Fostex MR8HD 8-Track Hard Disk Recorder

40GB internal hard drive.

Item: FOSMR8HD

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101 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

10 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"'black little awesome monster'"

Feature:
Reverb and inserts are basic but better with others like FX and compressor.

Quality:
Good built for the promised.

Value:
With CDR this thing is a standalone mini studio.

Desirability:
I got it.

Sound:
Good sound at 16 bits and 24 bits sigma/delta. I m amazed by its deliverance in clarity.

Ease of Use:
No problem.

Support:
ok.

Overall:
A true 16 bit recorder that gives you more than 16 bit if mixed in computer software. The USb is simply fantastic for mixing and backup. What you need, you will not lack in features and support of this 'black little awesome monster'.

Submitted: 9/17/2007

Style of Music: pop

* * * * * * * * * * 6 out of 10

"Great home recording, easy to use - BUT, no customer support if you need help"

Feature:
I like the mastering effects that you can add while you're mixing. Also good reverb. With dynamic voices, you may want to use a vocal compressor/preamp.

Quality:
we've had ours for about 6 months, and it seems durable and well made. We transport it frequently in the box that it came in.

Value:
The item works well and is pretty good for what you pay, except for the COMPLETE LACK OF SUPPORT.

Desirability:
I'm happy with the product generally. It's pretty cool, it's easy to use, it's a hit at parties. go to www.myspace.com/flambeandgasolina to hear a couple of songs done in the livingroom in one take.

Sound:
We are acheiving reasonably good recordings usings good quality pickups in our guitars, vocals with SM58's and keyboards. Watch your trim, make sure that you have the pickups at about mid level.

Ease of Use:
At the recording and mixing level, this product is easy to use. If you make the stereo wave files on the Fostex, and then just put the finished product on your computer, life is good. LOTS OF PROBLEMS when you try to archive tracks on your computer, and then try to import them back on the Fostex. This is a feature that has been a nightmare for us.

Support:
Assume NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT. No 800 line. When you go on their site, you can fill in something that one would think leads to a person who will help you. What you get is an autoresponder email with links to the manual. It doesn't matter what you ask, this IS their idea of customer support. I repeat - THERE IS NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT. NOTHING. NADA. ZIP. I CAN'T STRESS THIS ENOUGH.

Overall:
I like using it. It's pretty intuitive. I expect to use it happily for a long time, but will probably have to learn Cakewalk or something to suppliment it. I wish I had known a couple of things. If you're layering, the hard drive is only going to hold about 6 songs. Transferring files onto it from the computer is a nightmare. And.... THERE IS NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT WHEN THINGS GO WRONG. You just have to figure it out yourself, or find someone on line who has had the same problem and has figured it out.

Submitted: 4/24/2007

Style of Music: Folk/rock/jazz fusion

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The new MR-8HD offers recording to 40GB an internal 3.5 in. hard drive. It offers more than 15 hours of 8-track recording with CD quality (16 bit/44.1kHz). Up to 4 tracks can be recorded simultaneously. A new push-dial button makes for easier menu operation.

Features:
Recording to 40GB internal 3.5 in. HD offering more than 15 hours 8-track recording with CD quality (16-bit / 44.1kHz)

4-track simultaneous recording

Phantom power on all the 4 XLR inputs

Simple and intuitive operational environment inherited from MR-8 with the new push-dial button for easier menu operation

Full-track (8-track) bouncing to a New Song (track 7/8)

128 x 64 dot LCD with comprehensive indication

Industry-first FAT32 disk format and WAV file recording in the HD multitrack recorder of this class; PC-friendly advantage

USB port for stereo WAV file transfer to and from PC allowing the full access to the whole HD from PC

Free "WAV Manager" software available for multiple mono files transfer to and from PC

S/P DIF Digital Out for digital mastering on an external MD, CD recorder, etc.

Built-in digital effects including Reverb, Delay as well as Guitar Amp and Microphone simulations

Analog Guitar Distortion with the dedicated knob

Twin headphones Outs

Silver and black colored top panel identical to the latest VF-series

USB Host function ready for CD burning on an off-the-shelf external CD-R drive (to be nominated) by future software update in late 2005

Technical Info

Recording Medium: .5 in., hard disk (E-IDE type)

Approx. Recording Time: 943 minutes (8-track on 40GB)

Recording Format: FAT32

Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz

Quantization: 16-bit linear (non-compression)

A/D Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma

D/A Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma

No. of Recording Tracks: 8 tracks maximum

No. of Simultaneous Rec.: 4 tracks

Recording/Reproduction Frequency: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Dynamic Range: 88dB or more (typical)

T.H.D.: 0.05% or less (typical)

Analog In (4ch) Connector: XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot) and ? 6mm TRS phone

Analog Input Level: - 48dBV (MIC) - +4dBV (LINE)

Analog Input Impedance:
- 1.5k ohm or more (MIC/BAL)
- 40k ohm or more (LINE/UNBAL)
- 500k ohm or more (GUITAR/UNBAL)

Stereo Out (L,R) Connector: 6mm stereo phone

Stereo Output Level: -10dBV (unbalance)

Stereo Out Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more

Headphones Connector: 2 x ? 6mm stereo phone

Headphones Max Output: 20mW or more (@32 ohm)

Headphones Load Impedance: 16 ohm or more

MIDI Out Connector: DIN 5 Pin

MIDI Out Format: MIDI Standard

Foot Switch Connector: 6mm phone

Foot Switch Level: TTL Level

Digital Out Connector: Optical

Digital Out Level: IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz

Digital Out Connector: B type (data save/load controlled from PC)

Dimensions: 312(W) x 264(D) x 88(H) mm

Weight: Approx. 3 kgs

Power Requirement: 100V - 230V, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption: 14W
MR-series multitrackers let you take your ideas from concept to completion, in one convenient device! The MR8HD offers 4 XLR inputs with phantom power and dedicated trim controls. A hi-Z guitar input is also available. Record up to four simultaneous sources, with space for eight total tracks. The internal 40GB hard drive provides more than 15 hours of 8-track recording time! Onboard effects sweeten any mix. The MR16HD adds 8 more tracks, 2 Aux sends, and 33 EQ presets for a variety of input sources. Integrated CDR drive available (add $100).
  • 05/17
    Just back in stock,
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  • 05/15
    New inventory arrives,
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  • 05/09
    Price cut,
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