Fostex MR16HD recorder with 40GB Hard drive and CDR burner
Fostex have been making digital multitracks for a long time now. They were at the forefront when the technology first came about, and the old FR8 model was one of the best selling multitracks of it's time.
Continuing the tradition, the MR16HD is a great value multitrack with built in CD drive that brings digital recording within reach of anybody who's willing to read the manual!
Here's what Fostex say about the MR16HD
MR16HD/CD 16-track recording to Hard Disk with built-in CD-RW
When inspiration hits, the last thing you need is a user interface that gets in the way. Slows you down. Turns you off. No fear of that. 25 knobs and 13 sliders get you immediate access to where the action is.
Unique to the MR16HD are 33 stellar EQ presets available to each input and 2 AUX sends for connecting to external gear. Add to this the convenience of WAV file recording, digital effects, mastering effects, analog guitar distortion and mic simulation and you’ve got just about the slickest, highest quality and downright easiest to use 16 track available on the market.
Available without internal CD-RW, model MR16HD.
- 16 Recording Tracks to Hard Drive
- 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz - no compression
- 4 track Simultaneous Recording
- Great for capturing multiple instruments / vocal parts
- 4 XLR Inputs
- With phantom power and trim control
- Extended Recording Time
- More than 7.5 hours of 16-track recording at CD quality
- Full 16-track bouncing
- Mix-down all tracks in stereo
- FAT32 Disc Format and WAV Recording
- Plus USB port for easy transfer of recordings to PC
- 2 x AUX
- For connection to outboard gear
- S/P DIF Digital Out
- For digital mastering to external CD recorder, MD etc.
- Input EQ Library
- 33 sound shaping presets available for all inputs
- Fantastic Built-In Digital FX
- Reverbs, guitar amp simulations etc. (see MR-8HD)
- Analog Guitar Distortion
- Awesome distortion (see MR-8HD)
- Direct CD-RW Connection via USB
- Master direct to USB CD-RW (no PC required)
- Built-in CD-RW for Burning masters
Specifications
RECORDING / PLAYBACK
3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)
Approx. 471 minutes (16-track on 40GB)
44.1 kHz (Format FAT32)
16-bit linear (non-compression)
24-bit Delta-Sigma
8 tracks maximum
4 tracks
Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic range : 93dB or more (typical)
T.H.D. : 0.01 or less (typical)
INPUT / OUTPUT
XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot)
and ø 6mm phone
-48dBu(MIC) - +4dBu(LINE)
> 1.5k ohm (MIC/BAL)
> 40k ohm (LINE/UNBAL)
> 500k ohm (GUITAR/UNBAL)
+48v (on/off selectable)
ø 6mm phone x 2
-10dBV (unbalance)
10k ohm or more
2 x ø 6mm stereo phone
20mW or more (@32 ohm)
16 ohm or more
DIN 5 pin
ø 6mm phone
Optical
IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz
B Type connector
A Type connector
GENERAL
400(W) x 85(H) x 265(D)mm
3.5kg with CD
100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
14W
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