8588 018 100 (376785) Owner’s Manual Digital Multitracker
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MR-8 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction ...........................................................5 Display ..................................................................27 MR-8 Main features ...............................................5 About power supply .............................................5 Precaution upon handling the MR-8 ................6 Notes on repair ......................................................6 About copyrights .............................................
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Settings of the MR-8 and MIDI sequencer ........................77 MIDI sync/MTC frame rate settings .........77 Synchronization using MIDI clock ..................78 Mixdown ..............................................................47 Analog mixdown .................................................47 Digital mixdown ..................................................48 Playback functions ............................................49 Using the rhythm guide function ..............
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex MR-8 digital multitracker. The MR-8 is a digital multitracker which records and plays back 8-track audio on a CompactFlash TM card. You can record audio at 44.1 kHz/16 bits (in the normal mode) or 22.05 kHz/16 bits (in the extended mode). The MR-8 is also equipped with an 8-channel digital mixer, digital effects including the delay/reverb, mastering effects and insert effects (simulation effects).
MR-8 Owner’s Manual • To prevent damage to the MR-8, be sure to power on the connected devices first, then turn on the power to the MR-8. When you remove or connect the cables to the input/output connectors on the MR-8, make sure that the track and master faders and volume controls are set to “0”.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual The basics of the MR-8 The chapter describes the basics of the MR-8 you should know before using the MR-8. About song Recording method To understand songs, imagine separated rooms as shown below. With the MR-8, you can create up to 99 songs on a card (although the available space may limit the number of songs). The MR-8 records audio on a CompactFlashTM card. Songs are recorded on a card along with the ABS time (00m00.000s through 60m00.000s).
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Time counter: Time base This is similar to the "time counter" mode used for tape recorders. It shows the recorder position within the range between "-60m00.000s" and "60m00.000s" and looks similar to the ABS time, however, you can reset the current position to "0m00.000s" whenever you want (see page 52). Therefore, you can reset a start position of the part which you work with to the zero point (to which you can return by simply pressing the [0 RETURN] key (see page 53).
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Remain display TRIM control Pay great attention to the TRIM control adjustment. The signal received at the [INPUT A] or [INPUT B] jack is routed to the appropriate TRIM control, by which the signal level fed to the A/D converter of the MR-8 is controlled. You can check this level by the PEAK indicator. If the level is too high, the PEAK indicator lights, while you may hear the sound distorted or noisy.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Names and Functions Top panel (left part) 1 4 3 2 5 6 7 INPUT A SELECT STEREO OUT INPUT B INPUT A L R DIGITAL MULTITRACKER 16 PHONES UNBAL /GUITAR BAL 15 TRIM 2 PHONES VOL PEAK LINE 14 UNBAL BAL GUITAR DISTORTION TRIM 1 PEAK MIC MIN LINE MAX MIN MIC MIC SIMULATION MIC DYNAMIC MAX EFFECT CONDENSER TUBE US METAL 60's COMBO REVERB / DELAY TIME INPUT A 13 BRIT STACK MIN AMP SIMULATION 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 EFFECT SEND 12 R L R L R L
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 4. [PHONES] jacks (1, 2) 14. Insert effect select keys Two jacks (1 and 2) are provided. You can use two pairs of stereo headphones with the MR-8. Used to select the insert effect (mic simulation or amp simulation) for the signal from the [INPUT A] jack. When setting the [INPUT A SELECT] switch on the rear panel to "MIC/LINE", you can use the mic simulation effect. When setting the switch to "GUITAR", you can use the amp simulation effect (see page 30 and 38). 5.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Top panel (right part) 17 18 19 20 21 INPUT A SELECT STEREO OUT INPUT B INPUT A L R DIGITAL MULTITRACKER PHONES UNBAL /GUITAR BAL UNBAL TRIM PHONES VOL PEAK LINE 2 BAL GUITAR DISTORTION TRIM 1 PEAK MIC MIN LINE MAX MIN MIC MIC SIMULATION MIC DYNAMIC MAX EFFECT CONDENSER TUBE US METAL 60's COMBO REVERB / DELAY TIME INPUT A BRIT STACK MIN AMP SIMULATION 10 0 R L 10 0 R L 10 0 R L 10 0 R L EFFECT SEND MAX ROOM HALL PLATE DELAY
MR-8 Owner’s Manual [F FWD] key Pressing this key fast forwards the recorder. During playback, pressing this key starts 3 x cueing. While holding down the [STOP] key, pressing this key locates to the recording end of the current song (REC END) (see page 52). While holding down the [ENTER] key, pressing this key selects a song (see page 24). 25. [UNDO/REDO] / Y Z 9 entry key Used to undo or redo recording or editing (see page 32 and 34). Each press of the key alternates "undo" and "redo".
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Rear panel POWER DC IN USB FOOT SW ON OFF LIGHT INT MIC 12V 1 [NORMAL MODE] 2 3 4 MIC/LINE GUITAR DIGITAL OUT INPUT A SELECT 5 6 1. [DC IN] jack When you open the MR-8 carton, the protection cap is inserted to the [DIGITAL OUT] connector. When using the connector, remove the cap. When no connection is made to the connector, keep the cap inserted. Connect the supplied AC adaptor to this jack (see page 17). 2. [POWER] switch Used to turn on or off the power.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Side panel COMPACT FLASH CARD MIDI OUT 2 1 1. Card slot 2. [MIDI OUT] jack A CompactFlashTM card is inserted to this slot (see page 16). Used to connect to a [MIDI IN] jack of an external MIDI device (such as a MIDI sequencer) (see page 77). Bottom panel 1 OPEN 1. Battery compartment To use the MR-8 with batteries, insert six standard alkaline AA-type batteries to this compartment (see page 17).
MR-8 Owner’s Manual About recording medium CompactFlashTM card Inserting a CompactFlashTM card The MR-8 uses a CompactFlashTM card (see the illustration below) as a recording medium. On the CompactFlashTM card supplied with the unit, a demo song is recorded. See "Playing back the demo song" on page 19 for details about how to play back the demo song. Insert a CompactFlashTM card to the slot on the right side panel. (When shipped, the supplied card is inserted.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual About the power You can use the MR-8 either with the supplied AC adaptor (Model AD-12A) or alkaline batteries (AA-type x 6, not supplied with the MR-8). When preparing the power source, make sure that the [POWER] switch of the MR-8 is set to off. 3. Insert six batteries in the right direction as shown below. Connecting the AC adaptor See the illustration below. Connect the plug of the supplied AC adaptor to the [DC IN] jack firmly, then connect the AC adaptor to the AC main outlet.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual If the LCD display does not show the startup screen when turning on the power, check the following. Turning on the LCD display backlight If you hardly see the screen on the LCD display in the dark place, turn the LCD display backlight by setting the [POWER] switch to the "LIGHT" position. • The power is supplied to the unit. (i.e. the AC adaptor is correctly connected, or batteries are not exhausted and correctly set.) • The card is correctly set to the slot.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Listening the demo song A demo song is recorded on the supplied CompactFlashTM card. Let's listen to this song.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual TM Preparation of a CompactFlash card After playing back the demo song, let's make preparations for a CompactFlashTM card onto which you are going to record. Depending on whether you are going to record a material onto the supplied CompactFlashTM card or a new card, make either of the following preparations.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual In this screen, “Delete Song” and “Can’t Undo” are shown for warning, as well as “Yes->RECORD+YES Key” and “No->NO Key” alternately flash. 11) Enter a desired character using the character entry keys together with [CURSOR] keys. See below for details about how to enter characters. You can enter up to 16 characters. You must enter a song name, otherwise, you cannot create a song.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Preparation for recording onto a new card Before recording a material onto a new card (which is operation-confirmed by Fostex), carry out the following procedure for preparation. You can use a card which has been used with a digital camera or personal computer if the card is operation-confirmed. However, depending on the use of the card, the remaining space for recording with the MR-8 may be small.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Creating a song/selecting a song This section describes how to create a new song on a card and how to select a desired song among more than one song created. Creating a song In the following procedure, we assume that song 1 (S01) is already created on the card and we are going to created a new song. 4) Highlight "---:New Song" using the [CURSOR ] key, then press the [ENTER] key.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 8) After completing song name entry, use the [CUR SOR ] key to move the cursor to "ENTER" at the bottom of the screen, then press the [ENTER] key. The screen now shows the song list in which you see the new song added. To cancel creating a song, use the [CURSOR ] key to move the cursor to "[CANCEL]" (instead of "[ENTER]"), then press the [ENTER] key.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Formatting a card By formatting a card, all recorded data on the card are erased and the card returns to the initial condition, follow the procedure shown below to format the card. 1) Turn off the MR-8. 2) Set the card you are going to format to the slot. Once you start formatting, you cannot stop it on the way. To cancel formatting, press the [CURSOR ] key when the confirmation screen is shown. 3) Turn on the MR-8.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Connections You can connect sound sources, recorders, a monitor amplifier, headphones, a personal computer, etc. to the MR-8, as show in the figure below. When making connection or disconnection, make sure that the [MASTER] fader and [PHONES VOL] control are turned down. Otherwise, the noise generated when making connection or disconnection may damage external equipment. Guitar, keyboard etc.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Display The following describes details about the LCD display, including screen contents and operation. • The "Remain" time when at least one track is armed (i.e. at least one of the [REC SELECT] keys is active). The remain time shows how much time you can further record audio data onto a mono track using the available space left on the current card.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Selecting a time base Warning message When the display shows the home screen, pressing the [TIME BASE SELECT] key switches the time base among ABS, Bar/Beat and time counter. If a serious problem happens to the MR-8 during operation, an appropriate warning message is shown on the display. Most warning messages are being shown until the [ENTER] key is pressed. Example of Bar/Beat display This message is shown when the battery power is too low to drive the unit.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual MR-8 recording basics Before starting recording, we recommend to understand the MR-8 recording basics (such as the relation between the input jacks and tracks and useful recording functions) described below. [INPUT A SELECT] switch Relation between the input jacks and tracks An internal microphone is built in the [INPUT A] section.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Input level setting Insert effects Each of the [INPUT A] and [INPUT B] sections provides the [TRIM] control, with which you can adjust the input gain for any selected input source. This adjustment determines the recording level. The [INPUT A] section provides the insert effects which allows you to use a simulation effect when recording the INPUT A signal. Depending on the [INPUT A SELECT] switch setting, a microphone or amplifier simulation effect can be used.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Recording onto a single track You can record onto any one of tracks 1 through 4. The following describes the procedure for recording a guitar sound onto track 1. We assume that a CompactFlash card is set to the slot and Song 1 is loaded.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 5) Set the track 1 fader and [MASTER] fader to the nominal position (marked by “ ”). 9) When finishing recording, press the [STOP] key to stop the recorder. Raising these faders allows you to monitor the input sound. If these faders are not raised, you cannot monitor the sound via headphones. After completing recording, press the [REC SELECT] key for track 1 to unarm track 1. These faders are used to adjust the monitor level.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Recording onto two tracks You can record a pair of tracks at a time. A pair can be tracks 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 or 7-8. The following describes the procedure for recording a stereo keyboard onto tracks 5-6 while listening to the guitar sound recorded on track 1.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 6) While playing the keyboard, adjust the recording level using the [TRIM] controls on the [INPUT A] and [INPUT B] sections. Playing back the recorded tracks 9) While holding down the [STOP] key, press the [REWIND] key. The screen shows the input levels of tracks 5 and 6, as well as the output levels of the stereo outputs (L and R). Turning the [PHONES VOL] control clockwise raises the headphone monitor level. The recorder instantly locates to the beginning of the song and stops.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Punch in/out Using the punch in/out function of the MR-8, you can overwrite a desired part of the recorded track. "Punch in" means switching from playback to record, while "punch out" means switching form record to playback. The following description is assumed that the song you are going to make punch in/out recording to is loaded and the preparations for recording is completed.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 6) Rewind the recorder and play back the part you made punch in/out to check the result. • If you are not satisfied with the punch-in or out point you set, simply redo the operation above. The new point overwrites the previous one. • The punch-in and punch-out point data also can be used for locate function, loop playback, auto return function, part editing, etc. If you are not satisfied with the result, use the undo function to cancel the punch in/out recording and try again.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 4) Press the [PLAY] key to start playback of the song. “ Punch in point Punch out point ” (AUTO PUNCH) on the screen changes to “ ” (REHEARSAL), showing that the recorder starts the auto punch in/out rehearsal. Playback The recorder automatically switches the monitor of the armed track from "repro" to "input" at the punch-in point, and switches back to "repro" from "input" at the punch-out point. Actual recording is not made, though only the monitor is switched.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Using effects The MR-8 provides the insert effects for recording (microphone and amplifier simulation effects), the delay/reverb for track bounce or mixdown (for tracks 1 through 4 only) as well as the mastering effects. The following describes how to use the effects and details about each effect.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual In addition, when the [INPUT A SELECT] switch is set to "GUITAR", you can also apply distortion to the guitar sound by raising the [DISTORTION] control to the appropriate position. Selecting a delay type When pressing the [DELAY] key to select the delay effect, you can select a delay type. INPUT A SELECT INPUT A INPUT B UNBAL /GUITAR BAL BAL GUITAR DISTORTION TRIM MIC The MENU screen is shown in which "System" is highlighted.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Adjusting the delay/reverb time Adjusting the effect send levels You can adjust the reverb time or delay time using the [REVERB/DELAY TIME] control, depending on the selected effect type. 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 effector. In the example as illustrated below, tracks 1 and 2 signals are sent to the effect.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Selecting the desired effect type Using the mastering effects Three mastering effect types are available. You can select a desired type using the [MASTERING] keys (POWERFUL, NATURAL and BRIGHT). The selected key is lit. The MR-8 provides the dedicated mastering effects for the stereo busses (L and R).
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Bouncing tracks The track bounce function of the MR-8 allows you to mix several tracks and record onto two other tracks. Two modes of track bounce are available: bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6 ("1-4 > 5/6" mode), and bouncing tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7/8 ("1-6 > 7/8" mode). In either mode, you can apply a reverb (or delay) and control panning for tracks 1 through 4 when bouncing to two tracks in stereo. Furthermore, you can apply the mastering effect to the mixed signals.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual The following shows the signal flow for each of two track bouncing modes. Understand the signal flow before making track bouncing.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Rehearsal of track bounce Before executing track bounce, you can rehearse it. During rehearsal, 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. We recommend to make rehearsal thoroughly until you satisfy the sound. The following shows the rehearsal procedure in the "1-6 > 7/8" mode. We assume that recordings have been already made to tracks 1 through 6.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual During rehearsal and actual track bouncing, level meters on the screen show the following signals. Meters 1 through 4 Meter 5/6 Meter 7/8 Actual track bounce After finishing rehearsal, let's carry out the actual track bounce. Playback levels of tracks 1 through 4. 1) Before carrying out the actual track bounce, make sure that the bounce mode is active. Playback level of tracks 5/6 for recording. 2) Press the [PLAY] key while holding down the [RECORD] key.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 5/6" mode> You can bounce tracks in the "1-4 > 5/6" mode in the same manner as the "1-6 > 7/8" mode described above. However, you can monitor the playback sounds of tracks 7/8 (if any sounds are recorded) simultaneously.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Mixdown After completing recording to tracks 1 through 8 and editing, let's make recording of the mixed sound to a stereo master recorder while adjusting the level balance between tracks, panning, etc. This process is called "mixdown". The MR-8 is equipped with the [DIGITAL OUT] connector, so you can make mixdown recording in digital domain to a digital recorder (DAT, MD, etc.) which accepts an S/P DIF digital signal.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 4) After rehearsing mixdown and adjusting the recording level, locate the MR-8 to the beginning of the song. 2) Make the master recorder to accept the digital input. Make sure that the recorder accepts the digital signal output from the MR-8, which is 44.1-kHz, 16bit, S/P DIF signal. Generally, a digital recorder does not have a facility for controlling the digital input level. 5) Start recording the master recorder and then start playing back the MR-8.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Playback functions This chapter describes basic and advanced playback functions of the MR-8. Basic playback Playback between LOCATE A and B points In the following description, it is assumed that a CompactFlashTM card with recorded data is set in the slot. When the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are set, you can playback between these points once. This function is always available regardless of the play mode setting (see "Play mode" on page 50).
MR-8 Owner’s Manual • Auto play mode Play mode In the Auto play mode, when executing the locate function, the recorder automatically starts playback from the locate point. The MR-8 offers special play modes including Auto play, Auto return and Loop playback. • Selecting a play mode LOCATE A point a point where you execute the locate function 1. While the recorder is stopped, pressing the [PLAY MODE] key switches play modes among "Off", "Auto Play", "Auto return" and "Loop".
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Loop function in auto punch in/out mode When the loop mode is active (and 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 (and the loop mode is inactive), the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are used as the punch-in and punch-out points.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Locate functions The following describes the locate functions, which allows you to locate immediately to the desired point in a song. ABS locate Zero return Regardless of the current recorder position, you can locate to the beginning of the song (LOCATE ABS ZERO) or the recording end of the song (LOCATE REC END). These locate functions locate absolute positions regardless of time base selection or counter reset of the time counter.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual * While the recorder is stopped with the time base set to "time counter", press the [COUNTER RESET] key. Locating to the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point You can store desired points (time data) of a song as the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points. The time counter is reset to "0m00.000s" . These time data can be used not only for locating, but also for auto punch in/out, play modes and part editing.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual • Storing a LOCATE B point * To store the LOCATE B point, while the recorder is playing back (or stopped), press the [LOCATE B/ OUT] key while holding down the [STORE] key. The time value of the recorder position at which you operate above is stored to the LOCATE B point, while “Store LOCATE B” is shown on the display. LOCATE A / IN B / OUT STORE DEF2 GHI3 JKL4 • Locating You can instantly locate to the stored point by carrying out the operation below.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Setting the pre-roll/post-roll As described earlier on page 51, 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. 3) Use the [CURSOR ] key to highlight "Pre Roll Time", then press the [ENTER] key.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Setting the beat resolution As described earlier, while the time base is set to "Bar/Beat", setting "Beat resolution" in the menu to "On" allows you to store the LOCATE A or B point in beat resolution. When "Beat resolution" is set to "On", the clock digit of the Bar/Beat/Clock value is automatically rounded down or up, so that the clock digit is always "00". 3) Use the [CURSOR ] key to highlight " Resolution", then press the [ENTER] key.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Editing a song The following describes song editing functions. 3) While "Select Song" is highlighted, press the [ENTER] key. Creating a new song See "Creating a song/selecting a song" on page 22 for details about how to create a new song. The display now shows the song list screen, in which the current song number and name are highlighted. " " shows that the song list continues.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 5) Use the character entry keys to enter a desired character to the flashing point. Editing a song name You can edit a current song name. You can move the cursor (flashing point) using the [CURSOR 1) Load the desired song of which you are going to edit the song name. ] and [CURSOR ] keys. Some keys on the MR-8 top panel act as character entry keys in the menu mode.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 4) Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to select a song to be deleted, and press the [ENTER] key. Deleting an unnecessary song The display now shows the confirmation screen for deleting the song. In this screen, “Delete Song” and “Can’t Undo!” are shown for warning, as well as “Yes-> RECORD+YES” and “No-> NO Key” alternately flash. The MR-8 asks for confirmation because you cannot undo deleting the song. • You cannot delete a song which is protected.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 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, we recommend to protect it. 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. flashing 5) Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to select "On", and press the [ENTER] key. The current song is now protected.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Deleting the unnecessary file in a song Each song has two WAV file: one for track data, while the other for undo/redo operation. The latter file is called "undo WAV file" and allows undo/redo operation. Executing undo operation consumes the space of the card. Therefore, the more often you execute undo/redo, the remaining space becomes smaller. If you decide not to use the undo function in the recording process, you can delete only the undo WAV file which is not necessary now.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Track editing The following describes how to edit whole selected (mono or stereo) track data. By pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key after executing the track edit operation, you can undo the editing. By pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key after the undo operation, you can return the track(s) to the condition after being edited.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 5) Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to select a mono track or a pair of stereo tracks to be erased. Copying/pasting whole track data You can select from among mono tracks (1 through 8) and stereo pair tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8). You can copy whole data (from ABS ZERO to REC END) of the desired mono or stereo track(s) of the song currently loaded and paste it to the other desired track(s). The data on the source (copied) track still remains after the copy/paste operation.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track(s) and destination track(s) of copy/ paste. "Source Track" selects the copy source track(s), while "Dest. Track" selects the paste destination track(s). The current position information is shown at the top of the screen (shown in Bar/Beat base in the screen example below). flashing 5) Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to select the source track(s) to be copied.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track(s) and destination track(s) of the move operation. "Source Track" selects the move source track(s), while "Dest. Track" selects the move destination track(s). The current position information is shown at the top of the screen (shown in Bar/Beat base in the screen example below). Moving whole track data You can move whole data (from ABS ZERO to REC END) of the desired mono or stereo track(s) to the other desired track(s).
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Exchange whole track data You can exchange whole data (from ABS ZERO to REC END) between the desired mono or stereo track(s). ABS ZERO REC END TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 If a destination track has recorded data, moving data overwrites the previous data. You cannot exchange track data of a song protected. Release the protection before exchanging track data. 9) Press the [ENTER] key.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual "Source Track" selects the exchange source track(s), while "Dest. Track" selects the exchange destination track(s). The current position information is shown at the top of the screen (shown in Bar/Beat base in the screen example below). flashing 5) Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to select the source track(s) to be exchanged. 9) Press the [ENTER] key. You can select from among mono tracks (1 through 8) and stereo pair tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8).
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Part editing The following describes how to edit a "part" (*) of selected (mono or stereo) track data. Read the following carefully before carrying out part editing. <(*) About "part"> A "part" is defined as audio data between the "LOCATE A" and "LOCATE B" points. Therefore, to carry out part editing, you have to store the "LOCATE A" and "LOCATE B" points. See page 53 for details about how to store these points.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual The display now shows the screen for selecting the target track(s) which the desired part to be erased belongs to. The current position information (in ABS, Bar/Beat or time counter base) is shown at the top of the screen. Erasing a desired part You can erase a desired part on the selected mono or stereo track(s).
MR-8 Owner’s Manual • Copying to the clipboard Copying/pasting (1) 1) Load the song you want to edit. You can copy a part of the mono or stereo track(s) and paste it to the desired position of the other track(s). The source part is copied to the (virtual) clipboard first, then pasted to the desired position of the other track(s). LOCATE A point 2) Store the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points (see page 53). You can check the part by playing back between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points (see page 68).
MR-8 Owner’s Manual tion. Press the [MENU] key to exit the menu mode and copy the desired data to the clipboard before carrying out the paste operation. flashing 5) Use the [CURSOR track(s). / ] keys to select the desired If you select a mono track for the copy source, you can select a mono destination track. If you select stereo pair tracks for the copy source, you can select stereo pair destination tracks. 8) Press the [ENTER] key.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 5) Use the [CURSOR ] key to highlight "Copy Paste", then press the [ENTER] key. Copying/pasting (2) The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track(s) and destination track(s) of copy/ paste. "Source Track" selects the copy source track(s), while "Dest. Track" selects the paste destination track(s). The following describes how to copy a part of the mono or stereo track(s) and paste it to the same position of the other track(s).
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Moving the desired part to the other track(s) You can move the desired part of the desired mono or stereo track(s) to the other desired track(s). After the part is moved, the original part on the source track(s) becomes silent. LOCATE A point LOCATE B point TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 10) Press the [ENTER] key. The display returns show to the screen in which "Copy-Paste Part" is highlighted. You cannot move data of a song protected.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 5) Use the [CURSOR ] key to highlight "Move Part", then press the [ENTER] key. The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track(s) and destination track(s) of the move operation. "Source Track" selects the move source track(s), while "Dest. Track" selects the move destination track(s). flashing 6) Use the [CURSOR source track(s). 10) Press the [ENTER] key. / ] keys to select the move The display returns show to the screen in which "Move Part" is highlighted.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 5) Use the [CURSOR ] key to highlight "Change Part", then press the [ENTER] key. Exchange parts between tracks The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track(s) and destination track(s) of the exchange operation. "Source Track" selects the exchange source track(s), while "Dest. Track" selects the exchange destination track(s). You can exchange parts between mono or stereo tracks.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 10) Press the [ENTER] key. The display returns show to the screen in which "Change Part" is highlighted. 11) Press the [MENU] 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 68).
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Synchronizing with MIDI By connecting the external MIDI devices (such as a sequencer, sound module, computer, etc.) via the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MR-8, you can make powerful recording. For example, by synchronizing a sequencer with the MR-8 during playback, you can mix down signals (such as a vocal, guitar, etc.) recorded on the MR-8 tracks and audio from a sound module.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual The current option (the default is "Off") flashes. You can now select the desired one from among three options below. • Off: No signal is output from the [MIDI OUT] connector. • CLK: MIDI clock with Song Position Pointer is output from the [MIDI OUT] connector. • MTC: MIDI time code is output from the [MIDI OUT] connector. Synchronization using MIDI clock The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR-8 using MIDI clock.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Using the rhythm guide function The MR-8 provides the metronome function which can output the guide click for recording. To output the guide click, create the signature/tempo map using the "Signature Map" and "Tempo Map" items and set the click level using the "Click level" item in the menu mode. The rhythm guide click is output together with the stereo output signals during recording/playback.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual flashing 5) Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to enter "4". 9) Use the [CURSOR ] key to highlight "---bar -> ---", then press the [ENTER] key. The display shows the screen for new signature setting as step 4 above. Follow the same procedure as described above until you finish all settings. You can make up to 64 bar/signature settings. flashing 6) Use the [CURSOR setting.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 2) Use the [CURSOR number. / ] keys to enter a desired 3) Use the [CURSOR signature value. ] key to highlight the You can now select a signature. 4) Use the [CURSOR signature. / ] keys to select a desired 5) Use the [CURSOR ] key to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" at the lower center of the screen, then press the [ENTER] key. The new bar and signature setting above is now effective. 3) To exit the menu mode, press the [MENU] key.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual You can select from among the following options. option meaning -8bar ABS Zero=-8bar option -3bar ABS Zero=-3bar -7bar ABS Zero=-7bar -2bar ABS Zero=-2bar -6bar -5bar ABS Zero=-6bar -1bar 0bar ABS Zero=-1bar -4bar ABS Zero=-4bar ABS Zero=-5bar Creating the tempo map After setting the signature map, you have to create the tempo map. Like the signature map, the tempo map specifies the tempo at the tempo changing point.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 2) Use the [CURSOR ] key to highlight "---bar - -> ---bpm", then press the [ENTER] key. The display shows the screen for new tempo setting. Initially, the upper "2" for bar number entry flashes. You can enter a numeric value between 1 and 999. flashing 7) Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to enter "180". flashing flashing 3) Use the [CURSOR 8) Use the [CURSOR ] key to highlight "[ENTER]" at the lower center of the screen, then press the [ENTER] key.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Editing the tempo map Deleting an unnecessary tempo setting You can edit the tempo map you created. You can delete an unnecessary tempo setting from the tempo map. 1) While the display shows the tempo map screen, use the [CURSOR / ] key to highlight the setting you want to change, then press the [ENTER] key. 1) On the tempo map screen, use the [CURSOR / ] key highlight the tempo setting you want to delete, then press the [ENTER] key.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual You can select the click level from among levels 1 through 10 and Off (default). Selecting larger level number outputs the louder rhythm guide click. Setting the click level After creating the signature/tempo map, set the click level finally. In the initial condition, the click is not output (the click level is set to "Off"). 4) To exit the menu mode, press the [MENU] key. As described above, you can hear the rhythm guide click by setting the signature/tempo map and click level.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual WAV file conversion You can convert track data recorded on tracks 7/8 (which consists of an L/R pair of mono WAV files) to a stereo WAV file, which can be exported 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. Procedure of file conversion Two mono WAV files recorded on tracks 7/8 are converted to a stereo WAV file as shown below.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual If you convert data with the same name as previously converted data, the following screen appears on the display. This screen warns you that the WAV file with the same name already exists and asks you to carry out the conversion by overwriting the existing file or cancel the conversion. When completing the conversion, the screen shows "Completed!". 3) Press the [ENTER] key. The MR-8 quits the conversion function and the display returns to the home screen.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Exporting data to a personal computer The MR-8 is equipped with the USB port for direct connection to a personal computer using a USB cable. This allows you to export stereo WAV file data, which is converted from a pair of mono WAV files for tracks 7/8, to your computer. The exported data can be played back or edited using a computer's music software, or used as a source when burning an original audio CD using a CD-RW drive.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual 1) Turn on the power of the personal computer and the MR-8. Exporting a WAV file to a personal computer The following describes the procedure for exporting a WAV file to a Windows ME computer. 2) Press the [MENU] key to enter the menu mode. The MENU screen is shown in which "System" is highlighted. Converted stereo WAV files are located in the "2 MIX" folder in the Song folder, as shown below.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Open the "2 MIX" folder in a desired song folder, and select a desired stereo WAV file then copy to the computer. While copying data, the [RECORD] key indicator of the MR-8 flashes, showing that the card is accessed. When completing data copy, the indicator turns off. After copying a WAV file in a folder to a computer, the original file remains. However, if you execute "move to another folder", the original file on the card is lost.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Initializing the MR-8 By initializing the MR-8, you can initialize all global menu settings common to all songs, as well as the time base and display contrast level.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting If you encounter any problem while operating the MR-8, check the following for the possible cause of the problem before contacting our service station or dealer. Troubles for recording The meter shows very low level and actually the recording level is too low. I am going to make recording using the internal microphone but I cannot see the input level on the display.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual During overdubbing, the playback signal of the recorded track cannot be monitored. • Is the digital recorder set correctly for recording the signal fed to the digital input. See the manual of the digital recorder for details about the setting. • Is the track fader for the playback track brought up? During overdubbing, bring up the faders for both the playback and recording tracks appropriately.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Troubles for USB connection Pressing the [PLAY] key while holding down the [STOP] key cannot execute the loop playback function. Cannot export a WAV file to a personal computer. • Are the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points set correctly? By default, both of these points are set to the beginning of a song (i.e. "0m00.000s" or "-2bar 1 00clk"). In this condition, you cannot carry out the loop playback function.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual MR-8 specifications [Inputs/Outputs] • Format : FAT16 (VFAT) 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV=1/0 Vrms. • Recording time : approximately 25 minutes/128 MB (mono track) • Analog inputs [INPUT A, INPUT B] Connectors : XLR-3-31 type 1/4-inch, phone type Input level : -50 dBV (MIC) to +2 dBV (LINE) Input impedance : 1.
MR-8 Owner’s Manual USB POWER DC IN 65 Physical dimensions FOOT SW ON OFF LIGHT INT MIC 12V MIC/LINE GUITAR DIGITAL OUT [NORMAL MODE] INPUT A SELECT 283 INPUT A SELECT STEREO OUT INPUT B INPUT A L R DIGITAL MULTITRACKER PHONES UNBAL /GUITAR BAL UNBAL 2 BAL GUITAR DISTORTION TRIM TRIM PHONES VOL PEAK PEAK MIC MIN LINE MAX MIN MIC MIC SIMULATION MIC DYNAMIC MIDI OUT LINE 1 MAX EFFECT CONDENSER TUBE REVERB / DELAY TIME INPUT A 60's COMBO MIN 10 0 R L 10 0 R
MR-8 Owner’s Manual When using the bounce mode (1-4 > 5/6 mode) RECORDER ST L R TRK 1 FADER IN 1 EFF MASTER FADER TRK 1 PAN OUT 1 MASTERING FX TRK 1 EFF TRK 2 FADER IN 2 TRK 2 PAN OUT 2 TRK 2 EFF TRK 3 FADER IN 3 REVERB/DELAY TRK 3 PAN OUT 3 TRK 3 EFF REVERB/DELAY TIME TRK 4 FADER IN 4 TRK 4 PAN OUT 4 TRK 4 EFF TRK 5/6 FADER IN 5 IN 6 OUT 5 OUT 6 IN 7 IN 8 OUT 7 OUT 8 ST OUT L ST OUT R DA/C PHONES VOL TRK 7/8 FADER PHONES 1 PHONES 2 ENCODE DIGITAL OUT When using the bounce mode
MR-8 Owner’s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart (Digital Multitracker) Date: Version: V1.00 Model MR-8 Recognized Transmitted Function............
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Index Metronome ............................................................79 MTC ........................................................................77 Amp simulation .............................................30, 38 Absolute time ..........................................................8 AC adaptor ............................................................17 Auto return ............................................................50 Auto play ............................
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Optional accessaries Dynamic microphone RP Stereo Headphone Headphone distributor Model M521 XLR type (Female) -> PHONE Model T40RP RP dynamic type, Closed type Model PH-50 Stereo Headphone RP Stereo Headphone Coaxial/Optical convertor Model T-5 Dynamic type, Semi-open type Model T50RP RP dynamic type, Semi-open type Model COP-1/96k Stereo Headphone Foot switch Personal Monitor Model T-7 Dynamic type, Semi open type Model 8051 Model 6301B/BX RP Stereo Headphone Optica
MR-8 Owner’s Manual Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range.
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