Zoom MRS802B MultiTrak Digital Recording Studio

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8 tracks. Drum machine. Effects. 20 GB hard drive. Includes AC adapter.

Never before has such an awesome array of studio recording tools been fit into such affordable package -- introducing the Zoom MRS-802CD 8-track digital recorder with drum machine. CD drive is not included.

Features:
8 tracks, plus a stereo master track and independent stereo drum track

10 virtual takes per track allow you to pick your favorite solo for the final mix

Fully programmable Zoom drum machine is built in, with hundreds of editable patterns and more than 400 ready-to-use drum and percussion sounds

More than 250 killer Zoom guitar, vocal and mixing effects are included

Built-in 20 GB Hard Drive that will provide roughly 60 hours of 16-Bit uncompressed recording time

Complete array of digital editing tools are on board, including cut and paste, copy, move, reverse direction play and time stretch/compress.

Import samples and loops using the optional USB port or the optional CD-R/RW drive

When you have completed your masterpiece, burn a stereo-ready CD on the spot. The MRS-802 features 2-track simultaneous inputs and a complete array of 1/4 in., XLR, RCA, MIDI connections

48V phantom power for condenser mics

Recorder
Physical Tracks: 8
Virtual Tracks: 80 (10Virtual takes / track)
Master Tracks: 2 tracks (stereo) x 10V-takes
Drum Tracks: 2 tracks (stereo)
Simultaneous Recording: 2 tracks
Recording Data Format: 16 bit linear with No compression
Recording Time: 60 hours (referred to mono tracks)
Marker: 100 / projects
Locater: Scrub / Preview, A-B repeat
Location Display: Hour / Min. / Sec. / msec. or Meas. / Beat / Tick
Track Edit: Copy, Move, Erase, Exchange, Bounce, Trim, Fade in/out, Reverse, Capture / Swap, Time Stretch / Compression
Punch In/Out: Auto / Manual
Phrase Loop: 100 phrase / project

Mixer
Input Channels: 12 channels (10 tracks + 2 inputs)
Simultaneous Playback: 10 tracks (8 audio + stereo drum)
Scene Memory: 100 scenes / project (Linkable to marker)
Fader: 10 (1-8 mono, Drum, Stereo Master)
Level Meter: 10 segments x 13 bar (Pre / Post fader selectable) Track Parameter: Equalizer, Effect send, Pan (Balance at stereo link)
Equalizer:
High (f: 500Hz - 18kHz, Gain: �12dB)
Low: (f: 40Hz - 1.6kHz, Gain: �12dB)
Effect Send: Chorus / Delay send level, Reverb send level
Stereo Link: 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 tracks selectable

Effect
Algorithms: 8 types (Clean, Dist, Aco / Bass Sim, Bass, Mic, Line, Dual, Mastering)
Effect Type: 94 types
Effect Module: 4 (Compressor, Pre-amp / Drive, EQ, Modulation / Delay)
Maximum Simultaneous Effect: 6 types
Effect Patch: 320 (220 factory + 100 blank)
Send Return Effect: 2modules (Reverb, Chorus / Delay)
Send Return Patch: 40 patches (Chorus / Delay 20 + Reverb 20)
Mastering Effect: 4 modules (3band compressor / Lo-Fi, 3band EQ, Normalize, Dimension / Resonance)
Tuner: Auto chromatic, Calibration 435 - 445Hz (1Hz resolution)

Rhythm
Data Format: 16 bit linear PCM
Drum Kit: 43 kits
Drum Sound Generator: 24 sounds / kit (8 pads x 3 banks)
Polyphony: 8 voices
Resolution: 48 PPQN
Odd Meter: 1/4 - 8/4
Song: 10 songs / project
Pattern: 511 patterns (403 factory, 108 blank)
Maximum Bar: 999 bars / song, 99 bars / pattern
Maximum Notes: Approx. 20,000 notes (events) / song
Tempo: 40.0 - 250.0 BPM

Other
Projects: Maximum 1000
Hard Disk: E-IDE / 3.5inch 20GB
CD-R/RW Drive: ATAPI / 5inch bay type, Buffer Under-run Error Protection Supported
A/D Conversion: 24bit 64times over-sampling
D/A Conversion: 24bit 128times over-sampling
Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz
Signal Processing: 24bit
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz / �1dB (At 10k ohm load)
S/N: 93dB (IHF-A)
Dynamic Range: 97dB (IHF-A)
THD+N: 0.02% (400Hz, At 10k ohm load)
Display: 66 x 52mm original LCD (with back light)
Guitar/Bass Input (Hi-Z): 1 x 1/4" Monaural Phone Jack, Input Impedance 500k ohm
Balanced/Unbalanced Input: 2 x XLR / 1/4" Monaural Phone Combo Jack, (Unbalanced: Input Impedance 50k ohm / Balanced: Input Impedance 1k ohm, 2nd Hot)
Phantom Power: 48V(with On/Off switch)
Input Level: -50dBm < Variable < +4dBm
Master Out: L/R RCA PIN Jack, Output impedance 1k ohm, Rated Output Level -10dBm
Headphone Out: 1 x 1/4" Stereo Phone Jack, 50mW(at 32 ohm load)
MIDI: In/Out
Control Input: 1 x FS-01(Foot Switch) / FP-02(Expression Pedal) combined
Optional Board Slot: 1
Dimensions: 430(W) x 270(D) x 105(H)mm (approx 17 x 10.65 x 4.15 in.)
Weight: 4kg (8.8 lbs.)
Power Supply: DC12V, 1A(AC Adaptor AD-0009 specified)
Power Consumption: 30W(12V 1A) typ.
Supplied Accessory: Universal AC Adaptor AD-0009, CD-ROM
Optional Accessory:
CD-01: CD-R/RW drive
UIB-01/UIB-02: USB interface board
FS-01: Foot switch
FP-02: Expression Pedal

*0dBm=0.775Vrms

Notice: This device is a professional-grade system to be used only in commercial environments.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-542-5270
Email: info@zoom-na.com
Web: https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/contact/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (61 ratings)
Submitted November 10, 2004 by a customer from forthebestrate.com

"Anything negative must be from employees of competitors"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
(see rating details)
Don't really invision a future need for "more".
Sound
Crystal clear and quiet
Features
If I can get to the point of utilizing 10% of the features this offers I would be amazed!
Quality
Solid piece- My Zoom 2020 has been "kicked around" for years and works perfectly- No reason to expect otherwise for this gear.
Value
Got mine "Non-Factory" packaged for $550...Hello?
Manufacturer Support
Hasn't been needed-
The Wow Factor
Enormously practical

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Blues
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