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Fostex MR-8 Musical Instrument User Manual

1. 79 WT ACK 1 tci 29 62 Trouble shutting eese 92 TUERI n de ee 9 30 32 34 Track fader 19 31 33 44 Track exchange iiie esece ce cite hescb esso dte Potes Do tnasd 66 lt U gt UT PE ieee Rakes 32 34 62 68 Undo file 61 USB enaA AESi 88 lt W gt P VALP 7 86 Warning message sisesssssserserseseesssneesssesessesesicssisiss 27 MR 8 Owner s Manual Optional accessaries Dynamic microphone Model M521 XLR type Female PHONE Pd RP Stereo Headphone Model T40RP RP dynamic type Closed type Headphone distributor Model PH 50 Stereo Headphone Model T 5 Dynamic type Semi open type RP Stereo Headphone Model T50RP RP dynamic type Semi open type Coaxial Optical convertor Model COP 1 96k Stereo Headphone Model T 7 Dynamic type Semi open type Foot switch Model 8051 Personal Monitor Model 6301B BX RP Stereo Headphone Model T20RP RP dynamic type Semi open type Optical Cable Model 8562 Toslink optical type 2m Powered near field studio monitor Model NF 01A 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 ordina
2. rta 38 Using the insert effects for recording 38 Mic simulation effects 38 Amp simulation effects ssss 38 Using the reverb or delay 39 Selecting an effect type sss 39 Selecting a delay type sss 39 Adjusting the delay reverb time 40 Adjusting the effect send levels 40 Using the mastering effects 41 Selecting the desired effect type 41 BOUNCING trACKS 42 Selecting the bounce mode 43 Rehearsal of track bounce 44 Actual track bounce ese 45 Checking the bounced signals on track 45 I ZZ MR 8 Owner s Manual Mixdown eene 47 Analog mixdOwn e eeeeeeeeeeeee tenente tenta tate 47 Digital mixdown esee eeeereetenter 48 Playback functions 49 Basic playback esee 49 3 x playback cueing sss 49 Playback between LOCATE A and B points 49 Play mode eere eee eeeee eerte testen tntontunente 50 Selecting a play mode 50 Auto play mode 50 Auto return mode eese 50 LOOP mode 5 reti esistere ov
3. 2 ci ricca rarae rere totes ra eara 8 AC adaptor S17 Auto return 50 Auto play 50 Wa cup 100 B Beginning of the song 8 52 hora E 17 Bounce 42 Backlight PE 18 Bar offset 8 81 BlOCK diagram niieecitiiotere bri tcectet teens 96 C Character entry key recess eee eese er enanue 21 Counter function 02 Counter O reset 22 Cueing 9 Clip board 70 Click level 85 ioni rH 28 Copy 63 70 72 Gonna 88 D DCL AY oscar M HEP RY 39 Distortion 30 39 l de 27 Demonstration SONG eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennene 19 E PASC sg sociecs cceisistasaecedesstesansesseiseatcostavasdvaetatesateneas 62 69 38 Insert Effects cccssssssessessssssscsscescesrserscesesseres INPUT select switch Input monitor Internal microphon lt L gt Low battery display 18 Loop eere 50 Locate wade LOCALE POMS iieisseisescecessrssccuatesececsavvesesonsecusssscosases 53 lt M gt Master recorder ssessecsssssscescescserserssesesesenssesees 47 Mastering effects ssccssscsosscesssrsssesersssseceraccoeees 41 Mic simulation 30 38 MIDI 77 98 MIX OW s ie ceres ert it vo seio averne rd tUe bolas ore roca Ure e Food 47 MOV iet esetesese o ceste Du th var Ce Edo reae Ye NETER 65
4. 8588 018 100 376785 E gt b i x o LE gt z T a Ta E pm omia PE is ELIT MR 8 Owner s Manual CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature WARNING ciii un the LU TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO 10 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance P AFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11 Grounding or Polarization The precautions that should
5. HORMAL IHFUT Mon 8 When finishing recording press the STOP key to stop the recorder Tips After completing recording press the REC SE LECT key for tracks 5 6 to unarm tracks 5 6 34 Playing back the recorded tracks 9 While holding down the STOP key press the REWIND key The recorder instantly locates to the beginning of the song and stops 10 Press the PLAY key to start playback You can adjust the monitor level using the fader for tracks 5 6 MASTER fader or PHONES VOL control If you are not satisfied with the result use the undo redo function to cancel the recording and try again If you are satisfied with the result make recording onto the other track s by following the same procedure Undo redo If you press the UNDO REDO key after finish ing recording you can return to the condition before the recording started UNDO operation Therefore you can try recording again If you press the UNDO REDO key again after UNDO the undo operation is canceled and you can return to the condition when the recording finished REDO operation Notes The undo redo function can be used for all kind of recordings however if you carry out any of the fol lowing operations after making recording you cannot undo the recording e Carrying out new recording Carrying out new editing Turning off the power Carrying out song select song delete or song name editing
6. Hew Sona 13 Press the MENU key to quit the menu mode To create another song follow the same procedure above You can also delete an unnecessary song see page 59 22 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 lt Note gt You can use a card which has been used with a digital camera or personal computer if the card is operation confirmed However de pending on the use of the card the remain ing space for recording with the MR 8 may be small Therefore we recommend to format the card by your digital camera or personal computer before using it with the MR 8 If you cannot format such a card with another device you can format the card with the MR 6 using the Card Format menu after creat ing a new song by the following procedure See page 25 for formatting a card with the MR 8 1 While the MR 8 power is off remove the supplied card from the slot and insert a new card to the slot 2 Turn on the MR 8 power After showing the startup screen the display automatically shows the Select Song screen of the Song menu on which you can create song 01 MEHIIFSonakselect Sona Heu Sona Song Mode Sons Name CCAMCEL LEHTER 1 As described earlier set the song mode Nor mal or Extended and song name to create song 01 After creatin
7. setting You can enter a tempo value between 30 and 250 SS 83 O E MR 8 Owner s Manual Editing the tempo map You can edit the tempo map you created 1 While the display shows the tempo map screen use the CURSOR 9 G key to highlight the setting you want to change then press the ENTER key The display changes to show the screen where the bar number currently set is highlighted showing that you can now edit it HEHLIKSonskTemrEo Har ibar ild lzHbrm d gt LS6beMm Sbar 34 Stbrm 1zbar 14 l1z brm Ebar 44 258bem bar 4 brem HEHLIFSonakTemEao Hag Bar i flashing Beat 2d Temro 188 bem CCAHCELICEHTERICGELI 2 Use the CURSOR 9 6 keys to enter a desired bar number 3 Use the CURSOR key to highlight the beat number currently set You can now edit the beat number 4 Use the CURSOR keys to enter a desired number 5 Use the CURSOR key to highlight the tempo value currently set You can now edit the tempo value 6 Use the CURSOR keys to enter a desired tempo value 7 After editing is completed use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to ENTER at the lower center of the screen then press the ENTER key The new tempo setting above is now effective while the display changes to show the tempo map screen 8 To exit the menu mode press the MENU key You can also exit the menu mode by pressing the CURSOR ke
8. 1 Load the song you want to protect 2 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially MEHU Sustem Sons Track Part USE 1 k k k 3 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Song then press the ENTER key The display now shows the song edit menu selection screen in which Select Song is highlighted initially MEHUS ona System Track Fart USB b alb di ad al HEHLKZonakSselect Sons Select Sona Rename Sona Delete Sona Il cw Protect off Delete Unused Fear Offset Zbar 4 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Protect then press the ENTER key The current option On or Off flashes The default option is Off 60 HEHIIFEonakProtect Select Sona k Rename Sons k Delete Sons j Delete Unused k Fear Offset bar Select Sona k Rename Zona k Delete Sona k Protect E lashing Delete Unuseg F vBar Offset z Zhar 5 Use the CURSOR keys to select On and press the ENTER key The current song is now protected You cannot make any recording or editing with the song To release the protection carry out the same procedure above but select Off in step 5 6 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode Tips When the protected song is loaded li is shown in the upper right corner o
9. PHONES BAL TRIM GUITAR DISTORTION PHONES VOL 5 33 32 31 30 29 17 1 4 gt 5 6 1 6 gt 7 8 DELETE key Selects the bounce mode see page 43 Each press of the key alternates 1 4 gt 5 6 and 1 6 gt 7 8 In the menu mode this key is also used for deleting a character in a song name see page 58 18 7 8 gt STEREO WAV FILE key Converts a mono WAV file recorded on tracks 7 8 to a stereo WAV file see page 86 You can export the stereo WAV file to your per sonal computer over the USB connection see page 88 19 MASTERING keys Used to select the mastering effect during track bounce or mixdown see page 41 In the menu mode the POWERFUL key is used for character entry of _ and O see page 21 20 LCD display This 128 x 64 dot LCD display shows various in formation see page 27 28 12 17 18 19 20 21 al DiG AL MULTI lRACKER ake qu RETURN SELECT 27 21 CURSOR keys Used to move the cursor in the menu mode ex ecute cancel settings etc 22 STORE J K L 4 entry key Stores the current recorder position time data as the LOCATE A IN or LOCATE B OUT point see page 36 and 53 In the menu mode this key is used for character entry of J j K k L 1 and 4 see page 21 23 ENTER CONTRAST key Confirms the selection in the menu mode While holding down this and the MENU key together you can adjust the LC
10. When mixing down tracks or recording the mixed stereo signals to an external master recorder set the Click Level to Off Otherwise the click is also output from the STEREO OUT L R jacks together with the mixdown signals MR 8 Owner s Manual m WAV file conversion 3H 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 Two mono WAV files recorded on tracks 7 8 are converted to a stereo WAV file as shown below Note that only files recorded on tracks 7 8 can be converted to a stereo WAV file IN IN Track 7 Track 8 X 002 Stereo Lch Rch L R lt Note gt If you are going to make file conversion when no WAV data exists on tracks 7 8 an error message Track 7 8 Empty appears and the operation is canceled You can select the range of track data to be converted between all data from ABS ZERO to REC END and a specific part from the LO CATE A and LOCATE B points lt Note gt If you want to convert a part of track data you have to store the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points in advance m EY Enabling the file conversion You can enable the WAV file conversion func tion by pressing the
11. procedure for hardware disconnection of Windows 8 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode lt Tip gt A stereo WAV file transferred to a personal computer can be played back or edited us ing a computer s music software or used as a source when burning an original audio CD using a CD RW drive 90 MR 8 Owner s Manual BEES initializing the ves NM 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 Initialized item Default setting Pre roll time setting 4 seconds Post roll time setting 1 second Delay type setting L R stereo delay MIDI sync out setting Off MTC frame rate setting 25 frames Beat resolution mode setting Off Click level setting Off Time base shown when turning on the power Bar Beat Display contrast level Factory preset level 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU HMEHLIKSSstemkInit Mem key to enter the menu mode 4 Resolusion Off The MENU screen is shown in which System is Click Lewel Uf ohh Init Memoru k highlighted HEHU KE Ss tem Susten k Sana k Track Fart b HMHEHLIKFESEtemkInit Mem USE F Initialize Memors Initialize Sustem Settings 2 While System is highlighted press the ENTER Are sou sure key Wess RECORD VES Key The display now shows the sy
12. MR 8 Owner s Manual Editing a song name 5 Use the character entry keys to enter a desired character to the flashing point You can edit a current song name You can move the cursor flashing point using the CURSOR and CURSOR keys 1 Load the desired song of which you are going to edit the song name lt Character entry keys gt A Some keys on the MR 8 top panel 2 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU i E act as character entry keys in the key to enter the menu mode menu mode For example the The display shows the menu selection screen in i Wee ae PLAY MODE key shown at the which System is highlighted initially left can be used for entering A MEHU Poss tem B C a b cand 1 Each press of a character entry key switches the character to be Sons k entered from among those assigned to the key Track k Fart k USB lt Entry example gt To modify a part of the current name use the 3 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Song then CURSOR and CURSOR keys to move the press the ENTER key cursor to a character to be changed and enter The display now shows the song edit menu a desired character using the appropriate char selection screen in which Select Song is acter entry key If you reenter a new name move highlighted initially the cursor to the first character of the name and press the 1 4 5 6 1 6 7 8 key repeat MEHU k Sons ed
13. Rehearsal You can rehearse the auto punch in out for checking the punch in and out points or prac ticing punch in and out timing How to make auto punch in out mode active gt Pressing the AUTO PUNCH key switches the auto punch in out mode on or off The Key is lit when the mode is on while it is unlit when off AUTO PUNCH 1 Locate the recorder to the point before the punch in point Tip You can locate to the punch in point by press ing the LOCATE A IN key Therefore by press ing the LOCATE A IN key followed by the RE WIND key then the STOP key you can easily locate the point above 2 Press the REC SELECT key for the track you are going to make punch in out to arm the track 3 Press the AUTO PUNCH key to make the auto punch mode active the AUTO PUNCH key lights up AUTO PUHCH Screen AUTO PUNCH is now shown on the lights up MR 8 Owner s Manual 4 Press the PLAY key to start playback of the song T AUTO PUNCH on the screen changes to MAN REHEARSAL showing that the recorder starts the auto punch in out rehearsal 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 You can practice as many times as you like Punch in Punch out point poin
14. The MR 8 starts playback between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see also page 49 During playback raise the appropriate track fader s and the MASTER fader You can monitor only the part of the editing track s You can change the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point whenever you want even during the edit operation See the following for details lt Undo redo of editing except the copy to the clipboard gt Changing an edit point during the edit operation On the screen for selecting the target track s to be edited you can see the time or Bar Beat information of the current recorder position uekDap kJ testo lic Erase Part The time or Bar beat value changes in realtime when the recorder moves i e plays fastforwards rewinds locates etc The LOCATE A or LOCATE B point can be changed while this screen is shown For example if you move the recorder to the desired position before select ing a track to be deleted then press the STORE key followed by the LOCATE A IN or LOCATE B OUT key the new editing point is stored When you carry out the locate operation to the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point and the current position matches the locate point LocA or LocB is shown on the left of the time or Bar Beat information as shown below LocA or LocB is also shown when you store the new editing point lLocBH x kbar 4 excl Erase Fart By pressing the UNDO RE
15. Trouble 1 gt back function Cannot export a WAV file to a personal com puter C N Arethe LOCATE A and LOCATE B points set 2 S correctly Is the USB cable connected correctly By default both of these points are set to Check the connection as well as the USB the beginning of a song i e 0m00 000s cable see page 88 or 2bar 14 OOclk In this condition you cannot carry out the loop playback function Also if the LOCATE B point is earlier than the LOCATE A point you cannot carry out the loop playback function see page 53 sthe personal computer meets the requirement Only Windows Me 2000 XP machines can be used with the MR 8 see page 88 Troubles for power supply Troubles for effect Trouble 1 Cannot apply the effect C gt Are the plugs of the AC adaptor plugged in firmly Arethe EFFECT SEND control for the track you Check the connection of the AC adaptor with want to apply the effect and track fader brought the MR 8 and AC main outlet see page 17 iately P RPPIOpESISY Arethe batteries empty when supplying the power from batteries Check the batteries see page 17 V J H EFFECT 5 Aa P A uv 0 SEND Other troubles The EFFECT SEND control for the track you lt Trouble 1 gt want to apply the effect have to be brought Cannot hear the rhythm guide click though up otherwise the track signal is not sent to the signature tempo map
16. 1 Bring up the song edit menu screen and use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Tempo Map then press the ENTER key The display shows the screen for new tempo set ting By default 1bar 1J gt 120bpm and bar d gt bpm are shown In this condition the tempo is set to 120bpm from the beginning to the end of a song You can create the tempo map as shown above by the following procedure HEHLIREanakTemrEo far amp Ssianature Mar F Har Temra HEHLIFZanabTemEeao Mar lobar 14 126bem bar 4 brm MR 8 Owner s Manual 2 Use the CURSOR key to highlight HEHLIRFZonskTemEo Mae bar J gt bpm then press the ENTER key s The display shows the screen for new tempo ger t 2 d setting Initially the upper 2 for bar number Temro SEE entry flashes You can enter a numeric value flashing between 1 and 999 LCBHCEL 1LEHTER 1EDEL 1 MEHLIKZonakTemro Mar mgn a a a aa 180 Ibar 14 1oaben 7 Use the CURSOR keys to enter 180 aba ad d nn d MEHLIKSanakTemEo Har Bar 4 bar Beat Zod I ftlashing MEHU Sonat Tenra Mar L CRHHCEL 1 LEHTEF 1 ELDEL 3 Bao EEG flashing Use the CURSOR key to highlight ENTER at Beat id the lower center of the screen then press the Teneo 128 bem ENTER key The tempo setting above is completed and the ECANCELJCENTERICOEL displa
17. 66 Part editing eicere 68 Erasing a desired part sss 69 Copying pasting 1 eese 70 Copying to the clipboard 70 Pasting clipboard data 71 Copying pasting 2 eese 72 Moving the desired part to the other track s s 73 Exchange parts between tracks 75 Synchronizing with MIDI 77 Synchronization using MTC 71 Settings of the MR 8 and MIDI sequencer 77 MIDI sync MTC frame rate settings 71 Synchronization using MIDI clock 78 Using the rhythm guide function 79 Creating the signature tempo map 79 Setting the signature map sss 79 Changing the bar number Or Signature osssssssesssesssessseosseossessseessee 80 Deleting an unnecessary bar signature setting 81 Changing the bar offset s 81 Creating the tempo map sees 82 Editing the tempo map ss 84 Deleting an unnecessary tempo setting 84 Setting the click level sss 85 WAV file conversion 86 Enabling the file conversion 86 Procedure of file conversion
18. LOCATE ABS ZERO i La nnnhuuuuuuuuuuamar LOCATE REC END function While the recorder is stopped press the F FWD key while holding down the STOP key The MR 8 immediately locates to the recording end of the song REC END RECORD LOCATE REC END LOCATE ABS ZERO A SB PEAY ABS ZERO the current position REC END Locate TRENT ee ee When the time base is set to time counter you can reset the time counter to Om00 000s at any point By resetting the time counter at the de sired point you can easily locate there using the zero return function For example if you make recording repeatedly to different tracks from the same point by reset ting the time counter at the point you start re cording you can easily locate the starting point anytime Resetting the counter RESET 0 RETURN fi RESET key lt Notes gt e You can reset the time counter only while the time base is set to time counter You cannot reset the counter when the time base is set to ABS or Bar Beat e When turning the power off then on the time counter shows 0m00 000s at the beginning of the song Therefore if you do not reset the time counter the time counter matches the ABS time e When resetting the time counter at the desired point the time values at the beginning and recording end of the song are changed For example if you reset the time counter at the recording end of the
19. control have to be brought up in order to monitor the recording signal via headphones We recommend to bring up both the track fader for the recording track and the MASTER fader to the c position see page 32 and 34 MR 8 Owner s Manual Trouble 5 gt During overdubbing the playback signal of the recorded track cannot be monitored sthe track fader for the playback track brought up During overdubbing bring up the faders for both the playback and recording tracks appropriately Otherwise you cannot make overdubbing while listening to the recorded track s see page 34 Trouble 6 Auto punch in out cannot be executed Is EAT shown on the screen If it is not press the AUTO PUNCH key to make the auto punch in out function active Are the punch in and punch out points set correctly To check each point press the LOCATE A IN or LOCATE B OUT key The recorder locates to the punch in or punch out point while the screen shows the appropriate time data If the punch out point is earlier than the punch in point set these points appropriately so that the punch in point is earlier than the punch out point see page 36 Trouble 7 Cannot record audio data of a song onto an external digital recorder Is the connection between the DIGITAL OUT connector on the MR 8 and the optical input connector of the digital recorder made correctly C
20. copy source and destination key to enter the menu mode HEHU eS 5 tem Sus tem 3 9 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to Sona k ENTER atthe lower right on the screen then press Track d the ENTER key Part k i UN LSE F The display shows Please Wait immediately fol lowed by Completed when the MR 8 completes the copy operation 4 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Part then press the ENTER key To cancel the copy paste operation move the cur The display now shows the part edit menu sor to CANCEL at the lower left on the screen selection screen then press the ENTER key HEHU Fart Erase Part E k Cors Part k Faste Fart k L r PFastePartk Mowe Part k Chanae Part k NENNEN 412 I MR 8 Owner s Manual xxekbhar ta wtolk grs PasteFart Please iait HEHU Fart Cors Paste Cars4 FastePart ComrEleted Press ENTER Key 10 Press the ENTER key The display returns show to the screen in which Copy Paste Part is highlighted 11 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the result press the UNDO REDO key to undo the opera tion see page 68 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 s
21. is highlighted MEHI RSs tem System F k d k k USE 2 While System is highlighted press the ENTER key The display now shows the system menu screen MEHO Sus temkCrdF ormat Card Format Fre koll Time 4 45 Fostkoll Time 1 45 Delay Ture L E Midi Sync Out Off THIC FrameEate 75 3 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Delay Type and then press the ENTER key The current delay type starts flashing and now you can select a desired type from among three options shown below L R is initially selected HEHLIKZ az temkDe ssTsre Card Format Fre koll Time FostREoll Time Delay Tyre Midi Syne Qut THIC Framerate mf i mn un ou iow ES flashing 3c LI L R L R delay default Mono Mono delay Diff Diffusion delay 4 Use the CURSOR keys to select a desired delay type and then press the ENTER key The selected delay type is set while the Delay Type is highlighted on the screen 5 Press the MENU key to quit the menu mode MR 8 Owner s Manual Adjusting the delay reverb time Adjusting the effect send levels You can adjust the reverb time or delay time us To apply the effect reverb or delay to tracks 1 ing the REVERB DELAY TIME control depend through 4 adjust the EFFECT SEND control for ing on the selected effect type each track to adjust the level of the track signal sent to the
22. menu mode this key is used for character entry of P p O q R r and 6 see page 21 30 AUTO PUNCH MN O 5 entry key Turns on or off the auto punch mode see page 36 In the menu mode this key is used for char acter entry of M m N n O o and 5 see page 21 31 LOCATE B OUT GH I3 entry key Pressing the STORE key followed by this key stores the LOCATE B or punch out point see page 36 and 53 In the menu mode this key is used for character entry of G g H h I i and 3 see page 21 32 LOCATE A IN D E F 2 entry key Pressing the STORE key followed by this key stores the LOCATE A or punch in point see page 36 and 53 In the menu mode this key is used for character entry of D d E e F f and 2 see page 21 33 PLAY MODE A B C 1 entry key Selects the play mode from among normal auto play auto return and loop see page 50 In the menu mode this key is used forcharac ter entry of A a B b C c and 1 see page 21 MR 8 Owner s Manual Rear panel 1 DC IN jack Connect the supplied AC adaptor to this jack see page 17 2 POWER switch Used to turn on or off the power By setting the switch to LIGHT the backlight of the LCD display lights up see page 18 Note When driving the MR 8 by batteries we rec ommend not to use the backlight because the batteries are exhausted quickly 3 USB port Used to connect with a persona
23. microphone or set the TRIM control just below the position where the PEAK indicator in the INPUT A section lights at the loudest part O O INT MIC INPUT A SELECT Is the RECORD key flashing and does Iu light on the display Press the RECORD key to set the armed record ready track to the input monitor mode by pressing only the RECORD key M D Trouble 2 gt The recorder stopped suddenly when record ing Is there enough recordable space on the CompaciFlash card You cannot record onto the CompactFlash card which is full Replace it with a new card or delete unnecessary data see page 20 92 Trouble 3 gt The meter shows very low level and actually the recording level is too low P sthe TRIM control for the input section the sound source is connected adjusted appropriately Set the TRIM control just below the position where the PEAK indicator in the INPUT A section lights at the loudest part see page 30 INPUTASELECT INPUT A INPUT B UNBAL IGUITAR BAL GUITAR TRIM DISTORTION I 3 i PEAK gt MN MAX lt Trouble 4 gt The meter shows good level for recording but no signal can be monitored via headphones though the PHONES VOL control is brought up x Are the track fader for the recording track and the MASTER fader brought up Both of these fader as well as the PHONES VOL
24. tracks LOCATE A point LOCATE B point ABS ZERO REC END Note You cannot exchange data of a song protected Release the protection before exchanging data 1 Load the song you want to edit 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 3 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially MHENU PSS tem Sona Track Part USB Li k k k 4 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Part then press the ENTER key The display now shows the part edit menu selec tion screen in which Erase Part is highlighted ini tially MEMUkKPart Erase Fart d Cora Fart k Paste Part k Lo rs FastePartk Howe Part b Chanae Fart k RS 0 75 5 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Change Part then press the ENTER key 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 Xeekbar d doko lE Change Part Source Track MEN ashing Dest Track 1 LCHHCEL 1 CENTER 6 Use the CURSOR 9 6 keys to select the exchange source track s You can select
25. 8 Meter 7 8 Shows the playback level of tracks 7 8 MASTER Controls the recording master level of Meters Shows the monitor output levels STE fader tracks 5 6 L and R REO OUT L and R Exporting bounced data to a personal computer gt You can export bounced song data on tracks 7 8 to a personal computer The exported data can be used for making an original audio CD via a CD RW drive connected to the computer or used with a musical applications on the computer To export song data on tracks 7 8 to a personal computer you must convert the mono WAV files of tracks 7 8 to a stereo WAV file See page 86 for details about how to convert mono files to a stereo file See page 88 for details about how to export song data to a personal computer MR 8 Owner s Manual E Mixdown m 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 Fa Trk 1 p Trk2 P Trk 3 playback Trk4 P Trk 5 playback Trk 6 playback Trk 7 playback mtr Trk 8 playback ayback ayback ayback Mixing laster
26. EPER TRK 1 PAN MASTER MASTERING FX B AD ON 1 our of 3 4 FADER INT MIC D D mn STOUTL D MV STOUTR TRIM P DISTORTION MONOIST TRK 2 FADER PHONES q VoL D N ON 2 our BAL INPUTB BEYEREVOELEY PHONES 1 Tam UNBAL b ma FADER 2 9 v PHONES 2 Hna ours D REVERBDELAY TIME ERE premat our dir R4 FADER Dna ouro OIN S OUT SC Td i 8 our ej DIN T our 7L OIN 8 ours SS 3 96 I MR 8 Owner s Manual When using the bounce mode 1 4 gt 5 6 mode RECORDER ST LR EFF TRK 1 FADER TRK 1 PAN MASTER MASTERING FX Div ourt PA FADER TRK 1 EFF s B g e TRK 2 FADER sg pand Dine ouro ft ae TOR Err REVERB DELAY e D E TRK 3 FADER TRK 3 PAN Dna ours DA TRK 3 EFF REVERB DELAY TIME TRK4 FADER TRK 4 PAN Dna ouro 3 Y c amp TRKAEFF TRK 5 6 FADER INS OUTS STOUTL DIN6 out 6 DAG STOUTR TRK 7 8 FADER PHONES Diu our 7i DIN 8 our sl PHONES 1 PHONES 2 ENCODE DIGITAL our When using the bounce mode 1 6 gt 7 8 mode RECORDER ST ER E
27. For ex ample a guitar to left a vocal to center Note We recommend to rehearse track bouncing thor oughly to decide the recording level effect set ting panning etc until you are satisfied 6 After finishing rehearsal locate the beginning of the song Do not move the controls and faders after finishing rehearsal 45 Actual track bounce After finishing rehearsal let s carry out the ac tual track bounce 1 Before carrying out the actual track bounce make sure that the bounce mode is active 2 Press the PLAY key while holding down the RECORD key The track bounce starts with the effect level settings made in the rehearsal mode and the mixed signals are recorded onto tracks 7 8 3 After completing the track bounce press the STOP key to stop the recorder Stopping the recorder changes the monitoring of tracks 7 8 to repro monitoring Checking the bounced signals on track You can check the bounced signals while the bounce mode is active 1 Press the REWIND key while holding down the STOP key to locate the beginning of the song 2 Make sure that the monitoring of tracks 7 8 is repro monitoring 3 Press the PLAY key to start playback from the beginning of the song 4 Use the 7 8 fader to control the playback level of the bounced signals By playing back the recorder while the bounce mode 1 6 7 8 is active only tracks 7 8 can be monitored In this condition you cannot
28. 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 This function allows you to check the editing part between LOCATE A and B points for copy paste erase etc See Part editing on page 68 lt Note gt Note that you have to set the LOCATE A and B points to use this function See page 53 for details about how to set the LO CATE A and B points 1 While the recorder is stopped press the PLAY key while holding down the STOP key The MR 8 plays back audio data between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points once then stops During playback you can monitor playback audio of the desired track s by raising the appropriate track fader s as well as the MASTER fader and PHONES VOL control LOCATE A LOCATE B point point ee Playback lt Note gt If you carry out the operation above when the LOCATE A point is set ahead of the LOCATE B point i e LOCATE A gt LOCATE B the MR 8 plays back audio data between the LOCATE A and REC END points once then stops MR 8 Owner s Manual Play mode The MR 8 offers special play modes including Auto play Auto return and Loop playback e Selecting a play mode While the recorder is stopped pressing the PLAY MODE key switches play modes among Off Auto Play Auto return and Loop The current
29. MR 8 can convert the two WAV files bounced to tracks 7 and 8 L and R to a stereo WAV file see page 86 You can export the converted ste reo WAV file to your USB connected personal computer and use the file by a computer music software or burn the file to a CD R CD RW disc for making an original audio CD using a CD RW drive connected to the computer see page 88 MR 8 Owner s Manual The term time base is used as the reference of recorder position information Using the TIME BASE SELECT key you can select from among three time base types ABS Bar Beat Clk and Time counter ABS time ABS time stands for Absolute time which is striped on a card when creating a song It starts from Om00 000s ABS zero the begin ning of a song and ends by 60m00 000s at maximum The following screen shows that the recorder is located at 0m00 000s of ABS time which is the beginning of the song You can see ABS at the right top Sonatl HORMAL Bar Beat Clk The Bar Beat Clk information is created ac cording to the internal tempo map The following screen shows that the beginning position of the song is bar 2 beat 1 clk 000 You can see clk at the right top E bar l g B clk The Bar Beat Clk information is initially off set by 2 bars at 0m00 000s ABS time which is called bar offset The MR 8 determines the Bar Beat CIk values in a song according to
30. Main features About power supply e Uses compact and reliable CompactFlash Be sure to connect the MR 8 to the power cards for recording high quality audio You supply specified in the Specifications section can also edit recorded audio later of this owner s manual Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage User friendly LCD screen configuration allows you to make recording intuitively A large 128 x 64 dot graphic LCD display allows you to check the recorder status and various settings easily Do not connect the MR 8 to the same AC outlet to which devices that could generate noise such as a large motor or dimmer or the devices that consume a large amount of power such as an air conditioning system or large An ASP digital effect processor delay reverb electric heater are connected with newly developed algorithm for the MR 8 is built in In addition the MR 8 also provides insert effects for microphone and amplifier simulation for coloring sounds If you use the MR 8 in an area with a different power voltage first consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station Itis very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or damage In such a case stop using the MR 8 immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord A dedicated mastering effect is built in for the stereo buss allowing you to process a sound during track bouncing or final mixdown The metronome function generates guide clicks
31. Oui FTC Framerate 25 MHEHURSastemkMidi Sanc Card Format k Fre koll Time 4 0s FostRoll Time 1 85 Delay Tufe L F Midi Sync Gut FHTC FrameRate 25 4 Use the CURSOR 9 keys to select MTC then press the ENTER key Midi Sync Out setting is now effective while Midi Sync Out is highlighted on the screen 5 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight MTC FrameRate then press the ENTER key The current option the default is 25 flashes You can now select a frame rate from among four options 24 25 30nd and 30df HEHilFZastemkhMTC Frame Card Format k Fre koll Time 4 0s FostEoll Time 1 85 Delas Tyre L RE Midi Sync Out MTC F ramerate MENU RS ystemkAToC Frame Card Format k Fre Roll Time 4 65 PostRoll Time 1 85 Delay Tyre L F Midi Syme Out ff FHTC FrameREate 6 Use the CURSOR G keys to select the desired frame rate then press the ENTER key The frame rate setting is now effective while MTC FrameRate is highlighted on the screen 7 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode 78 Synchronization using MIDI clock The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR 8 using MIDI clock Use this method if the sequencer does not support MTC MIDI Time code lt Notes gt e To synchronize a sequencer to the MR 8 using MIDI clock you have to make the signature tempo map in the MR 8 The MIDI clock is output acc
32. Raising these faders allows you to monitor the In the song name display section on the screen the input sound If these faders are not raised you remaining time available recording time of the cannot monitor the sound via headphones card is shown 5 Press the RECORD key The armed tracks tracks 5 6 in this case now changes from tape monitoring to input monitoring while IINE is shown on the Screen SS 33 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 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 clock wise raises the headphone monitor level bar 1 B clk Sonal HORMAL lt Note gt Adjust each of the TRIM control properly so that the PEAK indicator does not light at the loudest part of the keyboard sound If the in put level is too high the PEAK indicator lights and the sound may be distorted or noisy Starting recording 7 While holding down the RECORD key press the PLAY key to siart recording lt Note gt When the recorder starts running the meter for track 1 onto which you recorded the guitar shows the playback level By raising the fader for track 1 you can record the keyboard onto tracks 5 6 while listen ing to the guitar on track 1 i e overdub bing ball
33. be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions appliance is not defeated should be read before the appliance is operated 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items should be retained for future reference placed upon or against them paying particular attention to 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where operating instructions should be adhered to they exit from the appliance 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should 13 Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as be followed l recommended by the manufacturer 5 Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near 14 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool of time and the like 15 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects 6 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer openings 16 Damage Requiri
34. down tracks 1 through 8 to stereo and sent to an external master recorder for record ing Mastering Effects Trk 1 Trk 2 Trk 3 Trk 4 Trk 5 Trk 6 playback playback playback playback recording Bounce recording lt Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to track 5 6 gt Mastering Effects Trk 1 Trk 2 Trk 3 Trk 4 Trk 5 Trk 6 Trk 7 recording Trk 8 recording playback playback playback jiayback Mixing pe playbac playback playback Bounce lt Bouncing tracks 1 through 6 to track 7 8 gt Mastering Effects playback Trk 2 Trk 3 Trk 4 playback Trk 5 Trk 6 Trk 7 playback Trk8 Trk 1 playback STEREO OUT L playback Mastering Mixing Effect D A playback playback il playback DIGITAL OU Mixing down tracks 1 through 8 gt R jacks IT connector 41 Selecting the desired effect type 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 POWERFUL NATURAL BRIGHT E MASTERING Details about each mastering effect type Each effect type has the following character Use the appropriate type POWERFUL Adds power to the sound Good for ro
35. eeeeeeeeete tette ente tnnns 15 Bottom panel eerte 15 About recording medium 16 CompactFlash card esses 16 Recording time eese esee eeeee tee tentntone 16 Inserting a CompactFlash card 16 How to remove a CompactFlash card 16 How to insert a CompactFlash card 16 About the power nnnonnnn nn 17 Connecting the AC adaptor 17 Inserting batteries essere 17 Turning on the unit ssssessssssssssesssssessssersssserssse 17 Turning off the power sese 18 Turning on the LCD display backlight 18 Low battery display esses 18 Listening the demo song 19 Preparation of a CompactFlash card 20 Preparation for recording onto the supplied card 20 Preparation for recording onto a new Card ssessssssssscsscsecscscssenccscsseasees 22 Creating a song selecting a song 23 Creating a SONG eeeeeeeeeeeeeee entente tenentntnnone 23 Selecting a desired song sss 24 Formatting a card 25 People t 26 Display P 27 HOME eus i 27 Selecting a time base essere 28 Adjusting the di
36. effector In the example as illustrated below tracks 1 and FEVERS DE A TE 2 signals are sent to the effect I REVERB DELAY TIME control EFFECT SEND DELAY As shown in the signal flowchart below a track playback signal after the track fader is fed to Effect ty the EFFECT SEND control and adjusted then EC free ver tme delay time adfustabie renge fed to the effector input The effector s stereo uu Reverb time adjustable range output signals wet signals and stereo L R sig 10st060s nals dry signals are merged together and then output from the STEREO OUT jacks ROOM FINE ph Mu pd M As you can see in the flowchart below the signal i sent to the effector is affected by the track fader PLATE Reverb time adjustable range i e a track fader must be raised to send track 0 5sto4 0s signal to the effector The signal which passes Delay time adjustable range through a fader is generally called a post fader DELAY 100 ms to 1000 ms signal Signal flow from a track to the effector STEREO BUSS T SS playback dry sound Track 1 adjusts the track playback level adjusts the send level to the effector MR 8 Owner s Manual Using the mastering effects The MR 8 provides the dedicated mastering ef fects for the stereo busses L and R You can use the mastering effects when bounc ing more than one track to stereo tracks or when mixing
37. is set the internal digital effector see page 40 Also the track fader have to be brought up Is the Click level item in the menu mode set correctly By default this item is set to Off and no rhythm guide click is output Set it appropriately see page 85 EEUU 94 HEN MR 8 Owner s Manual MR 8 specifications Inputs Outputs 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms 0 dBV 1 0 Vrms 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 5kQ or more MIC BAL 40kQ or more LINE UNBAL 500KQ or more GUITAR UNBAL Stereo analog output STEREO OUT L R Connectors 1 4 inch phone type Nominal output level 10 dBV unbalanced Load impedance 10KQ or more Headphones output PHONES Connectors 1 4 inch stereo phone type Load impedance 160 or more Output level 20mW or more 320 load MIDI output MIDI OUT Connector DIN 5 pin Format conformed to the MIDI standard Digital output DIGITAL OUT Connector Toslink optical type Format IEC 60958 S P DIF Only normal mode song data is output Footswitch Connector 1 4 inch phone type Level TTL level USB Connector B type standard Record playback e Recording medium CompactFlash card Sampling frequencies 44 1 KHz Normal mode 22 05 KHz Extended mode 16 bits linear non expa
38. jack A CompactFlash card is inserted to this slot see Used to connect to a MIDI IN jack of an external page 16 MIDI device such as a MIDI sequencer see page 71 Bottom panel 1 Battery compartment To use the MR 8 with batteries insert six stan dard alkaline AA type batteries to this compart ment see page 17 MR 8 Owner s Manual m About recording medium ga CompactFlash card Inserting a CompactFlash card The MR 8 uses a CompactFlash card see the Insert a CompactFlash card to the slot on the illustration below as a recording medium right side panel When shipped the supplied On the CompactFlash card supplied with the card is inserted 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 Important When inserting or removing a card make sure that the power of the MR 8 is off If you insert or remove a card when the power is on the card may be damaged or the recorded data may be lost Note When using a CompactFlash card other than sii the supplied one make sure that the card is How to remove a CompactFlash card tested and confirmed by Fostex If you use a Place your fingertip in the groove under the card card which is not tested and confirmed by and pull it forward Fostex the MR 8 may not work correctly About cards confirmed by Fostex see the Fostex web site or contact your nea
39. monitor playback signals of tracks 1 through 6 even if you raise the appropriate faders If you want to redo the track bounce use the undo function to go back to the condition before carrying out the track bounce and try again Auto punch in out of track bouncing You can bounce a desired part using the auto punch in out function see page 35 MR 8 Owner s Manual Notes on 1 4 gt 5 6 mode gt You can bounce tracks in the 1 4 gt 5 6 mode in the same manner as the 1 6 gt 7 8 mode described above However you can monitor the playback sounds of tracks 7 8 if any sounds are recorded simultaneously Reverb Trk 1 Playback Trk 2 Playback 3 r3 Mixing Trk 3 Playback Trk 4 Playback FF Mastering effect Bounce Trk 5 Record Trk 6 Record Trk 7 Playback Trk 8 Playback STEREO OUT L R x Therefore during rehearsal and actual track bouncing faders and level meters act as the following Faders Control the signal levels of tracks 1 Meters Show the playback levels of tracks 1 1 through 4 through 4 for recording 1 through 4 through 4 Fader 5 6 Controls the monitor levels of tracks 5 6 Meter 5 6 Shows the recording level of tracks 5 6 Fader 7 8 Controls the monitor levels of tracks 7
40. name to create a new song to the formatted card following the same procedure as described on page 21 MR 8 Owner s Manual Connections gm 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 Microphone Master recorder Or Monitor Speaker Nolte On each input section the UNBAL phone connector takes priority to the BAL XLR connector You cannot use both the UNBAL and BAL connectors s 2 DIGITAL MULTITRACKER NAT on the same section simultaneously MIDI device MIDI cable Foot switch USB cable 2 Model 8051 SN Personal Computer Model AD 12A Digital master recorder AC main outlet Optical cable SS 26 HEEEENENNENEEND MR 8 Owner s Manual Display The following describes details about the LCD display including screen contents and opera tion Home screen When turning on the MR 8 while a formatted CompactFlash card is set the display shows the startup scre
41. power of monitor devices such as an amplifier speakers with built in amplifiers etc Turning off the power When turning off the power make sure that the MR 8 is stopped If external devices are con nected reverse the procedure shown above i e monitor devices gt MR 8 gt source devices Important If you turn off the MR 8 power while the card is accessed the recorded songs or card itself may be damaged You do not have to shut down the MR 8 before turning it off All data recorded before turning off the power are memorized 18 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 le LIGHT position Nolte When using the MR 8 with batteries we recommend not to turn on the backlight except when it is needed Turning on the backlight consumes the battery power therefore the operation time becomes shorter Low battery display When using the MR 8 with batteries and the bat tery power becomes low Low Battery flashes on the display If you see this interrupt the current work and replace batteries Note that when Low Battery flashes on the dis play you cannot turn on the backlight 1 bar 1 al 0 0 clk Sonal HORMAL Important If you continue your work after Low Battery starts flashing the batteries finally become empty In
42. set the click level finally In the initial condition the click is not output the click level is set to Off Therefore to use the rhythm guide function you have to set to output the click at the desired level 1 In the menu selection screen use the CURSOR key to highlight System then press the ENTER key The display now shows the system menu screen in which Card Format is highlighted MEHU KE az temkCr dFormat Card Format Fre Roll Time 4 65 FostEoll Time 1 85 Delay Tyre L R Midi Sunc Out off THIC FrameEate 25 2 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Click Level then press the ENTER key The current click level flashes it is set to Off by default HEHU RS ystemeClick Lui d Fesolusian Off BETTE Init Memor P MEHU Sustem lick Lul 4 7 Fesolusion Off Click Level Init Memory Ld flashing 3 Use the CURSOR keys to select a desired click level then press the ENTER key 85 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 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 The click is output via the stereo buss L R and you can play back or record while listening to the rhythm guide Nolte
43. song whose length is 3 minutes and 3 seconds the time counter at the beginning of the song shows 3m03 000s ABS ZERO REC END 0m00 000s 3m 03 000s ABS ZERO REC END 3m03 000s Om 00 000s MR 8 Owner s Manual While the recorder is stopped with the time base Locating to the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point set to time counter press the COUNTER RESET key You can store desired points time data of a song The time counter is reset to Om00 000s as the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points 5 These time data can be used not only for locat sai ing but also for auto punch in out play modes and part editing Storing a locate point You can store the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point while the recorder is running or stops at the de sired point regardless of time base setting lt Note gt Locating to counter zero If a song is record protected you cannot store a the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points If you want to store these points you must release the protection in advance see page 20 and 60 You can locate to the zero position of the time counter regardless of the current time base set ting even if the time base is set to ABS or Bar beat lt Note gt The LOCATE A point must be earlier than the LOCATE B point If not you cannot carry out the auto punch in out or loop function cor rectly While the recorder is stopped press the 0 RETURN key The recorder locates to Om00 000s in time cou
44. the UNDO REDO key to undo the opera tion see page 62 lt Note gt You cannot select the same track s for the copy source and destination 8 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to ENTER on the screen then press the ENTER key The display shows Please Wait immediately fol lowed by Completed when the MR 8 completes the copy paste operation lt Note gt If you want to cancel the copy paste op eration move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen then press the ENTER key MR 8 Owner s Manual 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 After the data is moved the original track s is are silent ABS ZERO REC END TRK 1 TRK2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK8 Note You cannot move track data of a song pro tected Release the protection before moving track data 1 Load the song you want to edit 2 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially MEMLURS ys tem System Sona Track Part USB FF um m ul 3 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Track then press the ENTER key The display now shows the track edit menu selec tion screen in which Erase Track is highlighted ini tially HEHU Track FEraseT
45. the offset time signature and tempo You can change the Bar offset initially set to 2 between 1 and 7 in the menu mode see page 81 Time counter This is similar to the time counter mode used for tape recorders It shows the recorder posi tion within the range between 60m00 000s and 60m00 000s and looks similar to the ABS time however you can reset the current position to Om0OO 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 O RETURN key see page 53 You can see no time base type indication at the right top Sonst HORMAL The figure below shows the relation between the three time base types Beginning the song 0m00 000s ABS ZERO ABS 0m03 000s 0m06 000s 2bar 14 O0clk 1bar 12 OOclk 3bar 12 OOclk Bar Beat Clk 0m00 000s 0m03 000s 0m06 000s Time counter If you reset the time counter at the position pointed by the arrow the time counter values changes as below Beginning the song 0m00 000s ABS ZERO 9mos o00s ABS 0m06 000s 2bar 14 O0clk 1bar 1 OOclk Sbar IH 00clk Bar Beat Clk 0m03 000s 0m00 000s 0m03 000s Time counter MR 8 Owner s Manual Remain display Remain shows how much time you can further record audio data to the available space left on the current CompactFlash card As described earlier
46. to 0 Important Equipment name electrical ratings serial number and other information for the MR 8 are written on bottom side Fostex MODEL MR 8 DIGITAL MULTITRACKER FOSTEX 100V 18W 50 60Hz SERIAL NO Z4A7T5ABERE MADE IN CHINA Precautions upon handling the MR 8 Do not install the MR 8 in locations subject to the following Extremely high or low temperature or significant changes in temperature Excessive humidity or dust Excessive changes in power supply voltage Unstable or significantly vibrating or shaking surfaces Near a strong magnetic field such as a TV or speaker Notes on repair The MR 8 does not use any parts that user can repair easily Contact your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station to ask about repairs Use the packing carton designed for the MR 8 when you transport the MR 8 to the dealer for repair or return If you have discarded the packing box try to pack the MR 8 completely using shock absorbing materials Fostex is not responsible for malfunction or damage due to incomplete packaging or caused during transport About copyrights e t is prohibited by law to use any part of a CD recording or video images or audio data for which copyright is possessed by a third party for commercial purposes such as contents broadcasts sales or distribution any purpose other than for your personal pleasure About damages Fostex is no
47. to the condition before the recording started UNDO operation Therefore you can try recording again If you press the UNDO REDO key again after UNDO the undo operation is canceled and you can return to the condition when the recording finished REDO operation KA UNDO REDO key Notes The undo redo function can be used for all kind of recordings however if you carry out any of the fol lowing operations after making recording you cannot undo the recording e Carrying out new recording Carrying out new editing Turning off the power Carrying out song select song delete or song name editing MR 8 Owner s Manual om 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 DIGITAL MULTITRACKER INIT ES UNBAL GUITAR M aas cons 1M pepe atom IOI recoreing o o 1 00 1 Set the INPUT A SELECT switch to MIC LINE Remain Femain amp ism dz 2 Connect stereo outputs of the keyboard to the input connectors on the INPUT A and INPUT B 123418 LF sections flashing 3 Press the REC SELECT key for track 5 6 4 Set the track 5 6 fader and MASTER fader to the Track 5 6 is armed while track number 5 6 starts nominal position marked by flashing on the screen
48. track 5 Playback sound Playback monitor Input monitor i track 6 Playback sound Playback monitor track 7 Playback sound Playback monitor track8 gt Playback sound Playback monitor Il TRIM control Pay great attention to the TRIM control adjust ment The signal received at the INPUT A or INPUT B jack is routed to the appropriate TRIM con trol by which the signal level fed to the A D con verter 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 This distortion noise generated at this stage cannot be eliminated therefore adjust the TRIM control properly so that the PEAK indicator does not light at the loudest part of the input signal Appropriate gain Excessive gain Clip level Clip level MR 8 Owner s Manual Names and Functions Top panel left part 2 3 4 5 6 7 qni dh DIGITAL MULTITR d ome TR m 1 INPUT A connectors 2 INPUT B connectors Both the BAL XLR and UNBAL GUITAR phone Both the BAL XLR and UNBAL phone connec connectors are provided You can connect a gui tors are provided You can connect a micro tar microphone keyboard etc According to the phone keyboard etc source connected select the INPUT A SELECT This section is used only when recording a ste switch appropriate
49. tracks 1 through 6 Track 1 Track 1 Track 1 Track 2 Track 2 Track 2 Track 3 Track 3 7 Track 3 Track 4 Track 4 pee Track 4 Track 5 Track 5 Track 5 Track 6 Track 6 Track 6 Track 7 Track 7 a Tack8 Track 8 ack 8 lt Step 4 gt lt Step 5 gt lt Step 6 gt lt Step 7 gt Overdub new materials to Bounce tracks 1 through 4 to Delete tracks 1 through 4 Overdub new materials to tracks 1 through 4 tracks 5 6 tracks 1 through 4 Tracki Tracki Track 1 Track2 Track 2 Track 2 Mixin ILM 4 Track 3 Track 3 j Track 3 Track 4 Track 4 Track 4 Track 5 Track 5 Track 5 Track 6 Track 6 Track 6 Track 7 Track 7 Track 7 Track 8 Track 8 Track 8 lt Tip gt In this step you can make bouncing while listening to tracks 7 8 as well see page 46 MR 8 Owner s Manual 73 Signal flow of track bouncing flow before making track bouncing 1 6 gt 7 8 mode Delay or Reverb z Mixing Trk 1 Playback H Trk 2 Playback We Trk 3 Playback Trk 4 Playback Trk 5 Playback ee Bounce Mastering effect L Trk 7 Record H a T8 m i STEREO OUT L R lecord H In the 1 6 gt 7 8 mode tracks 1 through 6
50. use for a song name with less than 9 characters For example you cannot enter AAA BBB for a song name You can use for a song name with 8 or more characters For example you can enter AAA BBBBB MR 8 Owner s Manual HEHURSonskSelect Sons Heu Sona Sons Mode Hormal Sons Hame Hoonlill LCBHCEL 1 CENTER lt Correction and deletion gt To correct a character entered use the CURSOR amp 6 keys to move the cursor to the character you want to correct and re enter the desired character By moving the cursor to the last character and pressing the 1 4 gt 5 6 1 6 gt 7 8 key repeatedly you can delete all characters lt Note gt You have to enter a song name If you go to the next operation without entering a song name the warning message appears and the display shows the song name entry screen If you enter a song name which is already used in the card the same warning message ap pears You can change a song name whenever you like in the menu mode see page 58 12 Highlight ENTER at the bottom of the screen using the CURSOR key and press the ENTER key The screen changes to show the Song menu screen To cancel creating a song highlight CANCEL and press the ENTER key in the step above HMEHLIFZonakSelect Zona Heu Sons Sona Mode Hormal Sons Hame Moonlit CCAHMCEL LEHTER I MHEMUFSonakSelect Sona
51. which Copy Part is highlighted 9 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode Pasting clipboard data 1 Store the LOCATE A point where you want to paste the data see page 53 If you paste the data to the same position as the copied part you can skip this step because you have already stored it as the LOCATE A point be fore the copy operation 2 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially 3 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Part then press the ENTER key The display now shows the part edit menu selec tion screen in which Paste Part is highlighted ini tially HEHU Fart Faste Part Erase Part k Copy Part k Lars FastePFartk Mowe Part k Chanae Fart k 4 While Paste Part is highlighted press the ENTER key The display now shows the screen for selecting the track s to which you want to paste the data Note If you are going to carry out the paste operation when no data is pasted on the clipboard the er ror message Clip board Empty is shown on the display and the MR 6 does not accept the opera 71 tion Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode and copy the desired data to the clipboard be fore carrying out the paste operation aah ckJ doko lk Paste Fart Paste Track EE ashing LCBRHCEL1 LEHTER 5 Use the CU
52. 2 and 33 10 REC SELECT keys Used to select one or two recording tracks You can record onto up to two tracks simulta neously Pressing a key arms or unarm the cor responding track s Tracks 5 6 or 7 8 are armed or unarmed simultaneously see page 29 31 and 33 11 PAN controls Control panning for tracks 1 through 4 see page 45 12 EFFECT SEND controls Control the amount of signals from tracks 1 through 4 sent to the internal effect reverb de lay see page 40 13 Internal microphone You can make recording using the internal mi crophone by setting the INPUT A SELECT switch on the rear panel to INT MIC see page 29 11 14 Insert effect select keys Used to select the insert effect mic simulation or amp simulation for the signal from the IN PUT 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 ef fect see page 30 and 38 15 DISTORTION control Controls the amount of the distortion effect for a guitar connected to the phone jack on the IN PUT A section This control is effective only when the INPUT A SELECT switch is set to GUITAR see page 30 16 TRIM controls Control the input gain of the INPUT A and IN PUT B sections see page 30 MR 8 Owner s Manual Top panel right part INPUTASELECT INPUT A STEREO OUT
53. 2 par li When setting the switch to MIC LINE you can Remain Remain amp ai amp m38s EoraBi use the microphone simulation effect see page REICH 30 and 38 When recording a guitar sound with the INPUT A SELECT switch set to GUITAR you can use the amplifier simulation effect Try each of three simulation types see page 30 and 38 flashing 2345618 LE MR 8 Owner s Manual 5 Set the track 1 fader and MASTER fader to the nominal position marked by Raising these faders allows you to monitor the input sound If these faders are not raised you cannot monitor the sound via headphones lt Note gt These faders are used to adjust the monitor level To adjust the recording level use the TRIM con trol on the INPUT A section 6 Press the RECORD key The armed track track 1 in this case now changes from tape monitoring to input monitoring while iar is shown on the screen 7 While playing the guitar adjust the recording level using the TRIM control on the INPUT A section The screen shows the input level of track 1 as well as the output levels of the stereo outputs L and R Turning the PHONES VOL control clockwise raises the headphone monitor level Adjust the built in distortion effect level using the GUITAR DISTORTION control E bar 1 B 0 clk Kemairnzii amp m38z Saornatil 2545618 LR IHFUT MoH Note Adjust the TRIM control properly so
54. 7 8 gt STEREO WAV FILE key 1 4 gt 516 STEREO 1 6 gt 7 8 718 gt Way FILE cow DELETE 7 8 gt STEREO WAV FILE key Each press of the 7 8 gt STEREO WAV FILE key enables or disables the conversion function The key lights when the conversion function is en abled Procedure of file conversion The following is assumed that the song whose track data you want to convert is loaded 1 While the recorder is stopped press the 7 8 gt STEREO WAV FILE key to enable the file conversion function The display shows the 7 8 gt STEREO WAV FILE screen in which you can select the range of track data to be converted You can select between ABS ZERO to REC END i e all data and LOCATE A LOCATE B specified range By default ABS ZERO to REC END is shown NAME shows the name for the converted file and you can enter a desired name Initially it shows the name of the source file therefore if you do not change the name the same file name is given See the next page for details about how to enter a desired name When you convert more than one data in the same song you have to give a different name for each converted file See the lt Note gt on the next page TSFSTEREO WAU FILE Convert WAU File MODE ABS ZERG REC ENC HAME adobe CHHCEL1 CENTER I 2 After selecting the range to be converted using the CURSOR keys use the CURSOR 0 key to
55. 73 99 ha lsiuqo torto or 79 lul cH E EN 77 lt N gt Normal mode eet eite tiere etee teat 7 21 lt O gt Over dubbing eon eis 34 lt P gt Playback iere nete eite 32 34 49 POWerSUpDpLy 5 2 2 cinis ce edere teste idit rece 5 17 PAN pM aei 45 hog 68 Punch 1n QUt niies iieiaeie 35 Play MOGE E 50 lu dul 55 PEAK LED 30 32 34 Protect sieisen ii 20 60 Paste 63 70 72 Ieri Ut 55 Part exchange rer neeninere etn en itta unen ie nts 75 Pin assignment eene certet ertt ttai senten 95 lt R gt Recording time 2 ee eese eiiis ente pode 16 ResolutiOt x scietis a eee susc ciet Iba ecd 56 RESE h s 52 REVEL Di DC 39 Redo 32 34 62 68 RETAIN eessen neret pes tre eee irre Cere Do iee Eaei 9 27 Repro monitor isseire 9 R cording iiec cerei pentes eet ias 31 33 Recording level 30 32 34 REC END ou eessesesssesesesccescscessecesescesseseseeeeassees 8 52 S SiMMULAtiON sssini 30 38 Signature map aseccsseussesseceswcevecoesteesseneevesevesseonsests 79 jo 16 ND 7 57 Song name 21 58 Synchronization eese 77 Storing the punch in out points 36 Storing the locate points esses 53 lt T gt Time DASE dca eniti ice 8 28 Tempo IMAP
56. 8 7 8 and 8 8 MEHLUFSansbksis Mar Bar 4 bar Sia LCHHCEL 1EEHTER T1EDEL 1 flashing 7 Use the CURSOR keys to enter 3 4 MEHLIFZonaskzia Mar Bar 4 bar Sis ECHHCEL 1ELEHTER 1EDEL 1 8 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to ENTER at the lower center of the screen then press the ENTER key The bar and signature setting above is completed and the display changes to show the signature map screen in which the new setting is reflected flashing 80 HEHUKSonask2is Mar Bar 4 bar Sig 3 4 CCAHCEL n DEL 1 MEHlKSanskzis Mar lbar 4 4 n 9 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight bar gt 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 10 After completing all settings use the CURSOR G key to return the display to show the screen in which Signature Map is highlighted Then continue to the procedure for tempo setting described on page 82 To edit the signature map you created see below Changing the bar number or signature You can change the bar number or signature you specified 1 While the display shows the signature map screen use the CURSOR 9 G key to highlight the setting you want to change then press the ENTER
57. 86 Exporting data to a personal computer 88 Connection to a personal Computer 88 Notes on exporting a file esses 88 Exporting a WAV file to a personal computer ess 89 Initializing the MR 8 91 Troubleshooting 92 MR 8 specifications 95 Physical dimensions 96 Block diagram eiae ceiaesnnicnae c 96 MIDI Implementation Chart 98 Qo f 99 Optional accessaries 100 Declaration of EC Directive 101 HEN MR 8 Owner s Manual Introduction m 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 M 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 simula tion effects It allows you to carry out all the process for digital multitrack recording including overdubbing track bounce and mixdown Read this manual thoroughly for using all functions the MR 8 provides correctly MR 8
58. D display con trast by using the CURSOR and CURSOR key see page 28 24 MENU CONTRAST key Enters the menu mode While holding down this and the ENTER key together you can adjust the LCD display con trast by using the CURSOR and CURSOR key see page 28 MR 8 Owner s Manual 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 In the menu mode this key is used for character entry of Y y Z z and 9 see page 21 26 TIME BASE SELECT V W X 8 entry key Selects the time base shown on the LCD display see page 27 Pressing this key while holding down the MENU and ENTER keys together resets the LCD display contrast to the default value see page 28 In the menu mode this key is used for character entry of V v W w X x and 8 see page 21 27 Transport keys PLAY key Starts playback of the recorder Pressing this key while holding down the RECORD key starts recording of the armed record ready track s Pressing this key dur ing recording releases recording STOP key Stops the recorder By pressing the PLAY REWIND or F FWD key while holding down the STOP key you can lo cate to a specific point or repeat playback as be low e STOP PLAY A B PLAY Repeats playback between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see page 49 e STOP REWIND
59. DO key after executing the 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 lt Notes gt If there is not enough space on the CompactFlash card for executing the undo operation the display shows Warning Card Full Can t Undo when you are going to make editing If you carry out any of the following you cannot undo the editing anymore 1 Making new recording 2 Making new editing 3 Turning off the power 4 Loading another song MR 8 Owner s Manual Erasing a desired part You can erase a desired part on the selected mono or stereo track s LOCATEA LOCATEB point point ABSZERO REC END TRK 1 TRK2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK8 Silent f lt Note gt You cannot erase a part of a song protected Release the protection before erasing the part 1 Load the song you want to edit 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 3 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially HEHU RSs tem k Sora k Track k Fart k USE k 4 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Part then press the ENTER key The display now shows the par
60. FF TRK 1 FADER TRK 1 PAN MASTER bw ono ASER MASTERING FX 8 TRK 2 FADER Pine out2 _ ft REVERB DELAY p E TRK 3 FADER DIN 3 OUT otf REVERB DELAY TIME TRK 4 FADER ina out a _ J TRK 5 6 FADER Lins our si Sieur DIN 6 our eC e ONG STOUTR TRK 7 8 FADER renes of N7 our 7i LOIN 8 our sl PHONES 1 PHONES 2 ENCODE DIGITAL our 97 MR 8 Owner s Manual MIDI implementation Chart 22MM Digital Multitracker Date Model MR 8 Version V1 00 Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Message Altered FOR e IR IK IKI KIKI KIKI KR IIIA KI IR Note X Number True Voice FSI III III M IE Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key s Touch Channel s Pitch Bend X X X X X XIX OK KOK XX Ox Control Change Program X Change True OOE III II System Exclusive Orem 1 Quarter Frame Song Position Song Select Tune System Clock Real Time Commands Local ON OFF Aux All Notes OFF Message Active Sense x x x xlOOlx xOO x x x 0X X X OX x XXX X X Reset rem 1 MTC rem 2 START STOP CONTINUE Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO O Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO X No SS 98 HEENEENNNEND MR 8 Owner s Manual Index A Amp simulation eese eene 30 38 Absolute time
61. FILE E 1 4 gt 5 6 1 6 gt 7 8 key When either of the bounce modes is selected the destination tracks 5 6 or 7 8 are automati cally armed and change to input monitoring as well as the screen shows the appropriate bounce mode light x 200 000 DE ights up ae eee DESI Sonsal lights up 43 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 gt 7 8 mode We assume that record ings have been already made to tracks 1 through 6 5 INPUT ASELECT A INPUT A meute STEREO OUT T O o Q Q UNBAL DIGITAL MuLTiTRACKER MATS GUTAR hen UTAR TRM DISTORTION PST ta TASTER 5 u 3 5 3 6 6 4 1 Select the song you are going to bounce tracks 5 While playing back adjust playback levels of tracks 1 through 4 and 5 6 using the appropriate track 2 Use the 1 4 gt 5 6 1 6 gt 7 8 key to select 1 6 gt 7 8 faders bounce mode You can also adjust panning for tracks 1 through 4 Selecting this bounce mode automatically arms apply the reverb or delay to these tracks as well as tracks 7 8 and changes the monitoring for these apply the mastering e
62. HLIFZ as tem System Sona Track Part USE FFF F ha 3 Highlight Song using the CURSOR key then press the ENTER key or CURSOR key The display now shows the song edit menu screen Initially Select Song is highlighted HEHU Sona Sustem k Track k Fart k USE k Delete Sons Protect Delete Unused k TBar Offset zbar 4 Highlight Protect using the CURSOR key then press the ENTER key or CURSOR key On default starts flashing 20 HEHLIKEanakPratect Select Sona k Rename Song k Delete Sona f TBar Offset zbar HEHLIERZonskProatect Select Sons k Rename Sona k Delete Sona k Protect i flashing Delete Unused k Fear Offset 7bar 5 Select Off using the CURSOR or CURSOR key then press the ENTER key The protection is released and the screen now looks like the following HEHLUFSonakPratect Select Sana Fename Song Delete Zona k k k F Delete Unused k TEar Offset 2bar 6 Highlight Delete Song using the CURSOR key then press the ENTER key The display shows the screen on which you can select a song to be deleted On the supplied card only one song S01 FOSTEX FEVER is shown HEHLIFSonabDelete Sana SHI F STERFEUER 7 While S01 FOSTEX FEVER is highlighted press the ENTER key The display shows the confirmation screen for de
63. LOCATE ABS ZERO Locates to the beginning ABS ZERO of the current song see page 52 e STOP F FWD LOCATE REC END Locates to the recording end of the current song REC END see page 52 RECORD key Pressing the PLAY key while holding down the RECORD key starts recording of the armed record ready track s see page 32 and 34 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 13 F FWD key Pressing this key fast forwards the recorder During playback pressing this key starts 3 x cue ing While holding down the STOP key press ing 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 REWIND key Pressing this key rewinds the recorder During playback pressing this key starts 3 x re verse cueing While holding down the STOP key pressing this key locates to the beginning ABS ZERO of the current song see page 52 While holding down the ENTER key pressing this key selects a song see page 24 28 COUNTER 0 RETURN ST U 7 entry key Locates to the counter zero point see page 53 In the menu mode this key is used for character entry of S s T t U u and 7 see page 21 29 COUNTER RESET P QR 6 entry key Resets the counter to zero see page 52 In the
64. MR 8 Owner s Manual Punch in out O Using the punch in out function of the MR 8 you can overwrite a desired part of the re corded 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 Punch in out using the keys on the top panel Punch in out using the footswitch You can make hands free punch in out record lt Note gt ing using the Fostex Model 8051 optional The punch in out operation by yourself us footswitch or an unlatched type footswitch ing the keys on the top panel sometimes dis turbs you to concentrate on playing In such 1 Connect the footswitch to the FOOT SW jack on a case ask someone to operate the MR 8 or the MR 8 rear panel use the other two ways described later 1 Press the REC SELECT key for the track you are going to make punch in out recording The track is armed 2 Locate the recorder to the point before the punch in point and then press the PLAY key to start play back It may be a good idea to play the instrument along FOOT SW jack with the playback sound so that you can get the tempo and feel 2 Press the REC SELECT key for the track you are 3 When the recorder reaches at the point you want to going to make punch in out recording punch in press th
65. NT MIC MIC LINE INPUT A SELECT INT MIC Set the switch to this position when using the built in microphone Use the TRIM control to adjust the in put level When setting the switch to this position you cannot use the INPUT A input connectors as well as the insert effect O O INT MIC MIC LINE INPUT A SELECT MR 8 Owner s Manual Input level setting 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 record ing level INPUT A SELECT A INPUT A UNBAL GUITAR GUITAR DISTORTION INPUT B BAL TRIM i PEAK AN mc p MN MAX The TRIM control and PEAK indicator for the INPUT A sec tion The TRIM control and PEAK indicator for the INPUT B section Set the TRIM control appropriately so that the PEAK indicator does not light up at the loudest part Distortion setting You can apply distortion when recording an elec tric guitar To record a guitar with distortion set the INPUT A SELECT switch to GUITAR and connect a guitar to the UNBAL GUITAR phone connector of INPUT A The distortion level can be adjusted using the DISTORTION control INPUT A SELECT A INPUT A INPUTB e UNBAL m BAL TRIM BAL UITAR TRIM DISTORTION AN AN AY UNE MC LINE MC MN DISTORTION control which adjus
66. R key to move the cursor to DEL at the lower right of the screen then press the ENTER key The selected setting is immediately deleted The following shows the screen examples for deleting 16bar gt 3 4 81 HEHLIKSonsksis Marg Bar 16 bar Sis 3x64 CCANCEL CENTER IGS MEMURSonsrSisa Mar ibar 4 4 dbar Sed Sbar 4 4 ivhear 3 3 6 3 To exit the menu mode press the MENU key You can also exit the menu mode by pressing the CURSOR key as many times as required until exiting the menu mode Changing the bar offset If you locate the ABS zero point the beginning of a song while the time base is set to Bar Beat Clk the display will show 2bar 14 OOclk by default This means the ABS zero point corre sponds to bar 2 beat 1 This offset the Bar Beat position at the ABS zero point is called bar offset You can set a desired bar offset if necessary 1 Bring up the song edit menu screen and use the CURSOR key to highlight Bar Offset on the first page of the screen then press the ENTER key The current bar offset flashes 2bar by default showing that you can now edit it HEHLIFEonakBar Offset Select Sona k Rename Sona k Delete Zona k HEHLIFEonakBar Offset Select Sona k Rename Sona k Delete Sona k Protect Off Delete Unused k Ear Offset e flashing MR 8 Owner s Manual You can select from among the followi
67. RSOR keys to select the desired track s 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 6 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to ENTER at the lower right on the screen then press the ENTER key The display shows Please Wait immediately fol lowed by Completed when the MR 8 completes the paste operation To cancel the paste operation move the cursor to ICANCEL at the lower left on the screen then press the ENTER key akbar ta cERCIK Paste Part Flease Wait HEHU Fart Faste Part Paste Part LComrleted Press EHTER Key 7 Press the ENTER key The display returns show to the screen in which Paste Part is highlighted 8 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode Note If you are not satisfied with the result press the UNDO REDO key to undo the operation see page 66 MR 8 Owner s Manual H H 5 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Copy Paste in ing 2 Copy g past g then press the ENTER key The following describes how to copy a part of The display now shows the screen for selecting the the mono or stereo track s and paste it to the source track s and destination track s of copy same position of the other track s paste Source Track selects the copy source track s whil
68. UT A and INPUT B sections can be used The signals from the INPUT A and INPUT B sections are recorded onto the odd and even tracks respectively INPUTA D m O e m r H TRACK 1 H TRACK 2 BALANCE le fe H TRACK 3 H TRACK 4 Ls TRACK 5 eo T o INPUT B TRACK 6 I TRACK 7 BALANCE 7 8 L TRACK 8 UNBALANCE 29 INPUT A SELECT switch An internal microphone is built in the INPUT A section You can select a sound source of the IN PUT A section between this built in microphone or an external source a guitar or mic line source using the INPUT A SELECT switch INPUT A SELECT switch MIC LINE Set the switch to this position when connecting an external microphone or line level source such as a key board Both the BAL XLR and UNBAL GUITAR phone connectors can be used Use the TRIM control to adjust the input level When set ting the switch to the MIC LINE po sition the microphone simulation ef fect can be inserted OQ O INT MIC MIC LINE INPUT A SELECT GUITAR Set the switch to this position when connecting a guitar Both the BAL XLR and UNBAL GUITAR phone connectors can be used Use the TRIM control to adjust the input level and use the DISTORTION con trol to control the distortion applied to the source When setting the switch to the GUITAR position the guitar amplifier simulation effect can be inserted O Q O I
69. according to the tempo map To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the MR 8 avoid contact with water or other Built in compact and high quality microphone liquids or do not handle the power plug while allows you to record microphone sound your hands are wet without an external microphone To prevent possible electric shock and Two ways of receiving power You can drive damage to the MR 8 do not remove the main the MR 8 by batteries AA type or from the unit cover or reach the inside the MR 8 supplied AC adaptor AD 124A Do not let water or other liquid or metal Provides a USB terminal You can exchange objects such as pins accidentally enter the WAV file data between your computer and the inside of the MR 8 because this may lead to MR 8 via USB connection You can not only back electric shock or damage Should water enter up song data recorded by the MR 8 to your the inside of the MR 8 remove the power plug computer but also import data created by a from AC outlet and consult your dealer or the computer music software to the MR 8 or burn nearest Fostex service station CDs by the computer using the CD RW drive Sl 5 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
70. al liquid in the batteries may leak out and damage the unit If you do not use the unit with batteries for along time remove the batteries even though they are new e Never mix old and new batteries Turning on the unit The first time you turn on the power the LCD display shows the startup screen followed by the screen below showing that the demo song is loaded See page 27 for details about screens POWER switch P bar L Q 8 clk FOSTER FEUER Sonaldi waste D 7 HF iL C IH mannanna 4B 12345618E LR The beginning of the demo song is shown MR 8 Owner s Manual If the LCD display does not show the startup screen when turning on the power check the following e 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 Note that the demo song is protected and the amp icon is shown at the top right of the screen You can play back a protected song but cannot make recording or edit data See page 20 for the details lt Sore 1 HIRHAL lt Important gt Note when external devices are connected If external devices are connected to the MR 8 follow the procedure below when turning on the power 1 Turn down the MR 8 MASTER fader 2 Turn on the power of source devices 3 Turn on the power of the MR 8 4 Turn on the
71. ance should be situated away from heat the appliance Sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other 20 The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply appliances including amplifiers that produce heat even if the power switch is at off position EEUU 2 MR 8 Owner s Manual Table of Contents Introd ChON e 5 MR 8 Main features sesssssssseesssssssssseeossseressssresse 5 About power supply essscssssssssessecsecessecseeecseesees 5 Precaution upon handling the MR 8 6 Notes on repair ssesseseessessessossossessessessessessessessesse 6 About copyrights sssssssssssssssssscsecssecscsecsessenees 6 About damages sssscssssssssessecscsecsscecsscesseessrecseeses 6 The basics of the MR 8 7 Recording method sess 7 S ng IDOG uertice stes obe rus ba eee cto e ea estat 7 ADOUE SONG ssssscscsssacesdisccacaastscoabssveendiaccseteznssladsasessies 7 Time DASE e nerecinriiad einer euet rares cne tete ttes ee 8 Remain display eese tette 9 Input monitor and repro monitor 9 TRIM control eeeeeeeeeeeee eee teeta testa tonta tone 9 Names and Functions Top panel left part Top panel right part Rear panel eese reete tettntntnntnnnns Side panel eee
72. are played back and mixed down to stereo and bounced to tracks 7 8 In this mode you can apply a reverb or de lay to tracks 1 through 4 as well as the mas tering effect to the mixed signals From headphones or monitor speakers you can hear the signals bounced to tracks 7 8 i e mixed signals The following shows the signal flow for each of two track bouncing modes Understand the signal 1 4 gt 5 6 mode Delay or Reverb J Mixing Trk 1 Playback LYE Trk 2 Playback H Trk 3 Playback Trk 4 Playback H FF Mastering effect Bounce Trk 5 mew HA Trk 6 Record H Trk 7 Playback H Trk 8 Playback P STEREO OUT L R In the 1 4 gt 5 6 mode tracks 1 through 4 are played back and mixed down to stereo and bounced to tracks 5 6 As with the 1 6 7 8 mode you can apply a reverb or delay to tracks 1 through 4 as well as the mastering effect to the mixed sig nals From headphones or monitor speakers you can hear the signals bounced to tracks 5 6 i e mixed signals as well as playback signals of tracks 7 8 Selecting the bounce mode While the recorder is stopped each press of the 1 4 5 6 1 6 7 8 key switches the bounce mode among 1 4 5 6 mode 1 6 7 8 mode and off 1 4 gt 5 6 1 6 gt 7 8 STEREO 718 gt WAV
73. ce the UNDO REDO key to undo the opera in step 5 above you can select a mono destination tion see page 62 track If you select stereo pair tracks for the exchange source in step 5 above you can select stereo pair destination tracks Note You cannot select the same track s for the exchange source and destination 8 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to ENTER on the screen then press the ENTER key The display shows Please Wait immediately followed by Completed when the MR 8 completes the exchange operation lt Note gt If you want to cancel the exchange opera tion move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen then press the ENTER key EEUU 67 C MR 8 Owner s Manual E E Part editing NNNM The following describes how to edit a part of selected mono or stereo track data Read the following carefully before carrying out part editing lt About part A part is defined as audio data between the LOCATE A and LOCATE P points There fore to carry out part editing you have to store the LOCATE A and LOCATE P points See page 53 for details about how to store these points Playing back the part to be edited gt You can listen to audio of the part before carrying out the edit operation After stor ing the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points fol low the procedure below for checking 1 Press the PLAY key while holding down the STOP key
74. cel deleting the song press the CURSOR highlighted initially key MEHUR Sona Sustem p Em 5 Press the CURSOR key while holding down the Part a RECORD key USB F The selected song is deleted while any song j number greater than the song number of the deleted song is moved up HEHLUMSonskSelect Sons In the screen example below after Song 03 is deleted ex Song 04 Original Name4 is moved up Rename Sons k k Delete Sons to Song 03 Protect Off Delete Unused k MEWURSonaklelete Sona War Offset z2bar Sai risinal Hamel 3 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Delete ee Lele nee O0risinal_Hame4 Song then press the ENTER key The display now shows the song list screen from which you select a song to be deleted MEHLIPSonskDelete Sons 6 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode Select Song k Rename Song k gt Protect EI Delete Unused Thar Offset 7bar HEHLIKEonskDelete Zona SB2 risinal Hamez S632 Orisinal Hames S64 0risinal Named Sl 59 MR 8 Owner s Manual Protecting a song You can protect a song to prevent an accidental erasure The protection can be released when ever you want To keep a recorded song we recommend to pro tect it lt Note gt You cannot make recording or editing to a pro tected song If you want to make recording or editing to a protected song you must release the protection first
75. ck NATURAL Slightly adds power to the sound Good for acoustic music BRIGHT Add brightness to the sound Good for use when the mixed sound is dark lt Note gt When making the mastering effect active the audio output level increases Therefore if you make it active or deactive while monitoring audio the monitoring level suddenly changes See Track bounce on page 42 for details about track bounce which allows mix multiple tracks to stereo See Mixdown on page 47 for details about mixdown MR 8 Owner s Manual m Bouncing tracks o 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 gt 5 6 mode and bouncing tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7 8 1 6 gt 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 By deleting the original track data after track bouncing you can record new materials onto these tracks See the following for details Example of track bouncing You can record more than eight materials using the track bounce function as shown in the follow ing example Step 1 Step 2 gt Step 3 gt Make recordings to tracks 1 through 6 Bounce tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7 8 Delete
76. ck is highlighted ini tially HEHU Track FEraseTrack CoPu Paste Trk t Move Track F Chanse Track k 4 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Change Track then press the ENTER key The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track s and destination track s of the exchange operation MR 8 Owner s Manual Source Track selects the exchange source track s HEHU Track Chanae Trek while Dest Track selects the exchange destination Change Track track s The current position information is shown at the Please Wait top of the screen shown in Bar Beat base in the screen example below 1z3bar 44 amp Tclk Chanse Track MEHLIKTrack Chanae Trek Source Track JEEE flashing Change Track Dest Track Te Come le ted CCAHCEL CENTER Press EHTER Key 5 Use the CURSOR keys to select the source track s to be exchanged You can select from among mono tracks 1 through 9 Press the ENTER key 8 and stereo pair tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 The display returns show to the screen in which Change Track is highlighted 6 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to the option for Dest Track 10 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode 7 Use the CURSOR keys to select the lt Note gt destination track s If you are not satisfied with the result press If you select a mono track for the exchange sour
77. completes the move operation Note If you want to cancel the move operation move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen then press the ENTER key MR 8 Owner s Manual HEHU Track Hove Track ove Track Please Wait HEHU Track Houe Track Hove Track Comrleted Fress EHTEE Keg Note If a destination track has recorded data moving data overwrites the previous data 9 Press the ENTER key The display returns show to the screen in which Move Track is highlighted 10 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the result press the UNDO REDO key to undo the opera tion see page 62 66 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 Note You cannot exchange track data of a song pro tected Release the protection before exchang ing track data 1 Load the song you want to edit 2 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially HEHLIKFZ as tem System Sona Track Part USB cum cum e FL 3 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Track then press the ENTER key The display now shows the track edit menu selec tion screen in which Erase Tra
78. 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 You can also export whole song data to a personal computer for backup only when the remaining space of a CompactFlash card becomes small USB cable E Windows Me 2000 XP machine with the USB port s Connection to a personal computer Notes on exporting a file Connect the USB port of the MR 8 to the USB port of a personal computer using a USB cable as shown above A USB cable is not supplied with the MR 8 You can export only a stereo WAV file which is converted from a pair of mono WAV files for tracks 7 6 as described earlier in WAV file conversion A mono WAV file or undo file cannot be ex Note ported to a personal computer When the MR 8 is connected to a computer See the next page for details about the export we recommend to use the AC adaptor for able files supplying the stable power to the MR 8 lt Note gt lt Note on backup gt Only Windows Me 2000 or XP computers When exporting whole data of a song on a with the USB port s can be used with the card to a personal computer fo
79. d Press EHTER Kes 6 Press the ENTER key The display returns to show the screen in which Delete Unused is highlighted 7 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode MR 8 Owner s Manual Track editing o The following describes how to edit whole selected mono or stereo track data lt Undo redo of track editing gt 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 lt Notes gt If there is not enough space on the CompactFlash card for executing the undo operation the display shows Warning Card Full Can t Undo when you are going to make editing If you carry out any of the following you cannot undo the editing anymore 1 Making new recording 2 Making new editing 3 Turning off the power 4 Loading another song Erasing whole track data You can erase whole data from ABS ZERO to REC xi 4 END of the desired mono or stereo track s of Fart k the song currently loaded USB ABS ZERO REC END 3 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Track then press the ENTER key TRK 1 The display now shows the track edit menu selec TRK2 tion screen in which Erase Track is highlighted TRK3 Silent sna SHCA initially TRK5 HMEHLIKTr ack FEraseTrack TRK 6 Erase Track TRK 7 DCors Paste Trkk TRK 8 M
80. d k Fear Offset bar 3 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Signature Map then press the ENTER key The display shows the current signature map By default 1bar gt 4 4 and bar gt are shown In this condition the signature is set to 4 4 from the beginning to the end of a song If you want to change the signature from the middle of a song use the bar gt line HEHikSansksis Mar Sisnature Mar P Temra Par k HEHLIFZonsksis Mar EE bel bar Let s assume to specify the signatures as below from bar 1 to bar 3 gt 4 4 from bar 4 to bar 7 gt 3 4 from bar 8 to bar 11 gt 4 4 from bar 12 to bar 15 gt 5 8 from bar 16 to the last bar gt 3 4 4 Use the CURSOR key to highlight bar gt then press the ENTER key The display shows the screen for new signature setting 2 for bar number entry flashes You can enter a numeric value between 1 and 999 MR 8 Owner s Manual HEHLKSonakzia lbar Har 474 HMEHLUFSonabksis Mar EE CCAMCELICEMTERICOELI flashing Bar Sia 5 Use the CURSOR 9 6 keys to enter 4 MEHLKZonabkzis Mar NEN Pl LCHHCEL TEEHTER TEDEL 1 flashing Bar Sis 6 Use the CURSOR key to flash 4 4 for Sig setting You can select a desired signature from among 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 5 8 6
81. e frisginal_Sons flashing The MR 8 exits the menu mode and the display CANCEL CENTER shows the home screen of the current song SS 58 EE MR 8 Owner s Manual Deleting an unnecessary song 4 Use the CURSOR 9 G keys to select a song to be deleted and press the ENTER key Note The display now shows the confirmation screen for e You cannot delete a song which is protected deleting the song Sun To delete such a song release the protection of In this screen Delete Song and Can t Undo are the song first see page 60 shown for warning as well as Yes gt RECORD YES and No gt NO Key alternately flash The MR 8 asks Youcannot undo deleting a song Be careful when for confirmation because you cannot undo selecting a song you are going to delete deleting the song 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU HEHUPSonskDelete Sons Sali risinal HMamel key to enter the menu mode SB2 risinal Name The display shows the menu selection screen in EISETERTR ERE E Hames which System is highlighted initially S64 Original Name MENU Sas tem zaz ian 3 i Track MEHURSonskDelete Sons Part k Delete Sona USB Can t Undo 2 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Song then Are you sure press the ENTER key 25 RECORD VES Key The display now shows the song edit menu lt Note gt selection screen in which Select Song is To can
82. e Dest Track selects the paste desti Unlike the method described in Copying past tation tricks ing a part 1 earlier you cannot set the desired paste position with this method In other words Akbar wad doko Lk the paste position is always the LOCATE A point Copy PastePart f th operation OLNE Copy OD Source Track EE iashing Dest Track i CHHCELT CENTER LOCATE A LOCATE B point i point TRK 1 TRK 2 T 6 Use the CURSOR keys to select the source TRK 5 track s to be copied TRK 6 You can select from among mono tracks 1 through 8 and stereo pair tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 7 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to lt Note gt the option for Dest Track You cannot copy paste track data of a song protected Release the protection before mak 8 Use the CURSOR keys to select the ing the copy paste operation destination track s If you select a mono track for the copy source in step 6 above you can select a mono destination track If you select stereo pair tracks for the copy 1 Load the song you want to edit 2 Store the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see SOBIES 505p G above VOUC Select stereo Dale destination tracks page 53 You can check the part by playing back between lt Note gt the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see page 68 You cannot select the same track s for the 3 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU
83. e PLAY key while holding down 3 Locate the recorder to the point before the punch the RECORD key P in point and then press the PLAY key to start play The armed track is punched in i e starts back tecording It may be a good idea to play the instrument along 4 When the recorder reaches at the point you want to with the 7 ME sound so that you can get the punch out press the PLAY key tempoang leei The recording track is punched out i e switches 4 When the recorder reaches at the point you want to from recording to playback punch in press the footswitch 5 Rewind the recorder and play back the part you The armed track is punched in i e starts recording made punch in out to check the result If you are not satisfied with the result use the undo function to cancel the punch in out recording and try again 5 When the recorder reaches at the point you want to punch out press the footswitch again The recording track is punched out i e switches from recording to playback You cannot successively make another punch in out operation To make another punch in out operation stop the MR 8 then carry out the same procedure as above NENNEN 35 E 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 result use the undo function to cancel the punch in out recording and try again Auto punch in out By setting the
84. e menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially HEHLIKS az tem System Sana Track Part USE FF RF Ga 4 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Part then press the ENTER key The display now shows the part edit menu selec tion screen in which Erase Part is highlighted ini tially 2e J k Cory Part k Faste Fart k Lors PasteFartk Move Part k Chanae Fart k 5 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Copy Part then press the ENTER key The display now shows the screen for selecting the track s of which you copy data xxekbar ck dee Lk Cory Part Cors Track EIL ashing CHHCEL CENTER 6 Use the CURSOR keys to select the track s You can select from among mono tracks 1 through 8 and stereo pair tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 7 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to ENTER at the lower right on the screen then press the ENTER key The display shows Please Wait immediately fol lowed by Completed when the MR 8 completes the copy operation To cancel the copy operation move the cursor to CANCEL at the lower left on the screen then press the ENTER key MR 8 Owner s Manual ak Dar kd cekclkE Corps Part Please Wait HEHU Fart Cora Part Cors Part rComrFleted Press EHTER Key 8 Press the ENTER key The display returns show to the screen in
85. en showing the startup status of the MR 8 followed by the home screen which is similar to the one below In this condition the previously loaded song or the demo song when you first use the MR 8 with the supplied card is loaded and the recorder is located at the begin ning of the song The home screen includes the following infor mation D J 1 Time counter display Time information of the current recorder posi tion is shown in the selected time base ABS Bar Beat or time counter Using the TIME BASE SE LECT key you can select a desired time base When the recorder is moving playing back fast forwarding etc the appropriate icon is also shown 2 Character display Normally the name of the song currently loaded is shown up to 14 characters can be shown at a time It also shows following information e a name of the operation currently being executed such as BOUNCE 1 6 gt 7 8 e a warning message such as Low Battery as a flashing display 0 00 0 RemainzillemsB8z 00 Sora HORMMAL 27 e 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 3 Track level display The recording or playback levels of tracks 1 through 8 are shown The track number of an armed track is show
86. en 50 Loop function in auto punch in out mode 51 Locate furicBOrts cns ciarnnacccinnenaness sans 52 ABS OCHE cera ibe ite teii diete e 52 LOCATE ABS ZERO function 52 LOCATE REC END function 52 ZetO LOUIE g EAE E see ptite tontos epit eeodaut s 52 Resetting the counter sese 52 Locating to counter Zero 53 Locating to the LOCATE A or B point 53 Storing a locate point sss 53 Berec rare 54 Setting the pre roll post roll 55 How to set the pre roll post roll time 55 Setting the beat resolution 56 How to set the beat resolution 56 Editing a SONg issus cn isausziacisaniss iasccenssrins 57 Creating a new SONG eeeseeeeeeee ente tenente 57 Selecting a desired song sss 57 Editing a song name essere 58 Selecting an unnecessary song s 59 Protecting a Song esecsssecessscscscssseccsceesecscenceees 60 Deleting the unnecessary file in a song 61 Track ediling eeeeetnantsneneeead 62 Erasing whole track data 62 Copying pasting whole track data 63 Moving whole track data 65 Exchange whole track data
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88. es erasing ABS ZERO REC END lt Note gt If you want to cancel the erase operation move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen then press the ENTER key HEHU Track FEraseTrack Erase Track Please Wait lt Note gt You cannot copy paste track data of a song protected Release the protection before copy ing pasting track data MEHU Track FEF aseTrack Erase Track Completed Press ENTER Keu 7 Press the ENTER key The display returns show to the screen in which Erase Track is highlighted 8 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the result press the UNDO REDO key to undo the opera tion see page 62 1 Load the song you want to edit 2 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially MEHU RSs tem Sona Track Part USB k k k k k 3 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Track then press the ENTER key The display now shows the track edit menu selec tion screen in which Erase Track is highlighted ini tially HEHLIKTrack FEraseTrack Erase Track Copu Paste Trkk Move Track k Change Track k 4 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Copy Paste Trk then press the ENTER key 63 CHEN MR 8 Owner s Manual The display no
89. f the home screen indicated by the arrow below When this icon is shown you cannot make recording or edit the song AES a lt Sonal1 OQ Q00 000 Demo Sora 12345618 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 remain ing 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 By deleting the undo WAV file you can increase the remaining recordable space of a song Notes e Youcannot delete the undo WAV file of a song which is protected To delete the undo WAV file of such a song release the protection before deleting the undo WAV file Note that you cannot undo deleting the undo WAV file By deleting the undo WAV file you can never execute the undo redo function for the previous recording editing When you make recording editing after deleting the undo WAV file a new undo WAV file is created You can undo redo recording editing made after deleting the undo WAV file 1 Load the song of which you want to delete the undo WAV file 2 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the
90. ffect to the mixed sound tracks to input monitoring During rehearsal and actual track bouncing the 0 T B 0 A B 0 0 ES track faders and MASTER fader control the following signals Fader Signal levels of tracks 1 through 4 for re 1 through 4 cording Fader 5 6 Signal levels of tracks 5 6 for recording 3 Raise the 7 8 fader and MASTER fader to the Fader 7 8 Monitor levels of tracks 7 8 position Set all the other track faders to the minimum position MASTER Recording master level of tracks 7 8 fader 4 Press the PLAY key to start playback from the beginning of the song Sl 44 C MR 8 Owner s Manual During rehearsal and actual track bouncing level meters on the screen show the following signals Meters Playback levels of tracks 1 through 4 1 through 4 layback levels of tracks 1 through 4 Meter 5 6 Playback level of tracks 5 6 for record ing Meter 7 8 Recording level of tracks 7 8 Meters Monitor output levels STEREO OUT L Land R and R By raising the PHONES VOL control you can hear the signals bounced to tracks 7 8 Use the 7 8 fader to control the monitor output level and use the MASTER fader to adjust the recording level appropriately while watching the meter 7 8 See Applying effects on page 38 for details Panning control You can freely adjust panning for tracks 1 through 4 using the PAN controls
91. from among mono tracks 1 through 8 and stereo pair tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 7 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to the option for Dest Track 8 Use the CURSOR 9 6 keys to select the exchange destination track s If you select a mono track for the exchange source in step 6 above you can select a mono destination track If you select stereo pair tracks for the exchange source in step 6 above you can select stereo pair destination tracks lt Note gt You cannot select the same track s for the exchange source and destination 9 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to ENTER at the lower right on the screen then press the ENTER key The display shows Please Wait immediately followed by Completed when the MR 8 completes the part exchange operation To cancel the part exchange operation move the cursor to CANCEL at the lower left on the screen then press the ENTER key MR 8 Owner s Manual ack ta oko Lk Change Part Please Wait HEHU Fart RChansePart Change Fart Comrleted Fress ENTER key 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 lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the result press the UNDO REDO key to undo the opera tion see page 68 76 MR 8 Owner s Manual BE Synchronizing
92. g using the CURSOR key then press the ENTER key The display now shows the screen on which you can select the song mode of the new song you are going to create flashing 5 Select the song mode using the CURSOR 6 or CURSOR key You can select between Normal and Extended 6 Press the CURSOR 0 key The cursor flashing point moves to the first character entry position of a song name HEHLUFSonabkzelect Sorna Hew Sona Sansa Mode Hormal Sons Hame E flashing CCAHCELI CEHTER 7 Enter a desired name following the same procedure as described on page 21 MR 8 Owner s Manual 8 After completing song name entry use the CUR SOR OJ 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 ICANCEL instead of ENTER then press the ENTER key 9 Press the MENU key to quit the menu mode To create another song follow the same proce dure above You can also delete an unnecessary song see page 59 Selecting a desired song If more than one song is created on a card you have to select a desired song first by following the procedure below 1 When the display shows the home screen and the recorder is stopped press the REWIND key or F FWD key while holding down t
93. g a song you can make recording onto the card MR 8 Owner s Manual B creating a song selecting a song AMI 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 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The LCD display shows the MENU screen The first time you access to this screen System is highlighted HEHLIKZas tem Zona Track Fart USB F cum om 2 Highlight Song using the CURSOR key then press the ENTER key The display now shows the song edit menu screen Initially Select Song is highlighted HEHLIKFSana System Track Part JSE TFF r HEHLFSonakSelect Sona Select Song Fename Sons k Delete Sona k Protect Off Delete Unused F TEar Offset z zbar 3 While Select Song is highlighted press the ENTER key Song 01 S01 Original Song1 already created is highlighted while New Song is shown on the next line 23 HEHLIFZonabselect Sana SHl risinal S5onsi iHeu Sona HEHLIFZonsbkzelect Sana Z5 amp gi risinal Senasl HEHLIKFSonaskselect Sona Hew Song Soma Mode Sona Hame CCAHCEL CENTER 4 Highlight New Son
94. ge 21 unrecorded area remain Normal mode Audio quality takes precedence over the recording time In this mode you can record and play back 8 track audio at 44 1 kHz 16 bit The recorded audio can be output digitally from the DIGITAL OUT connector allowing digital copy to an external digital device such as an MD and DAT Extended mode The recording time takes precedence In this mode you can record and play back 8 track audio at 22 05 kHz 16 bit You can get longer record ing time than the normal mode see page 16 Note that audio recorded in the extended mode can not be output digitally from the DIGITAL OUT con nector 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 Song01 E Song05 oo TEE Song02 SongO3 4 Song98 Song04 4 Song99 Each song is independent on a card and you can record play back or edit a song without affect ing other songs You can give a desired song name for managing recorded songs see page 57 Recorded track data is stored in a song as mono WAV files as shown below 1 N N Track 1 Track 2 Track 8 Song01 Lb MP WAV file The
95. he ENTER key MASTERING CURSOR IMUM CONTRAS STORE MENU e ENTER key SEET TIME BASE ORETURN SELECT gt e F FWD key REWIND key Pressing the REWIND key while holding down the ENTER key selects the lower song number of the current song number Pressing the F FWD key while holding down the ENTER key selects the higher song number of the current song number 24 lt Tip gt When the current recorder position is the beginning of a song pressing the F FWD key or REWIND key while holding down the ENTER key moves the posi tion to the beginning of the next or previ ous song When the current recorder position is the middle of a song pressing the REWIND key while holding down the ENTER key moves the position to the beginning of the current song Beginning the song Song 01 H Current position Val soeuevexs Ere Cava i You can also select a song from the menu mode see page 57 MR 8 Owner s Manual m Formatting a card OB 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 3 Turn on the MR 8 The display shows the startup screen then the song is loaded 4 Press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display changes to the menu selection screen i
96. heck the connection as well as the optical cable see page 48 93 C N 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 Didthe song data you are going to record onto the digital recorder created by the normal mode 44 1 kHz 16 bit Only song data created by the normal mode can be output from the DIGITAL OUT connector Song data created by the extended mode 22 05 kHz 16 bit cannot be digitally output Troubles for playback lt Trouble 1 gt During playback the recorder suddenly ex ecutes locating x Is ENAT or WELT 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 see page 50 lt Trouble 2 gt Cannot monitor the playback sound Are the track fader s for the playback track s and the MASTER fader brought up to the appropriate positions You cannot hear the sound of a playback track if either of the corresponding track fader or the MASTER fader is set at the minimum position If you monitor via headphones the PHONE VOL control also have to be brought up see page 32 and 34 MR 8 Owner s Manual lt Trouble 3 gt Troubles for USB connection Pressing the PLAY key while holding down the STOP key cannot execute the loop play
97. ide 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 play back Creating the signature tempo map Setting the signature map First set the signature for each bar in the internal programmable signature tempo map For example you can set the signature to 4 4 for bars 1 and 2 and set to 2 4 from bar 3 etc The signature map specifies the signature at the signature changing point Each signature specified in the signature map is effective until another sig nature is specified To output the guide click or feed the MIDI clock and song position pointer to an external MIDI de vice you have to set the signature map as well as the tempo map which will be described later 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially HEHU RS ys tem um SYS tein 2 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Song then press the ENTER key The display now shows the song edit menu screen in which Select Song is highlighted initially HEHLIKSana System k Track k Fart k JSE k RSS 79 MEHURSonskSelect Zona ect Song k k Li Rename Sona Delete Sona Protect Of f Delete Unuse
98. ilent LOCATE A LOCATE B point point TRK 1 TRK2 TRK3 TRK 4 TRK5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 lt Note gt You cannot move data of a song protected Release the protection before moving data 1 Load the song you want to edit 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 3 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially HEHU S s tem Sora Track Part USB k k k k k 4 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Part then press the ENTER key The display now shows the part edit menu selec tion screen in which Erase Part is highlighted ini tially MEHU Fart Erase Part Cory Part F Faste Part k Coru PastePartk Move Fart F Chanae Fart k MR 8 Owner s Manual 5 Use the CURSOR 0 key to highlight Move Part xxbap a doko lk then press the ENTER key Mowe Part 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 Please lait destination track s ekbar ck ee Lk MEHU Fart kdove Part Mowe Part Mowe Part Source Track EIL ia
99. in Effect lt Note gt Only song data of the Normal song mode can be output from the DIGITAL OUT con nector Song data of the Extended song mode cannot be output from this connector STEREO OUT L D A Q STEREO OUT P DIGITAL OUT Analog mixdown 1 Connect the STEREO OUT L R jacks of the MR 8 to the input connectors of an analog master recorder Analog master recorder gt s CITIT STEREO OUT L R jacks DiGirAL muttiTRacKER INIT ES 47 2 While playing back the MR 8 rehearse mixing down the recorded sounds by adjusting the level and panning of each track applying an effect to tracks and applying the mastering effects etc The output levels from the STEREO OUT L R connectors can be controlled by the MASTER fader Adjust the levels appropriately so that the highest segments of L and R meters do not light See Applying effects on page 38 for details about applying the delay reverb and mastering effects 3 Adjust the recording level of the master recorder while rehearsing mixing down See the manual of the master recorder for details about how to adjust the recording level MR 8 Owner s Manual 4 After rehearsing mixdown and adjusting the recording level locate the MR 8 to the beginning of the song 5 Start recording the master recorde
100. in metal gui US METAL e tar amplifier Simulates a popular tube combo guitar am 60 s COMBO plifier 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 DISTORTION control Using the reverb or delay The MR 8 incorporates the original reverb de lay effects featuring the newly developed algo rithm You can apply the reverb or delay to play back signals of tracks 1 through 4 during mixdown and track bounce 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 EFFECT keys shown below The selected key is lit HALL PLATE DELAY Details of each effect type Simulates the reverb in a medium sized room ROOM Simulates the reverb in a typical hall with moderate HALL early reflection Simulates a plate reverb with a wide frequency range PLATE You can select from among three delay types Mono L R and Diff Diffusion using a menu screen See below for details DELAY 39 Selecting a delay type When pressing the DELAY key to select the de lay effect you can select a delay type 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The MENU screen is shown in which System
101. in the USB mode no keys m except the STOP key are ineffective Press ing the STOP key exits the USB mode THHHHEOO3 wav 4 Connect the MR 8 to a personal computer using a USB cable 3888008 wav 5 Open My computer on the computer screen You see the Removable disc drive added on the computer The first time you connect the MR 8 the device driver is installed automatically 6 Open the Removable disc drive added and select a desired stereo WAV file in the 2 MIX folder in a desired song folder then copy to the computer When you open the Removable disc drive added the contents of the card inserted to the MR 8 are shown in which you can see all the song folders 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 lt Note gt After copying a WAV file in a folder to a computer the original file remains How ever if you execute move to another folder the original file on the card is lost 7 When completing the data export disconnect the MR 8 from the personal computer lt Note gt To disconnect the MR 8 from the personal computer after completing the data export make sure that the RECORD key indica tor of the MR 8 is not lit and follow the
102. int and starts playback The recorder repeats this behav ior until you stops the recorder You may find it very convenience to use the loop function together with the auto punch in out function see the next page C gt LOCATE A LOCATE B point point Playback When locating to the LOCATE A point the recorder automatically starts playback RREREEHEEHHHHEEEERNHEREREEREER When reaching at the LOCATE B point during playback the recorder automatically locates to the LOCATE A point J s 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 When both the auto punch in out and loop modes are active the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are used as the punch in and punch out points while the loop function starts at the LOCATE A point minus the pre roll time and ends at the LOCATE B point plus the post roll time as shown below The pre roll time is initially set to four seconds while the post roll time is set to one second lt Note gt If you set the LOCATE A point to the beginning of a song ABS ZERO or set the LOCATE B point to the recording end point REC END of a song the pre roll or post
103. key The display changes to show the screen where the bar number flashes showing that you can now edit it MEHLIKZonabkzis Mar ibar 4 4 4bar 3 4 Shar 4 4 12bar 3 3 16bar 374 bar HEHLIFZonabkzis Mar flashing Bar bair Sis 374 LCAHCELICENTERJCOEL O I MR 8 Owner s Manual 2 Use the CURSOR keys to enter a desired number 3 Use the CURSOR key to highlight the signature value You can now select a signature 4 Use the CURSOR keys to select a desired signature 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 6 To exit the menu mode press the MENU key You can also exit the menu mode by pressing the CURSOR key as many times as required until exiting the menu mode Deleting an unnecessary bar signature setting You can delete an unnecessary bar signature setting from the signature map 1 On the signature map screen use the CURSOR Q key highlight the bar signature setting you want to delete then press the ENTER key The display changes to show the screen where the bar number flashes MEHURSonakSis Marg libar 4 4 4bar Ged Shar 4 4 l2bar zum ed HEHLFZonabksis Harm flashing Bar bar Sis Ged CCANCEL CENTER ICOEL 2 Use the CURSO
104. l computer using a standard USB cable see page 88 4 FOOT SW jack Used to connect with the optional footswitch Model 8051 or an unlatched type footswitch see page 35 5 DIGITAL OUT connector Used to connect with an external digital device see page 48 Note Only song data created by the normal mode 44 1 kHz 16 bit can be digitally output from this port Song data created by the extended mode can not be digitally output Note When you open the MR 8 carton the protec tion cap is inserted to the DIGITAL OUT con nector When using the connector remove the cap When no connection is made to the connector keep the cap inserted AL i 6 INPUT A SELECT switch This switch must be set appropriately according to the input source of the INPUT A section see page 29 Set the switch to this position when the source is an external microphone or line level source Both the BAL XLR and UNBAL GUITAR phone connectors can be used MIC LINE Set the switch to this position when the source is a guitar connected to the phone connector Both the BAL XLR and UNBAL GUITAR phone connectors can be used GUITAR Set the switch to this position when the source is the built in microphone Both the BAL XLR and UNBAL GUITAR phone connectors cannot be used INT MIC MR 8 Owner s Manual Side panel COMPACT F ASH CARD 2 1 Card slot 2 MIDI OUT
105. leting a song MR 8 Owner s Manual In this screen Delete Song and Can t Undo are shown for warning as well as Yes gt RECORD YES Key and No gt NO Key alternately flash MHEMURSonakDelete Sona Delete Sona Can t Undo Are you sure Wess RECORD ES Key lt Note gt You cannot undo song deletion To cancel delet ing a song press the CURSOR key when the confirmation screen is shown 8 Press the CURSOR key while holding down the RECORD key The demo song is deleted while the display now shows the screen for newly creating song 01 in which you can select the song mode initially Normal is flashing HEHLIFSonskSelect Sons Hew Song Sons Mode ERAEN flashing Sona Hame CBHHCEL EHTER1 You can select between Normal and Ex tended Fs 44 1 kHz 16 bit high quality audio mode Normal A Normally select this option Fs 22 05 kHz 16 bit long time mode Extended Song data recorded in this mode cannot be digitally output 9 Select the song mode using the CURSOR or CURSOR G key then press the ENTER key Now the song mode is set and the selected option steadily lights 10 Press the CURSOR G7 key The cursor moves to the first character entry position of a song name HEHLIKFSonakselect Sora Heu Sona Sona Mode Hoarmal Sons Hame E flashing LCAHCEL CENTER 11 Ente
106. ll Time 4 85 FostRoll Time 1 s Delas Tyre L E Midi Sunc Out Off FTC Framekate 25 OOo 56 3 Use the CURSOR G key to highlight J Resolution then press the ENTER key The current beat resolution setting option On or Off flashes initially Off MEHLUKZastemks Reso 224 Rezalusian Click Level Init Memory HEHU RS ystemka Reso d Resolusion A ashing Click Level Dff Init Hemor k 4 Use the CURSOR CURSOR 3 keys to select On then press the ENTER key The beat resolution is set to On and the screen now highlights J Resolution To set the beat resolution to off select Off and then press the ENTER key 5 After completing the setting press the MENU key to exit the menu mode MR 8 Owner s Manual nm Editing a song am The following describes song editing functions Creating a new song 3 TENTER he Song is highlighted press the ey See Creating a song selecting a song on page The display now shows the song list screen in which 22 for details about how to create a new song the current song number and name are highlighted Y shows that the song list continues Selecting a desired song MEHLKSonskSelect Sona j L4 ect Sona When more than one song is created on a card Rename Sand k you can select load a desired song Delete Sons F Protect Off Ti Delete Unused Tip Ear Offset z 2bar You can al
107. ly reo source When recording a mono source this To record a mono source use only the INPUT A section is not used see page 29 section To record a stereo source use both the INPUT A and INPUT B sections see page 29 NOTE On each input section the UNBAL phone NOTE connector takes priority to the BAL XLR con On each input section the UNBAL GUITAR phone connector takes priority to the BAL nector You cannot use both the UNBAL and BAL connectors on the same section simul XLR connector You cannot use both the taneously UNBAL GUITAR and BAL connectors on the same section simultaneously 3 STEREO OUT jacks L R These jacks output the stereo L and R buss sig nals Connect these jacks to a monitor equipment or master recorder see page 26 NENNEN 10 O MR 8 Owner s Manual 4 PHONES jacks 1 2 Two jacks 1 and 2 are provided You can use two pairs of stereo headphones with the MR 8 5 PHONES VOL control Adjusts the headphone output level 6 REVERB DELAY TIME control Controls the reverb time or delay time see page 40 7 EFFECT keys Select the effect type from among ROOM HALL PLATE and DELAY see page 39 8 MASTER fader Adjusts the stereo L and R buss output level see page 32 and 33 9 Track faders Each fader adjusts the appropriate track play back level Each of track faders 5 6 and 7 8 controls the appropriate stereo signal see page 19 3
108. ly until all characters are deleted Then en EMI 2 ter a new song name using the character entry Track k keys In the screen example below Moon Light Fart k is entered USE F MEHU kSons Rename Sons Rename Sons Sona Hame Moon LisHl p um ns CANCEL ENTER Protect Off lt Note gt Delete Uniised k Ear Offset har If you carry out step 6 below after entering the same name as an existing song or without enter 4 Use the CURSOR G key to highlight Rename ing a name the display shows Illegal Song Name Song then press the ENTER key and returns to the song name editing screen Also note that you cannot use for a song name with less than 9 characters For example you cannot enter AAA BBB for a song name You can use for asong name with 8 or more MEHU kSonakkename Sons characters For example you can enter The display now shows the song name editing screen in which the first character of the current song name flashes Select Sona L AAA BBBBB Rename Sona F i Delete Sona k Protect Dff 6 After entering the name move the cursor to Delete Unused F is 1 Bar Offset 2bar ENTER on the screen using the CURSOR key then press the ENTER key The display now shows the screen in which Rename Song is highlighted HEHLKFSonakEename Sona Rename Song Sona Hame 7 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mod
109. menu mode The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially HEHLI KFZ 35 tem Sons Track Part USE b k k k k 3 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Song then press the ENTER key The display now shows the song edit menu selection screen in which Select Song is highlighted initially 61 HEHLIKSana System Track Fart USB cwn m i HEHlIKZonakzelect Sona na k Rename Sona k Delete Sona k Protect Off Delete Unused k Fear Offset Zbar 4 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Delete Unused then press the ENTER key The display now shows the confirmation screen for deleting the unused undo WAV file In this screen DEL Unused and Can t Undo are shown for warning as well as Yes gt RECORD YES and No gt NO Key alternately flash The MR 8 asks for confirmation because you cannot undo deleting the undo WAV file HEHLIIKFZonskDEL Unused Select Sona Rename Sons Delete Sona Protect Il d Woe ae mm Fear a HEHLIKZonakDEL Unused DEL Unused Can t Undo Are you sure Vest RECORD YES Kew lt Note gt To cancel deleting the file press the CURSOR key 5 Press the CURSOR key while holding down the RECORD key The file is deleted and Completed is shown on the display HEHLIIKSonskDEL Unused DEL Unused Come lete
110. mode is shown on the screen as follows when Off is selected there is no indication PLAY MODE Q 00 000 7 HORMAL 12345618 LA Auto play mode LE 12345618 Auto return mode 0 00 0007 Dlemo Sana Songel To AUTO RTH 12345618 LE Loop mode 0 00 000 E 12345618 50 Auto play mode In the Auto play mode when executing the lo cate function the recorder automatically starts playback from the locate point LOCATE A poat a point where you execute a point where you execute the locate function the locate function Locate Locate Sean cinzuc ee CeCe Playback 3 When locating to the LOCATE A point the recorder automatically starts playback immediately Auto return mode The auto return mode is active when the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are set In the auto return mode when reaching at the LOCATE B point during playback the recorder automatically locates to the LOCATE A point and stops gt LOCATE A LOCATE B point point playback When reaching at the LOCATE B point during playback the rencorder automatically locates to the LOCATE A point and stops PE M A Loop mode As with the auto return mode the loop mode is active when the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are set In the loop mode when reaching at the LOCATE B point during playback the recorder automatically locates to the LOCATE A po
111. move the cursor to ENTER at the lower right of the screen then press the ENTER key The file conversion starts and the percent number on the screen counts up as the conversion progresses If you want to cancel the conversion after the conversion has started press the STOP key lt Note gt If you cancel the conversion after the conver sion has started no file is converted MR 8 Owner s Manual 8ksTEREO WAW FILE Convert WAU File Conver tina HA x Cancel STOP Keyi When completing the conversion the screen shows Completed T SFSTEREO Wal FILE Convert WAL File Comrleted Press EHTERE Key 3 Press the ENTER key The MR 8 quits the conversion function and the display returns to the home screen Editing a file name gt You can edit a file name by the following procedure 1 After selecting the range of track data to be converted press the CURSOR key to move the cursor to the leftmost position of the file name TSF STEREO WB FILE Convert WAL File MODE ABS ZERO REC END MAME flashing ease k CCAHCEL CEHTER I Use the CURSOR keys to move the edit position and enter a new name with the character entry keys While the leftmost position is flash ing pressing the 1 4 gt 5 6 1 6 gt 7 8 DELETE key repeatedly deletes the current file name After entering a new name use the CURSOR G key to mo
112. n in reverse 1 Tracks 5 and 6 are armed 4 Stereo buss L and R level display During recording or playback the output levels of the stereo buss L and R are shown 5 Song status display Shows the following song status icons when the appropriate modes functions are active At least one of the tracks is in the input monitor mode see page 32 IHFUT PH The auto punch mode is active see AUTO FUHCH page 36 The auto return mode is active see D ENS page 50 The loop mode is active see page Lu naF 50 6 Song number song mode display Shows the song number and mode Normal or Extended of the song currently loaded MR 8 Owner s Manual Selecting a time base When the display shows the home screen press ing the TIME BASE SELECT key switches the time base among ABS Bar Beat and time counter Example of Bar Beat display p Example of time counter display Example of ABS display 12345618 Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the display contrast by using the CURSOR or CURSOR key while holding down the MENU and ENTER key simulta neously Use the CURSOR 6 key to heighten the con trast Use the CURSOR to lower the contrast Low contrast High contrast Sonadi HORMAL 12345618 LF You can reset to the default contrast setting by pressing the TIME BASE SELECT key while h
113. n which System is initially highlighted HEHU RSs tem pM um SYS tein 5 While System is highlighted press the ENTER key The display now shows the System menu selection screen in which Card Format is initially highlighted MENU RSs temkCrdFormat Card Format k Fre Roll Time Fostkoll Time Delay Tare L k 4 65 1 85 Midi Sunc Out THIC FrameRate Off 2 6 While Card Format is highlighted press the ENTER key The display now shows the screen for confirmation before the card format In this screen Delete All Songs and Can t Undo are shown for warning as well as Yes gt RECORD YES key and No gt NO key alternately flash MEHU Sas temkCrdFormat Card Format Delete All Sonas Can t Undo Are uou sure Yes RECORD VES key 25 lt Note gt Once you start formatting you cannot stop it on the way To cancel formatting press the CURSOR key when the confirmation screen is shown 7 Press the CURSOR key while holding down the RECORD key The MR 8 starts formatting When completed Completed is shown on the display HEHU Sas temkCrdFormat Card Format Come le ted Press ENTER key 8 Press the ENTER key The screen exits the Card Format menu and automatically change to the Select Song menu for creating a new song 01 Then select the song mode and enter the song
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115. nded Quantization 95 Format FAT16 VFAT Recording time approximately 25 minutes 128 MB mono track e The number of tracks 8 the number of simultaneously recordable tracks 2 ADC 16 bit delta sigma e DAC 16 bit delta sigma Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic range 88 dB or more TYPICAL Normal mode 0 0596 or more TYPICAL Normal mode Total harmonic distortion General e Weight net MR 8 approx 1 6kg AD 12A approx 500g 283 W x 215 D x 65 H mm Power requirements DC 12 V Using the AC adaptor or six AA type alkaline batteries e Dimensions Supplied accessories AC adaptor Owner s manual Changes in specifications and features may be made without notice or obligation CompactFlash is the trademark of SanDisk Corporation in U S A and licensed to CFA CompactFlash Association The polarity of the supplied AC adaptor is center plus outer minus O D O Pin assignment of XLR connectors Qo G 2 GND QW 2 HOT 3 COLD SS MR 8 Owner s Manual Physical dimensions monio OUT 283 miarat mutTiTracer NAT ES 215 Block diagram When using the normal mode T on RECORDER UNBAL INPUT A ool 3 LL s INPUT FX oO TRC
116. ng Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged gt L 4 or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the An appliance and cart combination should be moved with appliance or care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may C The appliance has been exposed to rain or cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer damaged 8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its 17 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the location or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed All other servicing should be referred to qualified service sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation personnel openings or placed in a built in installation such as a 18 The appliance should be situated away from drops of water bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through or spray of water the ventilation openings 19 Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on 9 Heat The appli
117. ng op tions option meaning option meaning 8bar ABS Zero 8bar 3bar ABS Zero 3bar 7bar ABS Zero 7bar 2bar ABS Zero 2bar 6bar ABS Zero 6bar 1bar ABS Zero 1bar 5bar ABS Zero 5bar Obar ABS Zero 1bar 4bar ABS Zero 4bar 2 Use the CURSOR 9 6 keys to select a desired option then press the ENTER key The selected option is now effective while Bar Offset is highlighted on the screen 3 To exit the menu mode press the MENU key You can also exit the menu mode by pressing the CURSOR key as many times as required until exiting the menu mode 82 Creating the tempo map After setting the signature map you have to cre ate the tempo map Like the signature map the tempo map specifies the tempo at the tempo changing point Each tempo specified in the signature map is effective until another tempo is specified 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 By creating the signature map and tempo map the signature tempo map is completed and you can output the guide click or feed the MIDI clock and song position pointer to an external MIDI device Let s assume to create the tempo map as below 120 180 gt 90 120 gt 250 The first beat in bar 1 The second beat in bar 4 The third beat in bar 8 The first beat in bar 12 The fourth beat in bar 16
118. nter base RESET L0 RETURN Tip While the time base is set to Bar Beat setting beat resolution in the menu to On allows 0 RETURN key you to store the LOCATE A or B point in beat resolution In other words the clock digit of AES the value is automatically rounded down or up Ud m 3 the current position so that the clock digit is always 00 COUNTER See page 56 for details about how to make the beat resolution active or inactive zero return 1 PPP Note e Storing a LOCATE A point Regardless of the 00m00 000s position in time counter base executing the LO CATE ABS ZERO function always locates the beginning of the song To store the LOCATE A point while the recorder is playing back or stopped press the LOCATE A IN key while holding down the STORE key The time value of the recorder position at which UBER you operate above is stored to the LOCATE A point Ub A i the current position while Store LOCATE A is shown on the display LOCATE A IN B OUT STORE zero return H oe tte i LOCATE ABS ZERO i i nuununnunuuanuuuuunnuuuuuuuuuux MR 8 Owner s Manual e 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 Sto
119. nu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially HEHLIKZas tem Zona Track Fart USB k k k Ld 2 When System is highlighted press the ENTER key The display now shows the system menu selection screen in which Card Format is highlighted initially HEHLIKZ 35 temkCrdFormat Card Format Fre Roll Time FostEoll Time Delay Tyre Midi Sunc Out HMTC FrameRat m 55 3 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Pre Roll Time then press the ENTER key The current pre roll time value initially 4 0s flashes HEHLIFZaztembhPre Fol Card Format b PostRoll Time 1 5 Delay Tyre L E Midi Sync Gut OFF THMTC Framekate 25 HEHU Sustem Fre Roll Card Format k Fre Roll Time 23EE tiashing PostRoll Time 1 84 Delay Toure L E Midi Snc Gut off FHTC FrameEate 25 4 Use the CURSOR CURSOR 9 keys to select the desired pre roll time You can select the pre roll time between 0 1 s and 10 0 s in 0 1 s steps 5 After selecting the pre roll time press the ENTER key The pre roll time is set and the screen now high lights Pre Roll Time 6 Use the CURSOR key to highlight PostRoll Time then press the ENTER key The current post roll time value initially 1 0s flashes 7 Select the post roll time in the similar manner to the pre roll time selection then press the ENTER key You can select the po
120. nuing recording This message is shown when you are going to record a material onto a song or edit the song which is protected This message is shown when you are going to cre ate a new song while 99 songs exist on the card MR 8 Owner s Manual o o MR 8 recording basics m 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 Relation between the input jacks and tracks The MR 8 provides eight tracks 1 through 8 and you can record onto a selected mono track or stereo tracks at a time Depending on whether you select a mono track or stereo tracks for recording use the input jacks appropriately as described below Recording onto a mono track Select a recording track by pressing any one of the REC SELECT keys When selecting a mono recording track only the INPUT A section can be used Note that you cannot use the INPUT B section REC SEL 1H TRACK 1 TRACK 2 INPUT A TRACK 3 4H TRACK 4 Recording onto stereo track Select a pair of recording tracks 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 6 or 7 8 by pressing the appropriate REC SELECT key s Note that you can select tracks 5 6 or 7 8 by pressing a single key while you have to select tracks and 2 or 3 and 4 by pressing appropriate two keys When selecting stereo recording tracks both the INP
121. o the MR 8 you can make recording as if you are using a famous guitar amplifier Mic simulation effects You can use mic simulation effects when the IN PUT A SELECT switch on the rear panel is set to MIC LINE MIC LINE position Q O INT MIC MIC LINE INPUT A SELECT You can choose from three mic simulation ef fects by pressing any of DYNAMIC CONDENSER and TUBE keys The selected key is lit MIC SIMULATION DYNAMIC CONDENSER TUBE INPUT A 38 Details of each mic simulation effect DYNAMIC Simulates the sound of a popular dynamic microphone Simulates the sound of a popular con CONDENSER denser microphone for professional use TUBE Simulates the sound of a popular tube mi crophone for professional use Amp simulation effects You can use mic simulation effects when the IN PUT A SELECT switch on the rear panel is set to GUITAR Note that when the switch is set to GUITAR only the UNBAL GUITAR connector can be used IBN GUITAR position Q O INT MIC MIC LINE INPUT A SELECT You can choose from three guitar amp simula tion effects by pressing any of BRIT STACK US METAL and 60 s COMBO keys The selected key is lit INPUT A 60 s COMBO BRIT STACK US METAL AMP SIMULATION Details of each amp simulation effect Simulates a popular British stuck type gui BRIT STACK tar amplifier Simulates a popular US high ga
122. old ing down the MENU and ENTER key simulta neously Pressing the MENU key 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 MENU screen HEHU FS 35 tem System b Sons k Track k Fart k USE k 28 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 War nina Batters Emrtu Warnins Can t Delete Protected Sona Press ENTER keu Warnins Card Error Press ENTER keu Warnina Card Full Can t Undo Press ENTER keu Wlarnina Card Full Press ENTER keu Wlarnins This Sona is Protected Press ENTER kea Warnina Too Mans Sonas Press ENTER kes This message is shown when the battery power is too low to drive the unit This message is shown when you are going to de lete a song which is pro tected This message is shown when the MR 8 cannot read a card This message is shown when you are going to edit a track or partthe operation but there is not enough space on the card for executing the undo function During recording this mes sage is shown if there is no more space on the card for conti
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124. ording to the signature tempo map in the MR 8 When starting recording synchronize the sequencer to the MIDI clock fed from the MR 8 e Generally a sequencer supporting MIDI song position pointer as well as MIDI clock can synchronize to the MR 8 when you start playback of the MR 8 from the middle of a song It locates the current song position and chase the MR 8 However note that some sequencer may not synchronize to the MR 6 Connection As with the connection for MTC synchronization connect the MIDI OUT connector of the MR 8 to the MIDI IN connector of an external MIDI sequencer using a MIDI cable Settings of the MR 8 and MIDI sequencer 1 In the System menu of the menu mode set the Midi Sync Out item to Clk See MIDI sync MTC frame rate settings above about how to set 2 In the Song menu of the menu mode create the signature tempo map by setting Signature Map and Tempo Map appropriately See Using the rhythm guide function on page 79 for details about how to set these items 3 Enable the external MIDI sequencer to synchronize to MIDI clock See the operation manual of the sequencer for details 4 Press the PLAY key of the MR 8 to start playback The sequencer also starts playback while synchronizing to the MR 8 MR 8 Owner s Manual I using the rhythm guide functic The MR 8 provides the metronome function which can output the guide click for recording To output the gu
125. ove Track k Change Track k 4 While Erase Track is highlighted press the ENTER key The display now shows the screen for selecting the track s to be erased Initially 1 flashes The current position information is shown at the top of the screen shown in Bar Beat base in the screen example below 1z3bar 4J amp Tclk 2 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU Erase Track key to enter the menu mode Erase Track CEN flashing The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially You cannot erase track data of a song pro tected Release the protection before erasing track data 1 Load the song you want to edit CBHCEL CEHTER SS 38 62 O C MR 8 Owner s Manual 5 Use the CURSOR keys to select a mono track Copyin g pasting whole track data or a pair of stereo tracks to be erased You can select from among mono tracks 1 through You can copy whole data from ABS ZERO to REC 8 and stereo pair tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 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 cop ied track still remains after the copy paste op eration 6 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to ENTER on the screen then press the ENTER key The display shows Please Wait immediately fol lowed by Completed when the MR 8 complet
126. paring the power source make sure that the POWER switch of the MR 8 is set to off 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 adap tor to the AC main outlet Make sure that the voltage of your AC outlet matches the supplied AC adaptor s specification Model AD 12A DC IN connector When the AC adaptor is connected while batter jes are installed the power is supplied to the MR 8 from the AC adaptor If the AC adaptor is un plugged the batteries supply the power to the MR 8 Inserting batteries The battery compartment is located at the bot tom of the MR 8 To insert batteries follow the procedure below Important No battery is supplied with the unit Purchase AA type alkaline batteries Do not use manganese batteries 1 Putthe MR 8 with the bottom panel up on soft material such as cloth Push the tab on the battery compartment cover to the direction shown by arrow in the illustration below and remove the cover 17 3 Insert six batteries in the right direction as shown below 4 Place the compartment cover to the original position Notes for changing batteries e Do not leave the exhausted batteries in the bat tery compartment e When batteries are exhausted remove them from the battery compartment If you leave them chemi c
127. punch in and punch out points in advance The recorder automatically makes punch in out recording for you Setting the punch in and punch out points You can set the punch in and punch out points while playing back the recorder as well as you can set them while stopped Note If a song is record protected you cannot store the auto punch in and punch out points If you want to store these points you must release the protec tion in advance see page 20 and 60 1 During playback when the recorder reaches at the point where you want to punch in press the LOCATE A IN key while holding down the STORE key The time value of the recorder position at which you operate above is stored to the punch in point while Store LOCATE A is shown on the display 2 When the recorder reaches at the point where you want to punch out 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 punch out point while Store LOCATE P is shown on the display 3 Stop the recorder after setting the punch in and punch out points 36 lt Notes gt e 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 e The punch in and punch out point data also can be used for locate function loop playback auto return function part editing etc
128. r 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 lt How to enter characters gt lt Character entry keys gt Some keys on the MR 8 top panel act as character entry keys in the menu mode For example the PLAY MODE key shown at the left can be used for entering A B C a b cand 1 Each press of a character entry key switches the character to be entered from among those assigned to the key PLAY MODE Entry example gt The following procedure shows how to enter Moonlit as a song name 1 Use the AUTO PUNCH key to enter M ress the CURSOR key to move the cursor right Use the AUTO PUNCH key to enter o Press the CURSOR key to move the cursor right Use the AUTO PUNCH key to enter o Press the CURSOR key to move the cursor right Use the AUTO PUNCH key to enter n Use the STORE key to enter I Use the LOCATE B OUT key to enter i 0 Use the O RETURN key to enter t Notes on cursor movement gt Pressing a different character entry key automati cally moves the cursor right If two successive characters are assigned to the same character entry key press the CURSOR key after selecting the first character to move the cursor right Also note that you cannot
129. r and then start playing back the MR 8 6 After finishing recording stop both recorders Tip By moving up or down the MR 8 MASTER fader you can fade in or fade out record ing Digital mixdown The following is described assuming that you already finished rehearsal of mixdown as in step 2 of Analog mixdown above 1 Connect the DIGITAL OUT connector of the MR 8 to the digital input connector of a digital master recorder If the master recorder supports the S P DIF optical digital input you can make direct connection using an optical cable Digital master recorder Note The DIGITAL OUT connector of the MR 8 is the Toslink optical type If your digital recorder provides only the coaxial type connector use the Fostex COP 1 96 kHz coaxial optical converter Contact Fostex or our dealer for details about the Model COP 1 96 kHz 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 16 bit S P DIF signal Generally a digital recorder does not have a facility for controlling the digital input level 3 Use the MASTER fader of the MR 8 to adjust the output level Adjust the level appropriately so that the level meter of the master recorder shows 0 when the MR 8 outputs the biggest signal If the level meter exceeds O the sound may be distorted 4 Start
130. r backup only MR 8 Other computers such as Macintosh alway S export the whole song folder instead machines cannot be used of individual track data Check your computer before making connec tion lt Tip gt By using a card reader for CompactFlash cards on the market you can back up MR 8 song data to a personal computer which does not provides the USB port MR 8 Owner s Manual Exporting a WAV file to a personal computer 1 Turn on the power of the personal computer and the MR 8 The following describes the procedure for export ing 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 Important note gt Converted stereo WAV files are located in the 7 2 MIX folder in the Song folder as shown Sona below So you can export only a stereo WAV Track k file in the 2 MIX folder indicated by an ar Far L t row USE k Note that if you export a WAV file which is 3 Highlight USB using the CURSOR key then located in a folder other than the 2 MIX press the ENTER key or the CURSOR key folder the MR 8 may malfunction The MR 8 enters the USB mode while the display i shows the lower screen below HEHU RUSE Sys tem Sona Track Fart k I aes ee MEHLIKLISE USE Made HHHHO01 wav N STOP Key Exit HHEHHOO2 wav lt Note gt PK While the MR 8 is
131. rack Cor Faste Trk P Move Track k Change Track F 4 Use the CURSOR G key to highlight Move Track then press the ENTER key 65 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 desti nation track s The current position information is shown at the top of the screen shown in Bar Beat base in the screen example below 1z3bar 4J67Tc1lk Hove Track Source Track EEFE lashing Dest Track T amp 48 CCAWCEL fCENTERI 5 Use the CURSOR 9 6 keys to select source track s to be moved You can select from among mono tracks 1 through 8 and stereo pair tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 6 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to the option for Dest Track 7 Use the CURSOR keys to select the destination track s If you select a mono track for the move source in step 5 above you can select a mono destination track If you select stereo pair tracks for the move source in step 5 above you can select stereo pair destination tracks lt Note gt You cannot select the same track s for the move source and destination 8 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to ENTER on the screen then press the ENTER key The display shows Please Wait immediately followed by Completed when the MR 8
132. racks Deleting a desired part Copying a desired part on a track and pasting it to another track e Exchanging parts between tracks See Track editing on page 62 for de tails See Part editing on page 68 for details About part gt A part is defined as audio data between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points Therefore you have to set the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points when editing a part The punch in and punch out points set for the auto punch in out function also can be used as the LOCATE A and LO CATE B points MR 8 Owner s Manual Using effects D 3A 4 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 Using the insert effects for recording As described briefly on page xx the INPUT A section of the MR 8 provides two types of insert effects microphone and amplifier simulation effects These preset effects simulate popular micro phones and guitar amplifiers If you use the mi crophone simulation effect when you record an acoustic guitar through your microphone you can make recording as if you are using a famous microphone If you use the guitar amplifier simu lation effect when you record an electric guitar directly connected t
133. re LOCATE B is shown on the display Locating You can instantly locate to the stored point by LOCATE B A IN STORE carrying out the operation below While the recorder is stopped press the LOCATE A N or LOCATE B OUT key The recorder instantly locate to the appropriate point r LOCATE A point the current position LOCATE B point Locate zr EEL Locate cece nnn p lt Tip gt By selecting the play mode to Auto play you can automatically start playback after locating the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point 54 MR 8 Owner s Manual m Setting the pre roll post roll 7200 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 function starts at the LOCATE A point minus the pre roll time and ends at the LOCATE B point plus the post roll time The pre roll time is initially set to four seconds while the post roll time is set to one second LOCATE A point LOCATE B point Jp 4 sec isecta LOOP START point LOOP END point How to set the pre roll post roll time 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows the me
134. recording the master recorder and then start playing back the MR 8 5 After finishing recording stop both recorders Tip By moving up or down the MR 8 MASTER fader you can fade in or fade out record ing MR 8 Owner s Manual Playback functions This chapter describes basic and advanced playback functions of the MR 8 Basic playback In the following description it is assumed that a CompactFlash card with recorded data is set in the slot 1 Load a desired song to be played back See page 23 for details about how to select a song 2 Press the PLAY key to start playback The meters on the screen shows playback levels of tracks 3 Use track faders to control track playback levels as well as use the MASTER fader to control the total level If you monitor the sound via headphones you can use the PHONES VOL control to adjust the monitor level 4 Set the PAN control for each track 1 4 to the desired position 3 x playback cueing By pressing the F FWD or REWIND key during playback you can monitor playback at 3 x speed It may be useful for searching a specific position Press the F FWD key during playback The recorder plays back in normal direction at 3 x speed Sonal HOEbAL Pressthe REWIND key during playback The recorder plays back in reverse direction at 3 x speed Sonal HORHAL Playback between LOCATE A and B points When the LOCATE A and
135. rest Fostex dealer or service station Also note that before using a new card you must format the card by the MR 8 see page 22 Important Do not leave a CompactFlash card Recording time in a dusty place a place where static electricity is The available recording time depends on the easily generated or a place where is affected by mag memory size of the card used The following netic fields Also do not give a strong impact or ex table shows the approximate recording time when CESSIVE POWET recording in the normal mode at 44 1 kHz 16 bit as well as in the extended mode at 22 05 How to insert a CompactFlash card kHz 16 bit Refer to this table when purchas With the surface side up insert a card until it ing a CompactFlash card We recommend to cannot go further use a CompactFlash card whose memory size is more than 128 MB Approx Minutes Memory size Mono 2TR ATR 6TR 8TR 128MB 24 48 12 24 6 12 4 8 3 6 256MB 48 96 24 48 12 24 8 16 6 12 512MB 96 193 48 96 24 48 16 32 1224 lt Important gt D e Do not insert a card in the wrong direction Minutes in parenthesis extended mode e Do not push a card with excessive force 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 pre
136. ritish stuck type gui BRIT STACK tar amplifier US METAL olga a popular US metal guitar ampli 60s COMBO us a popular tube combo guitar am MR 8 Owner s Manual Recording onto a single track DAMM 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 2 7 1 INPUTB STEREO OUT L picta muLTITRAcKER V4 Bau UNE MIC MN MAX LINE MC IC SIMULATION EFFECT mic DYNAMIC CONDENSER TUBE REVERB DELAY TIME INPUTA BRITSTACK USMETAL 60 s COMBO AMP SIMULATION uN max 14288 7B STEREO 15278 gt WAV FILE BOUNCE DELETE POWERFUL NATURAL BRIGHT 9 10 5 6 8 11 Preparation for recording 3 Connect a guitar to the UNBAL GUITAR phone connector of the INPUT A section 1 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack 4 Press the REC SELECT key for track 1 Track 1 is armed while track number 1 starts flashing on the screen In the song name display section on the screen the remaining time available recording time of the card is shown 2 Set the INPUT A SELECT switch to GUITAR lt Notes gt To record an external microphone or line output signal such as a keyboard output set the INPUT A SELECT switch to MIC LINE To record a built in microphone sound set the INPUT A SELECT switch to INT MIC
137. roll time is ignored LOCATE A LOCATE B point point 4sec 4 isecta LOOP START LOOP END point point Using the loop function in the auto punch in out mode allows you to minimize the key opera tion and concentrate on playing LOCATE A point LOCATE B point Punch in point Punch out point a E punch in out range i ETETTTTTEETTTTEETTTTETTTTEETDTTTEETTTTEETTTTETTTTITETTTITUAE i 2139898033 LOOP END LOOP START point point You can change the pre roll and post roll time within the range between 0 1 and 10 0 seconds in 0 1 sec steps in the menu mode see Pre roll and post roll setting on page 55 NENNEN 51 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 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 LO CATE REC END These locate functions locate absolute positions regardless of time base selec tion or counter reset of the time counter LOCATE ABS ZERO function While the recorder is stopped press the REWIND key while holding down the STOP key The MR 8 immediately locates to the beginning of the song ABS ZERO RECORD LOCATE REC END LOCATE ABS ZERO B PLAY ABS ZERO the current position REC END
138. snino Come le ted Dest Track 1 CCAHCEL CENTER Press EHTER Key 6 Use the CURSOR 9 6 keys to select the move 10 Press the ENTER key source track s The display returns show to the screen in which You can select from among mono tracks 1 through Move Part is highlighted 8 and stereo pair tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 11 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode 7 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to the option for Dest Track lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the result press 8 Use the CURSOR G keys to select the move the UNDO REDO Key to undo the opera destination track s tion see page 68 If you select a mono track for the move source in step 6 above you can select a mono destination track If you select stereo pair tracks for the move source in step 6 above you can select stereo pair destination tracks lt Note gt You cannot select the same track s for the move source and destination 9 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to ENTER at the lower right on the screen then press the ENTER key The display shows Please Wait immediately fol lowed by Completed when the MR 8 completes the move operation To cancel the move operation move the cursor to CANCEL at the lower left on the screen then press the ENTER key EEUU 74 MR 8 Owner s Manual Exchange parts between tracks You can exchange parts between mono or stereo
139. so select a desired song by press ing the REWIND key or F FWD key while 1 holding down the ENTER key see page 24 HEHUFSOns Select Sons for details 81 0risinal Sonal zm2 0rnisinal oSonaz S832 Original Songs S64 0risginal_Sonsa4 SHS Orisinal Sanaa 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode FSH6 0risinal_Sonab The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially Pressing the CURSOR key scrolls down the list MEHU FSS tem When you create a new song select New Song SESE shown in the bottom line of the list see page 23 HEHLIFZonaskzelect Sana SATs Orisinal Sonat SHS Original Sonas S69 0risinal_Sonad lt Hen Sona 2 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Song then press the ENTER key The display now shows the song edit menu selection screen in which Select Song is 4 Use the CURSOR keys to select a desired highlighted initially song and press the ENTER key EH The display returns to the song edit menu selection HEHLIKSana A zu E Sustem screen in which Select Song is highlighted Track b 5 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode a The display shows the home screen of the selected song HEHLIFSonsaskSelect Sona Select Sona a Rename Sona k Delete Sona k Fratect Off Delete Unused k Fear Offset SS 57 i
140. splay contrast 28 NIENU SGEGGEU iic Hescsssssesessesssesusivionoassnsuabaate 28 Warning message sscecsscececsssecectsseesssesceseseesenes 28 MR 8 recording basics 29 Relation between the input jacks and tracks 29 INPUT A SELECT switch ss 29 Input level setting essere 30 Distortion setting eere 30 Insert effects erret ipee 30 Recording onto a single track 31 Preparation for recording sss 31 Starting recording eene 32 Playback the recorded track 32 Undo redoO eset terere rere uoe 32 Recording onto two tracks 33 Preparation for recording sss 33 Starting recording esee 34 Playback the recorded tracks 34 UndoO redoO eroe reve reiner 34 Punch iIVOUL correre eror orn rues 35 Punch in out using the keys on the top panel eere 35 Punch in out using the footswitch 35 Auto punch in out eese reete 36 Setting the punch in and Punch Out points 36 Rehearsal errorae nerven hene 36 Actual auto punch in out 37 Using effects
141. ss the REWIND key while holding down the STOP key The recorder instantly moves back to the beginning of the demo song Then pressing the PLAY key starts playback from the beginning of the demo song lt Note gt To record a new material onto the supplied card you have to delete the demo song Ifyou wish to keep the demo song you cannot record a material onto the supplied card therefore you must record a material onto a new CompactFlash card Before recording a material onto a new card you must make preparations for a card See Prepara tions of a CompactFlash card on the next page MR 8 Owner s Manual BT reparation ot a CompactFlash can M After playing back the demo song let s make preparations for a CompactFlash card onto which you are going to record Depending on whether you are going to record a material onto the supplied CompactFlash card or a new card make either of the following prepara tions Preparation for recording onto the supplied card Before recording a material onto the supplied card you must release the protection of the demo song and delete the demo song then create a new song on the card 1 Make sure that the supplied card is set to the slot then turn on the MR 8 power The recorded demo song is loaded 2 Press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The LCD display shows the MENU screen The first time you access to this screen System is highlighted HE
142. st roll time between 0 1 s and 10 0 s in O 1 s steps 8 After setting the pre roll and post roll press the MENU key to exit the menu mode MR 8 Owner s Manual T Setting the beat resolution o 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 automati cally rounded down or up so that the clock digit is always OO For example while the time base is set to Bar Beat and the Beat resolution is set to On if you set the LOCATE A point to 1 bar 1 4 46 cIk and the LOCATE B point to 2 bar 4 4 51 clk the rounded values are stored as below 1 bar 1 4 46 clk gt 1 bar 14 00 clk The clock value 46 is rounded down 2 bar 4 4 51 clk gt 3 bar 1 4 00 clk The clock value 51 is rounded up How to set the beat resolution 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially HEHLIKFZ as tem L a SaS tem k k k k k 2 When System is highlighted press the ENTER key The display now shows the system menu selection screen in which Card Format is highlighted initially HEHU Sus temkCrdFormat Card Format Fre Ro
143. stem menu screen in i which Card Format is highlighted initially 4 Press the CURSOR key while holding down the RECORD key HEHLFZSastemkCrdFormat The settings are immediately initialized and EET SINUM i k n Completed is shown To cancel the initialization re Ra ime 4 45 PostRall Time 1 85 press STUDI SOL Ke erga i BT MEHLIKSSztemkInit Mem i Sunc Out f itisiiTE TES YMT FrameRate 25 Initialize Memory Comrleted 3 Use the CURSOR G7 key to highlight Init Memory then press the ENTER key Press EHTER key The display now shows the confirmation screen for initializing in which Yes gt RECORD YES key and 5 Press the ENTER key No gt NO Key alternatively flash Init memory is highlighted on the display 6 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode EEUU 91 CHEN 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 lt Trouble 1 gt I am going to make recording using the inter nal microphone but I cannot see the input level on the display s Isthe INPUT A SELECT switch on the rear panel set to INT MIC To make recording using the internal microphone set the switch to INT MIC sthe TRIM control for the INPUT A section adjusted appropriately Set the sound source near to the internal
144. stopped you can set the refer ence of MIDI synchronization to MTC and the MTC frame rate appropriately to match the se quencer lt MTC start time gt The MTC from the MR 8 has an hour offset which is fixed Therefore when starting the MR 8 from the beginning of a song ABS ZERO the MITC starts from 01h00m00sO0f 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows the menu selection screen in which System is highlighted initially HEHU RSs tem Sora Track Fart usB k k k k k 2 While System is highlighted press the ENTER key The display now shows the system menu screen in which Card Format is highlighted initially HEHLIFS as temkCrdFormat Card Format Fre Foll Time 4 85 FostEoll Time 1 845 Delay Tore L E Midi Sync Gut off FHTIC FrameEate 25 3 Use the CURSOR key to highlight Midi Sync Out then press the ENTER key 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 e MTC MIDI time code is output from the MIDI OUT connector HEHLEZastemkMidi Sanc Card Format k Pre Roll Time 4 65 FostEoll Time 1 85 Delays Tyre L E Midi Sync
145. such a condition the warning message as shown below appears on the display and the MR 8 does not accept any key operation We recommend to replace batteries as soon as Low Battery starts flashing Mar nins Batters Emrtz MR 8 Owner s Manual Listening the demo song A demo song is recorded on the supplied CompactFlash card Let s listen to this song INPUTASELECT A n 0 UNBAL GUITAR CUT DISTORTION 2 POWER SW DIGITAL MULTITRACKER MAT 3 HE 2 gt T H 1 Connect headphones or a monitor system to the MR 8 2 Set the POWER switch to ON The MR 8 turns on the power After the LCD display shows the startup screen the demo song Song 01 FOSTEX FEVER is loaded me bar 1 0 0 clk amp Sonal HORAL TEl 3 Raise the MASTER fader to the position Do not raise the track faders at this stage 4 Press the PLAY key to start playback 5 Raise the track faders gradually to adjust the play back level If you are using headphones for monitoring also raise the PHONES control gradually to adjust the headphones level If you are using a monitor amplifier speaker system for monitoring adjust the level control of the amplifier 3 6 4 6 When the demo song ends press the STOP key to stop the recorder Tips Listening to the demo song again When the recorder is stopped after listening to the demo song pre
146. t Playback Input monitor 5 After the punch out point is passed locate the recorder back to the beginning position lt Note gt By using the loop function when rehearsing auto punch in out you can concentrate on playing without bothering to operate the MR 8 See page 51 for details about the loop function Actual auto punch in out After rehearsing let s execute actual auto punch in out 1 Locate the recorder to the point before the punch in point 2 Make sure that AUTO PUNCH is shown on the screen i e the auto punch mode is active If it is not shown Press the AUTO PUNCH key 3 Press the RECORD key while holding down the PLAY key FAT AUTO PUNCH on the screen changes to ET TAKE showing that the recorder starts execution of the actual auto punch in out The recorder starts playback and automatically switches to start recording at the punch in point then automatically releases recording at the punch out point EE 37 Punch in Punch out point point 4 Playback Recording Playback lt Note gt You can cancel the auto punch in out record ing you made by pressing the UNDO REDO key lt Note gt In addition to the punch in out function the MR 8 allows you to edit the recorded material using the following editing func tions Deleting all data on a track e Copying all data on a track and pasting it to another track Exchanging all track data between t
147. t edit menu selec tion screen in which Erase Part is highlighted ini tially HEHU Fart kEraz Erase Part 2e k Cory Part k Paste Fart k k Doru PasteFar t Move Part Chanse Fart 5 While Erase Part is highlighted press the ENTER key 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 qe BS ed cekclk Erase Part Erase Track MEN ashing LCRHCEL CENTER 6 Use the CURSOR 9 6 keys to select a mono track or a pair of stereo tracks You can select from among mono tracks 1 through 8 and stereo pair tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 7 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to ENTER at the lower right on the screen then press the ENTER key The display shows Please Wait immediately fol lowed by Completed when the MR 8 completes erasing If you want to cancel the erase operation move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen then press the ENTER key Adeeb bee kJ EeECIE Erase Part Flease Wait HEHU Fart Erase Part Erase Part Come leted Press EHTER Key 8 Press the ENTER key The display returns show to the screen in which Erase Part is highlighted 9 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode lt Note gt If you are not satisfied wi
148. t responsible for any direct damage or indirect damage caused by using the MR 8 Note for audio interruption If you make recording or editing to a song many times audio may be occasionally interrupted when the song is played back due to data fragmentation Note that this is not a malfunction MR 8 Owner s Manual The basics of the MR 8 o The chapter describes the basics of the MR 8 you should know before using the MR 8 Recording method The MR 8 records audio on a CompactFlash card Songs are recorded on a card along with the ABS time 00m00 000s through 60m00 000s The ABS time shows the absolute time on a card and you can start recording from any desired time within the range between 00m00 000s and 60m00 000s ABS time Beginning of the song 0m00 000s ABS ZERO 15m00 000s 05m00 000s 10m00 000s REC END 60m00 000s recorded area unrecorded area recorded area unrecorded area m You can record at any point within 60 minutes in ABS time As the MR 8 does not consume the card space when no audio is recorded you can record au dio effectively while the recordable time for a tape recorder depends on the CompactFlash card capacity 0m00 000s 60m00 000s recorded area recorded area 5 minute recording 5 minute recording The MR 8 provides two song modes Normal and Extended modes You can select an appropriate mode when creating a new song see pa
149. th the result press the UNDO REDO key to undo the opera tion see page 68 MR 8 Owner s Manual Copying pasting 1 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 vir tual clipboard first then pasted to the desired position of the other track s LOCATE A LOCATE B i point point ABS ZERO REC END TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 Clip Board Virtual LOCATE A point If you want to copy a part and paste it to the same position of the other track s we rec ommend to use the other copy paste method described later in Copying pasting 2 though of course you can make such a copy paste operation with the method described here Note You cannot copy paste track data of a song protected Release the protection before mak ing the copy paste operation Note If you turn off the power after copying data to the clipboard the data on the clipboard disappears Also note that you cannot undo copying data to the clipboard Copying to the clipboard 1 Load the song you want to edit 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 3 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU key to enter the menu mode The display shows th
150. that the PEAK indicator does not light at the loudest part of the guitar sound If the input level is too high the PEAK indicator lights and the sound may be distorted or noisy Tip When receiving a line level signal set the TRIM control to left LINE to get the appropriate level When receiving a microphone signal ex ternal or internal set the TRIM control to right MIC to get the appropriate level Note If you do not use the built in distortion effect turn the GUITAR DISTORTION control fully left Starting recording 8 While holding down the RECORD key press the PLAY key to start recording 32 9 When finishing recording press the STOP key to stop the recorder lt Tips gt After completing recording press the REC SE LECT key for track 1 to unarm track 1 Playing back the recorded track 10 While holding down the STOP key press the REWIND key The recorder instantly locates to the beginning of the song and stops 11 Press the PLAY key to start playback You can adjust the monitor level using the fader for track 1 MASTER fader or PHONES VOL control If you are not satisfied with the result use the undo redo function to cancel the recording and try again If you are satisfied with the result make recording onto the next track by following the same procedure Undo redo If you press the UNDO REDO key after finish ing recording you can return
151. the MR 8 stripes ABS time from Om00 000s to 60m00 000s at maximum for each song however the remaining time available recording time left depends on the available space on the CompactFlash card The remain time is shown as in the screen example below during recording or record standby Note that it shows the remaining time for recording onto a mono track A mono track means a single track Therefore to know the remaining time for recording to more than one track divide the displayed time by the number of tracks Note that the remaining time shown on the screen is an approximate time Input monitor and repro monitor Each of the MR 8 tracks has two output modes repro monitor and input monitor In the repro monitor mode the track playback signal is output In the input monitor mode the input signal fed to the track is output therefore you can check the level of the input signal to be recorded To enter a MR 8 track to input monitor mode press the appropriate REC SELECT key to arm the track i e make the track record ready then press only the RECORD key to enter the RECORD READY mode or press both the RECORD and PLAY keys simultaneously to start recording Signal input in the recorder Signal output from the recorder iracki gt Playback sound Playback monitor track 2 Playback sound Playback monitor track 3 Reavy Input signal Input monitor track 4 reapy Input signal
152. ts the distortion level 30 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 About simulation effect The microphone and amplifier simulation effects on the MR 8 simulate some of popular microphones and guitar amplifiers Each simulation effect can produce the similar sonic performance that it would have with the ac tual modeled microphone or guitar amplifier For example selecting TUBE mic simulation effect allows you to record a vocal sound from your microphone as if you are using a tube microphone MIC SIMULATION DYNAMIC CONDENSER TUBE n INPUT A BRIT STACK US METAL 60 s COMBO AMP SIMULATION Mic simulation effects When the INPUT A SELECT switch is set to MIC LINE you can apply any one of the following mic simulation effects by using the keys shown in the illustration above Simulates the sound of a popular dynamic DYNAMIC microphone CONDENSER Simulates the sound of a popular condenser microphone TUBE Simulates the sound of a popular tube mi crophone Amp simulation effects When the INPUT A SELECT switch is set to GUI TAR you can apply any one of the following mic simulation effects by using the keys shown in the illustration above Simulates a popular B
153. ve the cursor to ENTER at the lower right of the screen then press the ENTER key The conversion is immediately carried out and then Completed is shown on the display Note If you convert data with the same name as previously converted data the follow ing 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 over writing the existing file or cancel the con version Ter STEREO WAU FIL 1 Convert WAJ File Same file name exists uerwurcite Prey File CHOI ES If you carry out the conversion by over writing the existing file use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to YES then press the ENTER key If you do not want to overwrite the exist ing file use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to NO then press the EN TER key The display returns to show the screen for editing the file name so you can enter a different file name and then carry out the conversion If you want to cancel the conversion when the screen above is shown use the CUR SOR key to move the cursor to NO and press the ENTER key to show the screen for editing the file name and then press the 7 8 gt STEREO WAV FILE key to quit the conversion function MR 8 Owner s Manual BI porting data to a personal compute AMI The MR 8 is equipped with the USB port for direct connection to a personal
154. w shows the screen for selecting the MEHIIKTrack kCEPasteTrE source track s and destination track s of copy Eapu Paste Trk paste Source Track selects the copy source track s while Dest Track selects the paste destination Please Wait track s The current position information is shown at the top of the screen shown in Bar Beat base in the screen example below iz3bar 4J5Tclk MEHLIKTr ack FCePasteTrk Cory Paste Trk Coru Paste Trk Source Track EERE flashing Completed Dest Track TS CCAMCELI CENTER I Press ENTER Kew 5 Use the CURSOR keys to select the source lt Note gt track s to be copied If a destination track has recorded data You can select from among mono tracks 1 through pasting the copied data overwrites the pre 8 and stereo pair tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 vious data 6 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to the option for Dest Track 9 Press the ENTER key The display returns show to the screen in which Copy Paste Trk is highlighted 7 Use the CURSOR keys to select the destination track s 10 Press the MENU key to exit the menu mode If you select a mono track for the copy source in step 5 above you can select a mono destination track If you select stereo pair tracks for the copy lt Note gt source in step 5 above you can select stereo pair If you are not satisfied with the result press destination tracks
155. with miD NN 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 You can synchronize MIDI with the MR 8 by connecting a MIDI device to the MIDI OUT connector on the MR 8 and sending out MTC MIDI time code or MIDI clock with Song Position Pointer from the MR 8 Synchronization using MTC The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR 8 which supports MTC MIDI Time code Connection Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the MR 8 to the MIDI IN connector of an external MIDI sequencer using a MIDI cable not supplied MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI sequencer etc Settings of the MR 8 and MIDI sequencer 1 In the System menu of the menu mode set the Midi Sync Out item to MTC and the MTC Frame Rate to an appropriate frame rate See MIDI sync MTC frame rate settings below for details 2 Enable the external MIDI sequencer to synchronize to MTC See the operation manual of the sequencer for details 3 Press the PLAY key of the MR 8 to start playback The sequencer also starts playback while synchronizing to the MR 8 4d MIDI sync MTC frame rate settings While the MR 8 is
156. y as many times as required until exiting the menu mode Deleting an unnecessary tempo setting You can delete an unnecessary tempo setting from the tempo map 1 On the tempo map screen use the CURSOR key highlight the tempo setting you want to delete then press the ENTER key The display changes to show the screen where the bar number currently set is highlighted showing that you can now edit it MEHLUFSonakTemEo Mae lobar 14 128bem jbar Z4 198bem Soar 34 g be Oar 126beEm iEbar 44 z58brm bar 4 brm HEHLKSonskTemEo Mae flashing EBEN Bar Beat id Temro 120 brm CCANCELICEHTERICOEL 2 Use the CURSOR key to move the cursor to DEL at the lower right of the screen then press the ENTER key The selected setting is immediately deleted and the subsequent settings go up in the list The following shows the screen examples for deleting 12bar 14 gt 120bpm HEHiLKZonskTemEo Mae Bar 12 bar Beat l 4 Temra 120 brm CBHHCEL ICENTER ima HEHLIFSonaskTemEo Har lbar 14 1zBbrm 4bar Z4 188bem Soar 34 Gori s zbBibrm bar J brm 3 To exit the menu mode press the MENU key You can also exit the menu mode by pressing the CURSOR amp key as many times as required until exiting the menu mode MR 8 Owner s Manual Setting the click level After creating the signature tempo map
157. y changes to show the tempo map screen in an which the new setting is reflected 3 Use the CURSOR keys to enter 4 If you want to cancel the setting highlight MEHLKZanakTemrPao Mar CANCEL instead of ENTER then press the flashing ENTER key Bar AENENS rip Em Beak i J MENURSonskTemeo Mar Temro 128 bem Bar 4 bar T COE Bea CCAHCELICEHTERICOELI Teneo 180 Bf 4 Use the CURSOR G7 key to flash 1 for Beat CANCEL 3 CDEL setting You can enter a beat number between 1 and 8 HEHU FSonakTenro Mar HEHLKZonakTemEa Mar ibar id 1z b amp gm jbar Z4 iS8breimn Bar bar bar d brm Beat d flashing Temeo 126 bem CCAHCELICEHTERJCOEL 9 Use the CURSOR key to highlight 5 Use the CURSOR 6 Keys to enter 2 bar s gt bpm then press the ENTER key The display shows the screen for new tempo HEHU Sonat Teneo Par setting as shown in step 2 above Follow the same procedure as described above until you finish all Bar 4 bar settings Beat flashing Temro 128 brin 10 After completing all settings use the CURSOR CCAMCELICENTERICOELY key to return the display to show the menu selection screen 6 Use the CURSOR key to flash 120 for Tempo Then in order to use the rhythm guide function continue to the procedure for click level setting described on page 85 To edit the tempo map you created see below

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