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Fostex MR-8CD Owner's Manual

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INPUT A SELECT
INPUT A
INPUT B
INPUT C
BAL
BAL
BAL
UNBAL
/GUITAR
INSERT
UNBAL
UNBAL
DISTORTION
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
MIN
MAX LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
GUITAR
PEAK
PEAK
PEAK
ON/
ON/
ON/
OFF
OFF
OFF
TO STEREO BUSS
DYNAMIC
CONDENSER
TUBE
INPUT A
BRIT STACK
60'S COMBO
AMP SIMULATION
US METAL
EFFECT SEND
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10
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L
R
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R
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R
L
R
1
2
3
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5/6
MAX
MIN
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INPUT D
BAL
STEREO OUT
L
R
PHONES
UNBAL
1
2
PHONES VOL
TRIM
LINE
MIC
MIN
MAX
PEAK
ON/
OFF
POWER
RHYTHM
TIME BASE
EFFECT
MIC
SIMULATION
GUIDE
SELECT
REVERB / DELAY TIME
1-4 > 5/6
NEW
1-8 > SONG
1-6 > 7/8
MIN
MAX
ROOM
HALL
ABC1
DEF2
NATURAL
POWERFUL
PLATE
DELAY
JKL4
MNO5
PAN
AUTO PUNCH
PLAY MODE
REC SELECT
PQR6
STU7
7/8
MASTER
MAX
STOP
RECORD
LOCATE REC END
LOCATE ABS ZERO
MIN
A-B PLAY
CONTRAST
STEREO
7/8 >
WAV FILE
BOUNCE
MENU / ENTER
GHI3
BRIGHT
MASTERING
LOCATE
A / IN
STORE
UNDO/REDO
B / OUT
VWX8
YZ9
+-_0
DELETE
PLAY
REWIND
F FWD
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  • Page 1 60'S COMBO AMP SIMULATION US METAL ROOM EFFECT SEND PLATE REC SELECT MASTER Caution: Please visit Fostex website (http:// www.fostex.com) for the latest version software. RHYTHM TIME BASE GUIDE SELECT CONTRAST 1-4 > 5/6 STEREO 1-8 > SONG 7/8 >...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    MR-8HD/CD 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" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Safety Instructions ...2 Read this chapter first! ...9 Introduction ...10 MR-8HD/CD main features ...10 Precautions before using ...11 About power supply ...11 Precautions upon installing the MR-8HD/CD ...11 Notes on repair ...11 About copyrights ...11 About damages ...11 Note on audio interruption ...11 Notes on USB connection with Mac OS ...11...
  • Page 5 Input connection ...33 Input channel ...33 INPUT A SEL switch ...33 Recording track combinations and available input channel(s) ...34 Recording onto a single track ...35 Preparation for recording ...35 Starting recording ...36 Playing back the recorded track ...36 Undoing recording (undo/redo) ...36 Overdubbing basics ...37 Preparation for recording ...37 Adjusting the recording levels while listening to track 1 ...38...
  • Page 6 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Using effects ...57 Using the insert effects ...58 Mic simulation effects ...58 Amp simulation effects ...58 Applying external effects ...59 Using the reverb or delay ...60 Selecting an effect type ...60 Selecting a delay type ...60 Adjusting the delay/reverb time ...61 Adjusting the effect send levels ...61 Using the mastering effects ...62...
  • Page 7 MIDI synchronization ...85 Synchronization using MTC ...86 Connection ...86 Settings of the MR-8HD/CD and MIDI sequencer ...86 MIDI sync/MTC frame rate settings ...86 Synchronization using MIDI clock ...87 Connection ...87 Settings of the MR-8HD/CD and MIDI sequencer ...87 Data export to a personal computer ...89 WAV file conversion ...90 Enabling the file conversion ...90 Procedure of file conversion ...90...
  • Page 8 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Moving the part(s) ..119 Exchange the parts ...120 Other functions ...123 Hard disk formatting ...124 Peak hold time setting ...125 Pre-roll/post-roll time setting ...126 Beat resolution mode on/off ...127 Phantom power on/off ...128 Initializing the MR-8HD/CD ...130 Troubleshooting ...131 Trouble for recording ...132 Trouble for playback ...133...

  • Page 9: Read This Chapter First

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) Read this chapter first! This chapter describes precautions before using, as well as features and basic knowledge of the MR-8HD/CD. To understand the MR-8HD/CD features and basic functions, read this chapter before using.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex MR-8HD/CD digital multitracker. The MR-8HD/CD is a digital multitracker which can record 8-track audio at 44.1 kHz/16 bits on the internal 3.5-inch hard disk. Up to four tracks can be recorded simultaneously.

  • Page 11: Precautions Before Using

    Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) • The MR-8HD/CD does not use any parts that user can repair easily. Contact your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station to ask about repairs. • Use the original packing carton of the...

  • Page 12: The Basics Of The Mr-8Hd/Cd

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) The basics of the MR-8HD/CD This section describes the basics of the MR-8HD/CD you should know before using the MR- 8HD/CD. The MR-8HD/CD 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 13: About Song

    To understand songs, imagine separated rooms as shown below. Each room can be regarded as a song. With the MR-8HD/CD, you can create up to 99 rooms (songs) on the hard disk (although the available space may limit the number of songs). Song01 Song05 Song02...

  • Page 14: Time Base

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) The term, "time base", is used as the reference of recorder position information. Using the [TIME BASE SELECT] key, you can select from among two time base modes: ABS time and bar/beat mode. Each screen example below shows the recorder is located at the beginning of a song in each time base mode.

  • Page 15: Trim Control

    You must pay great attention to the [TRIM] control adjustment when recording to the MR-8HD/ INPUT A UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT DISTORTION TRIM MAX LINE GUITAR 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 MR-8HD/CD is controlled.
  • Page 16 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!)

  • Page 17: Names And Functions

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) Names and functions This chapter describes the names and functions of the controls, keys, connectors, etc. on the MR-8HD/CD top panel, side panel and rear panel, as well as details of the display. See this chapter whenever you want to know the function of a control, key, etc.

  • Page 18: Top Panel 1

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) INPUT A SELECT INPUT A UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT DISTORTION TRIM MAX LINE GUITAR PEAK DYNAMIC BRIT STACK [INPUT A] input connectors (XLR connector and phone jack) Both the [BAL] XLR connector and [UNBAL/ GUITAR] phone jack are provided. You can connect a guitar, microphone, keyboard, etc.
  • Page 19 [INPUT D] input connectors (XLR connector and phone jack) You can connect a microphone, keyboard, etc. to the [INPUT D] input. Both the [BAL] XLR connector and [UNBAL] phone jack are provided so you can use the appropriate connector according to the sound source.

  • Page 20: Top Panel 2

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) INPUT A SELECT INPUT A INPUT B UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT UNBAL DISTORTION TRIM TRIM MAX LINE LINE GUITAR PEAK PEAK DYNAMIC CONDENSER BRIT STACK US METAL [RHYTHM GUIDE] key Switches on/off of the rhythm guide func- tion (see page 76).

  • Page 21: Transport Keys

    [MASTERING] keys (POWERFUL / NATURAL / BRIGHT) Used to select the desired mastering effect during track bounce or mixdown. You can select from three effect types by pressing an appropriate key (see page 62). In the menu mode, the [POWERFUL] key is used for character entry of J, K, L, j, k, l and 4, while the [NATURAL] key is used for char- acter entry of M, N, O, m, n, o and 5 (see...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Side Panel

    [MIDI OUT] jack (DIN 5-pin connector) Used to connect to a MIDI IN jack of an ex- ternal MIDI device (such as a MIDI se- quencer) (see page 86). [USB HOST] connector (USB A type) Used to connect to an external CD-R/RW drive for creating an audio CD (CD-DA).

  • Page 24: Lcd Display

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) The following describes details about the LCD display, including screen contents and opera- tion. When turning on the MR-8HD/CD, the display shows the startup screen (showing the startup status of the MR-8HD/CD), 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 25: Selecting A Time Base Mode

    When the display shows the home screen, pressing the [TIME BASE SELECT] key switches the time base mode between ABS and bar/beat. RHYTHM TIME BASE GUIDE SELECT CONTRAST 1-4 > 5/6 STEREO 1-8 > SONG 7/8 > 1-6 > 7/8 WAV FILE BOUNCE ABC1...

  • Page 26: Menu Mode Screen

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) Pressing the [MENU/ENTER] knob while the recorder is stopped enters the menu mode and brings up the menu screen. In the menu mode, you can make setting or editing via the appropriate screen. The top menu screen has two pages, in which you can select the desired menu by rotating the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

  • Page 27: Basic Operations

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Basic operations This chapter describes power connection, power on/off, demo song play- back, etc., as well as basic multitrack recording. If it is the first time for you to use a Multitracker, read this chapter carefully first so that you are familiar with the MR-8HD/CD basic opera- tions, then read other sections which describe advanced operations.

  • Page 28: About Power

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) The MR-8HD/CD operates by AC power. Before you start using the MR-8HD/CD, you must con- nect the supplied power cord. Connect between the [AC IN] connector on the MR-8HD/CD rear panel and an AC outlet using the supplied power cord.

  • Page 29: Listening The Demo Song

    Listening the demo song A demo song is pre-recorded on the hard disk of the MR-8HD/CD when shipped. 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 MR-8HD/CD.

  • Page 30: Playing Back The Demo Song

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) 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 MR-8HD/CD is turned on and a pair of headphones (or a monitor speaker system) is connected. INPUT A SELECT INPUT A UNBAL...

  • Page 31: Creating A Song For Recording

    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 MR-8HD/CD is stopped at the beginning (ABS ZERO) of the demo song. While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode.
  • Page 32 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) <How to enter characters> <Character entry keys> Some keys on the MR-8HD/CD top panel act as character entry keys in PLAY MODE the menu mode. For example, the [PLAY MODE] key (shown at the left) can be used for entering S, T, U, s, t, u and 7.

  • Page 33: Input Connection

    The MR-8HD/CD 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 A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D INPUT A SELECT INPUT A INPUT B UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT...

  • Page 34: Recording Track Combinations And Available Input Channel(S)

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Recording track combinations and available input channel(s) The following shows the recording track combinations and available input channel(s) by the number of tracks simultaneously recorded. Recording to a single track Only [INPUT A] is available. You can record only the [INPUT A] channel signal to the selected track.

  • Page 35: Recording Onto A Single Track

    Recording onto a single track You can record onto any one of tracks 1 through 4. When making recording to a single track, you can record a signal fed to the [INPUT A] channel. The following describes the procedure for recording an acoustic guitar onto track 1 via a micro- phone.

  • Page 36: Starting Recording

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) <Note>: The fader for track 1 is used to ad- just the monitor level. To adjust the record- ing level, use the [ TRIM ] control of the [ IN- PUT A ] channel. Press the [RECORD] key once (the key indicator starts flashing).

  • Page 37: Overdubbing Basics

    Overdubbing is recording something new while listening to the previously recorded track(s). It is a very important method in multitrack recording. The following describes an example of overdubbing for recording a stereo keyboard to tracks 7/8 while listening to the guitar on track 1.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Recording Levels While Listening To Track 1

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Track 1 and 7/8 faders are used to <Note>: adjust the monitor level. To adjust the re- cording levels, use the [ TRIM ] controls of the [ INPUT A ] and [ INPUT B ] channels. Press the [RECORD] key once (the key indicator starts flashing).

  • Page 39: Recording Onto Four Tracks Simultaneously

    Recording onto four tracks simultaneously You can simultaneously record up to four tracks. See page 34 for the available combinations of four recording tracks. The following describes the procedure for recording different sound sources simultaneously to tracks 1 through 4. You can make four-track simultaneous recording with any available track combination in the same manner.

  • Page 40: Starting Recording

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Track faders 1 through 4 are used <Note>: to adjust the monitor levels. To adjust the recording level, use the [ TRIM ] controls for [ INPUT A ] through [ INPUT D ]. Press the [RECORD] key once (the key indicator starts flashing).

  • Page 41: Basic Mixdown

    This section describes basic mixdown which is the final process of multitrack recording. Mixdown mixes recorded materials on tracks 1 through 8 down to stereo. The mixdowned material can be recorded to an external master recorder. The MR-8HD/CD is equipped with the [DIGITAL OUT] connector, so you can record a mixdowned signal to a digital master recorder (DAT, MD, etc.) which can accept an S/P DIF digital signal in digital domain.

  • Page 42: Mixdown To A Digital Recorder

    The [ DIGITAL OUT ] connector of the MR-8HD/CD is the Toslink optical type. If your digital recorder provides only the coaxial type connector, use the Fostex COP- 1/96 kHz coaxial-optical converter. Contact Fostex or our dealer for details about the Model COP-1/96 kHz.

  • Page 43: Advanced Playback And Locates Functions

    MR-8HD/CD 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 44: X Cueing

    MR-8HD/CD 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. [REWIND] key RECORD STOP...

  • Page 45: Play Mode

    The MR-8HD/CD offers special play modes including the auto play, auto return and loop play- back modes in addition to the normal playback mode. INPUT A SELECT INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL DISTORTION TRIM...

  • Page 46: Auto Play Mode

    MR-8HD/CD 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 48 for the locate function).

  • Page 47: Loop Function In Auto Punch In/Out Mode

    Loop function in auto punch in/out mode When the loop mode is active (while the auto punch in/out mode is inactive), the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are used as the loop start and end points. When the auto punch in/ out mode is active (while the loop mode is inactive), the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are used as the punch-in and punch-out points.

  • Page 48: Locate Function

    MR-8HD/CD 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 49: Locating To The Locate A Or Locate B Point

    Locating to the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point You can set the desired point of a song as the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point. The LOCATE A and B points can be used not only for locating, but also for auto punch in/out, play modes and part editing, etc.

  • Page 50: Locating

    MR-8HD/CD 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 51: Punch In/Out

    Punch in/out Using the punch in/out function of the MR-8HD/CD, you can overwrite the desired part of the recorded track. "Punch in" means switching from playback to recording, while "punch out" means switching from record- ing to playback. The MR-8HD/CD offers three methods for making punch in/out recording.

  • Page 52: Punch In/Out Using The Keys On The Top Panel

    MR-8HD/CD 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 MR-8HD/ CD top panel. The punch in/out operation by yourself using the keys on the top panel sometimes <Note>: prevents you from concentrating on playing.

  • Page 53: Punch In/Out Using The Footswitch

    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 MR-8HD/CD rear panel. Press the [REC SELECT] key for the track you are going to make punch in/out recording. The track is record-armed.

  • Page 54: Auto Punch In/Out

    MR-8HD/CD 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 55: Rehearsal For Auto Punch In/Out

    After setting the punch-in and punch-out points appropriately, you can rehearse the auto punch in/out for checking the punch-in and -out points or practicing punch-in and -out timing. INPUT A SELECT INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D STEREO OUT PHONES UNBAL /GUITAR...

  • Page 56: Actual Auto Punch In/Out

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Punch in/out) After rehearsing the auto punch-in/out operation, it's time for executing actual auto punch in/ out operation. Playback Locate the recorder to the point before the punch- in point. Make sure that "AUTO PUNCH" is shown on the screen (i.e.

  • Page 57: Using Effects

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using effects The MR-8HD/CD provides the insert effects for recording (microphone and amplifier simulation effects), the delay/reverb effects for track bounce or mixdown (for tracks 1 through 4 only), and the mastering effects for L/R mix. You can also use an external effect device connected to the [INSERT] connector.

  • Page 58: Using The Insert Effects

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using the insert effects The [INPUT A] channel of the MR-8HD/CD provides two types of insert effects: microphone and amplifier simulation effects. These effects can be used during recording. These effects simulate popular microphones and guitar amplifiers. If you use the microphone simulation effect when you record an acoustic guitar through your microphone, you can make recording as if you are using a famous microphone.

  • Page 59: Applying External Effects

    Applying external effects During recording, you can apply external effects to a sound source connected to an input con- nector in the [INPUT A] channel. The [INPUT A] channel has the [INSERT] connector (phone jack). You can connects an external effect unit (typically, a compressor/limiter) to this connector using a Y-cable, as shown below.

  • Page 60: Using The Reverb Or Delay

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using the reverb or delay The MR-8HD/CD has the original built-in reverb/delay processor featuring the newly-developed algorithm. You can apply the reverb or delay to playback signals of tracks 1 through 4 during mixdown and track bouncing. Selecting an effect type You can select an effect type from among three reverb options (ROOM, HALL and PLATE) and...

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Delay/Reverb Time

    You can choose from among the following three delay types. L - R L-R delay (default) Mono Mono delay Diff Diffusion delay Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the desired delay type and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The selected delay type is set, while the display returns to the previous screen.

  • Page 62: Using The Mastering Effects

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using the mastering effects The MR-8HD/CD provides the dedicated mastering effects for the L/R stereo buss. You can use the mastering effects when bouncing more than one track to stereo tracks or when mixing down tracks 1 through 8 to stereo and sent to an external master recorder for recording. <Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to track 5/6>...

  • Page 63: Track Bouncing

    Track bouncing This chapter describes track bouncing which is an important func- tion in the recording process. The track bouncing mixes several tracks and records onto other two tracks. By using this function, you can record more sound materials to the MR-8HD/CD tracks. Three track bouncing modes are available: Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6.

  • Page 64: Preliminary Knowledge

    MR-8HD/CD 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 eight materials using the track bouncing function as shown in the following example.

  • Page 65: Signal Flow Of Track Bouncing

    The following shows the signal flow for each of three track bouncing modes. • "1-4 > 5/6" mode (see page 66) In the "1-4 > 5/6" mode, tracks 1 through 4 are played back, mixed down to stereo, and bounced to tracks 5/6. You can apply a reverb (or delay) to tracks 1 through 4, as well as the mastering effect to the mixed signals.

  • Page 66: Bouncing Tracks 1 Through 4 To Tracks 5/6

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6 You can bounce tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6. Before executing track bouncing, you can rehearse track bouncing as many times as you like. Before executing track bouncing, you can rehearse it. While rehearsing track bouncing, you can control the playback level, panning and reverb (or delay) send setting of each source track, as well as apply the mastering effect to the mixed L/R signals.

  • Page 67: Actual Track Bouncing

    During rehearsal and actual track bouncing, level meters on the screen show the following signal levels. Meters Playback levels of tracks 1 through 1 through 4 Recording levels of tracks 5/6. Meters 5/6 Monitor output levels of STEREO Meters OUT (L, R). L and R By raising the [PHONES VOL] control, you can hear the signals bounced to tracks 5/6.

  • Page 68: Bouncing Tracks 1 Through 6 To Tracks 7/8

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Bouncing tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7/8 You can bounce tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7/8. As described earlier in "Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6", you can rehearse track bouncing as many times as you like before executing actual track bouncing.

  • Page 69: Actual Track Bouncing

    Faders Playback levels of tracks 1 through 4 1 through 4 for bouncing. Playback levels of tracks 5/6 for bounc- Fader 5/6 ing. Fader 7/8 Monitor levels of tracks 7/8. [MASTER] Recording master level of tracks 7/8. fader During rehearsal and actual track bouncing, the level meters on the screen show the fol- lowing signal levels.

  • Page 70: Bouncing Tracks 1 Through 8 To A New Song

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song You can bounce tracks 1 through 8 to tracks 7/8 of a new song. A new song is automatically created when executing track bouncing (<Note>: In the “1-8 > 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 71: Actual Track Bouncing

    After finishing rehearsal, press the [STOP] key to stop the recorder and locate it to the beginning of the song. Do not move the controls and faders after fin- ishing rehearsal. Use the track faders (1 through 8) to control the track output levels, After finishing rehearsal, let's carry out actual track bouncing.

  • Page 72: Mixing Signals Of Inputs A Through D

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Mixing signals of inputs A through D The MR-8HD/CD 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 6 to tracks 7/8.

  • Page 73: Panning Setting For Input A Through Input D

    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. While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 74: Bouncing The Desired Part Of A Song

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Bouncing the desired part of a song Typically, bouncing is executed from the beginning to the end of a song, as shown in Figure 1 below. However, you can bounce only the desired part by using the track bouncing and punch in/out functions together.

  • Page 75: Rhythm Guide Function

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Rhythm guide function The MR-8HD/CD offers the rhythm guide function, which allows output- ting 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 76: Using The Rhythm Guide Function

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Using the rhythm guide function The MR-8HD/CD 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 77 Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the desired item, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The current setting of the selected item starts flashing. On the screen examples below, the "Rhythm Guide" item is highlighted (see the upper screen) and the [MENU/ENTER] knob is pressed (see the lower screen).

  • Page 78: Creating The Conductor Map

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Creating the conductor map The MR-8HD/CD can output the rhythm guide click which follows the "conductor map" during recording. It can also output MIDI clock and song position pointer which follows the "conductor map" from the [MIDI OUT] connector. The conductor map consists of the time signature map and tempo map.
  • Page 79 Bar 1 through bar 3: Bar 4 through bar 7: Bar 8 through bar 11: Bar 12 through bar 15: Bar 16 through the last bar: Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "---Bar -> ---", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the screen for setting the new time signature event, where "...

  • Page 80: Editing A Time Signature Event

    MR-8HD/CD 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. As with the description on the previous page, the display now shows the screen for setting the event.

  • Page 81: Editing The Bar Offset

    By default, the bar/beat value at the beginning (ABS ZERO) of the song is set to "bar -2/beat 1". This offset (the bar/beat value at ABS ZERO) is called "bar offset". You can change the default bar offset to the desired value. On the second page of the song editing menu screen, highlight "Bar Offset"...

  • Page 82: Setting The Tempo Map

    MR-8HD/CD 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. For example, you can set the tempo to 120 at the third beat in bar 4, and set to 90 at the second beat in bar 12, etc.
  • Page 83 Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the desired bar number, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. In this procedure example, enter "4Bar". The display returns to the previous screen. Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Beat = 1 ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. "1 "...

  • Page 84: Editing A Tempo Event

    MR-8HD/CD 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 85: Midi Synchronization

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (MIDI synchronization) MIDI synchronization By connecting the external MIDI devices (such as a sequencer, sound module, computer, etc.) via the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MR-8HD/CD, you can make powerful recording. For example, by synchronizing a sequencer with the MR-8HD/CD during playback, you can mix down signals (such as a vocal, guitar, etc.) re- corded on the MR-8HD/CD tracks and audio from a sound module.

  • Page 86: Synchronization Using Mtc

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (MIDI synchronization) Synchronization using MTC The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR-8HD/CD which supports MTC (MIDI Time code). Connect the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MR-8HD/CD to the [MIDI IN] connector of an external MIDI sequencer using a MIDI cable.

  • Page 87: Synchronization Using Midi Clock

    The current option (the default is "Off") flashes. You can now select the desired option (the available options are Off, CLK and MTC). No signal is output from the [MIDI OUT] connector. This is the default. MIDI clock with Song Position Pointer is output from the [MIDI OUT] connector.
  • Page 88 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (MIDI synchronization)

  • Page 89: Data Export To A Personal Computer

    Data export to a personal computer This chapter describes how to export song data on tracks 7/8 to a per- sonal computer. To export the desired song data to a personal computer, you must con- vert the song data to a stereo WAV file. A converted stereo WAV file can be burned to an audio CD (CD-DA) using the internal CD-R/RW drive (or an external CD-R/RW drive con- nected to the [USB HOST] port).

  • Page 90: Wav File Conversion

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) This section describes how to convert audio data on tracks 7/8 which has been bounced or recorded in stereo to a stereo WAV file. The converted stereo WAV file can be exported to a personal computer or used to create an audio CD (CD-DA) using the internal CD-R/RW drive (or an external CD-R/RW drive connected to the [USB HOST] port).
  • Page 91 Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob while holding down the [RECORD] key. The file conversion starts and the percent number on the screen counts up as the conversion progresses. To cancel the conversion in the middle, press the [STOP] key. <Note>: If you cancel the conversion in the middle, no file (incomplete file) is created.

  • Page 92: Exporting Data To A Personal Computer

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Exporting data to a personal computer The MR-8HD/CD is equipped with the USB port for direct connection to a personal computer using a USB cable. The USB connection allows you to export the stereo WAV file data, which is converted from a pair of mono WAV files on tracks 7/8, to your computer.

  • Page 93: Exporting A Wav File To A Personal Computer

    Exporting a WAV file to a personal computer The following describes the procedure for ex- porting a WAV file to a Windows ME computer. <Important note> Converted stereo WAV files are located in the "2 Song MIX" folder in the Song folder, as shown below.

  • Page 94: Protecting The Hard Disk

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Protecting the hard disk The MR-8HD/CD internal hard disk is protected by default. The protection is effective only in the USB mode in which the MR-8HD/CD is used with a personal computer.

  • Page 95: Archiving A Song

    PC software application for multitrack recording. For details about how to use the WAV Manager, see the owner's manual supplied with the WAV Manager. You can download the WAV Manager from Fostex web site (http:// www.fostex.com). (2) Using drag & drop technique You can copy a song folder using drag &...
  • Page 96 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Repeat step 4) as many times as required. <Note>: depending on a computer OS. After making copy of all necessary folders, exit the USB mode. (3) Copy data to a CD-R/RW disc using the internal CD-R/RW drive. As with (1), each track data is converted to a single mono WAV file.

  • Page 97: Song Management

    Song management This chapter explains the following five operation procedures for song management. 1) Selecting the desired song. 2) Editing a song name. 3) Deleting an unnecessary song. 4) Protecting a song. <Notes> While a menu screen is shown, you can go up the menu screen level or directly exit the menu mode by the following operations.

  • Page 98: Selecting The Desired Song

    MR-8HD/CD 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 99: Editing A Song Name

    You can edit a current song name save the edited song name. Only the current song can be edited. Load the desired song of which you are going to edit the song name. While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 100: Deleting An Unnecessary Song

    MR-8HD/CD 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 101: Protecting A Song

    If you delete all songs on the hard disk by repeating the procedure above, ":(New Song)" is shown. Then, create a new song (see page 31). You can protect a song to prevent an accidental erasure. The protection can be released when- ever you want.
  • Page 102 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Song management) You cannot make recording or <Note>: editing to a protected song. If you want to make recording or editing to a protected song, you must release the protection first. <Note>: When you set the protection to "On", all the recording-related keys, such as the [ REC SELECT ] and [ BOUNCE ] keys, are turned off.

  • Page 103: Track Editing

    Track editing This chapter describes how to edit whole data of a selected (mono or stereo) track. Track editing does not consume the hard disk space. There- fore, the remaining space of the disk does not change by executing track editing.

  • Page 104: Erasing Track Data

    MR-8HD/CD 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. ABS ZERO TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 Silent TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 <Note>:...

  • Page 105: Copying/Pasting Track Data

    Copying/pasting track data You can copy whole data (from ABS ZERO to REC END) of the desired track(s) of the song cur- rently loaded and paste it to the other desired track(s). The data on the source track(s) still remains after the copy/paste operation. Copy/paste operation can be done within the currently loaded song.
  • Page 106 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Track editing) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Source Track = *", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. You can now select the desired copy source track(s) by rotating the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The available options are: • 1 through 8 (mono track) •...

  • Page 107: Moving Track Data

    You can move whole data (from ABS ZERO to REC END) of the desired track(s) to the other desired track(s). After the data is moved, the original track(s) is(are) silent. You can only move track data within the current song. ABS ZERO TRK 1 TRK 2...

  • Page 108: Exchanging Whole Track Data

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Track editing) You can select the same number of tracks as the move source track(s). For example, if you select a mono track for the move source, you can only select a mono for the move destina- tion.
  • Page 109 Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Change Track ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. 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).
  • Page 110 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Track editing) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now returns to the track edit menu screen, where “Change Track ” is highlighted. Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode. <Note>: If you are not satisfied with the re- sult, press the [ UNDO/REDO ] key to undo the operation (see page 103).

  • Page 111: Part Editing

    Part editing This chapter describes how to edit a "part" (*) of recorded song. You can edit data of a track or tracks between the "LOCATE A" and "LOCATE B" points. Part editing does not consume the hard disk space. Therefore, the remaining space of the disk does not change by executing part edit- ing.

  • Page 112: Playing Back The "Part" (Between Locate A And Locate B) To Be Edited

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) Playing back the "part" (between LOCATE A and LOCATE B) to be edited You can play back audio of the "part" before carrying out edit operation. After setting the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points, follow the procedure below for checking the part. You can check the part before entering the menu mode, as well as while the part editing screen is shown.

  • Page 113: Erasing The Part(S)

    You can erase the part(s) on the selected track(s) of the current song. LOCATE B LOCATE A point point ABS ZERO TRK 1 TRK 2 Silent TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 You cannot erase the part(s) of a song <Note>: which is protected.

  • Page 114: Copying/Pasting The Part(S)-1

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) 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 MR-8HD/ CD completes erasing. If you want to cancel the part erase operation, move the cursor to "[CANCEL]"...
  • Page 115 Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Copy- PastePart ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track(s) and destination track(s) of copy/paste. " highlighted. Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Source Track = *", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the screen for selecting the copy source track(s).

  • Page 116: Copying/Pasting The Part(S)-2

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) Copying/pasting the part(s)-2 You can copy the desired part(s) of the selected track(s) and paste it(them) to the other time position of the desired track(s). Unlike the method described above in "Copying/pasting the de- sired part(s) (1)", the part data is copied to the (virtual) clipboard and then pasted to the specified position of the other specified track(s).

  • Page 117: Pasting Clipboard Data

    Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Copy Track ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the screen for selecting the copy source track(s). You can select the copy source track(s) by rotating the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The available options are: •...
  • Page 118 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the paste destination track(s), and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display returns to the previous screen. Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

  • Page 119: Moving The Part(S)

    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. LOCATE A LOCATE B point...
  • Page 120 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the destination track(s), and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display returns to the screen where "Dest. Track = *" is highlighted. Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

  • Page 121: Exchange The Parts

    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. LOCATE B LOCATE A point ABS ZERO TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8...
  • Page 122 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the destination track(s), and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows the screen where "Dest. Track = **" is highlighted. Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

  • Page 123: Other Functions

    Other functions This chapter describes the following functions which are important for using the MR-8HD/CD. Hard disk formatting Peak hold time setting Pre-roll/post-roll time setting Beat resolution mode on/off Phantom power on/off Initializing the MR-8HD/CD <Notes> While a menu screen is shown, you can go up the menu screen level or directly exit the menu mode by the following operations.

  • Page 124: Hard Disk Formatting

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Other functions) You can reformat the MR-8HD/CD internal hard disk by using the FAT32 file system. By refor- matting the hard disk, all existing song data on the hard disk is erased, while all setting data including the menu settings are initialized, and a new song (Song01) is automatically created. You cannot undo hard disk formatting.

  • Page 125: Peak Hold Time Setting

    Peak hold time setting The level meters shown on the display have the peak hold function. When it is enabled, the meter peak value during recording is held for the specified time. The default meter peak hold time is three seconds. You can disable the peak hold function or change the peak hold time.

  • Page 126: Pre-Roll/Post-Roll Time Setting

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Pre-roll/post-roll time setting As described earlier on page 47, when both the auto punch in/out and loop modes are active, the pre-roll and post-roll are effective in the loop function. You can set the pre-roll and post-roll time value by the following procedure. When both the auto punch in/out and loop modes are active, the loop starts from "the LOCATE A point minus the pre-roll time"...

  • Page 127: Beat Resolution Mode On/Off

    Beat resolution mode on/off While the time base is set to the bar/beat mode, if you set the "Beat resolution" item in the menu to "On", the LOCATE A and B points are set in beat resolution. When "Beat resolution" is set to "On", the clock digit in the bar/beat/clock value is automatically rounded down or up, so that the clock digit is always "000".

  • Page 128: Phantom Power On/Off

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Phantom power on/off The MR-8HD/CD can supply phantom power (+48 V) to the XLR balanced connectors of [INPUT A] through [INPUT D]. So you can connect condenser microphones which require phantom power. You can turn on or off phantom power to the XLR connectors via the menu mode. <Note>: The phantom power can be supplied to the XLR balanced connectors of [ INPUT A ] through [ INPUT D ].
  • Page 129 While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode. The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen, where " highlighted initially (selecting " to the previous screen). Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Input "...

  • Page 130: Initializing The Mr-8Hd/Cd

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Initializing the MR-8HD/CD By initializing the MR-8HD/CD, 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 MTC frame rate setting...

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Troubleshooting If you encounter any problem while operating the MR-8HD/CD, check the following for the possible cause of the problem before contacting our service station or dealer.

  • Page 132: Trouble For Recording

    MR-8HD/CD 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. Connect the source to [INPUT A].

  • Page 133: Trouble For Playback

    <Trouble 8> I cannot execute auto punch in/out. • Is " " shown on the screen? If it is not, press the [AUTO PUNCH] key to make the auto punch in/out function active. • Are the punch-in and punch-out points set correctly? To check each point, press the [LOCATE A/IN] or [LOCATE B/OUT] key.

  • Page 134: Trouble For Effect

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) <Trouble 1> I cannot apply the effects. • Are the [EFFECT SEND] control for the track you want to apply the effect and track fader raised appropriately? Raise the [EFFECT SEND] control(s) for the track(s) (1 through 4) you want to apply the effect to send signal(s) to the internal digital effects.

  • Page 135: Other Troubles

    <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 136 MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting)

  • Page 137: Mr-8Hd/Cd Specifications

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Specifications) MR-8HD/CD Specifications...

  • Page 138: Specifications

    MR-8HD/CD 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”.) Phantom power...

  • Page 139: Physical Dimensions

    Physical dimensions AC-IN INPUT A SELECT INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL DISTORTION TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM MAX LINE LINE LINE LINE GUITAR PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK TO STEREO BUSS SIMULATION DYNAMIC CONDENSER TUBE REVERB / DELAY TIME...

  • Page 140: Block Diagram

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Specifications) When using the normal mode INPUT A DISTORTION TRIM CLEAN INPUT B TRIM INPUT C TRIM INPUT D TRIM When using the bounce mode (1-4 > 5/6 mode) INPUT A DISTORTION TRIM CLEAN INPUT B TRIM INPUT C TRIM INPUT D...
  • Page 141 When using the bounce mode (1-6 > 7/8 mode) INPUT A DISTORTION TRIM CLEAN INPUT B TRIM INPUT C TRIM INPUT D TRIM When using the bounce mode (1-8 > New Song mode) INPUT A DISTORTION TRIM CLEAN INPUT B TRIM INPUT C TRIM...

  • Page 142: Midi Implementation Chart

    MR-8HD/CD Owner’s Manual (Specifications) MIDI implementation chart <Digital multitracker> Model MR-8HD/CD 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 # System Exclusive : Quarter Frame : Song Position...

  • Page 143: Index

    <A> Amp simulation ...58 Auto return ...45 Auto play ...45 ABS time ...14 Archiving a song ...95 Analog mixdown ...41 <B> Bounce ...63 Bar/Beat ...14, 25,127 Beginning a song ...14, 48 Bar offset ...81 <C> Cueing ...44 Clipboard ...116 Click level ...76 Clock ...87 Contrast ...25 Copy ...105, 114 to 118...

  • Page 144: Declaration Of Ec Directive

    WAV file ...13, 90 WAV file conversion ...90 Warning ...26 <Y> Y cable ...18, 59 FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE * Including non-EU countries (as of January, 2005) <ITALY> NAME: Proel S. p. A. ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/43 64027 - Sant'Omero...

  • Page 145: Fostex America Limited Warranty

    Fostex product was purchased. All Fostex parts are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purchase, except for recording media, such as hard disc drives and compact flash cards, heads, lamps and fuses, which are warranted, for one hundred-eighty (180) days.
  • Page 146 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;...
  • Page 148 FOSTEX CO. 3-2-35, Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo, Japan, 196-0021 FOSTEX AMERICA 13701 Cimarron Avenue Gardena, CA 90249 U.S.A. © PRINTED IN CHINA AUGUST 2006 8588 082 000 447055...

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