introduction; Main Features - Steinberg MR816CSX Operation Manual

Introduction

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ADVANCED INTEGRATION DSP STUDIO MR816 CSX/MR816 X. This comprehensive audio inter-
face allows you to transfer the sound of your instruments (keyboards, guitars, microphones) to the DAW software (such as
Cubase) on your computer, as well as process and monitor the DAW sound—all through a single IEEE1394 cable. Moreover, the
sophisticated Link function provides seamless operation and convenient studio-like monitoring options. The MR816 CSX/
MR816 X comes with two manuals: "Getting Started" (printed booklet) and "Operation Manual" (this PDF document). The Get-
ting Started manual provides basic instructions on setting up, installing required software, making connections, recording to
your computer and so on. This Operation Manual is a comprehensive, detailed guide to the functions and features of the
device. Please read the Getting Started manual first, followed by this manual, in order to get the most out of the device and
enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come.

Main Features

Link with Cubase
Install the included software and you can link the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase for seamless operation–for example,
monitoring the Cubase-mixed sound with no latency, and one-button-press assignment of audio inputs to Cubase tracks.
Owners of Cubase 4.5.1 or later can also use the convenient Control Room feature with the MR816. For details about the
Link function, refer to page 9.
*1 This product is designed assuming that Cubase 4.5.1 or later is used. The Cubase versions that are compatible with the
Link function are version 4.5.1 or later, such as Cubase 4.5.1 and Cubase AI 4.5.1.
High-quality sound
The MR816 CSX/MR816 X is equipped with eight discrete head amplifiers using the Inverted Darlington Circuitry Design, for
superior, highly musical sound with minimal distortion and noise.
Mixer function and useful monitoring
The mixer function (with DSP processor) lets you input up to sixteen channels of audio and mix down to eight channels of
stereo. Two of these stereo outputs can be assigned for separate monitoring through headphones connected to the PHONE
jacks on the front panel. What's more, the monitor sound can be processed with the REV-X reverb effect, allowing you to
have a full and natural monitor sound without latency delays.
Versatile input/output jacks for professional studio use
The MR816 CSX/MR816 X is equipped with eight mono input jacks (MIC/LINE/HI-Z jack and MIC/LINE jack on the front
panel and MIC/LINE/INPUT jacks on the rear panel) which accept both XLR-3-31 and TRS phone plug type connectors. In
addition, each of these jacks provides a [PAD] button which enables connection of a wide range of instruments and
devices-from condenser microphones to synthesizers and other line-level instruments.
The MIC/LINE/HI-Z jack is compatible with HI-Z (high impedance) inputs, allowing you to connect instruments with high out-
put impedance, such as electric guitar or bass. The MIC/LINE/HI-Z jack and MIC/LINE jack are routed to the INSERT I/O
jacks on the rear panel, letting you apply a desired effect (different from the internal one) to the sound already input from the
external device. Furthermore, the WCL (Word Clock) jack and the digital jacks are also provided for comprehensive com-
patibility with devices and applications in professional studios.
REV-X effect
The MR816 CSX/MR816 X is equipped with the REV-X Effect, a high-quality digital reverb effect unit which can be applied to
all input channels. When connecting the MR816 CSX/MR816 X to a computer, this reverb can be applied to the input signal
coming from the DAW software as well as the sound from audio equipment such as keyboards, guitars and microphones. In
addition, a dedicated window lets you create more detailed settings for this effect unit.
Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip effect (MR816 CSX only)
The MR816 CSX is equipped with eight independent blocks of the Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip effect using the new
Sweet Spot Morphing Technology developed by Yamaha. These give you a variety of specially programmed compressor/
equalizer settings into which are distilled years of extensive professional engineering experience, letting you quickly and
easily achieve professional-level results for your sound by simple panel operations. When connecting the MR816 CSX to a
computer, this effect can be applied to the audio signal transferred/recorded to the DAW software (such as Cubase) as well
as the sound from audio equipment such as keyboards, guitars and microphones. In addition, a dedicated window lets you
create more detailed settings for this effect unit.
Daisy-chain connection of up to three devices
Up to three MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs (two devices when the Sample Rate is set to 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz) can be connected in
daisy-chain fashion. You can expand the input/output channels simply by connecting the MR816 CSX/MR816 X additionally
to the existing device via an IEEE1394 cable.
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