8588 088 000 (452186) Owner’s Manual Caution: Please visit Fostex website (http://www.fostex.com) for the latest version software. Note: The MR16 has two models: one has a built in CD-R/RW drive , while the other has no CD-R/RW drive. This manual can be used for both manual. Each MR16 model also contains the independent supplementary manual which explains how to create an audio CD using the internal or an external CD-R/RW drive.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) CAUTION: CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Table of contents Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................2 Read this chapter first! .............................................................................................................9 Precautions before using ...................................................................................................10 About power supply .........................
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Input connection ..................................................................................................................35 Input channel ..............................................................................................................35 [INPUT A SELECT] switch ...........................................................................................35 Recording track combinations and available input channel(s) ......................
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Auto punch in/out ................................................................................................................62 Setting the punch-in and punch-out points ...........................................................62 Rehearsal for auto punch in/out .............................................................................63 Actual auto punch in/out .......................................................................................
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Editing the bar offset ..................................................................................................95 Setting the tempo map ...............................................................................................96 Editing a tempo event ...........................................................................98 Deleting an unnecessary tempo event ...............................................98 MIDI synchronization .........
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Moving the part(s) .............................................................................................................134 Exchange the parts ............................................................................................................136 Other functions .....................................................................................................................139 Hard disk formatting ........................................
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) Read this chapter first! Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex MR16 digital multitracker. The MR16 is a digital multitracker which can record 16-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 MR16 is also equipped with a 16-channel digital mixer, digital effects including the delay/reverb, insert effects (including simulation effects) and mastering effects.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) Precautions before using About power supply Notes on repair • Be sure to connect the MR16 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 MR16 does not use any parts that user can repair easily. Contact your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station to ask about repairs.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) MR16 main features • Internal hard disk drive for reliable recording/playback You can record high quality audio to the internal high performance 3.5-inch hard disk drive. You can also edit recorded audio later without sound deterioration. Up to 99 songs can be recorded. • Four analog input channels The MR16 provides four analog input channels and up to four tracks can be recorded simultaneously.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) • Audio CD burning capability If your MR16 does not have an internal CD-R/RW drive, you can burn an audio CD (CD-DA) from song data (stored in the 2 MIX folder) by connecting an external CD-R/RW drive to the [USB HOST] port of the unit. If your MR16 has the internal CD-R/RW drive, you can burn an audio CD (CD-DA) from song data using the internal CD-R/RW drive. See the "Using the CD-R/RW drive" supplement for details.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) The basics of the MR16 This section describes the basics of the MR16 you should know before using the MR16. Recording method The MR16 is fitted with a 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Songs are recorded on a hard disk along with the ABS time (from 00m 00s 000ms to 399m 59s 999ms).
MR16 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 MR16, 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.
MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) [TRIM] control You must pay great attention to the [TRIM] control adjustment when recording to the MR16.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) How to burn an audio CD You can burn an audio CD from songs created by the MR16 multitrack recording function using either of the following methods. (1) (2) (3) Burns a CD using the internal CD-R/RW drive (the CD-R/RW drive built-in model only) Burns a CD using an external CD-R/RW drive Burns a CD using the CD-R function of a PC Regardless of the burning methods above, you must carry out the following preparation for burning an audio CD.
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) Names and functions This chapter describes the names and functions of the controls, keys, connectors, etc. on the MR16 top panel, side 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) Top panel 1 1 2 INPUT A BAL UNBAL /GUITAR 20 19 18 17 16 INPUT B BAL INPUT C BAL INPUT D BAL UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL 4 5 6 7 8 L STEREO OUT R 1 AUX OUT 2 1 PHONES 2 POWER INSERT TRIM PEAK DISTORTION MIN MAX GUITAR 3 LINE MIC INPUT A TRIM TRIM PEAK PEAK LINE MIC LINE INPUT B TRIM MIC LINE INPUT C 9 VOLUME PEAK MIN MIC MAX 10 INPUT D TO STEREO BUSS LEVEL MAX MIN ROOM HALL PLATE BOUNCE MODE DELAY 15/16 > STEREO WAV FILE
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) 6. 15. [PHONES] jacks (1, 2) 7. 16. [PHONES VOL] control LCD display This 132 x 64 dot LCD display shows various information (see page 26). 9. [POWER] switch Turn on or off the power of the unit (see page 30). To turn off the power when the power is on, press and hold down the [POWER] switch for a few seconds. A long press of the key enters the menu mode for selecting the desired EQ library entry (see page 66). 17.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) Top panel 2 21 INPUT A BAL UNBAL /GUITAR MIN MAX GUITAR INPUT C BAL INPUT D BAL UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL L STEREO OUT R 1 AUX OUT 2 1 PHONES 2 POWER INSERT TRIM DISTORTION INPUT B BAL 23 22 PEAK LINE MIC INPUT A TRIM TRIM PEAK PEAK LINE MIC LINE INPUT B TRIM VOLUME PEAK MIC LINE INPUT C MIN MIC MAX INPUT D TO STEREO BUSS LEVEL MAX MIN ROOM HALL PLATE BOUNCE MODE DELAY 15/16 > STEREO WAV FILE EFFECT INPUT EQ MENU / ENTE
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) 28. 29. 30. Stores the current recorder position (time data) as the LOCATE A/IN or LOCATE B/OUT point (see page 53). In the "2-mix file playback" mode, pressing this key sets a CUE point to the current stereo WAV file (see the supplementary manual "How to use the CD-R/RW drive"). By pressing only the [RECORD] key when any track(s) is armed (in record-ready), the input signal(s) of the armed track(s) can be monitored (i.e. input monitor mode).
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) Rear panel 1 INPUT A SEL GTR CLEAN MIC/LINE GTR DIST USB 7 1. 6 5 [INPUT A SELECT] switch 3. This switch must be set appropriately according to the input source of the [INPUT A] channel (see page 35). MIC/LINE 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) 6. [USB] port (USB B type) Used to connect with a personal computer using a standard USB cable for song file data transfer between the MR16 and the personal computer (see page 107). 7. [AC IN] connector Connect the supplied power cord to this connector (see page 30). Front panel (CD-R/RW drive built-in model only) 1 1.
MR16 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 MR16, the display shows the startup screen (showing the startup status of the MR16), 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.
MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) MENU mode 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.
MR16 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 MR16 basic operations, then read other sections which describe advanced operations.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) About power The MR16 operates by AC power. Before you start using the MR16, you must connect the supplied power cord. Power connection Connect between the [AC IN] connector on the MR16 rear panel and an AC outlet using the supplied power cord.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Listening the demo song A demo song is pre-recorded on the hard disk of the MR16 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 MR16. Both jacks feed the same signal so you may connect headphones whichever you like.
MR16 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 MR16 is turned on and a pair of headphones (or a monitor speaker system) is connected.
MR16 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 MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) : If you want to cancel creating a song, rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "[CANCEL]" and press the [MENU/ ENTER] knob. ABC1 [REC SELECT] keys on the MR16 top panel act as character entry keys in the menu mode. For example, the [REC SELECT] key for track 1 (shown on the left) can be used for entering A, B, C, a, b, c and 1. 7) While “[ENTER]” is flashing, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Input connection Input channel The MR16 provides four input channels: [INPUT A], [INPUT B], [INPUT C] and [INPUT D]. Each channel provides both the XLR and 1/4" phone connectors.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Recording track combinations and available input channel(s) The MR16 is a 16-track recorder. Tracks 1 through 8 are mono tracks, while tracks 9 through 16 are stereo tracks. The [REC SELECT] keys control track arming.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Recording onto a single track You can record onto any one of tracks 1 through 8. 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 33 for details about how to create a song.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) 4) Set track fader 1 and [MASTER] fader to the nominal position (marked by ). Starting recording Raising these faders allows you to monitor the input sound. If these faders are not raised, you cannot monitor the sound via headphones. 7) : The fader for track 1 is used to ad- 8) While holding down the [RECORD] key, press the [PLAY] key to start recording. The guitar is recorded. When recording completes, press the [STOP] key to stop the recorder.
MR16 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 9/10 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Starting recording : Track 1 and 9/10 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).
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Recording onto four tracks simultaneously You can simultaneously record up to four tracks. See page 36 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) 4) Set the track faders 1 through 4 and [MASTER] fader to the nominal position (marked by ). Starting recording Raising these faders allows you to monitor the input sound. If these faders are not raised, you cannot monitor the sound via headphones. 7) : Track faders 1 through 4 are used 8) The recorder starts recording. to adjust the monitor levels. To adjust the recording level, use the [TRIM] controls for [INPUT A] through [INPUT D].
MR16 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 16 down to stereo. The mixdowned material can be recorded to an external master recorder. The MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Basic operations) Mixdown to an analog recorder The following describes how to make mixdown recording to an external analog recorder.
MR16 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 MIC/LINE GTR CLEAN GTR DIST USB USB HOST MIDI OUT DIGITAL OUT FOOT SW [DIGITAL OUT] Optical cable 1) Connect the [DIGITAL OUT] connector of the MR16 to the digital input connector of a digital master recorder using an optical cable.
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MR16 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.
MR16 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. • BOUNCE MODE 15/16 > STEREO WAV FILE MENU / ENTER BOUNCE NATURAL BRIGHT TIMEBASE SELECT STORE RHYTHM GUIDE CONTRAST During forward cueing, " display.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Play mode The MR16 offers special play modes including the auto play, auto return and loop playback modes in addition to the normal playback mode. Selecting a play mode While the recorder is stopped, each time you press the [PLAY MODE] key, the play mode switches among "Off", "Auto Play", "Auto return" and "Loop".
MR16 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 52 for the locate function).
MR16 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.
MR16 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.
MR16 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.
MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Direct locate mode The direct locate mode allows you to locate the desired point specified by measure/beat or time in a song. To do this, you rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob instead of using the [REWIND] or [F FWD] key. Direct locate mode basics Use the [DIRECT LOCATE] key to switch on/off of the direct locate mode. Each press of the [DIRECT LOCATE] key alternates between ON and OFF. When ON, the key indicator lights up.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Setting the locate accuracy By default, the direct locate function is executed in minute accuracy when the time base is set to "ABS", while it is executed in measure accuracy when the time base is set to "Bar/ Beat".
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Locating the desired time If you know the time at the point you want to locate, the direct locate function allows you to locate the point accurately by specifying the time. For example, if you want to locate "12m 34s 540ms" accurately, follow the procedure below. In the following procedure, it is assumed that the time base mode is set to "ABS". 1) Press the [DIRECT LOCATE] key to enter the direct locate mode.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Previewing the locate point After executing direct locate function, pressing the [PLAY] key (or [RECORD] key) plays back two seconds after (or before) the locate point (preview function). The preview time is set to two seconds by default, however, you can set it to a desired time between one and four seconds.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Punch in/out) Punch in/out Using the punch in/out function of the MR16, 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 MR16 offers three methods for making punch in/out recording.
MR16 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 MR16 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 MR16, or use either of the other two punch in/out methods described later.
MR16 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 MIC/LINE GTR CLEAN GTR DIST 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 MR16 rear panel. 2) Press the [REC SELECT] key for the track you are going to make punch in/out recording.
MR16 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).
MR16 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.
MR16 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) Confirm that the auto punch mode is active. Punch out point Recording : In addition to the punch in/out function, the MR16 allows you to edit the recorded material using the following editing functions.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using effects The MR16 provides the input equalizer and the insert effects for recording (microphone and amplifier simulation effects), the delay/reverb effects for track bounce or mixdown (for tracks 1 through 8 only), and the mastering effects for L/R mix. You can also use an external effect device connected to the [INSERT] connector.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using the input EQ for recording The MR16 provides the input EQ (equalizer) for each of input channels (A through D). You can apply the input EQ to each recording source to tailor the sound as you wish. You can select a desired setting from among 33 presets in the EQ library. Turning of the input EQ To turn on the input EQ for a desired input channel, press the appropriate [INPUT EQ] key. Each press of the [INPUT EQ] key alternates On and Off of the input EQ.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) : You can also make input EQ setting by the following procedure. (1) While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the MENU mode. (2) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Input" on the second page and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. (3) Use the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the EQ setting item for the desired input channel and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using the insert effects for recording The insert effects can be applied only to the Input A channel. The insert effects include the mic simulation and amplifier simulation effects, which simulate popular microphones and guitar amplifiers. Depending on the setting of the [INPUT A SEL] switch on the rear panel, the appropriate simulation effect (mic simulation or amplifier simulation) is applied.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using external effects for recording 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using the internal reverb or delay The MR16 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 8 during mixdown and track bouncing. Selecting an effect 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 (the currently selected key is lit).
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Selecting a delay type When you use the delay effect, you can select a delay type. 1) The current delay type starts flashing and you can now select from among three options shown below ("L-R" is initially selected). 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Using the mastering effects The MR16 provides the mastering effects dedicated for the stereo buses (L and R). You can select the desired effect type using the [MASTERING] keys. The mastering effect can be used when you bounce multiple tracks to two tracks or when you mix tracks 1 through 16 down to stereo and record to an external master recorder.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Using effects) Bouncing tracks 1 through 16 to a New song.
MR16 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 MR16 tracks. Five track bouncing modes are available: (1) Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to tracks 9/10. (2) Bouncing tracks 1 through 10 to tracks 11/12. (3) Bouncing tracks 1 through 12 to tracks 13/14.
MR16 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 sixteen materials using the track bouncing function as shown in the following example. Make recording to tracks 1 through 14. Bounce tracks 1 through 12 to tracks 13/14.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Track bouncing modes The five track bouncing modes described below are available. "1-8 > 9/10" mode In the "1-8 > 9/10" mode, tracks 1 through 8 are played back, mixed down to stereo, and bounced to tracks 9/10. You can apply a reverb (or delay) to tracks 1 through 8, as well as apply the mastering effect to the mixed signals.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Selecting the track bouncing mode You can select the desired track bouncing mode from among the five modes by pressing the [BOUNCE MODE] key.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Bounce tracks 1 through 14 to tracks 15/16 The following describes how to mix tracks 1 through 14 and bounce to tracks 15/16 of the current song. You can bounce tracks 1 through 8 to tracks 9/10, tracks 1 through 10 to tracks 11/12, tracks 1 through 12 to tracks 13/14 in the similar manners.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) 1) During rehearsal and actual track bouncing, the track faders and [MASTER] fader control the following signals. Use the [BOUNCE MODE] key to select the "1-14 > 15/16" bounce mode. Selecting this bounce mode automatically arms tracks 15/16 and changes the monitoring mode for these tracks to input monitoring mode. The display looks like this: Faders Playback levels of tracks 1 through 1 through 14 14 for bouncing. Fader 15/16 Monitor levels of tracks 15/16.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) • In the "1-12 > 13/14" mode Faders Playback levels of tracks 1 through 1 through 12 12 for bouncing. Fader 13/14 Monitor levels of tracks 13/14. [MASTER] fader Recording master level of tracks 9/10. Meters Playback levels of tracks 1 through 1 through 12 12. Meters 13/14 Recording levels of tracks 13/14. Meters L and R Monitor output levels of STEREO OUT (L, R). Actual track bouncing After finishing rehearsal, let's carry out actual track bouncing.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Bouncing tracks 1 through 16 to a new song You can bounce tracks 1 through 16 to tracks 15/16 of a new song. A new song is automatically created when executing track bouncing (: In the “1-16 > NEW SONG” mode, you cannot bounce the desired part of a song by using the track bouncing and auto punch in/out functions together).
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) During rehearsal and actual track bouncing, the track faders and [MASTER] fader control the following signal levels. 1) Raise the [MASTER] fader to the " " position. Set all the track faders down to the minimum position. 2) Press the [PLAY] key to start playback from the beginning of the song. 3) While playing back the song, adjust playback levels of tracks 1 through 16 using the track faders.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) 1) While the recorder is stopped, press the [1-8 > NEW SONG] key. : When you are going to execute track bouncing, if there is not enough space on the hard disk or 99 songs already exist on the disk, a warning message appears and the operation is canceled. The [1-16 > NEW SONG] key lights up and the display shows the screen below. If you execute track bouncing, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob while holding down the [RECORD] key.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) Mixing signals of inputs A through D The MR16 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 8 to tracks 9/10. 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.
MR16 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) While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode. 3) The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen.
MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track bouncing) 5) Press the [RECORD] key while holding down the [PLAY] key. "TAKE" is shown in the upper part of the screen and the recorder starts playback. It automatically starts recording (bouncing) when it reaches the punch-in point.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Rhythm guide function The MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Using the rhythm guide function The MR16 provides the metronome function which can output the rhythm guide click during recording. You can easily output the guide click from the [STEREO OUT L, R] 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) 3) 4. Tempo: Tempo setting Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the desired item, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Creating the conductor map The MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) 7) Bar 1 through bar 3 ------------------> 4/4 Bar 4 through bar 7 ------------------> 3/4 Bar 8 through bar 11 ----------------> 4/4 Bar 12 through bar 15 --------------> 5/8 Bar 16 through the last bar -------> 3/4 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.
MR16 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".
MR16 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.
MR16 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.
MR16 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". The display returns to the previous screen.
MR16 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".
MR16 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 MR16, you can make powerful recording. For example, by synchronizing a sequencer with the MR16 during playback, you can mix down signals (such as a vocal, guitar, etc.) recorded on the MR16 tracks and audio from a sound module.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (MIDI synchronization) Synchronization using MTC The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR16 which supports MTC (MIDI Time code). Connection Connect the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MR16 to the [MIDI IN] connector of an external MIDI sequencer using a MIDI cable. (Note that no MIDI cable is supplied with the MR16. Use a commercially available MIDI cable.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (MIDI synchronization) MIDI sync/MTC frame rate settings While the MR16 is stopped, you can set the reference of MIDI synchronization to "MTC" and the MTC frame rate appropriately to match the sequencer. : The MTC from the MR16 has one hour offset to the ABS time (the offset value is fixed). Therefore, when you start the MR16 from the beginning of a song (ABS ZERO), the MTC starts from "01h 00m 00s 00f".
MR16 Owner’s Manual (MIDI synchronization) Synchronization using MIDI clock The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR16 using MIDI clock. Use this method if the sequencer does not support MTC (MIDI Time code). • To synchronize a sequencer to the MR16 using MIDI clock, you have to make the signature/ tempo map in the MR16. The MIDI clock is output based on the signature/tempo map in the MR16.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Data export to a personal computer This chapter describes how to export song data bounced to tracks 15/16 of the current or new song to a personal computer. To export song data to a personal computer, you must convert it to a stereo WAV file. You can export the converted (WAV) file to the personal computer via the [USB] port and create an audio CD using a CD burning function on the personal computer.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) WAV file conversion The following describes how to convert track data (bounced to track 15/16 of the same song or the new song, or recorded to tracks 15/16 in stereo) to a stereo WAV file. You can export a converted WAV file to your personal computer and burn it to an audio CD using the CD-R function of the personal computer.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Procedure of file conversion The following assumes that the song whose track data you want to convert is loaded. 1) While the recorder is stopped, press the [15/16 > STEREO WAV FILE] key to enable the file conversion function. The display shows the "15/16 > STEREO WAV FILE" screen, on which "ABS0-Rec End" is highlighted. : If you cancel the conversion in the middle, no file (incomplete file) is created.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) You can edit a file name by the following procedure. 1) After selecting the range of track data to be converted, rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "NAME" and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The rightmost character of the file name starts flashing. You can now start editing. Flashing While the rightmost character is flashing, pressing the [DELETE] key repeatedly deletes the current file name.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Exporting data to a personal computer The unit is equipped with the [USB] port for directly connecting to a personal computer using a USB cable. Via USB connection, you can export audio data converted to a stereo WAV file to a personal computer. The exported file can be played back or edited on the personal computer, or can be burned to an original audio CD using the software application (WAV Manager) provided by Fostex.
MR16 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. : You can export only a stereo WAV file which is converted from a pair of mono WAV files on tracks 15/16, as described earlier in "WAV file conversion". A mono WAV file or undo file cannot be exported to a personal computer.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) 1) Turn on the power of the personal computer and the MR16. 2) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode. : While the MR16 is in the USB mode, all keys except the [STOP] key are ineffective. Pressing the [STOP] key exits the USB mode. The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen, where " Back" is highlighted initially. 5) Connect the MR16 to a personal computer using a USB cable.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Protecting the hard disk The MR16 internal hard disk is protected by default. The protection is effective only in the USB mode in which the MR16 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 “” on page 108, if you transfer song data from a computer to the MR16 improperly, the data may be damaged.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Archiving a song You can archive song data recorded by the MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) 5) Repeat step 4) as many times as required. : Usually, the song order follows the copied order. However, it may be different depending on a computer OS. 6) After making copy of all necessary folders, exit the USB mode. (3) Copy data to a CD-R/RW disc using the internal CD-R/RW drive. As with (1), each track data is converted to a single mono WAV file. The data is compressed to a small size and saved to a CD-R/RW disc.
MR16 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. The display returns to the previous (upper level) screen.
MR16 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 33) 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.
MR16 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) Use the character entry keys to enter the desired character to the flashing point.
MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Song management) 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. 5) 1) Load the song you want to protect. 2) While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode. Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "On", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
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MR16 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.
MR16 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. Trk 1 Trk 2 Trk 3 Trk 4 Trk 5 Trk 6 Trk 7 Trk 8 Trk 9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 Trk 1 Trk 2 Trk 3 Trk 4 Trk 5 Trk 6 Trk 7 Trk 8 Trk 9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 Deleting data of tracks 7 and 8. : You cannot erase track data of a song protected.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track editing) 6) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the desired option, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. 8) The display now returns to the track edit menu screen, where “Erase Track ” is highlighted. “Erase Track = *” is now highlighted on the screen. 9) 7) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track editing) 3) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Track Edit ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the track edit menu screen. Flashing 6) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the source track(s) to be copied, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. You can now select the desired copy destination track(s) Flashing 4) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Copy-PasteTrack ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track editing) : If you want to cancel the copy/paste : If a destination track has recorded data, pasting the copied data overwrites the previous data. 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 track edit menu screen, where “Copy-Paste Trk ” is highlighted. 10) Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track editing) 4) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Move Track ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. 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 You can select the same number of tracks as the move source track(s).
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track editing) 9) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now returns to the track edit menu screen, where “Move 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 119). Exchanging whole track data You can exchange whole data (from ABS ZERO to REC END) between the desired track(s).
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Track editing) 5) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Source Track = *", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. You can now select the desired exchange source track(s) by rotating the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The available options are: • • Flashing 1 through 8 (mono track) 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14 and 15/16 (stereo tracks) 8) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Part editing) Erasing the part(s) You can erase the part(s) on the selected track(s) of the current song. ABS ZERO Locate A point Locate B point REC END You can delete the desired part(s) on the desired track(s). 5) : You cannot erase the part(s) of a song which is protected. Release the song protection before erasing the part(s). 1) Load the song you want to edit. 2) Set the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points (see page 53).
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Part editing) Flashing 8) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. 9) The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR16 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. After pressing the [MENU/ENTER] knob, press the [STOP] key to exit the MENU mode.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Part editing) 7) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the source track(s) to be copied, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. You can select the destination track(s) by rotating the [MENU/ENTER] knob. You can select the same number of tracks as the paste source track(s). For example, if you select a mono track for the copy source, you can only select a mono track for paste destination.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Part editing) 10) After pressing the [MENU/ENTER] knob, 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 127). Copying/pasting the desired 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).
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Part editing) 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. Flashing 4) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Part Edit ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. 7) The display now shows the part edit menu screen. Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the track(s) to be copied, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display returns to the previous screen.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Part editing) Pasting clipboard data The following procedure is assumed that the LOCATE A point, the paste destination, is set 1) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Paste Part >", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. 4) The display now shows the screen for selecting the paste destination track(s). Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.
MR16 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. ABS ZERO Locate A point Locate B point REC END You can move the desired part(s) on the desired track(s) to the other desired track(s). 5) : You cannot move data of a song protected.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Part editing) 7) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the move source track(s), and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. You can now select the move destination track(s) by rotating the [MENU/ENTER] knob. Flashing 10) After pressing the [MENU/ENTER] knob, press the [STOP] key to exit the MENU mode. Flashing : If you are not satisfied with the result, press the [UNDO/REDO] key to undo the operation (see page 127).
MR16 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 REC END You can exchange the desired parts between the desired track(s) 5) : You cannot exchange data of a song protected. Release the protection before exchanging parts. 1) Load the song you want to edit. 2) Set the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points (see page 53).
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Part editing) 7) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the source track(s) to be exchanged, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. You can now select the exchange destination track(s) by rotating the [MENU/ENTER] knob. Flashing 10) Flashing After pressing the [MENU/ENTER] knob, 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 127).
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Other functions This chapter describes the following functions which are important for using the MR16. (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) AUX OUT 1/2 output mode setting (7) Initializing the MR16 While a menu screen is shown, you can go up the menu screen level or directly exit the menu mode by the following operations.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Hard disk formatting You can reformat the MR16 internal hard disk by using the FAT32 file system. By reformatting the hard disk, all existing song data on the hard disk is erased 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. 1) While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode.
MR16 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Pre-roll/post-roll time setting 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. 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".
MR16 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".
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Phantom power on/off The MR16 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].
MR16 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. Flashing 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. 5) After making "Phantom Power" setting, press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode. The display returns to the home screen.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions) AUX OUT 1/2 output mode setting You can individually select the output signal of AUX OUT 1 and AUX OUT 2 from among the track signals, the effect send signal and the internal click. See "Application examples" on page 149 for details about how to use AUX OUT. 1) While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode. • When "Aux Output 2" is selected The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions) Initializing the MR16 By initializing the MR16, you can initialize all global menu settings common to all songs, as well as the time base and display contrast level.
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Application examples) Application examples This chapter describes practical examples of using the MR16.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Application examples) Application example 1 (Mixing) This example uses the AUX OUT and TO STEREO BUSS functions. It is assumed that you want to do the following. (1) When mixing down tracks 1 through 16, you want to insert a delay effect to track 8 using an external delay unit. (2) You also want to insert an amplifier simulation effect to track 4 using an external amplifier simulator.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Application examples) Application example 2 (Live) As example 1, this example also uses the AUX OUT and TO STEREO BUSS functions. It is assumed that you want to do the following. (1) You want to use the MR16 in the live performance of a band, which uses synchronization between the recorder tracks and keyboard live playing. (2) The backing tracks (tracks 3 through 16) are played back by the MR16, while two keyboards are played live.
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Troubleshooting If you encounter any problem while operating the MR16, check the following for the possible cause of the problem before contacting our service station or dealer.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Troubles for recording : I cannot record the sound source connected to [INPUT B] to track 1. • When recording a sound source to a mono track, you can only use the [INPUT A] section. Connect the source to [INPUT A]. : I cannot record the sound sources connected to [INPUT C] and [INPUT D] to tracks 1 and 2. • When recording two sound sources simultaneously, you must use [INPUT A] and [INPUT B]. You cannot use [INPUT C] and [INPUT D].
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) : The meter shows good level for recording, but no signal can be monitored via headphones though the [PHONES VOL] control is raised. • Are the track fader for the recording track and the [MASTER] fader raised? Both of these faders, as well as the [PHONES VOL] control, have to be raised in order to monitor the recording signal via headphones. We recommend to raise both the track fader for the recording track and the [MASTER] fader to the “ ” position.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Troubles for playback : During playback, the recorder suddenly executes locating. • Is " (auto return)" or " (loop)" shown on the display? If so, the play mode is set to the auto return or loop mode. Press the [PLAY MODE] key until "Off" is selected. : Cannot monitor the playback sound.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) : I cannot apply the mic simulation effects. • Is the [INPUT A SELECT] switch on the rear panel is set to "MIC/LINE" position? INPUT A SEL GTR CLEAN MIC/LINE GTR DIST To apply the mic simulation effects to [INPUT A], the [INPUT A SELECT] switch on the rear panel must be set to "MIC/LINE" position. When you set the switch to any other position, you can use the amp simulation effects for insert effects.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Troubleshooting) Other troubles : I cannot hear the rhythm guide click. • 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. • Is the "Int Click level" item in the "Rhythm Guide" menu set correctly? If the "Int Click level" item is set to "00" or a small value, you cannot hear the rhythm guide click.
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) Specifications [Record / playback] [Inputs/Outputs] 0dBu=0.775Vrms, 0dBV=1.0Vrms, Reference level: -12dBfs Recording medium : 3.5-inch hard disk drive Sampling frequencies: 44.1kHz 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”.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) Physical dimensions 85 INPUT A SEL MIC/LINE GTR CLEAN GTR DIST USB USB HOST MIDI OUT DIGITAL OUT FOOT SW 400 INPUT A BAL UNBAL /GUITAR MIN MAX GUITAR INPUT C BAL INPUT D BAL UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL L STEREO OUT R 1 AUX OUT 2 1 PHONES 2 POWER INSERT TRIM DISTORTION INPUT B BAL PEAK LINE MIC INPUT A TRIM TRIM PEAK PEAK LINE MIC LINE INPUT B TRIM VOLUME PEAK MIC LINE INPUT C MIN MIC MAX INPUT D TO STEREO BUSS LEVEL MAX ROOM HA
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) Block diagram When using the normal mode TO STEREO BUSS L TO STEREO BUSS INPUT A PAN INPUT B PAN INPUT C PAN INPUT D PAN REC SELECT RECORDER IN1 EFF R AUX 1/2 SEL TRK 1 PAN OUT1 TRK 1 FADER TRK 1 EFF AUX 1/2 SEL IN2 TRK 2 PAN OUT2 TRK 2 FADER TRK 2 EFF AUX 1/2 SEL IN3 TRK 3 FADER INPUT A TRK 3 EFF AUX 1/2 SEL BAL IN4 DISTORTION REVERB / DELAY TRK 3 PAN OUT3 TRK 4 PAN OUT4 REVERB / DELAY TIME TRIM A/D INPUT EQ TRK 4 FADER SIMULATION FX
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) MIDI implementation chart Date: Version: V1.00 Model MR16 Recognized Transmitted Function............
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) Index Amp simulation ...............................................................68 Auto return ......................................................................49 Auto play .........................................................................49 ABS time .........................................................................15 Archiving a song ...........................................................111 Analog mixdown ..........................
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) Rehearsal ....................................................63, 79 and 82 Repro monitor .................................................................15 Resolution .....................................................................143 REC END ..........................................................13 and 52 Rhythm guide ..................................................................89 Signature .....................................................
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) 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.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) FOR THE US CUSTOMERS ONLY FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY The following statement defines specific legal rights. You may also have additional rights depending on the state in which the Fostex product was purchased.
MR16 Owner’s Manual (Specifications) FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY To claim all warranty service, first access www.fostex.com to receive service authorization (RMA number). Then present the authorization together with the bill of sale, which shows the date of original purchase to Fostex America. This warranty is not transferable.
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