Portable Digital Recorder

Ever since they pioneered the first 8-track recorder that could use 1/4″ tape (without the expected crosstalk), Fostex has found new ways to give you more in less space and for less money.

The MR16 digital recorder gives you 4-track simultaneous recording and 16-track playback, plus the ability to bounce 16 tracks to a new song file, so you get your full 16 tracks at mixdown. A built-in 40GB hard drive gives you up to 8 hours of recording (16-track).

The Fostex MR16 also provides 4 x analog inputs (mic/line) with phantom power, one of which features built-in analog distortion, amp simulation, and mic simulation, for guitar. Input EQ for sound-shaping is also available. Input signals can be assigned to the stereo buss to output through the monitor and stereo output along with playbFostex MR-16HD 16-Track Digital Recorder Specifications:

Recording/reproduction

Recording Medium: 3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)

Recording Time: Approx. 472 minutes (16-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 Track: 16 tracks maximum

No. of Simultaneous Rec: 4 tracks

Recording/Reproduction Frequency 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Dynamic Range: 89dB or more (typical)

T.H.D.: 0.06% or less (typical)

Inputs/outputs

Analog In (4ch)

Connector: XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot) and ø 6mm TRS phone

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

Input Impedance: 1.5k ohm or more (MIC/BAL, 400k ohm or more

(GUITAR/UNBAL)

Phantom Power: P48V

Insert (Input A)

Connector: ø 6mm TRS Phone

Output Level: -10dBV

Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more

Input Level: -10dBV

Input Impedance: 10k ohm or more

AUX Out

Connector: ø 6mm stereo phone

Output Level: -10dBV

Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more

Stereo Out (L, R)

Connector: ø 6mm stereo phone

Output Level: -10dBV

Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more

Headphones

Connector: 2 x ø 6mm stereo phone

Max. Output: 50mW or more (@32 ohm)

Load Impedance: 16 ohm or more

MIDI Out

Connector: DIN 5 pin

Format: MIDI Standard

Foot Switch

Connector: ø 6mm phone

Level: TTL level

Digital Out

Connector: Optical

Format: IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz

USB (USB2.0 Hi-Speed)

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

USB HOST (USB 1.1)

Connector: A type (external CD recorder)

General

Dimensions: (W x D x H): 19 in x 15 x 6.3 in, (400 mm x 264 mm x 85 mm)

Weight Approx.: 9.5 lbs, (3.2kgs)

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

Power Consumption: 14Wack audio.

On the output side, the MR16 recorder offers 2 x aux output so you can use outboard signal processors, S/PDIF digital out (optical) for digital dubbing to MD/DAT recorder, and a MIDI output to send MTC or MIDI Clock to an external sequencer or recorder.

You also get built-in digital effects including reverb and delay, plus dedicated mastering effects (3 presets) on a stereo bus (good for track bouncing or stereo mixing). The Fostex MR16 also features powerful editing functions including Copy/Paste, Move, Import, Exchange, Erase, etc of selected tracks or part.

A USB 1.1 host port lets you to connect an external CD-R for creating audio CDs and a USB 2.0 port gives you high-speed transfer to a PC, plus easy file conversion of audio data on Track 15-16 to stereo WAV file. Used with the bounce function, this provides a convenient way to create audio CDs on PC, or music files for a portable player.

Fostex MR-16HD 16-Track Digital Recorder Features:

Recording on built-in 40 GB HD offering 4-track simultaneous recording and 16-rack playback. Approx. 8 hours recording (16-track)

4 x analog inputs (mic — line level) offer phantom power for use of condenser microphone. 1 Input among them accepts Guitar, etc. with built-in analog distortion, amp simulation or mic simulation. Input EQ is also available for various sound designs.

Input signals can be assigned to stereo buss to output through Monitor and Stereo Out together with playback audio.

2 x Aux Out

Built-in Digital Effects (3 x reverb / 1 x delay) on 1 — 4 tracks. Dedicated Mastering Effects (3 Presets) on Stereo Buss good for track bounce or stereo mixing.

In addition to track bouncing inside a Song file, track bouncing / mixing of recorded 16 tracks to a new Song file.

Easy file conversion of audio data on Track 15-16 to stereo WAV file. Together with bounce function, convenient for creating audio CD on PC or music file for portable audio player.

Editing function such as Copy/Paste, Move, Import, Exchange, Erase, etc of selected tracks or part.

USB 2.0 port for high speed file transfer to PC.

USB Host port (USB1.1) to connect an external CD-R for creating audio CD.

S/P DIF Digital Out (optical) for digital dubbing to MD/DAT recorder