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8588072000
Owner's Manual
Digital Multitracker
<Important!>
Thank you very much for purchasing the MR-
8mkII. Before using the unit, read "Preparation"
on page 17 and the following pages.
The "Preparation" section includes the important
information for using the unit for the first time,
such as "Preparation of recording media",
"Preparation of power supply", etc.
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- Page 1 434190 8588072000 Owner’s Manual Digital Multitracker <Important!> Thank you very much for purchasing the MR- 8mkII. Before using the unit, read “Preparation” on page 17 and the following pages. The “Preparation” section includes the important information for using the unit for the first time, such as “Preparation of recording media”, “Preparation of power supply”, etc.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
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
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. MR-8mkII 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
Read this chapter first! ...9 Introduction ...10 MR-8mkII main features ...10 Precautions before using ...11 About power supply ...11 Precautions upon installing the MR-8mkII ...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 Locating to the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point ...51 Setting the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point ...51 Locating ...52 Punch in/out ...53 Punch in/out using the keys on the top panel ...54 Punch in/out using the footswitch ...55 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents)
- Page 6 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Auto punch in/out ...56 Setting the punch-in and punch-out points ...56 Rehearsal for auto punch in/out ...57 Actual auto punch in/out ...58 Using effects ...59 Using the insert effects ...60 Mic simulation effects ...60 Amp simulation effects ...60 Using the reverb or delay ...61...
- Page 7 MIDI synchronization ...85 Synchronization using MTC ...86 Connection ...86 Settings of the MR-8mkII and MIDI sequencer ...86 MIDI sync/MTC frame rate settings ...86 Synchronization using MIDI clock ...87 Connection ...87 Settings of the MR-8mkII and MIDI sequencer ...87 Song management ...89 Selecting the desired song ...90...
- Page 8 Archiving a song ...121 Burning an audio CD ...123 Read this page before using ...124 CD-R/RW drives which can be connected to the MR-8mkII ...124 Usable discs ...124 Notes on handling of discs ...124 Notes on care of discs ...124 Connecting an external CD-R/RW drive ...125...
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Page 9: Read This Chapter First
MR-8mkII 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-8mkII. To understand the MR-8mkII features and basic functions, read this chapter before using. -
Page 10: Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex MR-8mkII digital multitracker. The MR-8mkII is a digital multitracker which records and plays back audio on a CompactFlash Card. You can record audio at 44.1 kHz/16 bits (in the normal mode) or 22.05 kHz/16 bits (in the LP mode). -
Page 11: Precautions Before Using
(such as an air conditioning system or large electric heater) are connected. • If you use the MR-8mkII in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station. -
Page 12: The Basics Of The Mr-8Mkii
You can start recording from any desired time within the range As the MR-8mkII does not consume the card space when no audio is recorded, you can record audio effectively, while the recordable time for a tape recorder depends on the tape length. -
Page 13: About Song
(see pages 23 and 91). Recorded track data is stored in a song as mono WAV files. The MR-8mkII can convert the two WAV files recorded on tracks 7 and 8 (L and R) to a stereo WAV file (see page 115). -
Page 14: Time Base
The ABS zero position is set to "bar -2/beat 1/clk 000" by default (this is called "bar offset"). The MR-8mkII 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 81). -
Page 15: Trim Control
You must pay great attention to the [TRIM] control adjustment when recording to the MR-8mkII. LINE The analog signal received at each input ([INPUT A] and [INPUT B]) is sent to the TRIM control, by which the signal level fed to the A/D converter of the MR-8mkII is controlled. - Page 16 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!)
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Page 17: Preparation
Preparation This chapter describes preparation for recording, playback and ed- iting using the MR-8mkII. The chapter is comprised of the following sections: "Preparation of recording media", "Preparation of power supply" and "Creating a new song". Read this chapter before using... -
Page 18: Preparation Of Power Supply
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Preparation) Preparation of power supply The MR-8mkII can run on the supplied AC adaptor (Model AD-12A) or alkaline batteries. When preparing power supply, make sure that the MR-8mkII [POWER] switch is set to off. Preparing the AC adaptor <Important!>:... -
Page 19: Preparation Of Recording Media
8mkII, whereas in other countries, no CompactFlash <About operation-confirmed CompactFlash You can get the information of operation confirmed cards from your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station or the Fostex website (see below). Image <Note>: CompactFlash is a trademark of San Disk Corporation in the USA and is licensed to CFA (CompactFlash Association). -
Page 20: Handling Of Compactflash Tm Card
Handling of CompactFlash <Important!>: When inserting or removing a card, make sure that the power of the MR-8mkII is off. If you insert or remove a card when the power is on, the card may be damaged or the recorded data may be destroyed. -
Page 21: Turning On The Power
LIGHT POWER FOOT SW LIGHT When turning on the MR-8mkII while a card is in- serted, the MR-8mkII starts up and shows an ap- propriate screen as below depending on whether the card is formatted or unformatted. When a formatted card is inserted:... -
Page 22: Backlight Facility
MR- 8mkII on batteries. Turning on the backlight con- sumes batteries, making the battery life shorter. The MR-8mkII also has a facility for adjusting the display contrast. See page 32 for details. Low battery indication While running the MR-8mkII on batteries, if the battery voltage is getting low, "Low Battery!"... -
Page 23: Creating A New Song
"Song02" (just after the card has been formatted, the default song name is "Song01"). MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Preparation) Creating a new song The "Normal" song mode is the standard mode. The LP mode allows longer recording. - Page 24 A song name can be up to 16 characters. How to enter a name <Character entry keys> Some keys on the MR-8mkII top panel act as character entry keys PLAY MODE in the MENU mode. For example,...
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Page 25: Names And Functions
Names and functions This chapter describes the names and functions of the controls, keys, connectors, etc. on the MR-8mkII top panel, rear panel and side panel, as well as details of the display. See this chapter when- ever you want to know the function of a control, key, etc. -
Page 26: Top Panel 1
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) LINE [INPUT A] input connectors Both the [BAL] XLR connector and [UNBAL/ GUITAR] phone jack are provided (if you connect sources to both the XLR connector and PHONE jack, the phone input jack pri- ority). -
Page 27: Top Panel 2
INPUT A SELECT INPUT A UNBAL /GUITAR GUITAR TRIM PEAK DISTORTION LINE DYNAMIC CONDENSER BRIT STACK MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) Top panel 2 17 18 INPUT B ST OUT PHONES UNBAL TRIM PHONES VOL PEAK LINE TUBE MIC SIMULATION... - Page 28 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) [RHYTHM GUIDE] key Switches on/off of the rhythm guide func- tion (see page 76). Each press of the switch alternates on and off. A long press of the key enters the rhythm guide menu, in which you can set the rhythm guide parameters.
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Page 29: Rear Panel
[USB] port (USB B type) Used to connect with a personal computer using a standard USB cable for song file data transfer between the MR-8mkII and the per- sonal computer (see page 118). [FOOT SW] jack (TRS phone jack) Used to connect with an unlatched-type footswitch (see page 55). -
Page 30: Side Panel
Used to connect to a MIDI IN jack of an ex- ternal MIDI device (such as a MIDI se- quencer) (see page 85). Bottom panel OPEN <Caution>: If the MR-8mkII is not used for a long period of time, remove batteries to prevent leakage in compartment. -
Page 31: Lcd Display
When turning on the MR-8mkII, the display shows the startup screen (showing the startup status of the MR-8mkII), followed by the "home" screen, which is similar to the one below. In this condition, the previ- ously loaded song is loaded and the recorder is located at the beginning of the song. -
Page 32: Selecting A Time Base Mode
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) When the display shows the home screen, pressing the [TIME BASE SELECT] key switches the time base mode between Time and bar/beat. RHYTHM TIME BASE GUIDE SELECT [TIME BASE SELECT] key ABC1 POWERFUL NATURAL... -
Page 33: Menu Mode Screen
LOCATE [MENU/ENTER] key If a serious problem happens to the MR-8mkII during operation, an appropriate warning message is shown on the display. Most warning messages are being shown until the [MENU/ENTER] key is pressed. Note that there are also not-so-serious warning messages besides the following. - Page 34 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Names and functions)
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Page 35: Basic Recording Operations
This chapter describes 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-8mkII basic op- erations, then read other sections which describe advanced opera-... -
Page 36: Input Connection
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Basic recording operations) The MR-8mkII provides two input channels ([INPUT A] and [INPUT B]), which can connect a microphone or line-level source (such as a keyboard). In addition, the [INPUT A] channel also can accept an electric guitar as well as the internal microphone. The balanced (XLR) connector can supply the phantom power for a condenser microphone (see page 137). -
Page 37: About The [Input A Select] Switch
For example, when you record signals to tracks 5/6, the input signals are as- signed as below. [INPUT A] -> Track 5 [INPUT B] -> Track 6 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Basic recording operations) MIC/LINE INT MIC GUITAR INPUT A SELECT FOOT SW “GUITAR”... -
Page 38: Recording Onto A Single Track
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Basic recording operations) 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. -
Page 39: Starting Recording
[PLAY] key to start recording. The guitar is recorded. When recording completes, press the [STOP] key to stop the recorder. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Basic recording operations) We recommend to press the [REC <Note>: SELECT] key for track 1 to unarm track 1. -
Page 40: Recording Onto Two Tracks Simultaneously
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Basic recording operations) Recording onto two tracks simultaneously You can simultaneously record up to two tracks. See page 37 for the available combinations of two recording tracks. The following describes the procedure for recording different sound sources simultaneously to tracks 3 and 4. -
Page 41: Starting Recording
Press the [RECORD] key once (the key indicator starts flashing). Tracks 3 and 4 (which are armed) now enter the input monitor mode and " shown on the home screen. While playing the music, adjust the recording level of each track using the [TRIM] control of each input channel. -
Page 42: Overdubbing Basics
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Basic recording operations) 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 43: Adjusting The Recording Levels While Listening To Track 1
While holding down the [RECORD] key, press the [PLAY] key to start recording. The recorder records the keyboard while playing back track 1 (guitar). MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Basic recording operations) When recording completes, press the [STOP] key to stop the recorder. <Note>: "... -
Page 44: Basic Mixdown
4 or adjust stereo panning and feed mixed-down signals to an external master recorder. With the MR-8mkII, you can also record a mixed-down signal internally to a new song of the MR-8mkII using the track bouncing function, without the need of an external master recorder (see "Track bouncing" de- scribed later). -
Page 45: Advanced Playback And Locate Functions
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Advanced playback and locate functions This chapter describes advanced playback functions including cue- ing, partial playback (between points A and B), special play modes, as well as the locate function. -
Page 46: X Cueing
If you carry out the operation above when <Note>: the LOCATE A point is set ahead of the LOCATE B point (i.e. LOCATE A > LOCATE B), the MR-8mkII plays back audio data from the LOCATE A point to the REC END points once, then stops. -
Page 47: Play Mode
The MR-8mkII offers special play modes including the auto play, auto return and loop playback modes in addition to the normal playback mode. INPUT A SELECT INPUT A INPUT B UNBAL UNBAL /GUITAR GUITAR TRIM PEAK DISTORTION TRIM PEAK LINE... -
Page 48: Auto Play Mode
MR-8mkII 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 50 for the locate function). -
Page 49: Loop Function In Auto Punch In/Out Mode
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 134). MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) LOCATE A point LOCATE B point 4 sec. -
Page 50: Locate Function
MR-8mkII 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 51: 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. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) POWERFUL NATURAL JKL4... -
Page 52: Locating
MR-8mkII 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 53: Punch In/Out
Punch in/out Using the punch in/out function of the MR-8mkII, you can over- write the desired part of the recorded track. "Punch in" means switch- ing from playback to recording, while "punch out" means switching from recording to playback. The MR-8mkII offers three methods for making punch in/out recording. -
Page 54: Punch In/Out Using The Keys On The Top Panel
MR-8mkII 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-8mkII top panel. <Note>: The punch in/out operation by yourself using the keys on the top panel sometimes prevents you from concentrating on playing. -
Page 55: Punch In/Out Using The Footswitch
CONDENSER BRIT STACK US METAL Press the footswitch. Playback Connect the footswitch to the [FOOT SW] jack on the MR-8mkII rear panel. DC IN LIGHT POWER FOOT SW [FOOT SW] jack Press the [REC SELECT] key for the track you are going to make punch in/out recording. -
Page 56: Auto Punch In/Out
MR-8mkII 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 57: Rehearsal For Auto Punch In/Out
LOCATE REC END LOCATE ABS ZERO A-B PLAY Punch-in point Input monitor Lighting MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Punch in/out) <How to make auto punch in/out mode active> Pressing the [AUTO PUNCH] key switches the auto punch in/out AUTO PUNCH mode on or off. -
Page 58: Actual Auto Punch In/Out
Actual auto punch in/out Punch in point Recording <Note>: In addition to the punch in/out func- tion, the MR-8mkII allows you to edit the re- corded material using the following editing functions. • Deleting the whole data on the desired track (using the "Erase Track"... -
Page 59: Using Effects
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using effects The MR-8mkII 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 master- ing effects for L/R mix. -
Page 60: Using The Insert Effects
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using the insert effects The [INPUT A] channel of the MR-8mkII 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 61: Using The Reverb Or Delay
Using the reverb or delay The MR-8mkII 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... -
Page 62: Adjusting The Delay/Reverb Time
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Using effects) You can choose from among the following three delay types. L - R L-R delay (default) Mono Mono delay Diff Diffusion delay Rotate the JOG dial to select the desired delay type and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. -
Page 63: Using The Mastering Effects
Using the mastering effects The MR-8mkII 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. - Page 64 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Using effects)
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Page 65: 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 MR-8mkII tracks. Three track bouncing modes are available: Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6. -
Page 66: Preliminary Knowledge
MR-8mkII 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 67: Signal Flow Of Track Bouncing
1 through 4, as well as the mastering effect to the mixed signals. From headphones (or monitor speakers), you can hear the signals bounced to tracks 7/8 of the new song. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Signal flow of track bouncing Trk 1 Playback Trk 2... -
Page 68: Bouncing Tracks 1 Through 4 To Tracks 5/6
MR-8mkII 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 69: Actual Track Bouncing
5/6 for confirming the result. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Checking the bounced signals on tracks 5/6 You can check the bounced signals while the bounce mode is active. -
Page 70: Bouncing Tracks 1 Through 6 To Tracks 7/8
MR-8mkII 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 71: Actual Track Bouncing
7/8 for confirming the result. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Checking the bounced signals on tracks 7/8 You can check the bounced signals while the bounce mode is active. -
Page 72: Bouncing Tracks 1 Through 8 To A New Song
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 73: Actual Track Bouncing
<Chips>: By connecting an external CD-R/RW drive to the [USB HOST] connector, you can burn bounced song data on tracks 7/8 to a CD- R/RW disc for making your original audio CD (see page 123). MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) CONTRAST STEREO WAV FILE BOUNCE... -
Page 74: Bouncing The Desired Part Of A Song
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-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Rhythm guide function The MR-8mkII offers the rhythm guide function, which allows out- putting 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-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Using the rhythm guide function The MR-8mkII provides the metronome function which can output the rhythm guide click dur- ing recording. You can easily output the guide click from the [STEREO OUT] jacks by pressing the [RHYTHM GUIDE] key on the top panel. - Page 77 When the "Conductor Map" item is set to "On", the setting here is ineffective. See the table on the right for details. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) 4. Tempo: Tempo setting The default is "120bpm". You can select between 30 and 250 bpm.
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Page 78: Creating The Conductor Map
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Creating the conductor map The MR-8mkII 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. - Page 79 [MENU/ENTER] key. In this procedure example, enter "4Bar". The display returns to the previous screen. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Rotate the JOG dial to select "Sig. = 4/4", and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. "4/4" starts flashing and you can now set the time signature.
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Page 80: Editing A Time Signature Event
MR-8mkII 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 JOG dial to select the event you want to edit, and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. -
Page 81: 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, MR-8mkII 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 82: Setting The Tempo Map
MR-8mkII 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 83 The display returns to the previous screen. Rotate the JOG dial to select "Tempo = 120bpm", and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. MR-8mkII 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.
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Page 84: Editing A Tempo Event
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) • Editing a tempo event You can edit a tempo event. On the tempo map screen, rotate the JOG dial to select the event you want to edit, and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. As with the description on the previous page, the display now shows the screen for setting the event. -
Page 85: Midi Synchronization
For example, by synchronizing a sequencer with the MR-8mkII dur- ing playback, you can mix down signals (such as a vocal, guitar, etc.) recorded on the MR-8mkII tracks and audio from a sound mod- ule. You can synchronize MIDI with the MR-8mkII by connecting a MIDI... -
Page 86: Synchronization Using Mtc
The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR-8mkII which supports MTC (MIDI Time code). Connect the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MR-8mkII to the [MIDI IN] connector of an external MIDI sequencer using a MIDI cable. (Note that no MIDI cable is supplied with the MR-8mkII. -
Page 87: Synchronization Using Midi Clock
"Midi Sync Out" is highlighted on the screen. Synchronization using MIDI clock The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR-8mkII using MIDI clock. Use this method if the sequencer does not support MTC (MIDI Time code) <Notes>... - Page 88 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (MIDI synchronization)
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Page 89: 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. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Song management) -
Page 90: Selecting The Desired Song
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Song management) Selecting the desired song The following describes how to select the desired song from the CompactFlash more than one song is created on the CompactFlash the similar procedure. See "Preparations" (page 23) for details about how to create a new song. -
Page 91: Editing A Song Name
“Rename Song >” is highlighted. Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode. flashing The MR-8mkII exits the menu mode and the display shows the home screen where the edited song name is displayed. <Character entry keys>... -
Page 92: Deleting An Unnecessary Song
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Song management) Deleting an unnecessary song You can delete a song created on the CompactFlash You cannot delete a song which is protected. To delete such a song, release the protec- <Note>: tion of the song first (see the next page). -
Page 93: Protecting A Song
Rotate the JOG dial to select "Protect = Off", then press the [MENU/ENTER] key. The current option flashes. The default option is "Off". MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Song management) Protecting a song Rotate the JOG dial to select "On", and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. -
Page 94: Deleting An Unused Wav File In A Song
WAV file for undo operation is created. • With the default setting, the MR-8mkII automatically deletes the unused WAV files when deleting track data (or part data) within a song (without the need of executing "Delete Unused"). -
Page 95: Track Data 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. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Track data editing) -
Page 96: Erasing Track Data
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Track data 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 Silent TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5... -
Page 97: Copying/Pasting Track Data
"<< Back" is highlighted initially (selecting "<< Back" returns to the previous screen). MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Track data editing) Press the [MENU/ENTER] key. The display now returns to the track edit menu screen, where “Erase Track >” is highlighted. - Page 98 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Track data editing) Rotate the JOG dial to select "Source Track = 10º", and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. You can now select the desired copy source track(s) by rotating the JOG dial. The available options are: • 1 through 8 (mono track) •...
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Page 99: Moving Track Data
"Source Track" selects the move source track(s), while "Dest. Track" selects the move destination track(s). MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Track data editing) Moving track data REC END Rotate the JOG dial to select "Source Track = *", and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. - Page 100 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Track data 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.
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Page 101: 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. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Track data editing) REC END "Source Track" selects the exchange source track(s), while "Dest. Track" selects the ex- change destination track(s). - Page 102 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Track data editing) You can select the same number of tracks as the exchange source track(s). For example, if you select a mono track for the exchange source, you can only select a mono track for the exchange destination.
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Page 103: Part Data 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. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Part data editing) Making new recording Making new editing Turning off the power... -
Page 104: Playing Back The "Part" (Between Locate A And Locate B) To Be Edited
Press the [PLAY] key while holding down the [STOP] key. The MR-8mkII starts playback between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points (see also page 46). During playback, raise the appropriate track fader(s) and the [MASTER] fader. You can monitor only the "part" to be edited, so you can check the editing range. -
Page 105: Editing The Part(S)
Rotate the JOG dial to select "Part Edit >", and press the [MENU/ENTER] key The display now shows the part edit menu screen, where "<< Back" is highlighted. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Part data editing) Erasing the part(s) REC END Rotate the JOG dial to select "Erase Part >", and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. -
Page 106: Copying/Pasting The Part(S)-1
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Part data editing) Rotate the JOG dial to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR-8mkII completes erasing. If you want to cancel the part erase operation, move the cursor to "[CANCEL]"... - Page 107 The available options are: • 1 through 8 (mono track) • 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 (stereo tracks) MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Part data editing) Rotate the JOG dial to select the source track(s) to be copied, and press the [MENU/ENTER] key.
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Page 108: Copying/Pasting The Part(S)-2
REC END protected. Release the protection before making the copy/paste operation. If you turn off the MR-8mkII after copy- <Note>: ing 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 109 The available options are: • 1 through 8 (mono track) • 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 (stereo tracks) MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Part data editing) Rotate the JOG dial to select the track(s) to be copied, and press the [MENU/ENTER] key.
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Page 110: Pasting Clipboard Data
(“Clip- board Empty!) is shown on the display and the MR-8mkII does not accept the opera- tion. Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode and copy the desired data to the clipboard before carrying out the paste operation. -
Page 111: Moving The Part(S)
Rotate the JOG dial to select "Part Edit >", and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. The display now shows the part edit menu screen, where "<< Back" is highlighted. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Part data editing) Moving the part(s) Rotate the JOG dial to select "Move Part >", and point press the [MENU/ENTER] key. - Page 112 "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR-8mkII 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] key.
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Page 113: Exchange The Part(S)
Rotate the JOG dial to select "Part Edit >", and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. The display now shows the part edit menu screen, where "<< Back" is highlighted. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Part data editing) Exchange the part(s) Rotate the JOG dial to select "Change Part >" in point... - Page 114 "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR-8mkII 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] key.
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Page 115: Data Export To A Personal Computer
When making USB connection with a Macintosh computer, note that only Mac OS X or higher is supported. Do not connect to a Macintosh computer with the earlier version. The song data on the MR-8mkII may be damaged. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) -
Page 116: Wav File Conversion
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) By converting track data recorded on tracks 7/8 (which consists of an L/R pair of mono WAV files) to a stereo WAV file, you can export the data to a personal computer. - Page 117 (incomplete file) is created. When the conversion is completed, the display shows "Completed". Press the [MENU/ENTER] key. The MR-8mkII quits the conversion function and the display returns to the home screen. If you convert data with the same name <Note>: as previously converted data, the following screen appears on the display.
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Page 118: Exporting Data To A Personal Computer
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Exporting data to a personal computer The MR-8mkII 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 119: Exporting A Wav File To A Personal Computer
Device Mode”, and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. The MR-8mkII enters the USB mode and the display shows the screen as below. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) By default, the card protect func- <Note>: tion is enabled. In this condition, when the MR-8mkII enters the USB mode, “<CARD... -
Page 120: Protecting The Card
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) The MR-8mkII CompactFlash The protection is effective only in the USB mode in which the MR-8mkII is used with a personal computer. You can make the CompactFlash (unprotected). The default is “read only”. As mentioned earlier in “Card protection” on page 118, if you transfer song data from a computer to the MR-8mkII improperly, the data may be damaged. -
Page 121: Archiving A Song
You can archive song data recorded by the MR-8mkII by using either of the following methods. (1) Using the WAV Manager supplied by Fostex The WAV Manager converts each track data to a single mono file. Data is compressed so you can save the file in small size to a personal computer. - Page 122 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer)
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Page 123: Burning An Audio Cd
Burning an audio CD This chapter describes how to burn an audio CD (in the CD-DA format) using an external CD-R/RW drive. Your original song recorded by the MR-8mkII can be burned to a CD-R/RW disc. * CD-DA CD-DA stands for "Compact Disc Digital Audio". It is the official designation for the audio format on CD. -
Page 124: Read This Page Before Using
Important! CD-R/RW drives which can be connected to the MR-8mkII You can connect the MR-8mkII [USB HOST] port to any CD-R/RW drive which has a [USB] port and can be powered by AC main or batteries. The MR-8mkII does not provide USB bus power facility (which allows supplying power to an external device from the MR-8mkII), therefore, you cannot connect a CD-R/RW drive which only can be powered by USB connection. -
Page 125: Connecting An External Cd-R/Rw Drive
Connecting an external CD-R/RW drive You can connect a CD-R/RW drive to the [USB HOST] port on the MR-8mkII side panel using a USB cable, as shown below (a USB cable is not supplied with the MR-8mkII). COMPACTFLASH CARD [USB HOST] port USB 1.1A type standard... -
Page 126: Procedure Of Creating An Audio Cd
• The song which has the stereo WAV file to be burned is loaded. • Both the MR-8mkII and CD-R/RW drive are powered, while a CD-R/RW disc is set to the CD-R/RW drive. Connect the MR-8mkII to the CD-R/RW drive using a USB cable. - Page 127 In such a condition, do not turn off the power or press the eject key of the drive. Also note that all of the MR-8mkII keys are dis- abled while the MR-8mkII is writing to the disc. When the MR-8mkII finishes writing to the disc, it stops CD-R/RW disc access and the display changes to show the following screen.
- Page 128 "<<Back" is highlighted. Use the JOG dial to select "[ENTER]" and press the [MENU/ENTER] key. The MR-8mkII starts finalizing the disc, while the screen shows "Finalizing...". When finalizing completes, "Completed!" is shown and the disc is automatically ejected from the CD-R/RW drive.
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Page 129: Viewing Toc
You can view the TOC when completing "CD Burn" or "CD Finalize". Therefore, when you burn more than one track to a disc, you can check the remaining time (the recordable time left) by viewing the TOC whenever you complete burning a track. <TOC>;... -
Page 130: Viewing Toc After Completing "Cd Finalize
You can also view the TOC of a commercially available audio CD, as with an audio CD you made using the MR-8mkII. To do this, set an audio CD to the CD-R/ RW drive and carry out the same opera- tion as described above using the "USB... -
Page 131: Other Functions
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. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Card formatting... - Page 132 [RECORD] key. Formatting starts. Immediately after formatting completes, the MR-8mkII enters the “Song” menu of the MENU mode and the display changes to show the screen for creating a new song (Song01). On this screen, set the song mode (Normal or LP) and the song name, and create a new song.
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Page 133: Peak Hold Time Setting
You can now make the desired peak hold setting. Peak hold time setting MR-8mkII 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 134: 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 MR-8mkII starts playback four seconds before the punch-in point, and ends playback one second after the punch-out point. While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] key to enter the menu mode. -
Page 135: Auto Delete Function On/Off
The "Auto Delete" function is now disabled ("0ff") and the display returns to show the previous screen. The setting is stored to the Flash ROM on the MR-8mkII and becomes effective to all songs on the card. To set the "Auto Delete" function to "On" again, follow the same steps as above. -
Page 136: Beat Resolution Mode On/Off
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Other functions) 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. -
Page 137: Phantom Power On/Off
• Confirm that the connected microphone needs +48 V phantom power. • Turn on the phantom power after making microphone connection. • Mute the outputs of the MR-8mkII when turning on or off the phantom power or plugging/ unplugging the microphone. -
Page 138: Initializing The Mr-8Mkii
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Initializing the MR-8mkII By initializing the MR-8mkII, 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... -
Page 139: Troubleshooting
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Troubleshooting If you encounter any problem while operating the MR- 8mkII, check the following for the possible cause of the problem before contacting our service station or dealer. -
Page 140: Trouble For Recording
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Troubles for recording <Trouble 1>: I cannot record the sound source con- nected to [INPUT B] to track 1. • When recording a sound source to a mono track, you can only use the [INPUT A] section. -
Page 141: Trouble For Playback
[MASTER] fader. If you monitor via headphones, also raise the [PHONES VOL] control. MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) <Trouble 3>: I press the [PLAY] key while holding down the [STOP] key, but I cannot execute loop playback. -
Page 142: Trouble For Usb Connection
Check the connection, as well as the USB cable. • Is the personal computer meets the requirement? The MR-8mkII can export a WAV file to a personal com- puter which runs on any of the following OS systems. Windows Me, 2000 or XP Macintosh 0S X or higher <Trouble 2>:... -
Page 143: Mr-8Mkii Specifications
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Page 144: Specifications
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Specifications) [Inputs/Outputs] 0dBu=0.775Vrms, 0dBV=1.0Vrms, Reference level: -12dBfs Analog input [INPUT A / INPUT B] 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 “GUITAR”.) -
Page 145: Physical Dimensions
INPUT A BRIT STACK US METAL 60'S COMBO AMP SIMULATION ROOM HALL EFFECT SEND PLATE DELAY REC SELECT MASTER POWERFUL AUTO PUNCH MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Specifications) FOOT POWER LIGHT RHYTHM TIME BASE CONTRAST GUIDE SELECT STEREO SONG WAV FILE BOUNCE ABC1... -
Page 146: Block Diagram
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Specifications) When using the normal mode INPUT A TRIM INT MIC DISTORTION INPUT B TRIM When using the bounce mode (1-4 > 5/6 mode) INPUT A TRIM DISTORTION INT MIC INPUT B TRIM Block diagram RECORDER SELECT... - Page 147 INPUT B TRIM When using the bounce mode (1-8 > New Song mode) INPUT A TRIM DISTORTION INT MIC INPUT B TRIM MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Specifications) SELECT RECORDER TRK 1 FADER OUT1 TRK 2 FADER OUT2 SIMULATION TRK 3 FADER...
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Page 148: Midi Implementation Chart
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Specifications) MIDI Implementation Chart <Digital multitracker> Model MR-8mkII 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 149: Index
<G> Gain ...36, 39, 41, 43 <I> Initialize ...138 Input A select switch ...37 Input monitor ...14, 36, 39, 41, 43 Input ...36 MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Specifications) Index <L> Loop ...48 Locate ...50 <M> Master recorder ...44 Mastering effect ...63 MENU mode ...33... -
Page 150: Declaration Of Ec Directive
MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Specifications) <T> Tempo map ...82 Time base ...14, 32 TOC ...129 Track ...37 Trouble shooting ...139 Trim ...15, 36, 39, 41, 43 Track fader ...38 to 44 <U> USB ...118 USB HOST ...125 Declaration of EC Directive... -
Page 151: 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 152 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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