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MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Table of contents Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................2 Read this chapter first! .............................................................................................................9 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................10 MR-8HD main features ..........
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Input connection ..................................................................................................................33 Input channel ..............................................................................................................33 INPUT A SEL switch .....................................................................................................33 Recording track combinations and available input channel(s) ..............
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Using effects ............................................................................................................................57 Using the insert effects .......................................................................................................58 Mic simulation effects ................................................................................................58 Amp simulation effects .........................................
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) MIDI synchronization .............................................................................................................85 Synchronization using MTC ...............................................................................................86 Connection ..................................................................................................................86 Settings of the MR-8HD and MIDI sequencer ...............................
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Moving the part(s) ............................................................................................................ .119 Exchange the parts ............................................................................................................120 Other functions .....................................................................................................................123 Hard disk formatting ....................................
MR-8HD 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. To understand the MR-8HD features and basic functions, read this chapter before using.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex MR-8HD digital multitracker. The MR-8HD 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. The MR-8HD is also equipped with an 8-channel digital mixer, digital effects including the delay/reverb, mastering effects and insert effects (simulation effects).
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) Precautions before using About power supply Notes on repair • Be sure to connect the MR-8HD to the power supply specified in the specifications section of this owner's manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage. • The MR-8HD does not use any parts that user can repair easily. Contact your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station to ask about repairs.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) The basics of the MR-8HD This section describes the basics of the MR-8HD you should know before using the MR8HD. Recording method The MR-8HD is fitted with a 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Songs are recorded on a hard disk along with the ABS time (from 00m00s000ms to 99m59s999ms).
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) About song To understand songs, imagine separated rooms as shown below. Each room can be regarded as a song. With the MR-8HD, you can create up to 99 rooms (songs) on the hard disk (although the available space may limit the number of songs). Song01 Song05 Recorded track data is stored in a song as mono WAV files, as shown below.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) Time base 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. ABS time mode: ABS time stands for Absolute time, which is "striped" on the disk when creating a song.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) [TRIM] control You must pay great attention to the [TRIM] control adjustment when recording to the MR-8HD.
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MR-8HD 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 top 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) Top panel 1 1 4 5 INPUT B BAL INPUT C BAL INPUT D BAL 2 3 6 8 7 INPUT A SELECT D I G I TA L M U LT I T R A C K E R INPUT A BAL STEREO OUT L R PHONES UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL DISTORTION TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM 1 2 21 20 MAX LINE MIN MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE PHONES VOL MIC MIN MAX GUITAR PEAK PEAK 19 18 17 16 PEAK ON/ OFF ON/ OFF PEAK ON/ OFF 9 ON/ OFF TO STEREO BUSS DYNAMIC CONDENSER BRIT STACK US MET
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) 5. [INPUT D] input connectors (XLR connector and phone jack) 14. You can connect a guitar, 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. If you connect sources to both the XLR connector and phone jack, the phone input takes priority (see page 33). 6. 15. 16. [STEREO OUT] jacks (L, R) 17.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) Top panel 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 INPUT A SELECT D I G I TA L M U LT I T R A C K E R INPUT A BAL INPUT B BAL INPUT C BAL INPUT D BAL L PHONES UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL DISTORTION TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM MAX LINE MIN STEREO OUT R MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE 1 2 PHONES VOL MIC MIN MAX GUITAR PEAK PEAK PEAK ON/ OFF ON/ OFF PEAK ON/ OFF ON/ OFF TO STEREO BUSS DYNAMIC CONDENSER POWER MIC SIMULATION TUBE EFFECT RH
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) 30. • [STOP] + [F FWD] (LOCATE REC END) Locates to the recording end of the current song (REC END) (see page 48). [MASTERING (POWERFUL/NATURAL/ BRIGHT] keys 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).
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) Rear panel 1 2 INPUT A SEL GTR CLEAN MIC/LINE GTR DIST AC-IN 1. [AC IN] connector USB USB HOST MIDI OUT DIGITAL OUT 7 6 5 4 4. Connect the supplied power cord to this connector (see page 28). 2. Either of the [BAL] XLR and [UNBAL/GUITAR] phone connectors can be used. Set the switch to this position when the source is an external microphone or line level source.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) LCD display The following describes details about the LCD display, including screen contents and operation. Home screen When turning on the MR-8HD, the display shows the startup screen (showing the startup status of the MR8HD), 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. The home screen provides the following information.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) MENU screen 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.
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MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Basic operations This chapter describes power connection, power on/off, demo song playback, 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 basic operations, then read other sections which describe advanced operations.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) About power The MR-8HD operates by AC power. Before you start using the MR-8HD, you must connect the supplied power cord. Power connection Connect between the [AC IN] connector on the MR-8HD rear panel and an AC outlet using the supplied power cord. The MR-8HD enters the standby mode when the power cord is connected.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Listening the demo song A demo song is pre-recorded on the hard disk of the MR-8HD 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. Both jacks feed the same signal so you may connect headphones whichever you like.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Playing back the demo song In the demo song, approximately 1-minute audio is recorded on all eight tracks. Follow the procedure below for listening to the demo song. In the following procedure, it is assumed that the MR-8HD is turned on and a pair of headphones (or a monitor speaker system) is connected.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) 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 is stopped at the beginning (ABS ZERO) of the demo song. 1) 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 "<< Back" is highlighted initially.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) 7) PLAY MODE STU7 While “[ENTER]” is flashing, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the home screen of the newly created song (My_Song). As shown in the lower screen example, the song name (My_Song) and the song number (Song02) are shown. Some keys on the MR-8HD top panel act as character entry keys in the menu mode.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Input connection Input channel The MR-8HD provides four input channels: [INPUT A], [INPUT B], [INPUT C] and [INPUT D]. Each channel provides both the XLR and 1/4" phone connectors.
MR-8HD 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 two tracks simultaneously Recording to a single track Track 1 1 1 Track 2 2 3 3 Track 4 1 Trk 1 and 3 3 1 Recording to three tracks simultaneously 2 Trk 7 and 8 7/8 Trk 1 and 4 4 2 1 Trk 5 and 6 5/6 Only [INPUT A] is available.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic 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. The following describes the procedure for recording an acoustic guitar onto track 1 via a microphone. We assume that Song02 is loaded and no sound is recorded to Song02. See "Creating a song for recording" on page 31 for details about how to create a song.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Starting recording : The fader for track 1 is used to adjust the monitor level. To adjust the recording level, use the [TRIM] control of the [INPUT A] channel. 7) While holding down the [RECORD] key, press the [PLAY] key to start recording. The guitar is recorded. 5) Press the [RECORD] key once (the key indicator starts flashing). 8) Track 1 (which is record armed) now enters " is the input monitor mode and " shown on the home screen.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) 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. See the procedure previously described in "Recording onto a single track" for details about how to record a guitar on track 1.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Starting recording : Track 1 and 7/8 faders are used to adjust the monitor level. To adjust the recording levels, use the [TRIM] controls of the [INPUT A] and [INPUT B] channels. 5) 9) While holding down the [RECORD] key, press the [PLAY] key to start recording. The recorder records the keyboard while playing back track 1 (guitar). Press the [RECORD] key once (the key indicator starts flashing).
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Starting recording : Track faders 1 through 4 are used to adjust the monitor levels. To adjust the recording level, use the [TRIM] controls for [INPUT A] through [INPUT D]. 7) While holding down the [RECORD] key, press the [PLAY] key to start recording. The recorder starts recording. 5) Press the [RECORD] key once (the key indicator starts flashing).
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) 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 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Mixdown to a digital recorder The following describes how to make mixdown recording to an external digital recorder. Digital master recorder INPUT A SEL GTR CLEAN MIC/LINE GTR DIST AC-IN USB USB HOST MIDI OUT DIGITAL OUT FOOT SW MR-8HD [DIGITAL OUT] Optical cable 1) Connect the [DIGITAL OUT] connector of the MR-8HD to the digital input connector of a digital master recorder using an optical cable.
MR-8HD 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) 3 x cueing 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 [F FWD] key By holding down the [F FWD] key during play back, the recorder starts cueing forwards at 3 x speed. During forward cueing, ">>" is shown on the display.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Play mode The MR-8HD offers special play modes including the auto play, auto return and loop playback modes in addition to the normal playback mode.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Auto play mode 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).
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Locate function The following describes the locate functions, which allow you to immediately skip to a specified point in a song. Time locate 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. Locating to the beginning (ABS ZERO) of a song • While the recorder is stopped, press the [REWIND] key while holding down the [STOP] key.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) 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. Setting the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point You can set the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point while the recorder is running or stops at the desired point, regardless of time base setting.
MR-8HD 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Punch in/out) Punch in/out Using the punch in/out function of the MR-8HD, you can overwrite the desired part of the recorded track. "Punch in" means switching from playback to recording, while "punch out" means switching from recording to playback. The MR-8HD offers three methods for making punch in/out recording.
MR-8HD 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 top panel. : The punch in/out operation by yourself using the keys on the top panel sometimes prevents you from concentrating on playing. In such a case, ask someone to operate the MR8HD, or use either of the other two punch in/out methods described later.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Punch in/out) Punch in/out using the footswitch You can make hands-free punch in/out recording using an unlatched-type footswitch. INPUT A SEL GTR CLEAN MIC/LINE GTR DIST AC-IN USB USB HOST MIDI OUT DIGITAL OUT FOOT SW [FOOT SW] jack Unlatched-type footswitch Press the footswitch. (Punch in) Playback 1) Connect the footswitch to the [FOOT SW] jack on the MR-8HD rear panel. 2) Press the [REC SELECT] key for the track you are going to make punch in/out recording.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Punch in/out) Auto 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).
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Punch in/out) 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Punch in/out) Actual auto punch in/out After rehearsing the auto punch-in/out operation, it's time for executing actual auto punch in/ out operation. Punch in point Playback 1) Locate the recorder to the point before the punchin point. 2) Make sure that "AUTO PUNCH" is shown on the screen (i.e. the auto punch mode is active).
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using effects The MR-8HD 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using the insert effects The [INPUT A] channel of the MR-8HD 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Applying external effects During recording, you can apply external effects to a sound source connected to an input connector 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. EFFECTOR (COMP/LIMITER) etc.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using the reverb or delay The MR-8HD 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 Selecting a delay type You can select an effect type from among three reverb options (ROOM, HALL and PLATE) and a delay (DELAY) by using the keys in the [EFFECT] section shown below.
MR-8HD 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 4) Adjusting the effect send levels To apply the effect (reverb or delay) to tracks 1 through 4, adjust the [EFFECT SEND] control for each track to adjust the level of the track signal sent to the effect processor. In the example as illustrated below, tracks 1 and 2 signals are sent to the effect processor.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using the mastering effects The MR-8HD 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Track bouncing This chapter describes track bouncing which is an important function 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 tracks. Three track bouncing modes are available: (1) Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6. (2) Bouncing tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7/8 (3) Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to tracks 7/8 of a new song.
MR-8HD 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. Track bouncing example You can record more than eight materials using the track bouncing function as shown in the following example. Make recording to tracks 1 through 6. Track 7 Track 8 Overdub new materials to tracks 1 through 4.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) 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) Reverb or Delay Playback Playback Trk 3 Playback Trk 4 Playback Mastering effects Trk 1 Trk 2 Mixing 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.
MR-8HD 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. Rehearsal of track bouncing 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) During rehearsal and actual track bouncing, level meters on the screen show the following signal levels. Meters 1 through 4 Meters 5/6 Meters L and R Checking the bounced signals on tracks 5/6 You can check the bounced signals while the bounce mode is active. Playback levels of tracks 1 through 4. Recording levels of tracks 5/6. Monitor output levels of STEREO OUT (L, R). By raising the [PHONES VOL] control, you can hear the signals bounced to tracks 5/6.
MR-8HD 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. Rehearsal of track bouncing Before executing track bouncing, you can rehearse it.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) During rehearsal and actual track bouncing, the level meters on the screen show the following signal levels. Checking the bounced signals on tracks 7/8 You can check the bounced signals while the bounce mode is active. Meters Playback levels of tracks 1 through 4. 1 through 4 Meters 5/6 Recording levels of tracks 5/6. 1) Press the [REWIND] key while holding down the [STOP] key to locate the recorder to the beginning of the song.
MR-8HD 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 (: 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). Rehearsal of track bouncing Before executing track bouncing, you can rehearse it.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Actual track bouncing After finishing rehearsal, let's carry out actual track bouncing.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Mixing signals of inputs A through D The MR-8HD 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. As you can see, the signals of INPUT A through INPUT D are mixed to the L/R stereo buss together with the bounced signals.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Panning setting for INPUT A through INPUT D You can independently set panning for each of INPUT A through INPUT D. Each input signal is positioned in the mix according to the panning setting here. 1) 3) 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.
MR-8HD 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. The following assumes that the song you are going to execute track bouncing is loaded and you finished rehearsal of track bouncing.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Rhythm guide function The MR-8HD offers the rhythm guide function, which allows outputting the rhythm guide click during recording. This chapter describes how to output the rhythm guide, set the time signature/tempo and create the conductor map.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Using the rhythm guide function The MR-8HD provides the metronome function which can output the rhythm guide click during recording. You can easily output the guide click from the [STEREO OUT] jacks by pressing the [RHYTHM GUIDE] key on the top panel. Two types of the rhythm guide are available: one has the constant time signature/tempo throughout a song, while the other has the programmed time signature/tempo map.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) 3) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the desired item, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. 4. Tempo: Tempo setting The default is "120bpm". You can select between 30 and 250 bpm. The setting here is effective from the beginning to the end of the song when the "Conductor Map" item is set to "Off" (i.e. the same tempo all through the song). When the "Conductor Map" item is set to "On", the setting here is ineffective. See the table on the below for details.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Creating the conductor map The MR-8HD 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. You can add "events" to each map.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) 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: 4) 7) 4/4 3/4 4/4 5/8 3/4 Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Sig. = 4/4", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. "4/4" starts flashing and you can now set the time signature. Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "---Bar -> ---", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) • Editing a time signature event • Deleting an unnecessary time signature event You can edit a time signature event. You can delete an unnecessary time signature event. 1) 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. 1) As with the description on the previous page, the display now shows the screen for setting the event. For example, let's select "8Bar -> 4/4".
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) 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. 1) On the second page of the song editing menu screen, highlight "Bar Offset" and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Setting the tempo map 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) 6) "120bpm" starts flashing and you can now set the tempo. You can enter the tempo between 30 and 250. 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. 10) 7) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Beat = 1 ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. In this procedure example, enter "180bpm".
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) • Editing a tempo event To exit the menu mode, press the [STOP] key, or select "<< Back" and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob repeatedly. You can edit a tempo event. 1) 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. For example, let's select "12Bar 1 -> 120bpm".
MR-8HD 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 MR8HD, you can make powerful recording. For example, by synchronizing a sequencer with the MR-8HD during playback, you can mix down signals (such as a vocal, guitar, etc.) recorded on the MR-8HD tracks and audio from a sound module.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (MIDI synchronization) Synchronization using MTC The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR-8HD which supports MTC (MIDI Time code). Connection Connect the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MR-8HD to the [MIDI IN] connector of an external MIDI sequencer using a MIDI cable. (Note that no MIDI cable is supplied with the MR-8HD. Use a commercially available MIDI cable.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (MIDI synchronization) The current option (the default is "Off") flashes. You can now select the desired option (the available options are Off, CLK and MTC). 5) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "MTC FrameRate", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The current option (the default is "25") flashes. You can now select the desired frame rate (the options are "24", "25", "30nd" and "30df"). Off CLK MTC 4) No signal is output from the [MIDI OUT] connector. This is the default.
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MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (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 personal computer. To export the desired song data to a personal computer, you must convert the song data to a stereo WAV file. You can export the converted (WAV) file to the personal computer and create an audio CD using a CD burning function on the personal computer.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) WAV file conversion 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. The following describes how to convert data on tracks 7/8 (which may be bounced from other tracks or simply recorded in stereo) to a stereo WAV file. See page 92 for details about how to export a converted WAV file to a personal computer.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) 4) 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. You can edit a file name by the following procedure.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Exporting data to a personal computer The MR-8HD 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Exporting a WAV file to a personal computer The following describes the procedure for exporting a WAV file to a Windows ME computer. Song 2 MIX #####001.wav #####002.wav #####003.wav *********.wav Converted stereo WAV files are located in the "2 MIX" folder in the Song folder, as shown below. So you can export only a stereo WAV file in the "2 MIX" folder (indicated by an arrow).
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Protecting the hard disk The MR-8HD internal hard disk is protected by default. The protection is effective only in the USB mode in which the MR-8HD is used with a personal computer. You can make the hard disk “read only” (protected) or “read/write enabled” (unprotected). The default is “read only”. As mentioned earlier in “Disk protection” on page 92, if you transfer song data from a computer to the MR-8HD improperly, the data may be damaged.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Archiving a song You can archive song data recorded by the MR-8HD 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. This method is useful for exporting data to a PC software application for multitrack recording.
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MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (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. While a menu screen is shown, you can go up the menu screen level or directly exit the menu mode by the following operations. (1) Select “<< Back” on a menu screen and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
MR-8HD 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 31) for details about how to create a new song. 1) When more songs are created, the song list screen has more than one page, and you can scroll the list by rotating the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Song management) Editing a song name You can edit a current song name save the edited song name. Only the current song can be edited. 1) Load the desired song of which you are going to edit the song name. 2) While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode. 5) You can move the cursor (flashing point) by rotating the [MENU/ENTER] knob (or by pressing another character entry key).
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Song management) Deleting an unnecessary song You can delete a song created on the hard disk. • You cannot delete a song which is protected. To delete such a song, release the protection of the song first (see the next page). • A deleted song file still remains as a “hidden file” on the hard disk. So deleting a song file does not increase the remaining (recordable) space of the hard disk.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Song management) 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). Protecting a song You can protect a song to prevent an accidental erasure. The protection can be released whenever you want. To keep a recorded song safely, we recommend protecting it. You can make protection setting only for the current song. 1) Load the song you want to protect.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Song management) : You cannot make recording or editing to a protected song. If you want to make recording or editing to a protected song, you must release the protection first. : When you set the protection to "On", all the recording-related keys, such as the [REC SELECT] and [BOUNCE] keys, are turned off. 6) Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (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. Therefore, the remaining space of the disk does not change by executing track editing. By pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key after executing track editing, you can undo the editing.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track editing) Erasing track data You can erase whole data (from ABS ZERO to REC END) of the desired track(s) of the song currently loaded. REC END ABS ZERO TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 Silent : You cannot erase track data of a song protected. 5) 1) Load the song you want to edit. 2) While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track editing) 8) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now returns to the track edit menu screen, where “Erase Track >” is highlighted. 9) Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode. : If you are not satisfied with the result, press the [UNDO/REDO] key to undo the operation (see page 103). Copying/pasting track data You can copy whole data (from ABS ZERO to REC END) of the desired track(s) of the song currently loaded and paste it to the other desired track(s).
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track editing) 7) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the destination track(s), and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. “Dest. Track = *” is now highlighted on the screen. 5) 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track editing) 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 REC END TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 : You cannot move track data of a song protected. Release the protection before moving track data. 5) 1) Load the song you want to edit.
MR-8HD 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 destination. : If you want to cancel the move operation, move the cursor to "[CANCEL]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. : You cannot select the same track(s) for the move source and destination.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track editing) 4) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Change Track >", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. 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. The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track(s) and destination track(s) of the exchange operation.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track editing) 9) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now returns to the track edit menu screen, where “Change Track >” is highlighted. 10) Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode. : If you are not satisfied with the result, press the [UNDO/REDO] key to undo the operation (see page 103).
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (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 editing. <(*) About "part"> A "part" is defined as audio data between the "LOCATE A" and "LOCATE B" points. You can edit a "part" as described later.
MR-8HD 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. 1) Press the [PLAY] key while holding down the [STOP] key.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) Erasing the part(s) You can erase the part(s) on the selected track(s) of the current song. LOCATE A point ABS ZERO TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 5) LOCATE B point REC END Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Erase Part >", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the screen for selecting a track or tracks of which you want to erase the part(s). On the screen, "<< Back" is initially highlighted.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) 8) 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 completes erasing. If you want to cancel the part erase operation, move the cursor to "[CANCEL]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. 9) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now returns to the part edit menu screen, where “Erase Part >” is highlighted.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) 5) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "CopyPastePart >", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. : You cannot select the same track(s) for the copy source and destination. The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track(s) and destination track(s) of copy/paste. "<
MR-8HD 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 desired 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). The copy/paste operation of a part or parts can be made only within the current song.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) To cancel the part copy operation, move the cursor to "[CANCEL]" at the bottom of the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. 6) 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) : If you are going to carry out the paste operation when no data is pasted on the clipboard, the error message (“Clipboard Empty!) is shown on the display and the MR-8HD does not accept the operation. Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode and copy the desired data to the clipboard before carrying out the paste operation. 5) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now returns to the part edit menu screen, where “Paste Part >” is highlighted.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) 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 operation is carried out, the source part(s) becomes silent. LOCATE A point LOCATE B point 5) TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Move Part >", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) 10) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now returns to the part edit menu screen, where “Move Part >” is highlighted. 11) : You cannot select the same track(s) : If you are not satisfied with the re- for the move source and destination. 8) sult, press the [UNDO/REDO] key to undo the operation (see page 111). Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the destination track(s), and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) Exchange the part(s) You can exchange the parts between the desired tracks. The part exchange operation can be made only within the current song. ABS ZERO LOCATE A point LOCATE B point 5) REC END TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Change Part >" in the second page, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Part editing) 10) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now returns to the part edit menu screen, where “Change Part >” is highlighted. 11) Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode. : If you are not satisfied with the result, press the [UNDO/REDO] key to undo the operation (see page 111). 8) 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.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Other functions This chapter describes the following functions which are important for using the MR-8HD. (1) Hard disk formatting (2) Peak hold time setting (3) Pre-roll/post-roll time setting (4) Beat resolution mode on/off (5) Phantom power on/off (6) Initializing the MR-8HD While a menu screen is shown, you can go up the menu screen level or directly exit the menu mode by the following operations.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Hard disk formatting You can reformat the MR-8HD internal hard disk by using the FAT32 file system. By reformatting 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. Therefore, before executing hard disk formatting, make sure that all song data on the hard disk is not necessary.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Other functions) 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. Peak hold indication By default, it is held for three seconds. 1) While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode.
MR-8HD 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" and ends by "the LOCATE B point plus the post-roll time".
MR-8HD 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. 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". Let's see an example when the time base is set to the bar/beat mode and the "Beat resolution" is set to "On".
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Phantom power on/off The MR-8HD 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. : The phantom power can be supplied to the XLR balanced connectors of [INPUT A] through [INPUT D].
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Other functions) 1) 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 "<< Back" is highlighted initially. You can also return to the previous screen by pressing the [REWIND] key. 2) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Input" on the second page, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the input menu screen.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Initializing the MR-8HD By initializing the MR-8HD, you can initialize all global menu settings common to all songs, as well as the time base and display contrast level.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Troubleshooting If you encounter any problem while operating the MR8HD, check the following for the possible cause of the problem before contacting our service station or dealer.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Troubles for recording I cannot record the sound source connected to [INPUT B] to track 1. The meter shows very low level and the recording level is too low. • • When recording a sound source to a mono track, you can only use the [INPUT A] section. Connect the source to [INPUT A].
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) I cannot execute auto punch in/out. I cannot record audio data of a song onto an external digital recorder. • Is " " shown on the screen? • If it is not, press the [AUTO PUNCH] key to make the auto punch in/out function active.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Troubles for effect I cannot apply the effects. I cannot apply the mic simulation effects.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Other troubles I cannot hear the rhythm guide click. I want to hear the rhythm guide click based on the "Signature" and "Tempo" settings on the rhythm guide setting screen but the rhythm guide click based on the conductor map is output. • 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.
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MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Specifications) Specifications [Inputs/Outputs] Audio recording type : Conformed to AES-31 0dBu=0.775Vrms, 0dBV=1.0Vrms, Reference level: -12dBfs The number of tracks : 8 * the number of simultaneously recordable tracks: 4 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 : 1.5kΩ or more : 400kΩ or more (When the INPUT A SEL switch is set to “GTR”.
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Specifications) 88 Physical dimensions INPUT A SEL GTR CLEAN MIC/LINE GTR DIST AC-IN USB USB HOST DIGITAL OUT MIDI OUT FOOT SW 312 INPUT A SELECT D I G I TA L M U LT I T R A C K E R INPUT A BAL INPUT B BAL INPUT C BAL INPUT D BAL PHONES UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL DISTORTION TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM MAX LINE MIN STEREO OUT L R MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE 1 2 PHONES VOL MIC MIN MAX GUITAR PEAK ON/ OFF ON/ OFF PEAK ON/ OFF ON/ OFF TO
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Specifications) Block diagram When using the normal mode TO STEREO BUSS L TO STEREO BUSS INPUT A INPUT A PAN INPUT B PAN INPUT C PAN INPUT D PAN R BAL EFF DISTORTION REC SELECT TRIM RECORDER TRK 1 FADER A/D IN1 SIMULATION FX OUT1 TRK 1 PAN TRK 1 EFF CLEAN TRK 2 FADER IN2 OUT2 TRK 2 PAN TRK 2 EFF INPUT B BAL A/D REVERB / DELAY TRK 3 FADER IN3 TRIM OUT3 TRK 3 PAN TRK 3 EFF TRK 4 FADER IN4 OUT4 TRK 4 PAN REVERB / DELAY TIME INPUT C BAL A/D TRK 4 EF
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Specifications) When using the bounce mode (1-6 > 7/8 mode) TO STEREO BUSS L TO STEREO BUSS INPUT A INPUT A PAN INPUT B PAN INPUT C PAN INPUT D PAN R BAL EFF DISTORTION REC SELECT TRIM RECORDER TRK 1 FADER A/D IN1 SIMULATION FX OUT1 TRK 1 PAN TRK 1 EFF CLEAN TRK 2 FADER IN2 OUT2 TRK 2 PAN TRK 2 EFF INPUT B BAL A/D REVERB / DELAY TRK 3 FADER IN3 TRIM OUT3 TRK 3 PAN TRK 3 EFF TRK 4 FADER IN4 OUT4 TRK 4 PAN REVERB / DELAY TIME INPUT C BAL A/D TRK 4
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Specifications) MIDI Implementation Chart Date: Version: V1.00 Model MR-8HD Recognized Transmitted Function............
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Specifications) Index Amp simulation ...............................................................58 Auto return ......................................................................45 Auto play .........................................................................45 ABS time .........................................................................14 Archiving a song .............................................................95 Analog mixdown ........................
MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Specifications) Song name ...............................................................32, 99 Synchronization ..............................................................85 Song protect ..................................................................101 S/P DIF ............................................................................42 Undo ...................................................36, 38, 40, 103, 113 USB ..................................................
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