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Fostex MR16 Musical Instrument User Manual

1. Time base mode ABS 0 0 g 0 0 0 In the screen example on the left the time base mode is In nis ABS and the locate function by rotating the MENU ENTER knob is executed with minute accuracy EATE TREE For details about how to change the locate accuracy COLI 4 see the next page LFLAM MODE 1m PREVIEW TIME DIRECT LOCATE Time Base mode Bar Beat PF 1 T ole n In the screen example on the left the time base mode bart a 2 is BAR BEAT and the locate function by rotating the T MENU ENTER knob is executed with bar accuracy DIRECT LOCATE i LEHTERI E UHIT SELECT For details about how to change the locate accuracy LDIALI E 4 see the next page CPLAY MODE 1i FREUIEU TIHE 55 MR16 Owner s Manual Advanced playback and locate functions O M Setting the locate accuracy By default the direct locate function is executed in minute accuracy when the time base is set to ABS while it is executed in measure accuracy when the time base is set to Bar Beat By pressing the MENU ENTER knob while the direct locate s uem 1 2000 ell 0 00 000 s as NNNN With bar accuracy With minute accuracy i 2 bar 1 P QOO clk gt NENED NENNNNDS 000 000157 G 0 With beat accuracy With second accuracy i Y O 00 000 E PE Lk C i With 100 clock accuracy With 100ms accuracy z bar 1 a O00
2. 1 While the recorder is stopped press the The current delay type starts flashing and you MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode can now select from among three options The display now shows the first page of the shown below L R is initially selected menu selection screen where lt 4 Back is highlighted initially MkSustemtl 25 kDL Tare TS A4 Back FIENUC 12 Back Pre Roll Time 4 85 T PostRoll Time 1 85 Sys tem LENZ Sora k O Track Edit k 2 Part Edit k Rhethm Guide amp 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select ipsastembOly Tape System gt and press the MENU ENTER knob ocu NN The display now shows the system menu FostRoll Time 1 85 screen where 44 Back is highlighted Delay Ture H Flashing Midi Sunc Out Off MENUCL 23 System MTC Frame Rate 25 i You can choose from among the following three delay t Track Edit gt ii DES Part Edit M Bhutha Guide L R L R delay default Mono Mono delay Meas temt id 2 Back Diff Diffusion delay T Brel qs cdd 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the Delay Tyre L E desired delay type and press the MENU ENTER Midi Sync Qut Off knob MTC Frame Rate 2 The selected delay type is set while the 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select display returns to the previous screen Delay Type and press the MENU ENTER knob 5 Press the STOP key to quit the menu mode
3. eee e eese eene ennt etnntnaons 38 Undoing recording undo redo eee eese eerte eene tn nens tne tasas santa 38 Ov rdu bbing baSiCS ce 39 Preparation for recording eese eese enses ataata tns tts tetas enses tasas 39 Adjusting the recording levels while listening to track 1 40 Starting recording 5s vei cett erret reete e pi eve eyed ree ara dere Urea Peer ATE e ee vuR ETE 40 Playing back recorded TACK uu ine tree tro enar ente tat ra en re n ra EEE reien 40 Undoing recording undo redo eee eee eese eee eene en senses tassa nen 40 Recording onto four tracks simultaneously eere 41 Preparation for recording 2a diae to ret p aac ue id recur epo Ron ue uad as ucio seus UE uaa 41 Starting recording ssc ssascacsavedcceeasededcesacvicesssdavedesce Rete doseveslocpucusedssceuscsddesssicveceavesseses 42 Playing back recorded tracks eee e eee esses eterne eene stata tnt insta suain 42 Undoing recording undo redo eese eese eee eee tn ntn tns tnn sn nnn 42 Basic MIXdOWN T 43 Mixdown to an analog recorder eee eee eese esee eene testen tns ta sensn nnn 44 Mixdown to a digital recorder eese esee essent stet tnn 45 Advanced playback and locates functions DK GUC a E 48 Playb
4. 78 i I MR16 Owner s Manual Track bouncing Bounce tracks 1 through 14 to tracks 15 16 The following describes how to mix tracks 1 through 14 and bounce to tracks 15 16 of the current song You can bounce tracks 1 through 8 to tracks 9 10 tracks 1 through 10 to tracks 11 12 tracks 1 through 12 to tracks 13 14 in the similar manners Before executing actual track bouncing we recommend you to rehearse the bouncing operation repeatedly until you are satisfied with the setting of the level and balance of each playback track as well as delay reverb setting for tracks 1 through 8 Using track data bounced to tracks 15 16 By converting track data a pair of mono WAV files bounced to tracks 15 16 to a stereo WAV file you can export it to a PC or burn it to an audio CD using the internal or external CD R RW drive For details about exporting a WAV file to a PC see page 107 For details about creating an audio CD using the internal or external CD R RW drive see the How to use the CD R RW drive supplementary manual Rehearsal of track bouncing Before executing track bouncing you can rehearse it While rehearsing track bouncing 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 are satisfied with the sound The following assumes that the song you are g
5. cesses 60 Punch in out using the footswitch eee eeeeee nente etetn tnnt nnn 61 MR16 Owner s Manual Safety instructions Contents I Auto punch IA OWN iussis cnini inen Delia Ded e V a ER UA d 62 Setting the punch in and punch out points eese eere eene 62 Rehearsal for auto punch in out eese eerte tentent tette tassa sonas 63 Actual auto punch in out elei eese nennen nennen tasas ease tassa sns 64 Using effects Using the input EQ for recording eere encre esten urnen ennen etna 66 Turning of the input EQ nie tercsectet o ette sedora ee vons epe era even aere eae edes eo eR Eais 66 Selecting a desired EQ preset entry cccsssscessesscscescesscessessceeseseseseseeseseeeesseessenes 66 Using the insert effects for recording eere 68 Mic simulation BI P CES ood en o sts aha cea vedete Me du cd uL Sd 68 Amp simulation effects 4 eise eese eese esee entente totos tastes tensis nona 68 Using external effects for recording eere 69 USING the rev rb OF d lay E 70 Selecting anm eltect EDO ease bes toe ttsrie tes Seacude aineinaan iiir iiaii idiei 70 Selecting delay LV PC sirere nner ed enna aaee oe ine TES ape erede oda eene 71 Adjusting the delay reverb time ccscssccsscsss
6. 141 Pre roll post roll time setting susunnnnunununuununnnnununnnnunununnnnununnunnnununnnnununnnnnnnnunn mnane nne 142 Beat resolution mode on off 2 sscecsseseseesseneesesseeesseneenenesnenesnenseneesensenenseneenensenenneness 143 Phantom power On Off BEP 144 Setting output mode of AUX OUT 1 2 cssscssecsesessssnseeessesenensnseeeeessesesenenenesseneneneneee 146 Initializing the MRIG ics cscs scesdicreaiseclnbnnirantnsdinesalsin ane tiasansananetuaubantauanaadeslinalaracesediue 147 Application examples Application example 1 Mixing 1 nere n ener nnnnntnn nnns 150 Application example 2 Live 1 1 2 nre rrr erre nr eren mnn sanant nn 151 Troubleshooting Trouble for recording Lesissciicaixiin iron eknrdrencnananin edendi enn ERO mon i ncn DR 154 Trouble for playback iuseoisuisaiismenit Dinan iata ark Ur eR RT RER KE SR RA CREE SEE sd Paw RR UEM ag 156 Trouble for effect 2er dati er ocv dix nca a an a KY aL Ein 156 Trouble for USB connection oue eiriiineicena aionididx arido ES ci enia cdd nnd 157 Other troubles T 158 Specifications M 160 Physical dimensions coniun iei asccin dca cri rud aic d aai v LR C A din 161 Block did Afi siti mniipned inan E maaa enini pnr a RR ea D AR RA Ed 162 MIDI implementation chart 2 5 nura tna
7. eese eere eene ntn 98 MIDI synchronization Synchronization using MTC ss aassasannununnununnenenununnunennennnunnenununnnnununnununnnunnunnnnnnnnnennnnnn a 100 COMMECEON EEE IEE EE EOSO 100 Settings of the MR16 and MIDI sequencer eese eee nnns 100 MIDI sync MTC frame rate settings eese eere thon tata teen 101 Synchronization using MIDI clock creen 102 COnDDOCtIODIS 5 eee eseet E te veeb reste ee inen A eres ende teu en e uide eiu ene 102 Settings of the MR16 and MIDI sequencer eese entente nnns 102 Data export to a personal computer WAV file conversion eio axccinene cua w centre reda SERE curet esa Peu mage oxccN uda avete ER Nn 104 Enabling the file conversion eese eee eerte nennt sts tao tnos 104 Procedure of file OnvVersiOTt us ieadaceiepor tice benc be iub eee 105 Exporting data to a personal computer eere eene nne netetntnn 107 Connection to a personal computer esee eere entente ntn nennen sinas tns ens 107 Exporting a WAV file to a personal computer eeseeeeeeeee eee nnn 108 Protecting the hard diSK i oscuuiis cencicdcks qu rton s ck GV at lu Co apR YE E a UR Cau QN c UE ni RE CR nn en 110 Archiving a SONG Er aaa 111 Selecting the desired SONG X 114 Editing 4 song NaMe o o CUIR Duca a NR TRE RE DUNS
8. MkTrack FCEY Pst Track Cry Pst Track 44Back Source Track WR eshino Dest Track 1 LEHTER1 LCHHCEL 1 HkTrackkCEs Pzt Track Cry Fst Track a4Back Source Track 1 Dest Track E ashing CEHTER LCHHCEL 1 You can select the same number of tracks as the copy source track s For example if you select a mono track for the source you can only select a mono track for the destination Note You cannot select the same track s for the copy source and destination Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the destination track s and press the MENU ENTER knob Dest Track is now highlighted on the screen MkTrackkCEs Pzt Track Cry Pst Track 44Back Source Track 1 Dest Track EE ashing LEHTER1 LCHHCEL 1 MkTrackkcEs Pst Track Cry Fst Track 44Back Track z 1 CENTER CANCEL Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to ENTER at the bottom of the screen then press the MENU ENTER knob The display shows Please Wait immediately followed by Completed when the MR16 completes the copy paste operation MR16 Owner s Manual Track editing Nolte If you want to cancel the copy paste operation move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob Note If a destination track has recorded data pasting the copied data overwrites the previous data 9 Press
9. Sound source The source dry signal fed to the INPUT A channel is sent to the external effect unit connected to the INSERT connector and the wet effect signal returns to the INPUT A channel Thus you can apply effects to the INPUT A signal by connecting an external effect unit EFFECTOR Wet effect sound See the manual of your effect unit for details about how to use it A Y cable is not supplied with the MR16 therefore purchase an appropriate Y cable available in the market Hint The unit provides two pairs of the AUX OUT connectors During mixdown you can apply an effect to the desired tracks by connecting an external effect unit to the AUX OUT connectors For details about how to use the AUX OUT connectors see Ap plication examples on page 149 69 MR16 Owner s Manual Using effects The MR16 has the original built in reverb delay processor featuring the newly developed algo rithm You can apply the reverb or delay to playback signals of tracks 1 through 8 during Using the internal reverb or delay mixdown and track bouncing You can select an effect type from among three reverb options ROOM HALL and PLATE and a delay DELAY by using the keys in the EFFECT section shown below the currently selec
10. Rename Song Zona Hame skh aa LCRHCELJ Press the MENU ENTER knob again The edited name is stored and the display returns to the song menu screen where Rename Song gt is highlighted Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode The MR16 exits the menu mode and the display shows the home screen where the edited song name is displayed MR16 Owner s Manual Song management Eee Deleting an unnecessary song You can delete a song created on the hard disk lt Notes gt e You cannot delete a song which is protected To delete such a song release the protection of the song first see the next page e Adeleted song file still remains as a hidden file on the hard disk So deleting a song file does not increase the remaining recordable space of the hard disk e You can export a hidden file to your personal computer via USB connection and use it on the computer see page 111 1 While the recorder is stopped press the 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select a song MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode to be deleted and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the first page of the menu The display shows warning and confirmation selection screen for deleting the song HEHU 1 72 kEack HkSonskDeleteZonarl 1 7 E 44Back System k SA1 AAAARAA Sons k ELE peer Track Edit k Part Edit k S g ERE Rhathm Guide F 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER kn
11. rw MeSonaci 29 FeenameSonag 44Back Select Zona k Delete Zona k Sona Protect Off Select Zmix F HkzonskEename Sana Rename Sona Sora Hame Herer Flashing 8 LEHTER1 LCHH CEL 1 115 MR16 Owner s Manual Song management Use the character entry keys to enter the desired character to the flashing point You can move the cursor flashing point by rotating the MENU ENTER knob or by pressing another character entry key Character entry keys REC SELECT keys on the MR16 top panel act as charac ter entry keys in the menu mode For example the REC SELECT key for track 1 shown on the left can be used for en tering A B C a b c and 1 DELETE key gt Pressing the DELETE key the REC SELECT key of the track 15 16 deletes the character at the flashing point By pressing this key repeatedly you can de lete all characters under the flashing point DELETE Note If you enter the same name as an existing song or do not enter a name in step 5 and press the MENU ENTER knob in step 6 below the display shows Illegal Song Name and returns to the song name edit ing screen After entering the name press the MENU ENTER knob The cursor moves to ENTER at the bottom of the screen To cancel the operation use the MENU ENTER knob to highlight CANCEL and press the MENU ENTER knob HkSanakEename Song
12. 8588 088 000 452186 Owner s Manual MER 1 amp DIGITAL MULTITRACKER Da n 9 9 9 9 0 0 0 0 e H 8a9 9 0 0 0 0 0 04x ome Uc Caution Please visit Fostex website http www fostex com for the latest version software Note The MR16 has two models one has a built in CD R RW drive while the other has no CD R RW drive This manual can be used for both manual Each MR16 model also contains the independent supplementary manual which explains how to create an audio CD using the internal or an external CD R RW drive Therefore if you attempt to create an audio CD CD DA read the supplementary manual Fostex MR16 Owner s Manual Safety instructions Contents RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AN INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Water and M
13. COM Using the rhythm guide function The MR16 provides the metronome function which can output the rhythm guide click during recording You can easily output the guide click from the STEREO OUT L R jacks by pressing the RHYTHM GUIDE key on the top panel Two types of the rhythm guide are available one has the constant time signature tempo throughout a song while the other has the programmed time signature tempo map x To output the rhythm guide click turn on the RHYTHM GUIDE key By default the guide click is output at time i signature 4 4 tempo 120 RHYTHUM GUIDE You can output the rhythm guide click according to the desired constant time signa ture and tempo as well as the programmed rhythm guide click based on the conductor map os When recording starts the MR16 simultaneously starts feeding the rhythm guide click from the STEREO OUT L R jacks at the selected level the default is 80 Note that the rhythm guide click is not output during track bouncing The output level of the rhythm guide click is shown on the L and R level meters Note that you can monitor the rhythm guide click via headphones or a monitor speaker s You cannot record the rhythm guide click to any MR16 track s If you do not want to output the rhythm guide click turn off the
14. See the table on the right for details 91 tive Output The conductor map setting is effective Rhythm Guide On The conductor Conductor Map On map is effective lt Note gt When Conductor Map is set to On the Signature and Tempo fields show as be low This indicates that the signature and tempo values set on this screen are ineffective while the conductor map setting is effective MRE thmi 119 Back khatam Guide Conductor Mar On Sisna ture Temra brn Int ClickLevel SB Or See the next page for details about how to set the conductor map MR16 Owner s Manual Rhythm guide function i Creating the conductor map The MR16 can output the rhythm guide click which follows the conductor map during record ing It can also output MIDI clock and song position pointer which follows the conductor map from the MIDI OUT connector The conductor map consists of the time signature map and tempo map You can add events to each map Each event specifies the time signature or tempo as well as the position from which the specified time signature or tempo is effective The time signature or tempo specified by each event is effective until the next event in the map appears For example if the time signature map has two events one sets 4 4 at the first bar 1 while the other sets 2 4 at the third bar the song is play
15. gt Reverb gt Reverb i P Track 1 Playback Mixing Track 1 Playback s 9943 Hunase Mixing Vid s 2 43 Duueise N Track 8 Playback INPUT A INPUT o HN Track 14 Playback e o eo a Track 9 Record Bouncing HiH R d Track 10 Recor INPUT A INPUT D Track 15 Record r Bouncing Track 16 Record In addition to the bouncing examples above you can also apply the mastering effects in the Bounce 1 10 gt 11 12 and Bounce 1 12 gt 13 14 mode 73 MR16 Owner s Manual Using effects Bouncing tracks 1 through 16 to a New song gt Reverb Track 1 Playback Mixing Stereo Out s1943 Buuejse Track 16 Playback Bouncing New Song HEEENNNNNNENNENENENEENENENEN Mixing tracks 1 through 16 down gt Reverb gt Track 1 Playback Mixing D A S193 Buvajseyy Stereo Out DIGITAL OUT Track 16 Playback __ INPUT A INPUT s Aii See Track bounce on page 75 for details about track bounce which allows mixing multiple tracks to stereo See Mixdown on page 43 for details about mixdown Selecting the desired effect type Three mastering effect types are available You can select the desired type u
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17. 9 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to enter the desired bar number and press the MENU ENTER knob In this procedure example enter 4Bar The display returns to the previous screen HkSonakTemegaoharm A4 Back Bar ELE Beat 14 Temro 128bem CENTER LtDELETET HnSonakTemEaolag 44Back Beat ij Temro 128bem CENTER DELETE 10 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Beat 1J and press the MENU ENTER knob 12 starts flashing and you can now set the beat number You can enter the beat number between 1 and 8 MkSonsak Teneollar 44Back Bar 3iBar Temro izH brm LEHTEE1 FDELETET HkSonakTemegohar 44Back Bar iBar Beat TemrFa 1zB brm 11 CENTER LtDELETET Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to enter the desired beat number and press the MENU ENTER knob In this procedure example let s enter 24 The display returns to the previous screen HeSonakTenrotlar 44Back Bar iBgar Beat Teneo 124bem CENTER LtDELETET HeSonakTenroMar 44Back Bar ser Temro i28bem LEHTER1 DELETE Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Tempo 120bpm and press the MENU ENTER knob 97 MR16 Owner s Manual Rhythm guide function 120bpm starts flashing and you can now set the tempo You can enter the tempo between 30 and 250 HkSaonskTemEaolag 44Back Bar 4Bar Beat 24 Temro CEHTER DELETE
18. Adjusting the delay reverb time You can adjust the reverb time or delay time using the REVERB DELAY TIME control depending on the selected effect type Adjusts reverb or delay time ROOM HALL PLATE DELAY REVERB DELAY TIME HALL Adjusts the reverb time within the range between 1 0 s and 6 0 s center position 3 0 s ROOM Adjusts the reverb time within the range between 0 1 s and 2 0 s center position 1 0 s PLATE Adjusts the reverb time within the range between 0 5 s and 4 0 s center position 2 0 s DELAY Adjusts the delay time within the range between 100 ms to 1000 ms center position 300 ms 71 MR16 Owner s Manual Using effects i EEE Adjusting the effect send levels To apply the effect reverb or delay to tracks 1 through 4 adjust the EFFECT SEND control for each track to adjust the level of the track signal sent to the effect processor In the example as illustrated below tracks 1 and 2 signals are sent to the effect processor Ne f EFFECT SEND As shown in the signal flowchart below a track playback signal after the track fader is fed to the EFFECT SEND control and adjusted then fed to the effect processor input The effect processor s stereo output signals wet signals and stereo L R signals dry signals are merged together and then output from the STEREO OUT L R jacks As you can see in the flowchart below the signal sent to t
19. By default EffSd flashes for Aux Output 1 while Click flashes for Aux Output 2 You can now set the desired option When Aux Output 1 is selected 4 MbSustemtz233kBux Duti 44Eack PeakHold Time 3s 4 Resolution Off PRESET Aus Outeut 2 Format Disk k MkSsstemkQux Qutrut 1 44Back 5 FeakHold Time 3s 4 Resolution oft Aux Outrut 1 Aux Outeut 2 Click Format Disk F 146 When Aux Output 2 is selected HkESstemtcz 32hBux Oui 44Back FeakHold Time 4 Resolution Aus Dutrut 1 CEET Format Disk k MeSustemPkAux Outeut 2 44Back PeakHold Time 3s z Resolution Off Bux utrut 1 EffSd Click Aux Output 2 Format Disk k You can select the output signal for each Aux output from among the following options 1 Mono track output 16 EffSd Effect send buss see page 72 Click Internal click see page 89 Off No output Note The level of the AUX OUT signal is fixed There is no master level control for the Aux output signal Note The level of the AUX OUT signal is fixed There is no master level control for the Aux output signal Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the desired option and press the MENU ENTER knob The selection is confirmed and the display returns to the previous screen The display now shows the first page of the system menu screen Press the
20. CHT Input C Pan CHT Inrut D Pan CHT 4 Fhantom Power Off The default panning settings are as below You can set each input to the desired panning position from L10 hard left to R10 hard right Input A CNT center position Input B CNT center position Input C CNT center position Input D CNT center position lt Tip gt You can directly access to the input menu screen by a long press of the TO STE REO BUSS key of the desired input chan nel On the input menu screen accessed in this way the panning setting item for the corresponding input is highlighted For example a long press of the TO STE REO BUSS key of INPUT D directly accesses to the screen shown below HkInrutkInrut D Pan A4 Back Inrut A Fan CHT InFut B Fan CHT Inrut C Pan CHT Tneut D Pan n Flashing Fhantom Power Oft 5 86 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the desired item any one of Input A Pan through Input D Pan and press the MENU ENTER knob The display shows the screen for making pan ning setting of the selected input The current setting flashes In the screen example below Input A Pan is se lected and the default CNT is flashing HhIngutil z 12bkIna Pan 44Back InrFut E Pan CHT Input C Fan CHT Input D Fan CHT Fhantam Power Off HkInrPutbkInrut A Fan 44Back Input A Fan EE Flashing Inrut B Pan CHT Input C Fan CHT
21. MENU ENTER knob to select System gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the first page of the system menu screen 4 HEHLI 1 25 K2o2tem 44 Eack System Sora k Track Edit k Part Edit a Ehathm Guide k 5 MeSustemt 1730 Back T Fre koll Time 4 85 FostEoll Time 1 45 Delay Tyre L F Midi Syne Out OFF MTC Frame Rate 25 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select 4 Resolution on the second page and press the MENU ENTER knob The current option by default Off flashes You can now set the desired option 143 MeSystemt2 Sobs Reso ad Resolution Aux Outeut 1 E Aux utrut z Click Disk Format F MeSustemkd Fesolution a4Back FeskHold Time 3z d Resolution NIE ashing Aux utrPut 1 EffS5d Aux D utrut 2 Click Disk Format k Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select On or Off and press the MENU ENTER knob The selection is confirmed and the display returns to the previous screen Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode MR16 Owner s Manual Other functions CM Phantom power on off The MR16 can supply phantom power 48 V to the XLR balanced connectors of INPUT A through INPUT D So you can connect condenser microphones which require phantom power You can turn on or off phantom power to the XLR connectors via the menu mode lt Note gt The phantom power can be supplied to the XLR balanc
22. See the Using the CD R RW drive supplement for details e Capability of exporting importing a WAV file CD R RW drive built in model only If your MR16 has the internal CD R RW drive you can convert song data on the internal hard disk to a mono WAV file and export copy to a CD R RW disc set on the CD R RW drive or import copy a WAV file from a CD R RW disc set on the CD R RW drive to the internal hard disk In addition you can import track data on a CD DA disc including a commercially available audio CD See the Using the CD R RW drive supplement for details e Capability of digital copy to an external digital device The MR16 provides the DIGITAL OUT port Toslink optical which outputs S P DIF digital signals By connecting an external DAT or MD to this port you can copy song data digitally see page 43 for details e Synchronization to MIDI The MR16 provides the MIDI OUT port DIN 5 pin You can synchronize the MR16 with external MIDI devices MIDI sequencer etc using MTC or MIDI clock fed from the MR16 see page 99 for details e Rhythm guide function for recording The MR16 provides the rhythm guide function which is useful for recording You can hear the rhythm guide sound according to the signature tempo or the conductor map you set see page 89 for details e Phantom power supply You can supply the phantom power to the balanced XLR connector on Input A through Input D allowing direct connection of a condenser
23. Signature and Tempo settings on the rhythm guide setting screen but the rhythm guide click based on the conductor map is output S Is the Conductor Map setting on the rhythm guide setting screen set to On As shown on the screen below if Conductor Map on the rhythm guide setting screen is set to On the rhythm guide click based on the conductor map is output In this condition the Signature and Tempo fields on this screen indicate as below showing that they are disabled HkEHSthmtci1 z12bkBEack Ehathm Guide On Conductor Mare Or Sisnature Lm4 Temeo bem Int ClickLevel 868 Set Conductor Map to Off see page 91 158 MR16 Owner s Manual Specifications MR16 Specifications 159 MR16 Owner s Manual Specifications Specifications Inputs Outputs OdBu 0 775Vrms OdBV 1 0Vrms Reference level 12dBfs Analog input INPUT A INPUT D Connectors XLR 3 31 type 2 hot balanced 1 4 inch phone type Input level 48dBu MIC to 4dBu LINE 1 5kO or more 400kQ or more When the INPUT A SEL switch is set to GTR P48V Phantom power ON OFF is selected in the Input menu of the MENU mode Input impedance Phantom power Insert INSERT input A only Connector 1 4 inch TRS phone type Tip output Ring input Norminal output level 10dBV Load impedance 10kO or more Norminal input level 10dBV Inpu
24. TRK 4 FADER INPUT EQ SIMULATION FX TRK 4 EFF AUX 1 2 SEL TRK 5 PAN TRK 5 FADER TRK 5 EFF AUX 1 2 SEL INPUT B TRK 6 PAN TRK 6 FADER TRK 6 EFF AUX 1 2 SEL TRK 7 PAN INPUTC TRK7FADER RK 7 EFF AUX 1 2 SEL TRK 8 PAN TRK 8 FADER TRK 8 EFF INPUTDD AUX 1 2 SEL TRK 9 10 FADER AUX 1 2 SEL TRK1 8 N 9 10 15 16 AUX 1 2 SEL AUX OUT 1 MST CLK 7 TRK 11 12 FADER AUX 1 2 SEL 3A AUX OUT 2 La TRK 13 14 FADER AUX 1 2 SEL AUX 1 2 SEL MASTER MASTERING FX STOUTL TRK 15 16 FADER STOUTR PHONE 1 PHONE 2 162 SS ee MR16 Owner s Manual Specifications MIDI implementation chart lt Digital multitracker gt Date Model MR16 Version V1 00 Fino Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Message Altered EEEE EEEEEEEEEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EE Note X Number True Voice kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key s Touch Channel s Pitch Bend X X X XX X X X XxX XxX xXx x Control Change Program X Change True FIR IR IR IR Ae e KR KI KIKI RIK IR IKI System Exclusive O rem 1 Quarter Frame Song Position Song Select Tune Common System Clock Real Time Commands Local ON OFF Aux All Note
25. Trk8 TrkQ Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 i Trk1 TIK2 TIK3 TIK4 Trk5 Trk6 Trk7 Trk8 Trk9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 t4 Deleting data of tracks 7 and 8 Note You cannot erase track data of a song pro tected 1 Load the song you want to edit 2 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen HEHLIC 1 725 kEack F Track Edit Fart Edit Ehathm Guide F uy a M wenn 5 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Track Edit gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the track edit menu screen HMEHLICZ 1 22 kTrack Edit 44Back Sys tei Zonas Fart Edit k k Mad 4 k Rhythm Guide k MeTrack 1 19 Back Erase Track k CorJ Paste Trkk Mowe Track Change Track F 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Erase Track gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for selecting the track s to be erased 120 MkTrack 1 15 t Erase TRE 44Back LIEraze Track k LorFJg PFaste Trkk Move Track k Change Track HkTrackkErase Track LB Erase Track Erase Track 1 CEMTER CCAWCELI Rotate the ME
26. When you press the POWER switch to turn on the power for the first time the MR16 starts up and the display shows the screen as below note that it takes some time until the screen as below is shown This screen shows that the demo song is loaded and stopped at the beginning ABS 0 of the song named FOSTEX FEVER DIGITAL MULTITRACKER POWER switch 2 bar 1 E 0 clk FOSTEX FEVER 12345678 9101112 1314 ISIE LA Follow the procedure described on the next page to play back the demo song 30 i A MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations Listening the demo song A demo song is pre recorded on the hard disk of the MR16 when shipped Before you make recording let s listen to the demo song via headphones or a monitor speaker Connecting headphones or a monitor speaker system Connect headphones to either of the two PHONES jacks of the MR16 Both jacks feed the same signal so you may connect headphones whichever you like If you have a powered monitor speaker you may connect it to the STEREO OUT L or R jacks of the MR16 Powered monitor Headphones speaker NIS MULTITRACKER lt Note gt You can plug a 1 4 phone plug to the lt Note gt When you connect a powered monitor STEREO OUT L o
27. adjust the TRIM control properly so that the PEAK indicator does not light at the loudest part of the input signal Proper level The level is too high Clipping level Clipping level 16 Pe O O OOO MR16 Owner s Manual Read this chapter first How to burn an audio CD You can burn an audio CD from songs created by the MR16 multitrack recording function using either of the following methods 1 Burns a CD using the internal CD R RW drive the CD R RW drive built in model only 2 Burns a CD using an external CD R RW drive 3 Burns a CD using the CD R function of a PC Regardless of the burning methods above you must carry out the following preparation for burning an audio CD Mix down recorded track signals and bounce to tracks 15 16 1 There are two methods for bouncing tracks to tracks 15 16 One is to bounce to tracks 15 16 of the same song while the other is to bounce to tracks 15 16 of the New song See pages 75 through 88 for details about track bouncing Convert the song data bounced to tracks 15 16 to a stereo WAV file 2 A converted stereo WAV file is stored to the 2MIX folder in the song When you create an audio CD this WAV file is recorded to a CD R RW disc See page 104 for details about WAV file conversion In short after preparing the stereo WAV file s to be burned you can burn the file s to a CD R RW using either of three burning methods e Burning a CD using
28. editing 15 1635TEREO WAU FILE Convert WAY File MODE ABSH Rec End HAHE Sonsh4 ER RRR espe pe pies pep pese E Enter REC EMHTER Kes Exit STOP Key 1516 STEREO WALU FILE Convert WAM File MODE ABSH Rec End HAME Bonss84 Flashing ESTEE EE EE sspe sepe psp p sea peo SEL MENU dial Exit STOP Key While the rightmost character is flash ing pressing the DELETE key repeat edly deletes the current file name Enter a new name using the character entry keys Pressing a different character entry key automatically moves the cursor right If two successive characters are assigned to the same character entry key rotate the MENU ENTER knob after selecting the first character to move the cursor right After entering a new name press the MENU ENTER knob The entered name is set and the display returns to the previous screen The screen example below shows the name is set to Original Name LE 163STEREO WAU FILE Convert WAL File MODE ABSE Rec End MAME Orisinsl Hame PEE ERR p seo sebo Enter REEC EHTER Kew Exit STOP Kew Then by pressing the MENU ENTER knob while holding down the RECORD key to carry out the WAV file conversion 106 8 MR16 Owners Manual Data export to a personal computer Exporting data to a personal computer The unit is equipped with the USB port for directly connecting to a personal computer using a USB cable Via USB connection
29. keys for INPUT A The input channel which is assigned to a recorder through INPUT C track for recording is not mixed 150 LL ZZ MR16 Owner s Manual Application examples Application example 2 Live As example 1 this example also uses the AUX OUT and TO STEREO BUSS functions It is assumed that you want to do the following You want to use the MR16 in the live performance of a band which uses synchronization between the recorder tracks and keyboard live playing The backing tracks tracks 3 through 16 are played back by the MR16 while two keyboards are played live A click recorded on tracks 1 and 2 is fed to the keyboard players Connection between the MR16 and external units Keyboard 1 To PA system Keyboard 2 RI DIGITAL MULTITRACKER PHONES iia a pz mn mm mm xzs Om N E Headphone amplifier Headphone amplifier Operation procedure Set the output source of AUX OUT 1 to track 1 Use the To STEREO BUSS LEVEL control to adjust the keyboard nd levels Set the output source of AUX OUT 2 to track 2 y sound levels See page 146 for details about how to make Use the faders for tracks 3 through 16 to adjust the settings above track signal levels HMkSsstembHux Dutrut 1 Turn down the faders for tracks 1 and 2 because hEn tracks 1 and 2 are click tracks FeakHold Time 3 f E a i ux
30. you can export audio data converted to a stereo WAV file to a personal computer The exported file can be played back or edited on the personal computer or can be burned to an original audio CD using the software application WAV Manager provided by Fostex You can also use the export function for data backup purpose Connection to a personal computer Connect the USB port of the MR16 to the USB port of a personal computer using a USB cable as shown above A USB cable is not supplied with the MR16 PC mmm Windows Me 2000 XP machine supporting USB connection USB cable Caution Use the USB port for connection to a personal computer Do not connect the USB HOST port to a personal computer Note Only Windows Me 2000 and XP computers as well as Macintosh computers with OS X or higher can be used with the MR16 Other computers cannot be used Check your computer before making connection Notes on USB connection with Mac OS When making USB connection with a Macintosh computer note that only Mac OS X or higher is supported Do not connect to a Macintosh computer with the earlier version The song data on the MR16 may be damaged All company names and model names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trade marks of their respective holders About downloading WAV Manager gt You can download WAV Manager a software application for multitra
31. 1 2 98 On the tempo map screen rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the event you want to delete and press the MENU ENTER knob As with the description on the previous page the display now shows the screen for setting the event For example let s select 12Bar 1 2120bpm HSanakTemEolar 1 23 34 Back 1Bar id 126bFMm JBar Z4 136bem 3nbem SBar EF e ETE 1zmbrm iB amp Bar 44 zobem HkSonakTemeohar ar i2Bar Beat id Temro izBbEi CENTER COELETE Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select DELETE at the bottom and press the MENU ENTER knob The event is immediately deleted and the display returns to the tempo map screen HSonakTemEolharg 44EBEack Bar jzBar Beat 14 Teneo 126bem LEHTER 1 HkSonakTemEolarg 1 15 44dBack 1Bar 14 126beMm dBar Zd 186beMm Bar 34 gt Bar d brm After deleting To exit the menu mode press the STOP key or select 44 Back and press the MENU ENTER knob repeatedly MR16 Owner s Manual MIDI synchronization MIDI synchronization By connecting the external MIDI devices such as a sequencer sound module computer etc via the MIDI OUT connector of the MR16 you can make powerful recording For example by synchronizing a sequencer with the MR16 during play back you can mix down signals such as a vocal guitar etc recorded on the MR16 tracks and audio f
32. 2 MR16 Owners Manual Data export to a personal computer Data export to a personal computer This chapter describes how to export song data bounced to tracks 15 16 of the current or new song to a personal computer To export song data to a personal computer you must convert it to a stereo WAV file You can export the converted WAV file to the personal computer via the USB port and create an audio CD using a CD burning function on the personal computer Note that you can also create an audio CD by connecting the external CD R RW drive to the USB HOST port of the unit or using the internal CD R RW drive if it is provided to your MR16 see the How to use the CD R RW drive supplementary manual Notes on USB connection with Mac OS gt When making USB connection with a Macintosh computer note that only Mac OS X or higher is supported Do not connect to a Macintosh computer with the earlier version The song data on the MR16 may be damaged 103 MR16 Owner s Manual Data export to a personal computer WAV file conversion The following describes how to convert track data bounced to track 15 16 of the same song or the new song or recorded to tracks 15 16 in stereo to a stereo WAV file You can export a converted WAV file to your personal computer and burn it to an audio CD using the CD R function of the personal computer You can also burn track data to an audio CD by connecting the external CD R RW drive to the US
33. 5 6 7 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 stereo tracks MkTrackkChanae Track Change Track 44 Back Source Track Dest Track LEHTER1 LCHHCEL uw ee MkTrack Chanae Track mie Change Track 44Back Source Track Dest Track LEHTER1 LCHHCEL EB Flashing 1 L Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the source track s and press the MENU ENTER knob You can now select the desired destination track s MkTrackkchanae Track Change Track 44Back Source Track Flashing Dest Track 1 CENTER CCANCELI MkTrackkChanse Track me Change Track A4 Back Source Track 1 Dest Track Wr leshino CENTER LCHHLCEL You can select the same number of tracks as the exchange source track s For example if you select a mono track for the exchange source you can only select a mono track for the exchange destination Note You cannot select the same track s for the exchange source and destination Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the destination track s and press the MENU ENTER knob Dest Track is now highlighted on the screen 126 8 9 10 HkTr ackkChanae Track Change Track 4A4Eack Source Track Dest Track CENTER CCAM 1 EE Flashing EL 1 Ui MkTrackkChanae Track Change Track 44Back 1 LEHTER1 CCAMCELI Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the c
34. 56 RSS MR16 Owners Manual Advanced playback and locate functions Locating the desired time If you know the time at the point you want to locate the direct locate function allows you to locate the point accurately by specifying the time For example if you want to locate 12m 34s 540ms accurately follow the procedure below In the following procedure it is assumed that the time base mode is set to ABS 1 Press the DIRECT LOCATE key to enter the direct locate mode 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to set the m field to 12 3 Press the MENU ENTER knob to change the locate accuracy unit to s 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to set the s field to 34 5 Press the MENU ENTER knob to change the locate accuracy unit to 100ms 6 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to set the 100ms field to 5 7 Press the MENU ENTER knob to change the locate accuracy unit to 10ms 8 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to set the 10ms field to 40 9 Press the STOP key to exit the direct locate mode Adjusting the counter and setting Locate A and Locate B There is a case that you need to adjust the counter That is when you convert the stereo mixed audio signals recorded on tracks 15 16 to a stereo WAV file for creating an audio CD you need to cut the unnecessary parts at the beginning and end In such a case you need to adjust the counter after editing In the following procedure it is assumed that the time base mode is se
35. 6 AUX OUT 1 2 output mode setting 7 initializing the MR16 lt Notes gt While a menu screen is shown you can go up the menu screen level or directly exit the menu mode by the following operations 1 Select 44 Back on a menu screen and press the MENU ENTER knob The display returns to the previous upper level screen Repeating this operation finally exits the menu mode Press the REWIND key The display returns to the previous upper level screen Repeating this operation finally exits the menu mode Press the STOP key The menu mode exits and the display shows the home screen 139 MR16 Owner s Manual Other functions Hard disk formatting You can reformat the MR16 internal hard disk by using the FAT32 file system By reformatting the hard disk all existing song data on the hard disk is erased a new song Song01 is automatically created 1 2 3 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen HEHLIC1z z3bkBEack T System Sons Track Edit Part Edit khathm Guide k rr 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select System gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the first page of the system menu screen HEHLIZ 1 725 Sys tem Track Edit Fart Edit Rhathm Guide Ld k k k k MeSustemt 1730 Back T Fre koll Time FostRoll Tim
36. CCANCELI Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Copy Track gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for selecting the copy source track s You can select the copy source track s by rotating the MENU ENTER knob The available options are 1 through 8 mono track 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 stereo tracks 132 Bar kd etek Lk Cors Part a4Back Coprs Track LEHTERI LCHHCEL wet Be kW kak Lk Core Fart 44Back Cory Track B Flashing CENTER CCANCELI Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the track s to be copied and press the MENU ENTER knob The display returns to the previous screen CEES ck etc Lk Cors Fart gt 44Back Cor Track flashing CEHTER CCAMCELI aR ta edo lk Cory Part A4Eack EHTER1 LCHHCEL Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to ENTER at the bottom of the screen then press the MENU ENTER knob The display shows Please Wait immediately followed by Completed when the MR16 completes the part copy operation To cancel the part copy operation move the cursor to CANCEL at the bottom of the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob aR ta edi 1k Cory Part 4A4Eack Cory Track 2 LCRHCEL 1 HkFart Cora Part Cory Part Come leted Press EWTER kes Press the MENU ENTER
37. Dutrut 1 SE Aux Output 2 2 4 Notes l Format Disk You can independently assign any one of tracks 1 through 16 the effect send and the internal click R A dpud ME to AUX OUT 1 and AUX OUT 2 you cannot assign Set the panpot of INPUT B to R10 more than one signal to each AUX OUT Set the panpot of INPUT C to L10 e You can set pan for each of INPUT A through D at the desired position between L10 and R10 The mixing levels of INPUTS A through D are collectively controlled by the TO STEREO BUSS Set the panpot of INPUT D to R10 See page 86 for details about how to make settings above LEVEL control HkInrutkInrut A Pan 44Eack The balance among INPUTS A through D is Inrut A Pan MEENEI adjusted using the TRIM control for each input Inrut B Pan Rie f channel or the output level control of each InrFut C Fan LiB 4 neut B Pan Fig external device If you do not want to mix any of Phantom Power Off the input channels you can mute it Turn on the TO STEREO BUSS keys for INPUT A The input channel which is assigned to a recorder through INPUT DJ track for recording is not mixed 151 MR16 Owner s Manual Application examples 152 a O MR16 Owner s Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you encounter any problem while operating the MR16 check the fol lowing for the possible cause of the problem before contacting our ser vice st
38. HkSonaskTemrEotarE 34Back Bar 4Bar Beat zd Temra MENS CENTER DELETE Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to enter the desired tempo and press the MENU ENTER knob In this procedure example enter 180bpm The display returns to the previous screen HESonskTemEolarE 43Back Ear Beat Temro EHTER1 LDELETEJ HkSonskTempolar 44 Back Bar Best Teneo i8tbem LEHTER 1 4Bar Za DELETE Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select ENTER at the bottom and press the MENU ENTER knob The new tempo event is set and the display shows the screen as below In this condition the song is played in 120 bpm from the beginning to bar 4 beat 1 and in 180 from bar 4 beat 2 to the end HESonskTemEolarE 34Back Bar 4Bar Beat zl Temro 1S6bem Gata CbELETE HSonabkTemrEaohar t ii 44BEack iBar 14 1 28be 2d 6 EIS Bar 4 brm Repeat steps 4 through 11 until creating all necessary tempo events MR16 Owner s Manual Rhythm guide function Editing a tempo event You can edit a tempo event 1 2 3 4 On the tempo map screen rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the event you want to edit and press the MENU ENTER knob As with the description on the previous page the display now shows the screen for setting the event For example let s select 12Bar 1 gt 120bpm HkSonatTemeohari i z 44EB
39. Hz high pass filter Effec L25 HPF 250 L06 HeavyKick Adds thickness tive for cutting the wind noise t Adds fatness to the low frequency range Applies a 12 kHz low pass filter to cut L07 TightKick and emphasizes attack L26 LPF 12K the unnecessary high frequency range L08 NormSnare Enhances a snappy feel to a snare L27 LpF 6 3K Applies a 6 3 kHz low pass ETO cul the unnecessary high frequency range L09 FatSnare Frihanges fatness to a snare as well as L28 HumRmv50 Removes 50 Hz hum noise sharpness of high frequency range L29 HumRmv60 Removes 60 Hz hum noise L10 WarmBass Add warmness to a bass sound L30 NoiseRmv1 Removes white noise Effective for a L11 TightBass Tightens a bass sound brighter sound Acti Enhances presence to an acoustic gui Removes white noise This is stronger L12 AcGuitar tar sound L31 NoiseRmv2 than L30 Effective for a too bright sound Adds fatness and presence to a distorted L13 DistGtr guitar sound Removes white noise This is stronger L32 NoiseRmv3 than L31 L14 AcPiano Good for an acoustic piano in ensemble Effective for a too bright sound L15 WarmVocal Adds a warm feel to a vocal Inverts phase Note that when more than Phaselnv 9 microphone is used for an instru L16 BrightVoc Adds brightness to a vocal L33 ae ment inverting phase may boost the low frequency range L17 B G Vocal Good for backing vocals MR16 Owner s Manual Usi
40. O TE Input channel Available input connectors Shapes of connectable connector INPUT A Either of the XLR balanced con nector or phone unbalanced jack INPUT B e IU H qT can be used if both connectors 9 INPUT C are plugged the phone jack is ef XLR 3 12C type PHONE plug INPUT D fective When you use the INPUT A channel set the INPUT A SELECT switch on the rear panel appropriately If you use a condenser microphone use the XLR balanced connector The MR16 can supply the phantom power see page 144 INPUT A SELECT switch When you use the INPUT A channel you must set the INPUT A SELECT switch on the rear panel appropriately MIC LINE position Both the BAL XLR and UNBAL GUI TAR phone connectors can be used INPUT A SELECT switch LIC NI m Set the switch to this position when the source is an external microphone or line level source Both the BAL XLR and UNBAL GUI TAR phone connectors can be used You can adjust the input level and dis NU em tortion using the TRIM and DISTOR TION controls respectively You can QE cp Pen at also use the amp simulation insert ef fect GTR DIST position GTR CLEAN position Both the BAL XLR and UNBAL GUI TAR phone connectors can be used You can adjust the input level using the TRIM control You can also use the amp simulation insert effect INPUTASEL 35 MR16 Owner s Manual
41. Offset and press the You can see the bar offset value on the home MENU ENTER knob screen when the recorder is at the beginning The current offset value by default 2Bar of the song ABS 0 starts flashing The screen example below shows the home screen when the bar offset is set to 4 bars Hkzonacz 23kBar Offset 44 Back Sisnature Mark Temeo Mar b A CEEE HkSonskBar Offset A4 Back Sisnature Mark Temra Mar k Bar ffset EN The table below shows the available offset val ues 12345618 Option Meaning Option Meaning The home screen when the 8Bar ABS Zero bar 8 3Bar ABS Zero bar 3 bar offset is set to 4 bars 7Bar ABS Zero bar 7 2Bar ABS Zero bar 2 6Bar ABS Zero bar 6 1Bar ABS Zero bar 1 5Bar ABS Zero bar 5 OBar ABS Zero bar 1 4Bar ABS Zero bar 4 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the desired offset value and press the MENU ENTER knob The selected offset value is confirmed while the display returns to the previous screen HkSonabkBar Offset 44Back Sisnature Mark Temro Har Bar Offset HkZonasczz2z3kBanr Offset 44Back Sisnature Mark Temro Mar k amp T LU EE Bar To exit the menu mode press the STOP key 95 MR16 Owner s Manual Rhythm guide function Setting the tempo map After setting the time signatu
42. Owner s Manual Advanced playback and locate functions Direct locate mode The direct locate mode allows you to locate the desired point specified by measure beat or time in a song To do this you rotate the MENU ENTER knob instead of using the REWIND or F FWD key Direct locate mode basics Use the DIRECT LOCATE key to switch on off of the direct locate mode Each press of the DIRECT LOCATE key alternates between ON and OFF When ON the key indicator lights up You can also turn off the direct locate mode by pressing the STOP key In the direct locate mode you rotate the MENU ENTER knob for locating the desired point MRI DIGITAL MULTITRACKER MENU ENTER DIRECT LOCATE TI WT While the recorder is stopped pressing the DIRECT LOCATE key turns on the direct locate mode and the following Direct locate screen appears Note that the Direct locate screen looks different depending on the time base mode before the unit enters the direct locate mode see screen examples below In this condition you can use the MENU ENTER rotary knob to locate the desired position The time base mode can be changed using the TIME BASE SELECT key after the unit enters the direct locate mode The following shows the Direct locate screen examples when you enter the direct locate mode while the recorder is at the beginning of the current song
43. R In the 1 10 gt 11 12 mode Faders 1 through 10 Playback levels of tracks 1 through 10 for bouncing Fader 11 12 Monitor levels of tracks 11 12 MASTER fader Recording master level of tracks 11 12 Meters 1 through 10 Playback levels of tracks 1 through 10 Meters 11 12 Recording levels of tracks 11 12 Meters L and R Monitor output levels of STEREO OUT L R In the 1 12 gt 13 14 mode Faders Playback levels of tracks 1 through 1 through 12 12 for bouncing Fader 13 14 Monitor levels of tracks 13 14 MASTER Recording master level of tracks fader 9 10 Meters Playback levels of tracks 1 through 1 through 12 42 Meters 13 14 Recording levels of tracks 13 14 Meters Monitor output levels of STEREO LandR OUT L R MR16 Owner s Manual Track bouncing Actual track bouncing After finishing rehearsal let s carry out actual track bouncing Make sure that the recorder stops at the beginning of the song 1 2 3 Before carrying out actual track bouncing make sure that the bounce mode is selected to 1 14 15 16 Press the PLAY key while holding down the RECORD key Track bouncing starts with the effect level settings made in the rehearsal mode The mixed signals are recorded onto tracks 15 16 After track bouncing completes press the STOP key to stop the
44. RW drive built in model only 1 Internal CD R RW drive Used to create an original audio CD by burn ing converted stereo WAV files to a CD R RW disc or used to record a single mono WAV file converted from track data on the HDD to a CD R RW disc see the supplemen tary manual How to use the CD R RW drive for details Caution Although you can see the DVD ROM logo on the front of the CD R RW drive tray it does not support DVD ROM discs Only CD R RW discs can be used 25 MR16 Owner s Manual Names and functions LCD display The following describes details about the LCD display including screen contents and opera tion Home screen When turning on the MR16 the display shows the startup screen showing the startup status of the MR16 followed by the Home screen which is similar to the one below In this condition the previously loaded song is loaded and the recorder is located at the beginning of the song The home screen provides the following information 1 Time counter display 3 Track level display Time information of the current recorder po The recording or playback levels of tracks 1 sition is shown in ABS or bar beat mode by default bar beat Using the TIME BASE SE LECT key you can select a desired time base mode When the recorder is moving playing back fast forwarding etc the appropriate icon is also shown While the hard disk drive is in access ACC li
45. Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select On and press the MENU ENTER knob The screen shows a warning message for few seconds and returns to the previous screen While the message is shown all input channels are muted When the message is dismissed the mute is released If you select Off from On a warning message appears and all channels are muted 145 MR16 Owner s Manual Other functions AUX OUT 1 2 output mode setting You can individually select the output signal of AUX OUT 1 and AUX OUT 2 from among the track signals the effect send signal and the internal click See Application examples on page 149 for details about how to use AUX OUT 1 2 3 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen MEW 1721 Back T System k Sons k Track Edit k Part Edit k Rhythm Guide k Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select System gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the first page of the system menu screen HEHLIZ 1 25 boys tem a 44Back Fart Edit Ehsthm Guide Hk2astemcl 35 bBack T Fre Eoll Time FostEoll Time Delay Tyre Midi Sync Gut MTC Frame Rate AS As RE f hac re f T Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Aux Output 1 or Aux Output 2 on the second page and press the MENU ENTER knob The current option flashes
46. STOP key to exit the menu mode Initializing the MR16 By initializing the MR16 you can initialize all global menu settings common to all songs as well as the time base and display contrast level 1 2 3 MR16 Owner s Manual Other functions Initialized item Pre roll time setting Default 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 Peak hold time setting 3 seconds Time base shown when turning on the power Bar Beat Display contrast level Factory present level While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen MEMUC 1 2 Back T System k Suns k Track Edit 4 h Fart Edit Ehathm Guide Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select System gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the first page of the system menu screen 4 HEHLIZ 1 25 S55 tem 44 Back Sys tem Zona Track Edit Part Edit Rhathm Guide rr SF i MeSustemt 1 35 Back T Pre Roll Time FostEoll Time Delay Tore Midi Sync Out MTC Frame Rate Teh muc am a en 5 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Init System gt on the second page and press the MENU ENTER knob The display no
47. aS k k F Fart Edit REhsthm Guide MeTrack 11 gt hBack Erase Track k CorFu Fazte Trk P Mowe Track k Change Track k Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Copy PasteTrack gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track s and destination track s of copy paste operation Source Track selects the copy source track s while Dest Track selects the paste destination track s MkTrack i719 CR yPStTRE 44Back Erase Track k Cor s Paste Trek Mowe Track k Change Track F 7 HkTrackkCEsS Fst Track Cey Pst Track 1 Dest 1 CENTER LCBHCEL 3 Source Track Track Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Source Track and press the MENU ENTER knob You can now select the desired copy source track s by rotating the MENU ENTER knob The available options are 1 through 8 mono track e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 stereo tracks MkTrackkCES3 Pst Track Dpu Pst Track 8 ddEack Source Track Dest Track CENTER LCHHCEL 1 122 MHkTrackkCEa Pst Track Cey Pst Track 44Back l Source Track Ei F ashing Dest Track 1 CENTER L CBHCEL Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the source track s to be copied and press the MENU ENTER knob You can now select the desired copy destination track s
48. available When recording to two tracks simultaneously INPUT A and INPUT B are available The INPUT A is assigned to the lower numbered track while the INPUT B is assigned to the higher numbered track Example Track 1 gt INPUT A Track 2 gt INPUT B When recording to three tracks simultaneously INPUT A INPUT B and INPUT C are available The INPUT A channel is assigned to the lowest numbered track the INPUT B channel assigned to the next lower numbered track and the INPUT C channel is assigned to the highest numbered track Example INPUT A gt Track 8 INPUT B gt Track 9 INPUT C gt Track 10 When recording to four tracks simultaneously All input channels INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C and INPUT D are available The INPUT A channel is assigned to the lowest numbered track the INPUT B channel assigned to the next lower numbered track the INPUT C channel is as signed to the next higher numbered track and the INPUT D channel is assigned to the highest numbered track Example INPUT A gt Track 1 INPUT B gt Track 2 INPUT C gt Track 7 INPUT D gt Track 8 36 MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations Recording onto a single track You can record onto any one of tracks 1 through 8 When making recording to a single track you can record a signal fed to the INPUT A channel The following describes the procedure for recordin
49. both recorders Tip By sliding up or down the MR16 MASTER fader gradually you can fade in or fade out recording a MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations Mixdown to a digital recorder The following describes how to make mixdown recording to an external digital recorder Digital master recorder Em m Em RGEA NN DIGITAL OUT d Optical cable S E J 1 Connect the DIGITAL OUT connector of the 3 While playing back the MR16 rehearse mixing MR16 to the digital input connector of a digital down the recorded sounds by adjusting the level master recorder using an optical cable and panning of each track applying effects to tracks 1 through 8 and applying the mastering Note The DIGITAL OUT connector of the effects to the L R stereo mix etc MR16 is the Toslink optical type See Using effects on page 65 for details about If your digital recorder provides only the the delay reverb and mastering effects coaxial type connector use the Fostex COP 1 96kHz coaxial optical converter You can also mix sound sources connected to Contact Fostex or our dealer for details INPUT A through INPUT D during mixdown about the Model COP 1 96kHz See page 85 for details 4 Use the MASTER fader of the MR16 to adjust the output level Adjust the level appropriately so that the level meter of the master recorder shows 0 when the MR16 outputs the bigg
50. d gt bpm are listed In this condition the song starts in 120 bpm and there is no tempo change Bar d gt bpm is used to create a new tempo event MeSonate 2okTemeo Mar d4Back Sisnature Harb Temra Mar 4 Bar Offset 2Bar 96 HkSonaskTemEalag c 1 12 aback iBar id 126bFm Bar d brFm The procedure example below shows how to add the following tempo events to the tempo map Bar 1 beat 1 120 bpm Bar 4 beat 2 180 bpm Bar 8 beat 3 90 bpm Bar 12 beat 1 gt 120 bpm Bar 16 beat 4 gt 250 bpm Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Bar d gt bpm and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for setting the new tempo event where 44 Back is highlighted HSonakTemEeolar 1 71 434 Back 1lBar 14 128bem Bar 4 3 bem HSonakTemEaohag Bar zBar Beat 14 Teneo 1zBbrm LEHTER1 COELETEI Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Bar 2Bar and press the MENU ENTER knob 2Bar starts flashing and you can now set the bar number You can enter the bar number between 1 and 999 HkSonakTemEaohag 44 Eack Beat 14 Temra 126bFem CENTER COELETEI MeSongk Teme oar 44Back Bar Beat 14 Teneo 128bem LEHTER1 DELETE 6 7 8
51. data of a selected mono or stereo track Track editing does not consume the hard disk space Therefore the remaining space of the disk does not change by executing track editing lt Undo redo of track editing By pressing the UNDO REDO key after executing track editing you can undo the editing By pressing the UNDO REDO key after the undo opera tion you can return the track s to the condition after being edited Notes UNDO REDO Also note that if you carry out any of the following after editing you cannot undo the editing anymore 1 Making new recording 2 Making new editing 3 Turning off the power 4 Loading another song Notes While a menu screen is shown you can go up the menu screen level or directly exit the menu mode by the following operations 1 Select lt 4 Back on a menu screen and press the MENU ENTER knob The display returns to the previous upper level screen Repeating this operation finally exits the menu mode Press the REWIND key The display returns to the previous upper level screen Repeating this operation finally exits the menu mode Press the STOP key The menu mode exits and the display shows the home screen 119 MR16 Owners Manual Track editing 1 Es Erasing track data You can erase whole data from ABS ZERO to REC END rently loaded of the desired track s of the song cur Trk 1 Trk2 TIK3 Trk4 Trk5 Trk6 Trk7
52. holding down the REWIND key during play back the recorder starts cueing backwards at 3 x speed During backward cueing lt lt is shown on the display Playback between LOCATE A and B points When the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are set you can playback between these points once This function is always available regardless of the play mode setting see Play mode on next page This function allows you to check the editing part between LOCATE A and B points for copy paste erase etc See Part editing described later E Ea ra NATURAL BRIGHT TWEBASESELECT STORE UNDOREDO RHYTHMGUDE CONTRAST DIRECT LOCATE DELETE STOP key lt Note gt Note that this function is available only when the LOCATE A and B points are set See page 53 for details about how to set the LO CATE A and B points Note If you carry out the operation above when the LOCATE A point is set ahead of the LOCATE B point i e LOCATE A LOCATE B the MR16 plays back audio data from the LOCATE A point to the REC END points once then stops PLAY key 48 While the recorder is stopped press the PLAY key while holding down the STOP key The MR16 plays back audio data between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points once then stops LOCATE A point LOCATE B point Playback A While the recorder is playing back between the LOCATE A and B points the display shows the icon as belo
53. off the hidden attribute by the computer lt Note gt If you cannot see the hidden folder consult the manual of your personal computer Importing data from a personal computer When importing data from a personal computer to the MR16 there is the danger that the MR16 file system may be destroyed Especially deleting or adding files many times may cause the fragmentation of FAT32 resulting in sound jump caused by perfor mance deterioration Therefore before loading data from a personal computer to the MR16 save all necessary folders to the personal computer and format the MR16 hard disk 1 Format the MR16 internal hard disk see page 140 2 Disable the disk protection see page 110 3 Connect the MR16 to a personal computer via USB see page 109 4 Copy the desired song folder on the personal computer to the root folder of the MR16 hard disk Note Do not use move operation as with saving data to a computer 111 MR16 Owner s Manual Data export to a personal computer 5 Repeat step 4 as many times as required Note Usually the song order follows the copied order However it may be different depending on a computer OS 6 After making copy of all necessary folders exit the USB mode 3 Copy data to a CD R RW disc using the internal CD R RW drive As with 1 each track data is converted to a single mono WAV file The data is compressed to a small size and saved to a CD R RW disc See the supp
54. on the display By repeating the operation above you can practice auto in out operation as many times as you like 63 Hint During rehearsal REHE is lit in the time display section on the screen so that you can know that the recorder is now in the rehearsal mode Now m back in the I mode m bar IV PEHE FOSTEX_FEWER 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 the auto punch in out operation you can concentrate on playing without the need of troublesome operation of the MR16 See page 49 for details about the loop func tion MR16 Owner s Manual Punch in out O C Actual auto punch in out After rehearsing the auto punch in out operation it s time for executing actual auto punch in out operation Punch in point Punch out point a Playback Recording Playback 1 Locate the recorder to the point before the punch in point Note In addition to the punch in out func tion the MR16 allows you to edit the recorded 2 Confirm that the auto punch mode is active material using the following editing functions If it is not active press the AUTO PUNCH key to make it active e Deleting the whole data on the desired track using the Erase Track menu item 3 Press the RECORD key while holding down the See page 120 PAN key Copying all data on a track
55. out track or part editing e Turning off the power e Selecting another song or editing the song name MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations Overdubbing basics Overdubbing is recording something new while listening to the previously recorded track s It is a very important method in multitrack recording The following describes an example of overdubbing for recording a stereo keyboard to tracks 9 10 while listening to the guitar on track 1 See the procedure previously described in Recording onto a single track for details about how to record a guitar on track 1 In the procedure below we assume that the song of which the guitar has been recorded on track 1 is loaded Note that you can make overdubbing to another track or other tracks in the same manner as described below 2 INPUT A SEL E lt DIGITAL MULTITRACKER 4 Preparation for recording 1 Connect the L and R outputs of the keyboard to input connectors of the INPUT A and INPUT B channels Connect the L and R outputs to the INPUT A and INPUT B channels respectively This indicates you can now record the INPUT A and INPUT B channel signals to tracks 9 and 10 respectively 2 Set the INPUT A SELECT switch to MIC LINE 3 Press the REC SELECT key for tracks 9 10 Tracks 9 10 a
56. over LACM Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped MR16 Owner s Manual Safety instructions Contents I Table of contents Safety Instructions usciti Edi e cid FR ad da Dh ck D CR DU Cau LE 2 Read THIS chapter d E LTD aan eannan anii 9 Precautions before USING usse ccsixeuicenish ska dpa nion dk Dk Tara Lab Gn A T A T 10 About powersupply senarren rbv eaae op eek Poe Pee eisa iva eva eel EIER eas 10 Precautions upon installing the MR16 eese eene eene eterna ns 10 Not s Ott repit ie p eteee ese cc reote eere evene eoa e ree vo E eer E QUE er T pVe UE Ee sseaeveudesevascdevesevdeedes 10 About CODYVrIS tS uiseececesc ese eie eese cesesest sees eee eov ede eso voee eto eee onvessdesesdcascsssasssieesese 10 About damages ccesssssesssessecsecsscessessessseceecsscescessesscecsecsecssceseesseessecaecsucessesseessecsecsees 10 Note on audio interruption s ssisssssrssiirssrreissrssiistsusesiusiersistasde eses setteis dariit seie 10 Notes on USB connection with Mac OS sesessseessseseseseseseesesesesesse
57. recorder Stopping the recorder automatically turns off the input monitoring mode of tracks 15 16 while the display changes to show the screen below prompting you to play back tracks 15 16 for confirming the result 4E TL Checking the bounced signals on tracks 15 16 You can check the bounced signals while the bounce mode is active 1 2 3 4 Press the REWIND key while holding down the STOP key to locate the recorder to the beginning of the song Make sure that the input monitoring mode is turned off Press the PLAY key to start playback from the beginning of the song Use the 15 16 fader to control the playback level of the bounced signals By playing back the recorder while the bounce mode 1 14 gt 15 16 is active only tracks 15 16 can be monitored In this condition you cannot monitor playback signals of tracks 1 through 14 even if you raise their faders 81 If you want to redo track bouncing use the undo function to go back to the condition before carrying out track bouncing and try again Auto punch in out of track bouncing You can bounce only the desired part between the IN and OUT points using the auto punch in out function see page 87 Track bouncing while mixing signals from INPUT A through INPUT D When you bounce tracks 1 through 8 to tracks 9 10 you can also mix signals from INPUT A through INPUT D together see page 85 MR16 Owne
58. screen where Dest Track is highlighted xeekBAar kJ stoke Te Change Part 4Back Source Track 1 Dest Track Eg ashing EHTER CCAHCELI kB a doh lk Change Fart 44Eack Source Track Track Dest EHTER CCAHCEL I Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to ENTER on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob The display shows Please Wait immediately followed by Completed when the MR16 completes the exchange operation If you want to cancel the exchange operation move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob 137 MR16 Owner s Manual Part editing 3xexRBEar tad ckacko Lk Change Part 446 ack Source Track 1 Dest Track 3 Jaa LCHHCEL MkPartkChange Part Chanae Part Come leted Fress ENTER Key After pressing the MENU ENTER knob press the STOP key to exit the MENU mode lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the re sult press the UNDO REDO key to undo the operation see page 127 MR16 Owner s Manual Part editing O C 138 SS te MR16 Owner s Manual Other functions Other functions This chapter describes the following functions which are important for using the MR16 1 Hard disk formatting 2 Peak hold time setting 3 Pre roll post roll time setting 4 Beat resolution mode on off 5 Phantom power on off
59. serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 17 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 18 The appliance should be situated away from drops of water or spray of water 19 Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on the appliance 20 The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply even if the power switch is at off position 21 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 22 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 23 An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection 24 An appliance should be placed in a position where an AC plug inlet can be easily pulled out by hand 25 Main plug is used as the disconnection device It shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended use To be completely disconnected
60. signals of inputs A through D eeereeereereree enne nennen 85 Connecting sound sources to INPUT A through INPUT D eere 85 TO STEREO BUSS key setting eese tnnt ntn ntn ntn stn nnns tn sns 85 Panning setting for INPUT A through INPUT D cessere eese eee ee eren tnntnen 86 Bouncing the desired part of a song eere eene nete nn nnn nn 87 Rhythm guide function Using the rhythm guide function cscesseeesteeeeeeeeeeeneeeeseenereeneeneneeseeeeseeeeseesseeneeenneenene 90 Setting the time signature and tempo esesseesesssseseesessesessessessesesreseeseesesessessessesesee 90 Creating the conductor Map i uoa cerise agiciunia Chord on ink EET dude du FC NES VIUERE UuE 92 Setting the signature map sees eene eene tnos stn sensns tensa seen sen sensns 92 Editing a time signature event esee esee eene tnnt 94 Deleting an unnecessary time signature event eene 94 6 O MR16 Owner s Manual Safety instructions Contents Editing the bar offset ssscssssssessessessessesseescesessscssssscsscsscescescescescescesscascassasenseass 95 Setting the tempo map ou ecessesscsssesecsnseseessceeeseceeceeceeseseeseceeeesscensesecenseseessseseessees 96 Editing tempO CVENE vecseceecescadeissecsescaacvecessesseacesdanessceasdosesseicadsviceberssess 98 Deleting an unnecessary tempo event
61. switch to any other position you can use the amp simulation effects for insert effects Troubles for USB connection Trouble 1 gt Cannot export a WAV file to a personal computer sthe USB cable connected correctly Check the connection as well as the USB cable Is the personal computer meets the requirement The MR16 can export a WAV file to a personal computer which runs on any of the following OS systems Windows Me 2000 or XP Macintosh 0S X or higher Trouble 2 gt The MR16 drive icon is not shown on the personal computer screen t may take some times for showing a removable drive depending on a personal computer It may take some times for reading the drive data Wait for a while until the drive icon appears On a Windows machine the MR16 is shown as removable drive On a Macintosh machine it is shown as MR16 157 MR16 Owner s Manual Troubleshooting eee Other troubles Trouble 1 gt cannot hear the rhythm guide click Is the RHYTHM GUIDE key is illuminated When the RHYTHM GUIDE key is not illuminated the rhythm guide function is not active and you cannot hear the rhythm guide click e Is the Int Click level item in the Rhythm Guide menu set correctly If the Int Click level item is set to 00 or a small value you cannot hear the rhythm guide click Trouble 2 wantto hear the rhythm guide click based on the
62. the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the USB menu screen HkLISEE 1 15 kProtect where Back is highlighted EE Off MEHUC2 23 FUSE USB Device Moder 4 Back Tneut k USB HOST F CD Ri k The disk is read write enabled Off unprotected You can transfer data between the MR16 and a computer in both MKISBCIz13kBack bile T E The disk is read only protected Disk Protect On On You can transfer data only from the MR16 USE Device Modet to a computer default setting 5 Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to highlight Disk Protect and press the MENU ENTER knob lt Note gt When you enter the USB mode while the The current setting the default is On disk protection is disabled the screen as below is flashes shown In this condition the hard disk is read MPUSEC1l i bProtect write enabled and you can bi directionally trans aaee OC fer song data between a computer and the MR16 Paisk Protect USE Device Moder MRUSER Dei ce USE Mode STOF Key Exit MKUSEZi i bPratect 44Eack Disk Protect RF Flashing USB Device Moder 110 o I MR16 Owner s Manual Data export to a personal computer Archiving a song You can archive song data recorded by the MR16 by using either of the following methods 1 Using the WAV Manager su
63. the PLAY key TAKE is shown in the upper part of the screen and the recorder starts playback It automatically starts recording bouncing when it reaches the punch in point Before the punch in point Between the punch in and punch out points Punch In point Punch Out point Locate A Point Locate B Point TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 TRK 9 TRK 10 i gt Play back t Recording 4 Play back Input Monitor Bouncing The recorder stops recording bouncing at the punch out point and returns to playback while the auto punch mode exits and TAKE in the screen turns off lt Note gt During playback in the operation above you cannot monitor the sound You can monitor the sound bounced sound only during recording between punch in and punch out points Press the STOP key to stop the recorder Check the result by playing back the bounced tracks as described earlier lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the result press the UNDO REDO key to redo the operation 88 MR16 Owner s Manual Rhythm guide function Rhythm guide function The MR16 offers the rhythm guide function which allows outputting the rhythm guide click during recording This chapter describes how to output the rhythm guide set the time signature tempo and create the conductor map 89 MR16 Owner s Manual Rhythm guide function O
64. the MENU ENTER knob HkTrCackkCEa Pet Track The display now returns to the track edit menu Cry Pst Track screen where Copy Paste Trk gt is highlighted 44Back Source Track 10 Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode Dest Track 1 z oki lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the re Sachse LCRHCEL J sult press the UNDO REDO key to undo the operation see page 119 MkTrackFCey Pst Track Cry Pst Track Come le ted Press ENTER Kes Moving track data You can move whole data from ABS ZERO to REC END of the desired track s to the other desired track s After the data is moved the original track s is are silent You can only move track data within the current song Trk 2 Trk 3 Trk 4 Trk 8 Trk9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 Moving data of tracks 1 2 to tracks 7 8 l Trk 1 Trk2 Trk3 TIK4 Trk5 Trk6 Trk7 Trk8 Trk9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Track Edit gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the track edit menu screen lt Note gt Unlike the copy paste operation the data on the source track s disappears after the move operation lt Note gt You cannot move track data of a song pro tec
65. the apparatus from supply mains the mains plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely MR16 Owner s Manual Safety instructions Contents Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and athird grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 12 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip
66. the appropriate positions Raise the fader s for the track s you want to monitor as well as the MASTER fader If you monitor via headphones also raise the PHONES VOL control Trouble 3 gt press the PLAY key while holding down the STOP key but cannot execute loop playback Are the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points set correctly By default both of these points are set to the beginning of a song i e Om 00s 000ms or 2bar 1beat OOcIk In this condition you cannot execute loop play back Also if the LOCATE B point is earlier than the LOCATE A point you cannot execute loop playback M 2 Troubles for effect Trouble 1 gt cannot apply the effects Are the EFFECT SEND control for the track you want to apply the effect and track fader raised appropriately cnx t t Raise the EFFECT SEND control s for the track s 1 through 4 you want to apply the effect to send signal s to the internal digital effects Also make sure that the fader s for the track s you want to apply the effect is are raised EFFECT SEND 156 MR16 Owner s Manual Troubleshooting Trouble 22 cannot apply the mic simulation effects Is the INPUT A SELECT switch on the rear panel is set to MIC LINE position To apply the mic simulation effects to INPUT A the INPUT A SELECT switch on the rear panel must be set to MIC LINE position When you set the
67. the level meters on the screen show the fol lowing signal levels Meters 1 through 16 Playback levels of tracks 1 through 16 Meters Land R Output levels of STEREO OUT re cording levels of bouncing After finishing rehearsal press the STOP key to stop the recorder and locate it to the beginning of the song Do not move the controls and faders after fin ishing rehearsal Actual track bouncing After finishing rehearsal let s carry out actual track bouncing LT STEREO OUT i Q e DIGITAL MULTITRACKER 2 no ome ET BOUNCE Me 1 NE M PL E MR16 Owner s Manual Track bouncing 1 2 While the recorder is stopped press the 1 8 NEW SONG key The 1 16 NEW SONG key lights up and the display shows the screen below If you execute track bouncing press the MENU ENTER knob while holding down the RECORD key If you cancel track bouncing press the STOP key Bounce 1 157 Heu Sona Bounce All Tracks amp Input ABACO Are You Sure VYes RECORD ENTER Kes HotSTOF Key Press the MENU ENTER knob while holding down the RECORD key Track bouncing starts The mixed bounced sig nals are recorded to tracks 15 16 of a new song The screen example below shows t
68. the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen MEHLIZ 1 2 PBack T System k Sona k Track Edit 4 k Part Edit Ehsthm Guide 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Track Edit gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the track edit menu screen MEHLIZ 12723 KTn ack Edit 44Eack System k k a k Part Edit Rhythm Guide k MeTrack 1 13 bBack T Erase Track k CarU Paste Trkk Moye Track k mre Change Track k 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Change Track gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for select ing 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 MeTrack 1 13 kChangeTRE 44Eacl Erase Track k Copyu Paste Trkk Move Track b i MEERE MkTrackkChanse Track Change Track Source Track 1 Dest Track 1 CEHTER COCAMCELI 125 MR16 Owner s Manual Track editing 5 6 7 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Source Track and press the MENU ENTER knob You can now select the desired exchange source track s by rotating the MENU ENTER knob The available options are 1through 8 mono track e 1 2 3 4
69. the same track s for the move source and destination Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the destination track s and press the MENU ENTER knob The display returns to the screen where Dest Track is highlighted J ekBar kJ abseil k Mowe Part 44Back Source Track 1 Dest Track EE F ashing LEHTER1 CCAHCEL muekBar tad tto Lk blove Part 44qBack Source Track 1 Dest LEHTER1 CCAHCEL Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to ENTER on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob The display shows Please Wait immediately followed by Completed when the MR16 completes the move operation If you want to cancel the move operation move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob 10 MR16 Owner s Manual Part editing Move Fart 44Back Source Track 1 Dest Track 4 eee LCHHCEL 1 MkFartkhHaose Part gt ove Part gt Come le ted Press ENTER Key After pressing the MENU ENTER knob press the STOP key to exit the MENU mode lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the re sult press the UNDO REDO key to undo the operation see page 127 MR16 Owner s Manual Part editing O M Exchange the part s You can exchange the parts between the desired tracks The part exchange operation can be made only within the current song ABS ZERO Loc
70. to the same character entry key rotate the MENU ENTER knob after selecting the first character to move the cursor right After creating a song or songs for recording connect the sound source to the MR16 see the next page and start recording lt Note gt After creating a new song by ex ecuting procedure steps 1 through 3 the following song selection screen appears This screen is used for loading the desired song from the list as well as creating a new song For example by rotating the MENU ENTER knob to highlight S01 FOSTEX_FEVER and pressing the MENU ENTER knob you can 6 After completing song name entry press the MENU ENTER knob The cursor moves to ENTER at the bottom of the screen MkSonakSelect5onakHew load the demo song oe ap S SCENE PELO HhSonskSelectSonsti zi Sons Hame 44Back EH Sor Flashing Sal Brera Saz My Sona CENTER LCHHCEL rHeuw Sona For details about how to select the desired song see Song management on page 113 HkSonakSelect Sona Hew Hew Sons Sons Mame Dha Sona LCRHCEL Flashing 34 i O MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations Input connection The MR16 provides four input channels INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C and INPUT D Each channel provides both the XLR and 1 4 phone connectors INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D LO STEREO OUT c ve
71. to tracks 11 12 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 11 Track 12 Track 12 Track 13 Track 13 Track 13 Track 14 Track 14 Track 14 76 T MR16 Owner s Manual Track bouncing Track bouncing modes The five track bouncing modes described below are available 1 8 9 10 mode In the 1 8 9 10 mode tracks 1 through 8 are played back mixed down to stereo and bounced to tracks 9 10 You can apply a reverb or delay to tracks 1 through 8 as well as apply the mastering effect to the mixed signals Trk 1 Trk2 Trk3 Trk4 Trk5 Trk6 Trk7 Trk8 Trk9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 Er 1 10 11 12 mode In the 1 10 11 12 mode tracks 1 through 10 are played back mixed down to stereo and bounced to tracks 11 12 You can apply a reverb or delay to tracks 1 through 8 as well as apply the mastering effect to the mixed signals Trk 1 Trk2 Trk3 Trk4 Trk5 Trk6 Trk7 Trk8 Trk9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 LLL ILI LI u d 1 12 13 14 mode In the 1 12 13 14 mode tracks 1 through 12 are played back mixed down to stereo and bounced to tracks 13 14 You can apply a reverb or delay to tracks 1 through 8 as well as apply th
72. 16 Owner s Manual Punch in out Rehearsal for auto punch in out After setting the punch in and punch out points appropriately you can rehearse the auto punch in out for checking the punch in and out points or practicing punch in and out timing 1 2 3 4 di How to make auto punch in out mode active gt autopuncy Pressing the AUTO PUNCH key switches the auto punch in out mode on or off Each press of the AUTO PUNCH key turns on or off the indicator Punch in point Playback Input monitor Punch out point Playback Locate the recorder to the point before the punch in point or the beginning of the song Tip You can immediately locate to the punch in point by pressing the LOCATE A IN key Therefore by pressing the LOCATE A IN key followed by the RE WIND key then the STOP key you can easily locate to the point before the punch in point Press the REC SELECT key of the track you are going to make punch in out operation to arm the track Press the AUTO PUNCH key to make the auto punch mode active The AUTO PUNCH key is lit 5 Press the PLAY key In the rehearsal mode the recorder automatically switches the monitor of the armed track from repro to input at the punch in point but actual recording is not made the RECORD key flashes while IT is shown
73. 2175 OCU hae LOOP START point LOOP END point You can change the pre roll and post roll time within the range between 0 1 and 10 0 seconds in 0 1 second steps in the menu mode see page 142 51 MR16 Owner s Manual Advanced playback and locate functions O i Locate function The following describes the locate functions which allow you to immediately skip to a specified point in a song Time locate Regardless of the current recorder position you can locate to the beginning ABS ZERO of the song or the recording end REC END of the song Locating to the beginning ABS ZERO of a song While the recorder is stopped press the REWIND key while holding down the STOP key The MR16 immediately locates to the beginning of the song ABS ZERO and stops C b ABS ZERO The current position REC END REWIND Locate n nnnunuunuunununuur REWIND key STOP key Locating to the recording end point REC END of a song While the recorder is stopped press the F FWD key while holding down the STOP key The MR16 immediately locates to the recording end of the song REC END and stops C gt ABS ZERO The current position REC END i Locate Sem A F FWD key STOP key 52 RS MR16 Owners Manual Advanced playback and locate functions Loca
74. 45 FostREoll Time 1 45 5 Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode Delay Tare L F The peak hold setting is effective to all songs Midi Sunc Qut Off HTC Frame Rates 25 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select PeakHold Timez s on the second page and press the MENU ENTER knob The currently selected peak hold time by default 3s flashes You can now make the desired peak hold setting 141 MR16 Owner s Manual Other functions Pre roll post roll time setting As described earlier on page 51 when both the auto punch in out and loop modes are active the pre roll and post roll are effective in the loop function You can set the pre roll and post roll time value by the following procedure 1 2 3 When both the auto punch in out and loop modes are ac tive the loop starts from the LOCATE A point minus the pre roll time and ends by the LOCATE B point plus the post roll time The pre roll time is initially set to four sec ondas while the post roll time is set to one second In other words with the default pre roll and post roll time settings when executing auto punch in out the MR16 starts playback four seconds before the punch in point and ends playback one second after the punch out point While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen MENU 1 725 Back T Susten k Zona k
75. B HOST port of the unit or using the internal CD R RW drive if it is provided to your MR16 see the How to use the CD R RW drive supplementary manual For details about how to export a converted WAV file to your personal computer see page 107 below For details about how to burn track data to an audio CD using the external or internal CD R RW drive see the How to use the CD R RW drive supplementary manual n Two mono WAV files recorded on tracks 15 16 are converted to a stereo WAV file as shown below Note that only files recorded on tracks 15 16 can be converted to a stereo WAV file IN lt Stereo L R lt Note gt If you are going to make conversion when no WAV data exists on tracks 15 16 the error message Track 15 16 Empty appears and the operation is canceled You can convert all track data from ABS ZERO to REC END or data of a specified part between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points lt Note gt If you want to convert a part of track data you have to set the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points in advance Track 15 Track 16 lt Hint gt You can play back a converted stereo WAV file for checking as well as set CUE points for dividing file data into individual CD tracks before writing it to a CD R RW disc See the supplementary manual How to use the CD R RW drive for details Enabling the file conversion You can enable the WAV file conversion function by pressing th
76. Basic operations Recording track combinations and available input channel s The MR16 is a 16 track recorder Tracks 1 through 8 are mono tracks while tracks 9 through 16 are stereo tracks The REC SELECT keys control track arming ABC DEF2 Gus PORE STU7 DELETE JKLA MNOS NWXe Yzo 0 A NENSCENENN E el With the MR16 you can simultaneously record up to four tracks Depending on the armed track s the available input channel s is are automatically assigned The following shows the recording track combinations as well as available input channel s by the number of tracks simultaneously recorded Recording track combinations When recording to a single track Any one of tracks 1 through 8 When recording to two tracks simultaneously Any two of tracks 1 through 8 Any pair of tracks 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 When recording to three tracks simultaneously Any three of tracks 1 through 8 Any one of tracks 1 through 8 and any pair of tracks 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 When recording to four tracks simultaneously Any four of tracks 1 through 8 Any two of tracks 1 through 8 and any pair of tracks 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 Any two pairs of tracks 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 Available input channels When recording to a single track only INPUT A is
77. CENTER LCBHHCEL Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Source Trackz and press the MENU ENTER knob You can now select the exchange source track s by rotating the MENU ENTER knob The available options are 1 through 8 mono track e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 stereo tracks XckBar kd aaeke lk Change Part 44Back Source Track 1 Dest Track CENTER LCBHHCEL 3 Hk Bar a eek E Change Fart 44Back HW lashing Source Track Dest Track 1 CENTER CCAHCELI 7 8 9 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the source track s to be exchanged and press the MENU ENTER knob You can now select the exchange destination track s by rotating the MENU ENTER knob Ase Br td ek Lk Change Part 4Back Source Track BH F ashing Dest Track 1 EHTER1 LCHHCEL 1 qe Be td ek Lk Change Part a4 Back 10 Source Track 1 best Track El F ashing EHTER1 LCHHCEL 1 You can select the same number of tracks as the exchange destination track s For example if you select a mono track for the exchange source you can only select a mono track for exchange desti nation Note You cannot select the same track s for the exchange source and destination Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the destination track s and press the MENU ENTER knob The display shows the
78. DI clock you have to make the signature tempo map in the MR16 The MIDI clock is output based on the signature tempo map in the MR16 When you record MIDI sounds synchronize the sequencer to the MIDI clock fed from the MR16 Generally a sequencer supporting MIDI song position pointer as well as MIDI clock can synchronize to the MR16 when you start playback of the MR16 from the middle of a song It locates the current song position and chases the MR16 However note that some sequencer may not synchronize to the MR16 Connection As with the connection for MTC synchronization connect the MIDI OUT connector of the MR16 to the MIDI IN connector of an external MIDI sequencer using a MIDI cable T USB HOST wi Jur biGmaLour roorsw MIDI IN MIDI sequencer etc Settings of the MR16 amp MIDI sequencer 1 Set the Midi Sync Out item in the System menu of the menu mode to CIk See MIDI sync MTC frame rate settings described above about how to set 2 Create the signature tempo map by setting Signature Map and Tempo Map items in the Song menu of the menu mode appropriately See Using the rhythm guide function on page 90 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 MR16 to start playback The sequencer also starts playback in sync with the MR16 102 RS
79. EO BUSS key and ad just the send level using the LEVEL control m mm mM mE mm MIN TO STEREO BUSS key LEVEL control When the TO STEREO BUSS key is turned on the key illuminates in green That is when the key il luminates input signal is sent to the stereo L R buss Note that when the key flashes the corre sponding input is assigned to any recording track lt Note gt If you press the TO STEREO BUSS key when make recording other than track bounc ing the key lamp may flash This shows the input signal is routed to the armed track That is the input signal will be recorded to the armed track in stead of mixed to the stereo buss MR16 Owners Manual Track bouncing Panning setting for INPUT A through INPUT D You can independently set panning for each of INPUT A through INPUT D Each input signal is positioned in the mix according to the panning setting here 1 While the recorder is stopped press the 3 MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen MEHL 1 42 Back T System Sona Track Edit Fart Edit Rhathm Guide F ES 8m 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Input gt on the second page and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the input menu screen MEHLI 2 723 KIngut 44Back i o e USB k USB HOST k CD RHh F MkIneutei lokBback 7 Input A Fan CHT InrFut E Pan
80. GRE S RE RENE UE CR RR RR 115 Deleting an unnecessary song eere eese eee nn en nsn enn en en nnn anat nnmnnn stas na nenen en 116 Protecting SONG usse nien Frriibdicin ttal bac oe aii SEN cR ELDER E MN pueda KDE XO Ud an 117 Track editing Erasing track data isisisi usinnan nianiar aeaaaee OUR UL UA VR FA dd AR gd 120 Copying pastindg track data ineinander x NE Noe 121 Moving track dala ausesississetiniii ui inidedrnbs Dini pk Parca d sa CREER cU ra PA ELE FEL cus ERE EI EA ARR 123 Exchanging whole track dala i nierniain tis nivrik d qha aba kun ida raa c i C ada in adc 125 Part editing Erasing the parl S iioii eni Cri reir Ebr a ERS irn CRUCE E DER ON aoea CA LUKE D uS 128 Copying pasting the part S i i aeniisi sus ckenicuks cuc cta waikecda de uua Ganar uc aea caia cy wva aua 129 Copying pasting the part s 2 1 errare eee ener ennt nnn tntnananntnana 131 Copying to the clipboard eese eese esee eee nns nnne n sens sth istorii 131 Pasting clipboard data eee eese esee eene tenente sentina euna deasa tas 133 MR16 Owner s Manual Safety instructions Contents I Moving the parl S ccaiessisisiestansnscisccassuneaussisannnininisimnsnesensenassnanurdanenuiassaninannisvananinnnweuduansein 134 Exchange th parts ieee esis tn dawns dane amener x udi KR RENE 136 Other functions Hard disk formatting Perm 140 Peak hold time setting D
81. HNHENHEHNENHNEEHEENEEHEEEEEHEEEHEN When reaching at the LOCATE B point during playback the recorder automatically locates to the LOCATE A point 50 RS MR16 Owner s Manual Advanced playback and locate functions Loop function in auto punch in out mode When the loop mode is active while the auto punch in out mode is inactive the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are used as the loop start and end points When the auto punch in out mode is active while the loop mode is inactive the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are used as the punch in and punch out points 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 Note 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 roll time is ignored LOCATE A point LOCATE B point 4 sec P 1 sec c LOOP START point LOOP END point Using the loop function in the auto punch in out mode reduces the number of key presses allowing you to concentrate on playing LOCATE A point LOCATE B point Punch in point Punch out point 45338322
82. Inrut D Fan CHT Fhantom Power Off You can select the desired panning value from among RO1 through R10 and LO1 through L10 as well as CNT center Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the desired value and press the MENU ENTER knob The panning is set and the display returns to the previous screen In the screen example below Input A Pan is set to R10 MkTHeutkIneut A Fan 44Back InFut A Fan 13E Flashing Inrut B Fan CHT Input C Pan CHT Input D Pan DHT Fhartom Power HkInrutcl l132kInH Pan 44Back HIER EI Inrut B Fan CHT Input Pan CHT Input D Fan CHT Fhantom Power ff You can also make panning setting of another input in the same manner as above Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode By selecting 44 Back and pressing the MENU ENTER knob the display returns to the previous screen Therefore you can also exit the menu mode by repeating this operation Bouncing the desired part of a song Typically bouncing is executed from the beginning to the end of a song as shown in Figure 1 below However you can bounce only the desired part by using the track bouncing and punch in out functions together The following assumes that the song you are going to execute track bouncing is loaded and you finished rehearsal of track bouncing The following procedure shows the example of bouncing the desired part of a song in the Bounce 1 8 gt 9 10 mode No
83. NU ENTER knob to select Erase Track and press the MENU ENTER knob The currently selected option flashes and you can now select the desired option by rotating the MENU ENTER knob The available options are 1through 8 mono track e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 stereo tracks HkTrackbkEraze Track Erase Track 44Back Erase Track 1 CENTER LCBHCEL HkTrackkErase Track Erase Track 44Back Erase Track E j Flashing CENTER LCHHCEL 6 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the 8 desired option and press the MENU ENTER knob Erase Track is now highlighted on the screen 9 7 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to ENTER on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob The display shows Please Wait immediately followed by Completed when the MR16 completes erasing lt Note gt If you want to cancel the erase op eration move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob MRTrackkErase Track Erase Track 443Back 4 Erase Track i do LCHHCEL 3 MkTrack Erase Track Erase Track Comrleted Press ENTER Kew MR16 Owner s Manual Track editing Press the MENU ENTER knob The display now returns to the track edit menu screen where Erase Track gt is highlighted Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode Not
84. OCATE B Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the conversion range and press the MENU ENTER knob The selection is confirmed and the display returns to the previous screen NAME shows the name for the con verted 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 The following assumes that the file name is not changed For details about how to edit a name see Editing a file name on the next page When you convert data in the same song more than once you have to give a different name for each converted file See the Note on the next page Press the MENU ENTER knob while holding down the RECORD key The file conversion starts and the percent number on the screen counts up as the conversion progresses To cancel the conversion in the middle press the STOP key 5 15 i15 25TEREU WAU FILE Lonuert WAL File Convertins Ba x Cancel STOP Key lt Note gt If you cancel the conversion in the middle no file incomplete file is created When the conversion is completed the display shows Completed 2 15 5TEREO WAU FILE Convert WAL File Comrleted Press EHTER Key Press the MENU ENTER knob The MR16 quits the conversion function and the display returns to the home screen lt Note gt If you convert data with the same name as prev
85. ORD key You need to hold down the PLAY key when pressing the RECORD key When the recorder reaches at the point you want to punch out press only the PLAY key The recorder status switches from recording to playback Press the STOP key to stop the recorder Rewind the recorder and play back the part you performed the punch in out recording 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 Punch in out using the footswitch You can make hands free punch in out recording using an unlatched type footswitch 1 2 3 4 5 MR16 Owner s Manual Punch in out Unlatched type footswitch Press the footswitch Punch in Press the footswitch Punch out 4 Connect the footswitch to the FOOT SW jack on the MR16 rear panel Press the REC SELECT key for the track you are going to make punch in out recording The track is record armed in point and press the PLAY key to start play lt Note gt You cannot perform another punch To perform punch in out recording in an other part stop the recorder and perform Press the STOP key to stop the recorder Playback Recording Paya in out recording successively the steps above again Locate the recorder to the point before the punch 6 7 back It may be a good idea to play the instrument along with the playback sound so th
86. PUT A through INPUT D Press the RECORD key once the key indicator starts flashing Tracks 1 through 4 which are armed now enter the input monitor mode and MA is shown on the home screen While playing the music adjust the recording level of each track using the TRIM control of each input channel Adjust the level appropriately so that the PEAK indicator does not light Turning the PHONES VOL control clockwise raises the headphone monitor level The screen shows the input level of tracks 1 through 4 as well as the stereo L and R output levels lt Note gt Adjust the TRIM control of each input channel properly so that the PEAK indicator does not light at the loudest part of the sound lt Tip gt You can add distortion to an electric guitar connected to INPUT A Use the DIS TORTION control to adjust the distortion level When you add distortion readjust the TRIM control lt Tip gt When receiving a line level signal set the TRIM control to left LINE to get the appropriate level When receiving a micro phone signal set the TRIM control to right MIC to get the appropriate level 42 Starting recording 7 While holding down the RECORD key press the PLAY key to start recording The recorder starts recording 8 When recording completes press the STOP key to stop the recorder lt Note gt We recommend to press the REC SELECT key for tracks 1 thro
87. Power supply 120VAC 50 60Hz 280VAC 50 60Hz 240VAC 50 60Hz Power consumption 14 W 20 W CD R RW drive built in model Supplied Accessaries Power cord Owner s Manual Changes in specifications and features may be made without notice or obligation Pin assignment of XLR connectors 1 GND 2 NSy 2 HOT Nu 3 COLD Pin assignment of USB port 1 VBUS 2 D 3 D 4 GND Pin assignment of USB HOST port 1 VBUS 0000 sto LIAI 3 D 4 GND OOOO O o U MR16 Owner s Manual Specifications Physical dimensions 85 MRI DIGITAL MULTITRACKER EN 265 T 161 MR16 Owner s Manual Specifications i EEE Block diagram When using the normal mode TU UN TO STEREO BUSS INPUTA PAN e lt co INPUTB a INPUT C 4 IPUTD t V v REC ed AUX 1 2 SEL RECORDER INT TRK 1 PAN OUT TRK 1 FADER TRK 1 EFF AUX 1 2 SEL TRK 2 PAN TRK 2 FADER TRK 2 EFF AUX 1 2 SEL REVERB DELAY TRK 3 PAN TRK 3 FADER INPUTA TRK 3 EFF AUX 1 2 SEL TRK 4 PAN REVERB DELAY TIME DISTORTION
88. R16 has one hour offset to the ABS time the offset value is fixed Therefore when you start the MR16 from the beginning of a song ABS ZERO the MTC starts from 01h 00m 00s OOf 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MrSystemkMidi Syne MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode 4Back The display now shows the first page of the Fre Fol l Time d4 S menu selection screen where 44 Back is Eae B S LINE p highlighted initially selecting 44 Back returns Mi di Sane ni B TZ Flashing to the previous screen MTC FrameRate 25 MEMU 1 23 Back T Off No signal is output from the MIDI OUT Sustem connector This is the default Sona A Track Edit b CLK MIDI clock with Song Position Pointer is Part Edit k output from the MIDI OUT connector Rhythm Guide b mre MIDI time code is output from the MIDI OUT connector 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select System gt and press the MENU ENTER knob 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select MTC The display now shows the first page of the and press the MENU ENTER knob system menu screen where 44 Back is Midi Sync Out is now set to MTC while highlighted initially Midi Sync Out is highlighted on the screen MENU 1 725 Sustem 5 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select 4Back MTC FrameRate and press the MENU ENTER t EE Ld knob eons Edit 4 The current opti
89. RHYTHM GUIDE key Setting the time signature and tempo You can set the default rhythm guide time signature 4 4 tempo 120 output level etc using the Rhythm Guide menu in the menu mode 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MEHUCIAZ23KEHuthm Guide MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode 44Back The display now shows the first page of the System b im Sona menu selection screen where 44 Back is Track Edit b highlighted initially selecting lt lt Back Fart Edit k returns to the previous screen MEHU 1 25 KEack T HMEhsthmciz l3kBack cm tem 4 F ona E d khatam Guide Off a EST t 4 Conductor Mar Off art Ealt Signature 4 4 Ehuthm Guide k Temra i2 8brm Int Click Lewel amp H 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Rhythm Guide gt and press the MENU ENTER knob Tip While the home screen is shown and The display now shows the screen for setting the recorder is stopped long press of the the rhythm guide where 44 Back is RHYTHM GUIDE key directly brings up the highlighted screen for setting the rhythm guide 90 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the desired item and press the MENU ENTER knob The current setting of the selected item starts flashing On the screen examples below the Rhythm Guide item is highlighted see the upper screen and the MENU ENTER knob is pressed see the lower screen MeRhsthmtltakGuide 44B
90. The MR16 can mix input signals of INPUT A through INPUT DJ The following diagram shows an example of mixing signals of INPUT A through INPUT D when bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to tracks 9 10 As you can see the signals of INPUT A through INPUT D are mixed to the L R stereo buss together with the bounced signals Track 1 Playback Track 2 Playback Track 3 Playback Track 4 Playback Track 5 Playback gt Track 6 Playback Track 7 Playback gt Track 8Playback gt INPUT A INPUT C INPUT D 9 TRIM INPUT B Q e Delay o Reverb ul Mixing a ry 199jj3 Hunase Bouncing Trac k 9 Recording Track 10 Recording Connecting sound sources to INPUT A through INPUT D Before starting track bouncing connect the desired sound source s to any desired input s between INPUT A and INPUT D Sound source s TRIM control Adjust the input level of each input using the TRIM control to match the balance with the bounced track levels Also you can adjust panning of each input for ste reo mix See the next page for details about how to set panning 85 STEREO OUT L R TO STEREO BUSS key setting To send an input signal of any of the INPUT A through INPUT D to the stereo L R buss turn on the corresponding TO STER
91. Track Edit k Fart Edit b Rhathm Guide k Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select System gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the first page of the system menu screen 4 HEHLIZ 1 23 Sustem Track Edit Fart Edit Ehathm Guide ld k k k k 5 MeSustemt 1730 Back T Fre koll Time FostRoll Time Delas Type Midi snc Gut MTC Frame Rate Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select 6 Pre Roll Time s and press the MENU ENTER knob The currently selected pre roll time by default 4 0s flashes You can now set the desired pre roll time 7 You can select between 0 1s and 10s in 0 1 second steps 142 LOOP START LOCATE A LOCATE B Point Point LOOP END point point MeSustemti SokPre Enll R 44Back T M Fostkoll Time 1 85 Delas Tyre L F Midi Sync Out Off MTC Frame Rate 25 MkSystemkPre koll Time 4d4dBack Pre Roll Time MENESEL resnino FostEoll Time 1 585 Delay Tyre L Midi Sync Out Off MTC Frame Rate 25 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the pre roll hold time and press the MENU ENTER knob The pre roll time setting is confirmed and the display returns to the previous screen To set the post roll time follow the procedure below Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Post Roll Time and press the MENU ENTER knob The currently selected post roll time by default 1 0s flashe
92. Use the To STEREO BUSS LEVEL control to adjust the effect wet sound level Set the output source of AUX OUT 2 to track 4 See page 146 for details about how to make Use the faders for tracks 1 through 16 to adjust the settings above track signal levels The output levels of AUX OUT 1 and AUX OUT 2 HbZusremkHux Dutrut 1 are fixed and not affected by the corresponding 44Back i Peaktinld Time 2s track fader settings eoe Off ux futrut Aux Guteut 2 4 lt Notes gt Format Disk k You can independently assign any one of tracks 1 through 16 the effect send and the internal click Set the panpot of INPUT A to L10 to AUX OUT 1 and AUX OUT 2 you cannot assign more than one signal to each AUX OUT e Set the panpot of INPUT B to R10 aide e You can set pan for each of INPUT A through D at Set the panpot of INPUT C to CNT the desired position between L10 and R10 See page 86 for details about how to make sss above The mixing levels of INPUTS A through D are collectively controlled by the TO STEREO BUSS MkInrutkInrut A Pan LEVEL control EN A Pan JE e The balance among INPUTS A through D is Input E Pan Rig adjusted using the TRIM control for each input Inrut C Pan DHT channel or the output level control of each Phan i a DES d external device If you do not want to mix any of the input channels you can mute it Turn on the TO STEREO BUSS
93. X 41 1 4326558 lt UK gt NAME SCV London ADD 40 Chigwell Lane Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate Loughton Essex IG10 3NY U K TEL 44 20 8418 0778 FAX 44 20 8418 0624 166 OOOO o iy MR16 Owner s Manual Specifications FOR THE US CUSTOMERS ONLY FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY The following statement defines specific legal rights You may also have additional rights de pending on the state in which the Fostex product was purchased WARRANTY PROTECTION All Fostex parts are warranted for one 1 year from the date of original purchase except for recording media such as hard disc drives and compact flash cards heads lamps and fuses which are warranted for one hundred eighty 180 days Fostex America will repair and or replace parts during the term of this warranty Labor costs are also covered by Fostex America for one 1 year from the date of original purchase Except as specified below this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in this product The following are not covered by this warranty 1 Batteries 2 Damage to any product that has been altered 3 Damage to any product on which the original serial number has been defaced modified or removed 4 Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet 5 Damage occurring during shipment of the product NOTE Shipping claims must be presented to the carrier 6 Damage resulting from accident misuse abuse or ne
94. a ERE ERR dne red Initialize ose eee ee eeeeeceeceeeeeeeececeeeeeeeeeeaeeeteeeeeeeneaeeaeeaeeeees lt L gt Foro o EE e EE E E 49 locata E e E 52 Locate accuracy oe eeeeseeseeeeeeseseeeeaeseeeeataeeeeeeateeeaeateneaeas 56 lt M gt Master recorder sses 43 through 45 Mastering effect sse 73 Mic simulation pe MIDI implementation Chart sssss 163 Mixdown 43 through 45 MOVE 123 and 134 MENU mode 2 20 sii iei ette tecta 28 lt O gt OVENGUDDING ices HE 39 url 95 Optical cable essen 24 and 45 lt P gt Playback n Lone 32 38 40 42 and 47 Power supply seccsesseeeeseeeeseeesneeseeseeeseeneneceeteesenetats 30 Power switch Personal computer aep Punch in out Punch in out points eeeeeeenn 62 Play mode eere ed 49 Preioll z i enun 51 and 142 Peak bED suos iL sies 16 Peak hold 0 eeescteeeeseseeeeeeeseseseaeseseseeeeeeeeeeeeaeaeaeaeeeeeseeees 141 Phantom power es eeseeeeseeeseeseeesseeeatesetseeeeateneeeaeeas 144 Protect nete Seite aie 110 and 117 Paste sse 121 129 and 131 POSEN o S 51 and 142 Miu 58 lt Q gt Quantization eee 160 lt R gt Recording seecceeeseececeseeeeseeseeeserseseeeetises Recording level Recording track Recording m
95. ack EIJEHSthm Guide Conductor Mar Sisnature 44 Temra 126brin Int Click Leyvel 58 f Fa IT T HkEhathmi 1 15 eGuide 44Back Rhesthm Guide TZEMl riasnino Conductor Mar Df f Sisnature 4 4 Temra 1280Fm Int Click Lewel 8B 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the desired option and press the MENU ENTER knob The selected option in the example above On or Off is confirmed and the display returns to the previous screen You can make setting for each item similarly The rhythm guide setting screen has the following items 1 13 Back D eas thin Rhuthm Guide Of f MR16 Owner s Manual Rhythm guide function 4 Tempo Tempo setting The default is 120bpm You can select between 30 and 250 bpm The setting here is effective from the beginning to the end of the song when the Conductor Map item is set to Off i e the same tempo all through the song When the Conductor Map item is set to On the setting here is ineffective See the table on the below for details 5 Int ClickLevel Internal click output level The default is 80 You can set it between 0 and 99 To exit the menu mode press the STOP key or se lect 44 Back and press the MENU ENTER knob re peatedly The table below shows how the Rhythm Guide and Conductor Map item settings affect the conditions of rhythm guide output and bar beat indication Bar beat indicatio
96. ack iBar 14 128bFm 4Bar z4 1S8bem aoa Sa SSE Tm iBBar 4d gt 250bem HnSonakTemEoharg Bar izEar Beat id Tempo izBbrEi CENTER EDELETEJ To change the bar number rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Bar 12Bar and press the MENU ENTER knob To change the beat number rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Beat 17 and press the MENU ENTER knob To change the tempo rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Tempo 120bpm and press the MENU ENTER knob As with the procedure described on the previous page you can now set the bar number beat number or tempo Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to edit the value and press the MENU ENTER knob In this procedure example let s enter 10 for the bar number Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select ENTER at the bottom and press the MENU ENTER knob The editing is confirmed and the display returns to the tempo map screen MkSongkTemeotar 1 23 iBar id Bar ad gBar 34 1Z2Bar 14 iGBar a 25 8bem 128bFm l8Bbrm nbrm l1z amp B brm Before editing gt HkSanskTemEaollag 1 z lBar id 128bFm 4Bar Z4 1860em SBar 34 amp SBHbrm 18Bsr ld 128bem i6Bar 44 250bem lt After editing gt To exit the menu mode press the STOP key or select 44 Back and press the MENU ENTER knob repeatedly Deleting an unnecessary tempo event You can delete an unnecessary tempo event
97. ack between LOCATE A and B points 2ssssscssssseeeeessseessneseeesseeeeseneneeeesneeneeae 48 Play MOQE me 49 Sel ctinig a play mode 4 ssvcinsvecsudsscsas esatto esee deve e eor tev eae e Eee He ee Pet erre devo end 49 Autoplay mode iis esee tosretvpes avv eee terret ere evt o Eo VEO EN a EVER EO aseo ee ep dese 50 pbireDesinbbequte o ES 50 LOOP MOE S ninine onrar r ra E E EE E 50 Loop function in auto punch in out mode eere 51 Locate TUNG TION user iiaeia iaaa RECS OVER TXMEXU FERRE T VN TRY RURAL VEU Ua RR aS 52 bee silo rsen CE ERE 52 Locating to the beginning ABS ZERO of a song sss 52 Locating to the recording end point REC END of a song 52 Locating to the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point eren eere nnne nnns 53 Setting the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point eere 53 LOCA TENERETUR 54 Direct locate mode 2 iiie etienne toan conten ast needle tees esed cesi iiaiai 55 Direct locate mode basics eere e eres ee eterne eene nnns 55 Setting the locate accuracy csscsssecsecsssssecseessecseesseceeesescsecsssesecseeseeces 56 Example of using the direct locate function sss 56 Previewing the locate point seseeseesessessesesesseseeseeseseseeseesessesessesessesses 58 Punch in out Punch in out using the keys on the top panel
98. ance is not defeated CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral 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 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 accompanying the appliance 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 13 Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 14 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 15 Objectand Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do notfall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings 16 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be
99. and pasting it to another track using the Copy Paste lt Note gt In the rehearsal mode you press Track menu item See page 121 only the PLAY key In the actual auto Moving the desired track data to the other track s using the Move Track menu item See page 123 punch in operation make sure to press the RECORD key while holding down the PLAY key Exchanging all track data between tracks Unlike the rehearsal the recorder automati using the Change Track menu item See cally starts recording when it reaches the page 125 punch in point then automatically stops re cording and exits the auto punch mode at the punch out point Deleting the desired part using the Erase Part menu item See page 128 Pasting the desired part s to the other track s using the Copy Paste Part menu item or the Copy Part and Paste Part menu items See pages 129 and 131 lt Hint gt During actual auto punch in out mode TAKE is lit in the time display sec tion on the screen so that you can know that the recorder is now in the actual auto Moving the desired part s to the other punch in out mode track s using the Move Part menu item Now playing back in the actual See page 134 auto punch in out mode Exchanging parts between tracks using the Change Part menu item See page 136 About part gt A part is defined as au dio data between the LOCATE A and LO CATE B points Therefore y
100. anges in power supply voltage Unstable or significantly vibrating or shaking surfaces Near a strong magnetic field such as a TV or speaker 10 Notes on repair The MR16 does not use any parts that user can repair easily Contact your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station to ask about repairs Use the original packing carton of the MR16 when you transport or send the MR16 to the dealer or Fostex service station for repair If you have discarded the packing carton pack the MR16 using shock absorbing materials Fostex is not responsible for malfunction or damage due to incomplete packaging or caused during transportation Because the MR16 is a consumer product Fostex does not offer on site service or provide a loaner unit while your MR16 is under repair About copyrights It 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 not responsible for any direct damage or indirect damage caused by using the MR16 Notes on 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 Note on USB connection with Mac OS Befor
101. at you can get the tempo and feel When the recorder reaches at the point you want to punch in press the footswitch The armed track is punched in i e starts recording When the recorder reaches at the point you want to punch out press the footswitch again The recorder status switches from recording to playback 61 Rewind the recorder and play back the part you performed the punch in out recording 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 MR16 Owner s Manual Punch in out O C Auto punch in out By setting the punch in and punch out points in advance the recorder automatically makes punch in out recording for you You can rehearse punch in out recording as many times you like Setting the punch in and punch out points You can set the punch in and punch out points on the fly while playing back the recorder as well as you can set them while the recorder is stopped at the desired position Punch in point Punch out point lt Note gt You cannot make punch in out recording on a song which is protected Release the song protection before making punch in out recording 1 Start playback from the beginning of the song or from a point before the point where you want lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the to make punching in by pressing the PLAY key punch in or punch out point you set sim ply redo
102. ate A point Locate B point REC END i 1 1 1 i 1 a N You can exchange the desired parts between l the desired track s 5 lt Note gt You cannot exchange data of a song pro tected Release the protection before exchanging parts 1 Load the song you want to edit 2 Set the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see page 53 You can check the parts by playing back between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see page 48 3 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen HEHLIZ 1 72 kEack T System Zona Track Edit Fart Edit Rhathm Guide k 6 T r r um 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Part Edit gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the part edit menu screen HEHLIC1 253bPart Edit d4Eack System k Sona k Track Edit k Ehsthm Guide F HnRPartcl zskBack T Erase Part k Caoaru PasteFartk Cory Fart Faste Fart k Move Part k F 136 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Change Part gt in the second page and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track s and destination track s of the exchange operation HkPar tiz z23 kCohangerar t 44Back SChange Part Bar RW tek Le Change Pari Source Track 1 Dest Track 1
103. ate screen is shown pressing the PLAY key executes preview play back from the locate point for a few seconds set by the preview time The display shows HAMEEN during preview playback To stop preview play back during preview playback press the STOP key 0 00 000 17 PLAY in ne is E 3 i DIRECT LOCATE CENTER IH LIHIT SELECT rni 18 4 PLAN rii Mc ET Previewing before the locate point While the direct locate screen is shown pressing the RECORD key executes preview playback from a few seconds set by the preview time before the locate point to the locate point The display shows Mia EN during preview playback To stop preview playback during preview playback press the STOP key 0300 0008 DIRECT LOCATE mi RECORD CEHTER IE WHIT SELECT nini 1h rFLAav rli METER Be EX 58 SS O MR16 Owner s Manual Punch in out Punch in out Using the punch in out function of the MR16 you can overwrite the desired part of the recorded track Punch in means switching from play back to recording while punch out means switching from recording to playback The MR16 offers three methods for making punch in out re cording 1 Manual punch in out using the top panel keys 2 Punch in out using a footswitch 3 Auto punch in out at the specified in out points The following description assumes that the song you are going to make punch in out recording to is loaded and the prepa
104. ation or dealer 153 MR16 Owner s Manual Troubleshooting i ee Troubles for recording lt Trouble 1 gt cannot record the sound source connected to INPUT B to track 1 When recording a sound source to a mono track you can only use the INPUT A section Connect the source to INPUT A Trouble 2 gt cannot record the sound sources connected to INPUT C and INPUT D to tracks 1 and 2 When recording two sound sources simultaneously you must use INPUT A and INPUT B You cannot use INPUT C and INPUT D Reconnect the sources to INPUT A and INPUT B Trouble 3 The input level of the track to which am going to record is too low Is the TRIM control of the input to which the sound source is connected adjusted appropriately To set the input level recording level appropriately use the TRIM control so that the peak indicator does not light continuously Trouble 4 gt cannot hear the input signal via the headphones though the REC SELECT key is active Did you press the RECORD key to make the armed track in the input monitor mode Is the PHONES VOL control raised You cannot hear the input signal unless the assigned track is in the input monitor mode by pressing the corresponding REC SELECT key to turn on the indicator Also you cannot hear any signal if the PHONES VOL control is set to minimum M Trouble 5 The mete
105. ay now shows the first page of the Inrut A Pan CHT menu selection screen Inrut B Pan CHT EE E p EiT nip t an I I 172 PBack Phantom Power NUTNE sno System F Sors 4 MkInr zi3kPhantom Track Edit k ee eee Part Edit k Warning REhathm Guide amp Phantom Power Gr Mutins 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Inrut D Fan CHT Input gt on the second page and press the LArhantom Power MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the input menu screen HkInrFutzi z13kPhantam 7 44Back MEHLICZ 23kIngut Ineut A Fan CHT EEE Ineut B Pan CNT C wwrn BN Input C Pan E neut D Pan CH USB HOST 4 Phantom Power 0 CD R H i 5 After making Phantom Power setting press the f STOP key to exit the menu mode MFIMPUtC 11 Back The display returns to the home screen IDE pn E When Phantom Power is set to On EEE nut ar lights on the home screen as below Ineut C Pan CNT Input D Pan CHT Fhantom Power Off en Abar 1 2000 cil 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Sonegl Phantom Power and press the MENU ENTER knob The current option by default Off flashes You can now set the desired option MkInEgutczizi kPhantaom TTT 34Back 4 Inrut A Par CHT Tneut B Fan CHT Tneut C Fan CHT TIneut D Pan LAFHhantom Power HkInEgutkPhantom 44Back Inrut A Par CHT Inrut E Fan CHT Tneut C Fan En Inrut D Pan Phantom Power TH eso 4
106. c With 10 clock accuracy With 10ms accuracy Example of using the direct locate function Locating the desired bar During recording process it often happens that you want to locate the desired bar accurately For example let s assume that a vocalist and an operator are working together and they want to make punch in recording from the beginning of the first bridge In the typical process the operator locates the position a few seconds before the first bridge using the REWIND or F FWD key and then starts playback from the position and punches in at the beginning of the first bridge In this manner the vocal ist does not know from where playback starts until it starts Or he she may get lost and miss the punch in point If you use the direct locate function this problem is solved In the following procedure it is assumed that the time base mode is set to Bar Beat 1 Press the DIRECT LOCATE key to enter the direct locate mode 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to set the locate point to the four bars before the first bridge You need to make a note of the bar number of each part 3 Tell the vocalist that the playback starts from four bars before the bridge If necessary you can make rehearsal see page 58 for rehearsal 4 Press the STOP key to exit the direct locate mode and start recording Note By setting the locate accuracy to a smaller unit bar or clock you can locate the point more accurately
107. ce Track Dest Track CENTER LCBHCEL MkTrack FMowe Track Move Track 44Back Source Track E F ashing Dest Track 1 EHTER1 LCRHHCEL Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select source track s and press the MENU ENTER knob You can now select the desired destination track s MkTrack FMowe Track Move Track 44Back Source Track E F ashing Dest Track 1 EHTER1 LCRHHCEL 124 HkTrackbkbriose Track Mowe Track 44Eack Source Track Dest Track 4 l ES lashing EHTER1 LCHHCEL 1 You can select the same number of tracks as the move source track s For example if you select a mono track for the move source you can only select a mono for the move destina tion Note You cannot select the same track s for the move source and destination Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select destination track s and press the MENU ENTER knob Dest Track is now highlighted on the screen MkTrackkhouse Track Move Track 44Back Source Track 1 Dest Track EE F ashing CENTER LCHHCEL 1 HETr ackkhaose Track Mowe Track 44Back CENTER CCAHCEL Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to ENTER on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob The display shows Please Wait immediately followed by Completed when the MR16 completes the move operation Note If you wa
108. cessary time signature event You can delete an unnecessary time signature event 1 On the time signature map screen rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the event you want to delete and press the MENU ENTER knob As with the description on the previous page the display now shows the screen for setting the event For example let s select 8Bar 4 4 MeSongkSia Marcle 44 Back 1Bar 4 4 4Bar gt ard 12Bar 5 8 i6Bar 4 MeSonskSia Mar Bar SBar Sis 4 4 CENTER LDELETE3 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select DELETE at the bottom and press the MENU ENTER knob The event is immediately deleted and the display returns to the signature map screen HkSonabsis harg 44Back Bar SBar Sis 4 4 CENTER N2N EEZM HkSonabksis Magcl 12 44Eack 1Bar 4 4 iBar dd 16Bar a4 Bar gt After deleting HkSonabksis Magzl z q4Back 1Bar 4 4 4Bar 3 4 zBa 5759 16Bar 3 4 lt Before deleting gt To exit the menu mode press the STOP key 94 MR16 Owner s Manual Rhythm guide function Editing the bar offset By default the bar beat value at the beginning ABS ZERO of the song is set to bar 2 beat 1 This offset the bar beat value at ABS ZERO is called bar offset You can change the default bar offset to the desired value 1 On the second page of the song editing menu screen highlight Bar
109. ck recording provided by Fostex from Fostex web site http www fostex com Before importing a WAV file from the MR16 or creating an audio CD download WAV Manager and install it to your personal computer For details about how to use WAV Manager see the manual supplied with the downloaded file 107 MR16 Owner s Manual Data export to a personal computer OOHEEENENNENENENENNNNI Exporting a WAV file to a personal computer The following describes the procedure for exporting a WAV file to a Windows ME computer Note You can export only a stereo WAV file which is converted from a pair of mono WAV files on tracks 15 16 as described earlier in WAV file conversion A mono WAV file or undo file cannot be exported to a personal computer Important note gt Song Converted stereo WAV files are located in the 2 MIX folder in the Song folder as shown below So you can export only a stereo WAV file in the 2 MIX folder in dicated by an arrow Note that if you export a WAV file which is located in a folder other than the 2 MIX folder the MR16 may mal 3HHHRIOOT A function N 3HHHHEO02 wav IN 3HHHHEOOS wav A3HHHHEOOB wav Disk protection By default the disk protect function which is effective in the USB mode is set to On In this condition the MR16 can export data to a personal computer but cannot import data from a computer This is for protect
110. cording lt Note gt You can apply the amp simulation as insert effects when the INPUT A SELECT 1 Connect the following sound sources to the switch is set to GTR DIST see page 68 INPUT A through INPUT D channels 3 Press the REC SELECT key for tracks 1 through 4 INPUT A gt Electric guitar Tracks 1 through 4 are record armed and the INPUTB gt Electric bass REC SELECT keys for tracks 1 through 4 start INPUT C gt Microphone vocal flashing INPUT D gt Drum machine On the home screen track numbers 1 through 4 changes to A through D respectively showing that each input is assigned to the appropriate track The remaining time of the hard disk is shown Note If you connect a condenser micro phone to the BAL XLR connector of the IN PUT C channel you can supply the phan tom power to the microphone see page 144 2 Set the INPUT A SELECT switch to GTR DIST You can add distortion of the internal effects to your guitar sound 41 MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations 4 5 6 Set the track faders 1 through 4 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 Track faders 1 through 4 are used to adjust the monitor levels To adjust the recording level use the TRIM controls for IN
111. cording from any desired time within the range between 00m00s000ms and 399m59s999ms ABS time As the MR16 does not consume the disk space when no audio is recorded you can record audio effectively while the recordable time for a tape recorder depends on the tape length Non recorded area shown in white Om00s000ms 399m59s999ms 5 minute recording 5 minute recording Non recorded area remain Recorded area shown in gray 13 MR16 Owner s Manual Read this chapter first About song To understand songs imagine separated rooms as shown below Each room can be regarded as a song With the MR16 you can create up to 99 rooms songs on the hard disk although the available space may limit the number of songs Pa Song01 o Song05 Recorded track data is stored in a song as mono WAV r files as shown below Song02 4 H L I Track 1 Track2 Track 16 Song03 Song98 J Song01 L WAV files Song04 4 Song99 Each song is independent on a disk 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 Recorded track data is stored in a song as mono WAV files The MR16 can convert the two WAV files rec
112. d 15 16 controls the stereo signal see pages 37 through 45 REC SELECT keys Used to select the recording track s You can record onto up to four tracks simultaneously Pressing a key arms or unarms the corre sponding track s Tracks 9 10 11 12 13 14 or 15 16 are armed or unarmed simultaneously see pages 36 In the menu mode these keys are used for entering or deleting characters PAN controls Control panning for tracks 1 through 8 MR16 Owner s Manual Names and functions 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 EFFECT SEND controls Control the amount of signals from tracks 1 through 8 sent to the internal effect reverb or delay see page 72 INPUT EQ keys Each key selects whether or not applying the internal input EQ to the corresponding in put signal Each press of the key alternates ON and OFF of the EQ see page 66 You can select a desired EQ setting from among 33 EQ presets available in the EQ li brary see page 67 A long press of the key enters the menu mode for selecting the desired EQ library entry see page 66 TO STEREO BUSS keys TO STEREO BUSS LEVEL control Each of the TO STEREO BUSS key selects whether or not sending the corresponding input signal to the stereo L R busses see page 85 Each press of the key alternates ON and OFF When ON the key illuminates in green When OFF it is unlit When the corresponding input is assigned to a record ing track th
113. destination track s of the move operation HkPFarctil zsbkMoese Part 44Back Erase Part k Cars FastePartk Cory Fart F Faste Fart k Li k Mouse Part Ee Bar kJ choke Lk Mowe Part Source Track 1 Dest Track 1 CEHTER LCHHCEL Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Source Track and press the MENU ENTER knob You can now select the move source track s by rotating the MENU ENTER knob The available options are 1 through 8 mono track 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 stereo tracks SECS kad cede Lk Mowe Fart 44Eack Source Track Dest Track 1 EHTER1 CCAHCEL I Move Part 44Back Source Track E F ashing Dest Track 1 CENTER CCAHCELI 7 8 9 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the move source track s and press the MENU ENTER knob You can now select the move destination track s by rotating the MENU ENTER knob J ekBar ta soho lk Mowe Part 44Back l Source Track Flashing Dest Track 1 LEHTER1 CCAHCEL J ekBar ta ase lk Mowe Part 44Back Source Track 1 best Track flashing LEHTER1 CCAHCEL You can select the same number of tracks as the move destination track s For example if you select a mono track for the move source you can only select a mono track for move destination lt Note gt You cannot select
114. display shows the screen as below MUSE Ii kbeyice 9 44Eack Disk Protect n USE Device Model i HkLIISBERDeuvice USE Mode DISK PROTECTED STOP Heu Exit lt Note gt By default the disk protect func tion is enabled In this condition when the MR16 enters the USB mode lt DISK PRO TECTED is shown in the USB screen as above 109 MR16 Owner s Manual Data export to a personal computer Note While the MR16 is in the USB mode all keys except the STOP key are ineffec tive Pressing the STOP key exits the USB mode Connect the MR16 to a personal computer using a USB cable Open My computer on the computer screen You see the Removable disk drive added on the computer The first time you connect the MR16 the device driver is installed automatically Open the added Removable disk drive and select the stereo WAV file in the desired song folder then copy to the computer When you open the added Removable disk drive the contents of the MR16 hard disk are shown in which you can see all the song folders Open the 2 MIX folder in the desired song folder and select the stereo WAV file then copy it to the computer Note After copying a WAV file in the folder to a computer the original file remains How ever if you execute move to another folder the original file on the disk is lost When the data export completes disconn
115. e If you are not satisfied with the result press the UNDO REDO key to undo the operation see page 119 Copying pasting track data You can copy whole data from ABS ZERO to REC END of the desired track s of the song cur rently loaded and paste it to the other desired track s The data on the source track s still remains after the copy paste operation Copy paste operation can be done within the currently loaded song Trk 8 Trk9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 l Pasting data of tracks 1 2 to tracks 7 8 Trk 1 Trk2 Trk3 Trk4 Trk5 Trk6 Trk7 Trk8 Trk9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 2 lt Note gt You cannot copy paste track data of a song protected Release the protection before copying pasting track data 1 Load the song you want to edit 121 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen MEHU 1 23 Back T Fart Edit F b Track Edit 4 Ehuthm Guide k MR16 Owner s Manual Track editing 3 4 5 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Track Edit gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the track edit menu Screen MEHLIC1 z223bTrack Edit 43Eack System Sores k a 6
116. e 15 16 gt STEREO WAV FILE key You can disable the WAV file conversion function by pressing the STOP key When the WAV file conversion function is active the display shows the screen as below MRIS 15716 5TEREO WAY FILE Lunuert WALU File HODE ABSe Rec Erid HANE Sornakig PH HCH HC PET EET pop pe pepe pee Enter 3EEC EHTER Key Exit STOP Key 15 16 gt STEREO WAV FILE MR16 Owner s Manual Data export to a personal computer Procedure of file conversion The following assumes that the song whose track data you want to convert is loaded 1 2 3 4 While the recorder is stopped press the 15 16 gt STEREO WAV FILE key to enable the file conversion function The display shows the 15 16 gt STEREO WAV FILE screen on which ABS0 Rec End is highlighted 15 163STEREO WAU FILE Convert WAY Fils MODE ABSH Rec End HAME Sornsh4 oes eek ok ack co Enter REEL EHTER Key Exit STOP Kes Press the MENU ENTER knob ABSO Rec End starts flashing and you can now select the conversion range between ABSO Rec End and LOCATE A LOCATE B 15 16 gt S5TEREO WAY FILE Converti WALI File MODE SR ae t te fate HAME Sorsee4 Hea oe peo SEL MENU dial Exit STOP Key To convert all track data select ABSO Rec End To convert a specified range select LOCATE A L
117. e Delas Type Midi Sync Gut MTC Frame Rate l s Hs F f f Eu Acre Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Disk Format gt on the second page and press the MENU ENTER knob The display show the screen where Are You Sure flashes As this screen indicates formatting the hard disk deletes all songs on the disk and you cannot undo disk formatting To stop formatting press the STOP key to exit the menu mode MkSustem 2 S3FFormat 34Back FeakHold Time 3s 4 Resolution Off Aux Output 1 EffSd Hux Output 2 Click 140 MeSystembkFormat Disk Format Delete All Songs Carn t Undo ee mL VestRECORD ENTER Kew HotzSTOP kes Flashing Press the MENU ENTER knob while holding down the RECORD key Formatting starts When formatting completes Completed is shown on the display and the MR16 stops disk access MeSystembPormat Disk Format Formattina HkzustembkFormat Disk Format Comeleted Fress ENTER Key Press the MENU ENTER knob The MR16 exits the menu mode The display changes to the home screen for SongO1 song name Song01 which is automatically created after formatting Zar 1 2000 clk Soanat i 12345678 9101112 134 SIG LA SSS MR16 Owner s Manual Other functions Peak hold time setting The level meters shown on the display have the peak hold function When it is
118. e MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for selecting a track or tracks of which you want to erase the part s MkPantciz 2 bEnrase Part Ad Back Erase Fart Ld 2 Set the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see EE y PastePart page 53 OFS Fart You can check the part s by playing back the Mon MEAE a 4 recorder between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see page 48 lt Note gt You cannot erase the part s of a song which is protected Release the song protection before erasing the part s 1 Load the song you want to edit AEBS a soko Lk e Part 3 While the recorder is stopped press the ac MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the Erase Track 1 lecti menu selection screen CENTER CCANCELI MENOT 1 725 Back 6 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Erase Custem b Track and press the MENU ENTER knob Sona 3 The current option starts flashing and you can Track Edit k now select the desired track s by rotating the Part Edit F MENU ENTER knob The available options are khathm Guide F 1 through 8 mono track 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select stereo tracks Part Edit gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the part edit menu xeEpkBar kJ toe ke oe Erase Part 44Bac
119. e jacks output the stereo L and R buss signals Connect these jacks to the monitor ing equipment or master recorder see pages 31 and 44 AUX OUT jacks 1 2 These jacks can output the playback signal of any of tracks 1 through 16 the effect send buss signal or the internal click see page 150 You can select the output signal of each AUX OUT independently using the System menu of the menu mode see page 146 for details 10 11 12 13 14 PHONES jacks 1 2 Two jacks 1 and 2 are provided You can use two pairs of stereo headphones with the MR16 see page 31 PHONES VOL control Adjusts the headphone output level LCD display This 132 x 64 dot LCD display shows vari ous information see page 26 POWER switch Turn on or off the power of the unit see page 30 To turn off the power when the power is on press and hold down the POWER switch for a few seconds Note If you do not use the MR16 for a long time we recommend unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet MENU ENTER rotary push knob Pressing this knob enters the menu mode see page 28 In the menu mode rotating this knob se lects the item or numeric value while press ing this knob confirm the setting selection MASTER fader Adjusts the stereo L and R buss output level see pages 37 through 45 Track faders Each fader adjusts the track playback level Each of track faders 9 10 11 12 13 14 an
120. e key flashes in green A long press of the key enters the input menu of the MENU mode in which you can set phantom power on off panning etc see pages 86 and 144 The TO STEREO BUSS LEVEL control adjusts the level of the signal sent to the stereo L R buss PEAK indicators Each indicator lights when the input signal is overloaded see page 16 You should ad just the input gain using the TRIM control so that the PEAK indicator does not light DISTORTION control Controls the amount of the distortion effect for a guitar connected to the XLR connec tor or UNBAL GUITAR jack phone type on the INPUT A channel This control is effective only when the IN PUT A SELECT switch is set to GTR DIST see pages 35 and 68 TRIM controls Each control adjusts the input gain of the corresponding input channel see page 16 and 37 through 42 MR16 Owner s Manual Names and functions 21 22 23 24 Top panel 2 21 23 37 REVERB DELAY TIME control This control adjusts the reverb time or de lay time When you select ROOM HALL or PLATE for the effect type it adjusts the reverb time When you select DELAY it adjusts the delay time See page 71 EFFECT keys ROOM HALL PLATE DELAY These keys are used to select the effect type You ca
121. e level of the input signal to be recorded To enter a MR16 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 Input signals for Output signals from recorder tracks recorder tracks Playback signal repro monitor Playback signal repro monitor Track 3 ngApv Input signal input monitor Track 4 reapy Input signal input monitor Playback signal repro monitor Playback signal repro monitor Playback signal repro monitor Playback signal repro monitor 15 MR16 Owner s Manual Read this chapter first OHEENENNNNENENNENNNU TRIM control You must pay great attention to the TRIM control adjustment when recording to the MR16 INPUTB INPUT D BAL BAL AUX OUT UNBAL GUITAR INSERT e OQ ONE TRIM RIM DISTORTION PEAK VOLUME ote ot ote ote ote ote mm z TRIM control a m The analog signal received at each input INPUT A through INPUT D is sent to the TRIM control by which the signal level fed to the A D converter of the MR16 is controlled PEAK LED 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
122. e mastering effect to the mixed signals Trk 1 Trk2 Trk3 Trk4 Trk5 Trk6 Trk7 Trk8 Trk9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 L L L L III 1 14 15 16 mode In the 1 14 15 16 mode tracks 1 through 14 are played back mixed down to stereo and bounced to tracks 15 16 You can apply a reverb or delay to tracks 1 through 8 as well as apply the mastering effect to the mixed signals You can convert song data bounced to tracks 15 16 to a stereo WAV file which can be burned to an audio CD Trk1 Trk2 TIK3 Trk4 Trk5 Trk6 Trk7 Trk8 TIK9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 L L LLICLICI tt 1 16 gt New Song mode In the 1 16 New Song mode tracks 1 through 16 are played back mixed down to stereo and bounced to tracks 15 16 of the new song which is automatically created By using this mode you can create a master song in the MR16 itself without the need of using an external master recorder You can apply a reverb or delay to tracks 1 through 8 as well as apply the master ing effect to the mixed signals You can convert song data bounced to tracks 15 16 of the new song to a stereo WAV file which can be burned to an audio CD Trk 1 Trk2 Trk3 Trk4 Trk5 Trk6 Trk7 T
123. e procedure below The selected input EQ preset setting is enabled by turning on the INPUT EQ key You can select a desired input EQ preset to each input individually see the table on the next page for details of EQ library 1 While the recorder is stopped press and hold the appropriate INPUT EQ key for the desired input channel until the Input menu screen of the MENU mode is shown on the display 1 The following shows the screen example which Input EG C Brisht appears by pressing the INPUT EQ key for Input EB D Brisht Input A HkInputkIngut EG A 44Eack Input EG AAAS Ee Theut EQ E Briaht You can now select a desired EQ preset MFI neutkIneut EG A 44Eack Input EG Asians Tneut EG B Brisht Input EG B Brisht 2 Theut EG C BErisht InmPut EG D zBrisht Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the desired EQ preset and press the MENU ENTER knob The selected EQ preset is applied 3 The following screen examples show when you select AcPiano to Input A 66 Ineut EG C Brisht Input EG D BEriaht Execute the similar operations as above for setting EQ for other Inputs Press the STOP key to exit the setting screen MR16 Owner s Manual Using effects Hint You can also make input EQ setting by the following procedure 1 2 3 4 5 knob MENU ENTER knob EQ library lt Note gt The contents of EQ library may change with the so
124. e you connect the MR16 to a Macintosh computer make sure that the OS is Mac OS X or higher The MR16 supports only Mac OS X or higher If you connect the MR16 to a Macintosh computer with Mac OS lower than OS X song data on the MR16 may be damaged Pe O OO MR16 Owner s Manual Read this chapter first MR16 main features e Internal hard disk drive for reliable recording playback You can record high quality audio to the internal high performance 3 5 inch hard disk drive You can also edit recorded audio later without sound deterioration Up to 99 songs can be recorded e Four analog input channels The MR16 provides four analog input channels and up to four tracks can be recorded simultaneously Input A features the guitar input to which you can apply distortion or an external effect unit via insert connection Each input provides the TRIM control allowing the perfect input level adjustment Input EQ You can apply the input EQ to each of input signals A through D when recording The input EQ library has 33 presets LO1 through L33 from which you can select an appropriate EQ setting see page 66 for details e Fostex original effects An ASP digital effect processor delay reverb with the algorithm newly developed by Fostex is built in You can apply the effects to tracks 1 through 8 during mixdown and track bounce see page 70 for details In addition the MR16 also provides insert effects for microphone and amplifier simulat
125. ect the MR16 from the personal computer Note To disconnect the MR16 from the personal computer after completing the data export make sure that the RECORD key indicator is not lit and follow the procedure for hardware disconnection of Windows Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode MR16 Owner s Manual Data export to a personal computer HEN Protecting the hard disk The MR16 internal hard disk is protected by default The protection is effective only in the USB mode in which the MR16 is used with a personal computer You can make the hard disk read only protected or read write enabled unprotected The default is read only As mentioned earlier in Disk protection gt on page 108 if you transfer song data from a computer to the MR16 improperly the data may be damaged To avoid such an accident we recommended enabling hard disk protection To disabling the disk protection follow the procedure below 1 While the recorder is stopped press the 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Off MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode and press the MENU ENTER knob cu The selection is confirmed and the display T EIS lrei tBack returns to the previous screen aem d HkISECI 1 3kProtect ons 44Back Track Edi t F Disk Protect ETH Flashing Part Edit d USE Device Moder Ehathm Guide k 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select USB gt on the second page and press
126. ed connectors of INPUT A through INPUT D Therefore to connect a sound source which does not require the phan tom power use any of the unbalanced phone input jacks on INPUT A through INPUT D If any plug is inserted to the unbalanced phone input jack the phantom power is not supplied to the balanced XLR connector on the same channel The phantom power setting returns to Off default when you turn off the MR16 power lt Notes on using phantom power gt Confirm that the connected microphone needs 48 V phantom power Turn on the phantom power after making microphone connection Mute the outputs of the MR16 when turning on or off the phantom power or plugging unplugging the microphone lt Tip gt You can directly access to the input menu screen by a long press of the desired TO STEREO BUSS ON OFF key MRI DIGITAL MULTITRACKER TO STEREO BUSS key For example a long press of the TO STEREO BUSS ON OFF key of INPUT A directly accesses to the screen shown below HkInEgutkInEut A Fan 44Back Inrut A Pan Flashing InFut B Fan InrFut C Pan InFut D Fan I23 5E TH 910112 1314 ISIE LR Fhantam Power 144 E O MR16 Owner s Manual Other functions 1 While the recorder is stopped press the HkInEgutkPhantam MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode ddBack The displ
127. ed in 4 4 from bar 1 to 2 and played in 2 4 from bar 3 to the end For another example if the tempo map has two events one sets 120 at the first bar 1 first beat while the other sets 90 at bar 12 beat 2 the song is played at 120 bpm from bar 1 to bar 12 beat 1 while it is played at 90 from bar 12 beat 2 to the end Setting the signature map 1 While the recorder is stopped press the 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode Signature Map gt on the second page and press The display now shows the first page of the the MENU ENTER knob menu selection screen where lt 4 Back is high The display shows the signature map screen lighted initially selecting Back returns to on which the current time signature events are the previous screen You can also return to listed Each event specifies the bar number and the previous screen by pressing the REWIND time signature By default 1Bar gt 4 4 and key Bar gt are listed In this condition the FIEHUS 1 72 FBack song is played in 4 4 from the beginning to 7 EE he cad System k T Sana k Bar gt is used to create a new event Track Edit k Part Edit d MRSonac2423kSis Map Ehathm Guide k 443Eack 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Song ea one ture Tar Temra Ma
128. eeseseseseseesesesssesssees 10 MR16 main features ie sca setae einig red rues Do dIR Usus REDIT Dei EiRE Cox RR DEDE Y Ca FERENA ennnen nen ennenen 11 The basics Of the MELIB si dene dci d Pena Eni aaaea daaa arsanta dadie araea deaa akaari 13 Recording method MRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEMEMMMMM 13 ADOUUSONG ios in niiret a a 14 Remain recordable space left on the disk eese 14 Time DASE disses e 15 Input and repro monitor 2 0 eesecscessesecsseeceecsecessescessescseceecseceseesseesseceecsnsessesseesseees 15 diss lferersiuco RP RR RR 16 How to burn an audio CD P ennenen ennen 17 Names and functions Top pL be 20 TOD p 22 Rear panel T M 24 Front panel CD R RW drive built in model only 25 LGD GIS PAY T T 26 IOME SCHON seeilcacsscecsesesedcacedcestecssescacessvadcdscncessdassssesvestvabeacedscausabesceabestsavessehecswesssasenees 26 Selecting a time base mode cecessesssessecssceseceececseessecsscessceeeceessecssseceecseeesscessees 27 Adjusting the display contrast eee esses eee eene eene nennen stna tasses tesa 27 MENU mode SCEOBI 5 eee oec rer tec eoe te cere de sede seven ee sea N PE endete E UTE T IE ts 28 Warning MESSAGE esee vert
129. el 1 m ee m mm mm mm m Om m m M Um um DIGITAL MULTITRACKER INPUT A input connectors XLR connector and phone jack Both the BAL XLR connector and UNBAL GUITAR phone jack are provided You can connect a guitar microphone keyboard etc If you connect sources to both the XLR con nector and phone jack the phone input takes priority When using the INPUT A section select the INPUT A SELECT switch on the rear panel appropriately according to your usage see page 35 INSERT connector TRS phone jack Connects an external effect processor typi cally a compressor limiter etc For connection between the MR16 and the effect processor use a Y cable as shown be low see page 69 TIP SEND To the effect input GND RING RETURN From the effect output 20 INPUT B C D input connectors XLR connector and phone jack You can connect a microphone keyboard etc to each of the INPUT B INPUT C and INPUT D inputs Both the BAL XLR connector and UNBAL phone jack are provided for each input so you can use the appropriate connector ac cording to the sound source If you connect sources to both the XLR con nector and phone jack on the same input the phone input takes priority see page 35 STEREO OUT jacks L R Thes
130. elease the protection before making the copy paste operation 1 Load the song you want to edit lt Note gt If you turn off the MR16 after copying the part data to the clipboard the data on the 2 Set the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see clipboard is lost Also note that you cannot undo page 53 copying data to the clipboard You can check the edited part s by playing back between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see page 48 131 MR16 Owner s Manual Part editing 3 4 5 6 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen HEHLIZ 1 72 kEack T System k Zona k Track Edit k Fart Edit F Rhathm Guide k Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Part Edit gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the part edit menu 7 screen MEHLC1z 2 kPart Edit 44Back Sustein k Sona b Track Edit a 7 eee te F Rhathm Guide F MHkPartcl z z3bkBack T Erase Part k Caors PastePar tk Copy Part Paste Part k Move Part i Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select 8 Copy Part gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track s MePartti FokCory Part 44Back Erase Fart F a Page bes etary Paste Part k Mowe Fart k kB kd xexclkE Cory papt Cory Track 1 CENTER
131. enabled the meter peak value during recording is held for the specified time The default meter peak hold time is three seconds You can disable the peak hold function or change the peak hold time zl J000 clk Peak hold indication Remal Leese ees secon s S618 9101112 1314 IBIB LA pele 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MkSustemt2 S3rPeakHold MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode 44Back The display now shows the first page of the LAFeakHold Time menu selection screen 4 Resolution Off Aux OQuteut 1 Ef fd MENU 1 20 kBack Aux utrut 2 Click Tica RN Disk Format Sys tei k uc ean 73 MbSustemkPeakHold Time Fart Edit 44Back Rhythm Guide k PeakHold Time EES Flashing d Resolution Off Aux Output 1 EffSd 2 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Bux Duteut 2 Click System gt and press the MENU ENTER knob Disk Format The display now shows the first page of the You can select from 3s 3 seconds default system menu screen 1s 2s 4s 5s and Off EAs bss tem ___ When Off is selected the peak hold function x 34 Back is disabled the peak value is not held 7 PEERAA La Sons k nes ERA t 4 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the Ehuthm Guide F desired hold time and press the MENU ENTER knob The peak hold setting is confirmed and the Me s temi 130 Back display returns to the previous screen T Fre Roll Time 4
132. ent You can edit a time signature event 1 2 3 4 On the time signature map screen rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the event you want to edit and press the MENU ENTER knob As with the description on the previous page the display now shows the screen for setting the event For example let s select 8Bar gt 4 4 HkSonabksis Magzl z q4Back 1Bar 4 4 iBar dd izBar gt S A T 304 MkSonakSig Har ELAS Bar SBar Sis 4 4 CENTER COELETES To change the bar number rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Bar 8Bar and press the MENU ENTER knob To change the time signature rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Sig 4 4 and press the MENU ENTER knob As with the procedure described on the previous page you can now set the bar number or time signature Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to edit the value and press the MENU ENTER knob In this procedure example enter 10 for the bar number Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select ENTER at the bottom and press the MENU ENTER knob The editing is confirmed and the display returns to the signature map screen HkSonakzis Marzi z2 44Eack iBar 4 4 4Bar a 3 16Bar 374 lt Before editing gt MeSonakSis Maeci 23 44dBack 1Bar 4 4 iBar dd i Bar 548 16Bar 3 4 After editing To exit the menu mode press the STOP key Deleting an unne
133. er s Manual Basic operations Mixdown to an analog recorder The following describes how to make mixdown recording to an external analog recorder 1 2 STEREO OUT L R Connect the STEREO OUT L R connectors of the MR16 to the input connectors of an analog master recorder While playing back the MR16 rehearse mixing down the recorded sounds by adjusting the level and panning of each track applying effects to tracks 1 through 8 and applying the mastering effects to the L R stereo mix 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 Using effects on page 65 for details about the delay reverb and mastering effects You can also mix sound sources connected to INPUT A through INPUT D during mixdown See page 85 for details 44 3 4 5 6 Fue Analog master recorder Adjust the recording level of the master recorder while rehearsing mixdown See the manual of the master recorder for details about how to adjust the recording level After rehearsing mixdown and adjusting the recording level locate the MR16 to the beginning of the song Start the master recorder recording and then start the MR16 playing back After finishing recording stop
134. ervice authorization RMA number Then present the authorization together with the bill of sale which shows the date of original purchase to Fostex America This warranty is not transferable SHIPPING If this product needs service you must take it or package it carefully using ample packaging materials to prevent damage during shipment and mail it to the distributor from whom you have purchased this product postage pre paid and insured NOTE Fostex America will not assume responsibility for damages or losses occurred in transit but will reasonably assist the sender in processing any claims whenever possible such as sub mitting statements to the carriers when applicable Any collect or C O D shipments will be refused In order to obtain warranty repairs you must include the following 1 Date proof of original purchase copy pf bill of sale or charge slip 2 Anote describing the problem with sufficient particularity to allow Fostex America to inspect or adjust the problem 3 All accessory items appurtenant to that problem LIMITATIONS OF INPLIED WARRANTIES AND EXCLUSIONS OF CERTAIN DAMAGES Unless considered unenforceable or unlawful under applicable law A Allimplied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to term of this warranty and to the express coverage of this warranty B Fostex America s liability for any defect product is expressly l
135. essecsscesseceecssesseecseeseesseceseeseecssceneees 71 Adjusting the effect send levels s aseo nre Sot titia Pe Eater sc uni ccu d cuo debes tuyos 72 Using the mastering effects rani drna tinam tania pad haa tx aita ni dps a Ras ME Kar x aa RE Do 73 Selecting the desired effect type oo ccccscssessessessessesscsscsscsescesceceeceecssetectecsecseeteees 74 Track bouncing Preliminary knowledtg6 ricecuisiedunanunevacksus ti sau gh mizkoxkS Can cus Ca Cn un aca RUN Sa RR E CHEER dm 76 Track bouncing example ccccsccsssessesseesseceecsscescesecsssscsececseseseesseecsessecseseseesseesecs 76 Track bouncing MOCES essere itae eret trt ertt erret costs sevand eee eee vi X eR eder d vo 77 Selecting the track bouncing mode 2 0 eessessessecsecssseseesssesseceecsecescesseesseceecseceeeens 78 Bouncing tracks 1 through 14 to tracks 15 16 cec 79 Rehearsal of track bouncing eee e eee esten entente netten entes te tss notas 79 Actual track DOUnCine iioi aee eoer eir ee t Y aere Dg eee exeat otl ne Do bea Eiaeai 81 Checking the bounced signals on tracks 15 16 esee 81 Bouncing tracks 1 through 16 to a new song e rereeeeeeenetnns 82 Rehearsal of track bouncing eee eee esee entente tette tnt tn tnnt ts testes nenas 82 Actual track bouncing eer estre ertt oreet eta etat aera een teisiasi edis aeiia 83 Mixing
136. essing the TIME BASE SELECT key switches the time base mode between ABS and bar beat MRI DIGITAL MULTTRACKER 123456178 5101112 13I4 ISIE LA Example of bar beat display mmWES m 123456718 9101112 1304 IBIB LA Example of ABS display TIMEBASE SELECT TIME BASE SELECT key jJ Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the display contrast by rotating the MENU ENTER knob while holding down the CON TRAST key Rotating the dial clockwise heightens the contrast while rotating it counterclockwise lowers the contrast MRI DIGITAL MULTITRACKER 123456718 9101112 1304 ISIE LA MENU ENTER knob High contrast gt 123456178 101112 1314 I5IE LA lt Low contrast gt CONTRAST While pressing down the CONTRAST key the display shows CONTRAST gt DIAL CONTRAST key Pian arare k CONTRAST DIAL 12345678 3101112 1314 ISIE LA 27 MR16 Owner s Manual Names and functions MENU mode screen Pressing the MENU ENTER knob while the recorder is stopped enters the menu mode and brings up the menu screen In the menu mode you can make setting or editing via the appropriate screen The top menu screen has two pages in which you can select the desired menu by rotating the MENU ENTER
137. est signal If the level meter exceeds 0 the sound may be distorted Model COP 1 96kHz 5 Start the master recorder recording and then start the MR16 playing back lt Tip gt By sliding up or down the MR16 2 Set the master recorder to accept the digital MASTER fader gradually you can fade in input or fade out recording Make sure that the recorder accepts the digital signal output from the MR16 which is eee 44 1 kHz 16 bit S P DIF signal 6 After finishing recording stop both recorders Generally a digital recorder cannot adjust the digital input level 45 MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations 46 SS MR16 Owners Manual Advanced playback and locate functions Advanced playback and locate functions This chapter describes advanced playback functions including cueing partial playback between points A and B special play modes as well as the locate function 47 MR16 Owner s Manual Advanced playback and locate functions O M By holding down the F FWD or REWIND key during playback the recorder enters cueing mode and you can monitor playback at 3 x speed It may be useful for searching a specific position e end nauna BRIGHT REWIND peee REWIND key F FWD key By holding down the F FWD key during play back the recorder starts cueing forwards at 3 x speed During forward cueing gt gt is shown on the display By
138. ethod enn 13 ipe EET 70 aG O 38 40 42 119 127 Remain esseeeeeseeeenee 14 26 38 40 and 42 Rehearsal ccecccesceceseccsseeeeseeeesseeeneeeens Repro monitor fAesolbItiOnL ota AE E rro ERE e EPA lt S gt Sigriat re eret ie ted Sim latiofi 5 tetera hee aee Det SGQUefICOL ie ii ci inpet c rtc c vero tet Signature map Standby mode esses SOlg disse eter EORR RRER Select a song seien ip eb reru Song nate Re eire Synchronization essen SONG protect ioter ien seen RSRHEE S P DIP i o dt roh ea WIM Gic PE en tva Desc ene cene 16 37 through 42 Track fader oce 37 through 42 Time base sse 15 and 27 Tempo map erbe pb o gi ie and boi o lt W gt WAV file ico He Dis aged ene WAV file conversion WAV Manager eeeeennnnnn Watrillig s ponendi Y Y cable cete ieiet t Pere ore ceca 20 and 69 165 MR16 Owner s Manual Specifications MR16 Owner s Manual Specifications Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Directive on approximation of member nation s ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Directive on approximation of member nation s ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used wit
139. eys in the menu 7 mode For example the REC SE LECT key for track 1 shown on the left can be used for Note If you want to cancel creating a song rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to CANCEL and press the MENU ENTER knob While ENTER is flashing press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the home screen of the newly created song My Song As shown in the lower screen example the song entering A B C a b cand 1 name My Song and the song number Song02 are shown Character entry example HkSonsbSelectzonsbHew The following procedure example shows how to en Hew Sona ter My Song as a song name Sona Hame f HS ona 1 1 Use the M N O 5 key to enter M CCAHCEL J Use the Y Z 9 key to enter y Flashing i Use the _ 0 key to enter Use the M N O 5 key to enter o 12345678 9101112 1304 ISIE LFi 2 3 4 Use the ST U 7 key to enter S 5 6 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor right Now in addition to the demo song a new Use the M N O 5 key to enter n song on which no audio is recorded is cre ated by the procedure above Use the G HI S key to enter d It is a good idea to create more than one song before you start recording lt Notes on cursor movement gt Pressing a different character entry key automati cally moves the cursor right If two successive characters are assigned
140. ff repeating the procedure above New Song Select 2mix k is shown Then create a new song see page 33 HkZanskDeleteZonacil l TL 1 l S81 AAAHHA SEZ BEBBE S03 CCCCCCE SA4 DDDPDDDD 116 MR16 Owner s Manual Song management 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 safely we recommend protecting it You can make protection setting only for the current song 1 Load the song you want to protect 5 2 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen HEHLIE 1 722 Back v Zona Track Edit Fart Edit Ehathm Guide FF our 8m 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Song gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the song menu screen HEHU 1 4225 kSona 44Eack f System Track Edit b k Fart Edit F Ehathm Guide k MkSorac 1 23 Back 7T Select Sona EFename Sora Delete Sana Sona Protect Select zmix e w F F ww 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Protect then press the MENU ENTER knob 6 The current option On or Off flashes The default option is Off Hk5onatl z22bProtect 44Back Select Sang Eename Sona Delete Sona Sasone Protect Select zmix k a Ld
141. ffects when the INPUT A SEL switch on the rear panel is set INPUT A SEL switch on the rear panel is set to MIC LINE to GTR DIST or GTR CLEAN Only when the switch is set to GTR DIST you can also use the distortion adjusted by the DISTORTION INPUT A SEL Ea MICLINE control as well as the insert effects INPUT A SEL EA GTR DIST Details of each mic simulation effect DYNAMIC Simulates the sound of a popular dy namic microphone Simulates the sound of a popular con NPUTASEL E 1 SM CONDENSER vaigs pop denser microphone for professional use Simulates the sound of a popular tube TUBE microphone for professional use Amp simulation effects details Simulates a popular British 800 series BRIT STACK tube guitar amp head US METAL Simulates a popular US high gain metal guitar amplifier 60 s COMBO Simulates a popular tube combo guitar amplifier 68 EE MR16 Owner s Manual Using effects Using external effects for recording During recording you can apply external effects to a sound source connected to an input con nector in the INPUT A channel The INPUT A channel has the INSERT connector phone jack You can connects an external effect unit typically a compressor limiter to this connector using a Y cable as shown below EFFECTOR COMP LIMITER etc Input Output DIGITAL MULTITRACKER
142. ftware upgrade in the future While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the MENU mode Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Input on the second page and press the MENU ENTER Use the MENU ENTER knob to select the EQ setting item for the desired input channel and press the Use the MENU ENTER knob to select the desired input EQ preset and press the MENU ENTER knob Press the STOP key to exit the MENU mode 67 L01 Bright Enhances the brightness of a sound L18 Narration Good for narration L02 Loudness Enhances the loudness to a sound L19 Radio1 Radio sound 1 L03 Warm Adds a warm feel to a sound L20 Radio2 Radio sound 2 Used for the top microphone for a drum L21 Radio3 Radio sound 3 kit Also used for drum kit channels for L04 TightDrs i 3 stereo mixing You can get a tight sound L22 HpF 50 PPlies a 50 Hz high pass filter to cut by cutting the mid frequency range the unnecessary low frequency range Used for the top microphone for a drum L23 HPF 100 iit alog i Modden ier ie cut L s LoudDr ma kit Also used for drum kit channels for Se Qa ee d a dde stereo mixing You can get a natural L24 HPF 160 Applies a 160 Hz high pass filter to cut drum sound by enhancing the low and 7 the unnecessary low frequency range high frequency ranges moderately Applies a 250
143. g ABS ZERO of the demo song 1 2 3 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen where 44 Back is highlighted initially 12345678 BID 102 1304 Sib LA MEHLIC 1 72 Back T System k Sona k Track Edit k Fart Edit k Rhathm Guide F Note By selecting 44 Back and pressing the MENU ENTER knob the display returns to the previous screen You can also return the display to the previous screen by press ing the REWIND key Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Song gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the first page of the song menu screen where 44 Back is highlighted initially HEN i721 Fona 344 Back Sustem Fart Edit Rhathm Guide Track Edit F d 5 MkSona 1 239 Back T Select Sona Rename Sona Delete Sona Sona Protect Select Zmix c 4 w l F Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Select Song gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the first page of the song selection screen You can see the list of the song numbers names on the hard disk Currently only the demo song is created and S01 FOSTEX FEVER and New Song are shown New Song is used to create a new song 33 HkSonaclz 22kbkSelect k Rename Sora k Delete Sons k Sons Protect Select
144. g an acoustic guitar onto track 1 via a micro phone We assume that Song02 is loaded and no sound is recorded to Song02 See Creating a song for recording on page 33 for details about how to create a song INPUT A SEL DIGITAL MULTITRACKER 4 Preparation for recording 1 Connect a microphone to the BAL or UNBAL GUITAR input connector of the 3 INPUT A channel lt Note gt You can supply the phantom power to a condenser microphone connected to the BAL XLR connector see page 144 Note that you cannot supply the phantom power via the GUITAR UNBAL phone con nector 2 Set the INPUT A SELECT switch to MIC LINE lt Note gt You can apply the mic simulation as insert effects when the INPUT A SELECT switch to MIC LINE see page 68 37 lt Note gt You can apply EQ to the input sig nal during recording see page 66 Press the REC SELECT key for track 1 Track 1 is record armed and the REC SELECT key for track 1 starts flashing On the home screen the remaining time is shown while 1 for the track number changes to A This indicates you can now record the INPUT A channel signals to tracks 1 respectively m3 3456718 9101112 1314 IBIE LR MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations 4 Set trac
145. g and try again Undoing recording undo redo If you press the UNDO REDO key after finishing 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 UNDO REDO UNDO REDO key Notes The undo redo function is available for all kind of recordings however if you carry out any of the following operations after making re cording you cannot undo the recording Carrying out new recording Carrying out track or part editing e Turning off the power e Selecting another song or editing the song name nO OOO OO O MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations Recording onto four tracks simultaneously You can simultaneously record up to four tracks See page 36 for the available combinations of four recording tracks The following describes the procedure for recording different sound sources simultaneously to tracks 1 through 4 You can make four track simultaneous recording with any available track combination in the same manner 2 INPUTASEL M lt Preparation for re
146. ghts up Character display Normally the name of the song currently loaded is shown up 22 characters can be shown at a time It also shows following information e Aname of the operation mode currently being executed such as BOUNCE 1 8 gt 9 10 e A not so serious warning message e The Remain time when at least one track is record 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 hard disk through 16 are shown When a track is record armed the track number indication changes to the source input channel any of A B C and D Stereo buss L and R level display During recording or playback the output lev els of the L R stereo buss are shown Song status display Lights up the following status icons when the appropriate modes functions are active At least one of the tracks is in the IHF input monitor mode see pages 38 40 and 42 FEE The auto return mode is active see page 49 Le The loop mode is active see page 49 ELA The auto play mode is active see page 49 ET The 48V phantom power is be ne 1 H ing supplied seepage 144 Song number display Shows the song number of the song currently loaded Do MR16 Owner s Manual Names and functions Selecting a time base mode When the display shows the home screen pr
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148. h 24 DIGITAL OUT connector Toslink optical connector Used to connect with an external digital de vice using an optical cable see page 45 lt Note gt The dust protec tion cap is inserted to the DIGITAL OUT con nector when the unit is shipped Remove the cap when you use this connec tor If you do not use this connector attach the dust protection cap If you need to connect the unit to a digital device which only provides a coaxial type digital connector typically an RCA pin jack use the Fostex COP 1 96k coaxial optical converter shown Model COP 1 96k right Use an optical digital cable with Toslink plugs on both ends MIDI OUT jack DIN 5 pin connector Used to connect to a MIDI IN jack of an ex ternal MIDI device such as a MIDI se quencer see pages 100 and 102 USB HOST connector USB A type Used to connect to an external CD R RW drive for creating an audio CD CD DA See the supplementary manual How to use the CD R RW drive for details Caution Do not connect your personal computer to the USB HOST port Pe 8 MR16 Owner s Manual Names and functions 6 USB port USB B type Used to connect with a personal computer using a standard USB cable for song file data transfer between the MR16 and the personal computer see page 107 T AC IN connector Connect the supplied power cord to this con nector see page 30 Front panel CD R
149. hat tracks 1 through 16 of SongO1 whose name is Moon lit is now being bounced to tracks 15 16 of the new song Song04 Meters 1 through 16 show the playback levels of tracks 1 through 16 while the L and R meters shows the recording levels of tracks 15 16 of Song04 BOUNCE 1 16 Sonsl4 RR When track bouncing to a new song completes the recorder automatically stops and the dis play shows the home screen of the new song The song name of the new song is given by the name of the original song with is a two digit number 12345678 5101112 134 ISIE LA You can check the result by following the pro cedure described in Checking the bounced signals on tracks 15 16 on page 81 lt Note gt To cancel track bouncing in the middle press the STOP key Pressing the STOP key automatically deletes the new song created in step 2 above and turns off the bounce mode 84 lt Note gt When you are going to execute track bounc ing if there is not enough space on the hard disk or 99 songs already exist on the disk a warning message appears and the operation is canceled lt Track bouncing while mixing signals from INPUT A through INPUT D gt When you bounce tracks 1 through 16 to tracks 15 16 of the new song you can also mix signals from INPUT A through INPUT D together see next page MR16 Owner s Manual Track bouncing Mixing signals of inputs A through D
150. he LOCATE A IN key is stored as the LOCATE LOCATE A IN A point STORE key key To set the LOCATE B point When the recorder is playing back or stopped press the LOCATE B OUT key at the desired point while holding down the STORE key The display briefly shows Store LOCATE B and the point when pressing the LOCATE B OUT key is stored as the LOCATE B point STORE key LOCATE B OUT key 53 MR16 Owner s Manual Advanced playback and locate functions i Locating While the recorder is stopped press the LOCATE A IN or LOCATE B OUT key The recorder instantly locates to the appropriate point When the current recorder position is between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points LOCATE A point The current position LOCATE B point 4 V 4 Locate Locate e III When the current recorder position is before the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points The current position LOCATE A point LOCATE B point 1 Locate cee eee x BURP a ai Locate When the current recorder position is after the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points LOCATE A point LOCATE B point The current position 1 Y Locate n SEPELPLLILIT Dnnnnnnnnnununuuuuuuuununumunu Locate Tip By selecting the play mode to Auto play the recorder automatically starts playback after locating the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point 54 RS MR16
151. he desired track s to the other desired track s The part move operation can be made only within the current song After the part move opera tion is carried out the source part s becomes silent ABS ZERO Locate A point Locate B point REC END You can move the desired part s on the d lt Note gt You cannot move data of a song protected 5 Release the protection before moving data 1 2 3 4 Load the song you want to edit Set the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see page 53 You can check the part s by playing back between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see page 48 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen MENU 1 725 kB ack T Sys tem k Zona k Track Edit H 6 Fart Edit k Ehathm Guide k Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Part Edit and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the part edit menu screen MEMUci 2okPart Edit 44Back System k Zona k Track Edit k az E Edit k Ehsthm Guide F HkPartclz 2 kBack T Erase Part Cars FastePar t Cory Fart Paste Part Mowe Part a 134 i esired track s to the other desired track s Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Move Part gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track s and
152. he effect processor is af fected by the track fader i e a track fader must be raised to send track signal to the effect processor The signal which passes through a fader is generally called a post fader signal lt Signal flow from a track to the effect processor only Track 1 8 gt STEREO BUSS KE C Playback Dry sound Track 1 ee Adjusts the track playback level Wet sound Adjusts the send level to the effect processor 12 EE MR16 Owner s Manual Using effects Using the mastering effects The MR16 provides the mastering effects dedicated for the stereo buses L and R You can select the desired effect type using the MASTERING keys The mastering effect can be used when you bounce multiple tracks to two tracks or when you mix tracks 1 through 16 down to stereo and record to an external master recorder DIGITAL MULTITRACKER ERFUL NATURAL BRIGHT TMEBASESELECT STORE UNDOREDO ev mic O O O EFFECT SEND SIMULATION as Dua Pul Pu Dus Dus uui Duas aint AUTOPUNCH PLAY MODE DYNAMIC BEIM O x yo 0 t Pu uai Pu ned Pu uad ud PHYTHMGUDE CONTRAST DiRECTLOCATE NATURAL BRIGHT POWERFUL MASTERING lt Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to tracks 9 10 gt lt Bouncing tracks 1 through 14 to tracks 15 16 gt
153. hin the specified voltage range The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment The affect of the European Specification EN61000 6 1 coexistence of electromagnetic waves common immunity specification on this equipment are as shown below In the electrical fast transient burst requirements surge conducted disturbances by radio frequency fields power frequency magnetic field radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment this could be affected by generation of noise in some cases FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE Including non EU countries as of January 2005 AUSTRIA NAME ATEC Audio u Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH ADD Im Winkel 5 A 2325 Velm Austria TEL 43 2234 74004 FAX 43 2234 74074 lt BELGIUM gt NAME General Audio ADD Raymond Pelgrimslaan 101 B 1702 Groot Bijgaarden Belgium TEL 32 2 4630650 FAX 32 2 4661500 lt DENMARK gt NAME SC Sound ApS ADD Malervej 2 DK 2630 Taastrup Denmark TEL 45 4399 8877 FAX 45 4399 8077 lt FINLAND gt NAME Noretron Oy Audio ADD P O Box 22 FIN 02631 Espoo Finland TEL 358 9 5259330 FAX 358 9 52593352 lt FRANCE gt NAME Sennheiser France ADD 128 bis avenue Jean Jaures 94851 Ivry sur Seine Cedex France TEL 33 1 4987 0300 FAX 33 1 4987 0324 lt GERMANY gt NAME Mega Audio GmbH ADD Stromberger Str 32 D 55411 Bingen Germany TEL
154. home screen shows the playback level of track 1 and the input levels of tracks 9 and 10 as well as the stereo L and R output levels lt Note gt Adjust each TRIM control properly so that the corresponding PEAK indicator does not light at the loudest part of the key board sound lt Tip gt When receiving a line level signal set the TRIM control to left LINE to get the appropriate level When receiving a micro phone signal set the TRIM control to right MIC to get the appropriate level 8 After adjusting the recording levels properly press the REWIND key while holding down the STOP key to locate the recorder to the beginning of the song 40 Starting recording 9 While holding down the RECORD key press the PLAY key to start recording The recorder records the keyboard while playing back track 1 guitar 10 When recording completes press the STOP key to stop the recorder lt Note gt We recommend to press the REC SELECT key for tracks 9 10 to unarm tracks 9 10 Playing back the recorded track 11 Press the REWIND key while holding down the STOP key to locate the recorder to the beginning of the song 12 Press the PLAY key to start playback You can adjust the monitor level using the track faders as well as the MASTER fader and PHONES VOL control lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the re sult use the undo redo function to cancel the recordin
155. hrough 16 down to stereo The mixdowned material can be recorded to an external master recorder The MR16 is equipped with the DIGITAL OUT connector so you can record a mixdowned signal to a digital master recorder DAT MD etc which can accept an S P DIF digital signal in digital domain With the MR16 you can also record a mixdowned signal internally to a new song of the MR16 using the track bouncing function without the need of an external master recorder see Track bouncing described later C gt Track 1 playback DIGITAL OUT 5 v S Mixing E D A Analog Master Recorder m na O a m 2 STEREO OUT L R ad T a Analog Master Recorder lt gt o all Track 16 playback INPUT A INPUT D tH lt Tips gt When you mix down to an external digital or analog master recorder you can apply the internal effects reverb delay to playback tracks 1 through 8 or apply the mastering effects to the stereo mix signals For details about the internal effect and mastering effects see page 65 lt Tips gt When you mix down to an external digital or analog master recorder you can mix sounds from inputs A through D to the sounds from tracks 1 through 16 For details about how to mix sounds from inputs A through D see page 85 43 MR16 Own
156. ice tease Prae yep ever ev Prev ras eE Pr RE e e EE aTait 28 Basic operations POUL DOWER MAAN eaS n 30 Power ConneCHON siarsio eiers ere nenei anca araa iaa elegan ced Ea dannes LP RR Ee aia iene 30 Turning onthe Unit 21 5 reir etie roe ret vor ev Prev creer ety Yee a eer KENN Era Nesi EEs 30 Listening the demo SOng vseosinrcinntn piti pnr nadeonovek e edad dpa ci RR Dn 31 Connecting headphones or a monitor speaker system esee 31 Playing back the demo SONG cssssssssssesessscsscescecsscessecsececssseceecseesseecseessesseeeesenes 32 Creating a SONG for recording siseissssivcsnenssiscinncesissaseasssasreseasssasinenssnsndnassasaseasinesndnassaseavans 33 Pe MR16 Owner s Manual Safety instructions Contents Leefifesqiieiis e n EO E H YA 35 Input channel eere recette ener eene er ee ee ERE UPS Y ux Pee vae xa EY aN 35 ESPLET AS SELECT SWIECTL aiiis tnis aite stud en canc ton Ran em Rena cR Funde ted n Rue MH a es uE Riu 35 Recording track combinations and available input channel s 36 Recording onto a single track ieecicciorecruoo tuns istas caa oos ani Shoe acuba sa caEa co cius cuS cocus uc indu E cC uu cu E 37 Preparation for recording esee eene eene entns enses teii eiiiai 37 Starting recording sisser ei erer seese eaa ert iv roseo deve fe ipe EC i 38 Playing back the recorded track
157. ime base modes ABS time and bar beat mode Each screen example below shows the recorder is located at the beginning of a song in each time base mode 12345678 5101112 1304 1516 LA 123456718 4101112 1314 1516 LA lt ABS time mode gt lt Bar beat mode gt ABS time mode APS time stands for Absolute time which is striped on the disk when creating a song It starts from Om 00s 000ms ABS zero the beginning of a song and ends by 399m 59s 999ms at maximum Bar beat mode The bar beat clock information is created according to the internal tempo map The ABS zero position is set to bar 2 beat 1 clk 000 by default this is called bar offset The MR16 determines the bar beat clock value in a song in referenced to the bar offset as well as the time signature map and tempo map You can set the bar offset between bar 1 to bar 8 via the menu mode see page 95 The figure below shows the relation between two time base modes The beginning of a song Om00s000ms ABS ZERO 0m03s000ms Om06s000ms ABS time mode 2bar 1 000clk tbar 1 y 000cIk Sbar 1 H O00clk Bar beat mode Input monitor and repro monitor Each of the MR16 tracks has two output modes repro monitor and input monitor In the repro monitor mode the track playback signal is output So if you want to listen to the track playback sound select the repro monitor mode In the input monitor mode the input signal fed to the track is output So you can check th
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159. ing recording 7 While holding down the RECORD key press the PLAY key to start recording The guitar is recorded 8 When recording completes press the STOP key to stop the recorder lt Note gt We recommend to press the REC SELECT key for track 1 to unarm track 1 Playing back the recorded track 9 Press the REWIND key while holding down the STOP key to locate the recorder to the beginning of the song 10 Press the PLAY key to start playback You can adjust the monitor level using the track 1 fader as well as the MASTER fader and PHONES VOL control If you are not satisfied with the result use the undo redo function to cancel the re cording and try again Undoing recording undo redo If you press the UNDO REDO key after finishing 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 UNDO REDO oes fe 8 m o MOM mmi 3 m Ow ER D Km m M m EXEZM UNDO REDO key Notes The undo redo function is available for all kind of recordings however if you carry out any of the following operations after making re cording you cannot undo the recording Carrying out new recording Carrying
160. ing the MR16 internal hard disk from importing a file from a computer inappropriately and destroying the MR16 song data You can enable or disable this function however we recommend using the MR16 by setting it to On If you use the MR16 by setting the disk protect function to Off read Archiving a song on page 111 before using See page 110 for details about how to make the disk protection setting Note on backup When exporting song data on the hard disk to a personal computer for backup always export the whole song folder You cannot export individual track data See Archiving a song on page 111 for details about song data backup 108 1 2 3 4 Turn on the power of the personal computer and the MR16 Press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen where 44 Back is 5 highlighted initially MEM 1 23 bkBack 6 T System k Sons k Track Edit k Part Edit k Rhythm Guide k 7 Highlight USB gt by rotating the MENU ENTER knob then press the MENU ENTER knob The display shows the USB menu screen HEHLICZ Az3KISB 44Back Inrut x Ni USE HOST CD FEl Fh T HUSE i i o kBack T Disk Protect On USE Derice Moder 8 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to USB Device Mode gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The MR16 enters the USB mode and the
161. ion for coloring sounds e Mastering effects The MR16 provides the mastering effects for stereo buss You can apply the mastering effect during mastering Three effect types are available See page 73 for details e Versatile editing functions The MR16 provides versatile editing functions including copy paste move import and erase see pages 119 through 140 for details e Versatile track bounce functions To use the recording tracks effectively the MR16 provides the following five track bounce modes see page 75 for details 1 Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to tracks 9 10 2 Bouncing tracks 1 through 10 to tracks 11 12 3 Bouncing tracks 1 through 12 to tracks 13 14 4 Bouncing tracks 1 through 14 to tracks 15 16 5 Bouncing tracks 1 through 16 to tracks 15 16 of the New song e Capability of exporting song data to a PC The MR16 provides the USB port for PC connection Mastered song data can be converted to a stereo WAV file and exported to a PC for creating an audio CD or audio DVD see page 103 for details 11 MR16 Owner s Manual Read this chapter first HEN e Audio CD burning capability If your MR16 does not have an internal CD R RW drive you can burn an audio CD CD DA from song data stored in the 2 MIX folder by connecting an external CD R RW drive to the USB HOST port of the unit If your MR16 has the internal CD R RW drive you can burn an audio CD CD DA from song data using the internal CD R RW drive
162. iously converted data the fol lowing screen appears on the display This screen warns you that the WAV file with the same name already exists and asks you to carry out the conversion by overwriting the existing file or cancel the conversion LS1E gt STEREO WAU FILE Convert WAL File Same file name exists Duerwunite Prey File CHO VES If you carry out the conversion by overwrit ing the existing file rotate the MENU EN TER knob to move the cursor to YES and press the MENU ENTER knob If you do not want to overwrite the existing file rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to NO then press the MENU ENTER knob 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 rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to NO and press the MENU ENTER knob to show the screen for editing the file name and then press the STOP key to quit the conversion function MR16 Owner s Manual Data export to a personal computer Editing a file name gt You can edit a file name by the follow ing procedure 1 After selecting the range of track data to be converted rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to NAME and press the MENU ENTER knob The rightmost character of the file name starts flashing You can now start
163. isten to the demo song again When the recorder is stopped after listen ing to the demo song press the REWIND key while holding down the STOP key The recorder instantly moves back to the beginning of the demo song see page 52 Then pressing the PLAY key starts play back from the beginning of the demo song 32 lt Note gt The demo song is protected and you can not overwrite or erase it Therefore you cannot make recording in this condition If you want to make new recording while keep ing the demo tape on the hard disk see Creat ing a song for recording on the next page If you do not keep the demo song carry out ei ther of the following operations 1 Release the song protection see page 117 Then start recording overwrite recording from the beginning of the demo song or delete the demo song from the hard disk see page 116 If you delete the demo song create a new song see the next page and make recording to the new song Format the hard disk see page 140 and make recording Because a new song is automatically created after formatting the disk you can start recording without the need of creating a new song manually MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations Creating a song for recording This section describes how to create a new song for recording on the hard disk while keeping the demo song In the following procedure it is assumed that the MR16 is stopped at the beginnin
164. k HMHEHLIC1 25bkPanrt Edit 44 Back Sys tem Sora k L EHTERF1 CCANCELIJ Track Edit Ld Fart it Rhathm Guide k XxekBar c asec lk Erase Part 44Back Erase Track EE eshino EHTER1 CAHCEL MePartei 2 7 rBack Y Erase Part Cars PFaztePar t Cory Part Paste Part Mowe Part SS 7 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the desired option and press the MENU ENTER knob The display returns to the previous screen 128 E MR16 Owner s Manual Part editing ase Bap kJ kxkclE qk Bape ck4 aso Lk Erase Part Erase Part 44Back 44Back Erase Track BE Flashing Erase Track 3 CENTER LCHHCEL BaMa LCHHCEL I er ee MkPanrtkErase Part Erase Part SS Eeee Pack lt S 44Back Erase Part Completed CENTER LCBHHCEL Press ENTER Keu 8 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the 9 After pressing the MENU ENTER knob press cursor to ENTER on the screen and press the the STOP key to exit the MENU mode MENU ENTER knob The display shows Please Wait immediately lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the re followed by Completed when the MR16 sult press the UNDO REDO key to undo the completes erasing operation see page 127 If you want to cancel the part erase operation move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob Copying pasting the desired part s 1 You can copy
165. k fader 1 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 The fader for track 1 is used to ad just the monitor level To adjust the record ing level use the TRIM control of the IN PUT A channel 5 Press the RECORD key once the key indicator starts flashing Track 1 which is record armed now enters the input monitor mode and Im is shown on the home screen 2 har 1 Fenai prea 6 While playing the guitar adjust the recording level using the TRIM control of the INPUT A channel Adjust the level appropriately so that the PEAK indicator does not light Turning the PHONES VOL control clockwise raises the headphone monitor level The screen shows the input level of track 1 as well as the stereo L and R output levels H2 345678 9101112 1314 1516 LA lala lt Note gt Adjust the TRIM control properly so 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 lt Tip gt When receiving a line level signal set the TRIM control to left LINE to get the appropriate level When receiving a micro phone signal set the TRIM control to right MIC to get the appropriate level 38 Start
166. knob DA DIGITAL MULTITRACKER MENU ENTER knob T Zona System MEHO 1 725 Back Fart Edit Track Edit 4 Fk thr k Guide lt First page gt HEHLI2 2725 KBack CE F to Inrut k L F USB HOST k CD F k Second page gt Warning message If a serious problem happens to the MR16 during operation an appropriate warning message is shown on the display Most warning messages are being shown until the MENU ENTER knob is pressed Note that there are also not so serious warning messages besides the following This message is shown when you are going to delete a song which is protected This message is shown when the hard disk drive has a problem This message is shown when you are going to edit a track or part but there is not enough space on the hard disk for executing the undo function lMarnina Can t Delete Protected Sona Press ENTER key Mar nins HDD Error Press EHTER key Mar nii na HDD Full Can t Undo Press ENTER key 28 During recording this message is shown if there is no more space left on the hard disk for recording This message is shown when you are going to make recording or ed iting to a s
167. knob The display now returns to the part edit menu screen where Copy Part gt is highlighted The procedure example below shows how to paste the copied part data on the clipboard to the LOCATE A point of the selected track NN Pasting clipboard data The following procedure is assumed that the LOCATE A point the paste destination is set 1 2 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Paste Part gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for selecting the paste destination track s MkParttiie 2ZokPaste Part 44Back Erase Fart k Copy PastePar tk Copy Part k Paste Part Move Fart d 3 aekBap ka edo LE Paste Part m 4 Paste Track 1 CENTER CCAMCELI Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Paste Track and press the MENU ENTER knob You can now select the desired paste destination track s by rotating the MENU ENTER knob 3uekBa kad ttg lk Paste Part 44Eack EHTER1 LCBHHCEL Ae BS ck amp eEn IE Paste Part 44Bac Paste Track EE Slashing EHTER1 LCHHCEL You can select the same number of tracks as the paste destination track s For example if you select a mono track for the copy source you can only select a mono track for paste destination Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the paste destination track s and press the MENU ENTER knob The displa
168. lay returns to the previous screen HkSonaksisa HMHarg 44BEack Bar z 4Bar Sis 4 4 LEHTER1 COELETEI HkSaonaksisa HMHarg 44Back Sia LEHTER1 COELETEI MR16 Owner s Manual Rhythm guide function 7 8 9 93 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Sig 4 4 and press the MENU ENTER knob 4 4 starts flashing and you can now set the time signature MkSonsakSig Mar 44Back Bar 4Bar CENTER COELETES fikSonskSig Mar 44 Back Bar 4iBar Sis EZ LEHTER1 COELETES Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the desired time signature and press the MENU ENTER knob In this procedure example enter 3 4 The display returns to the previous screen HrSonaksis Marg 44Eacl Ear Sis LEHTER1 COELETEI 4Bar ERE HkSonaksis Marm 44BEack Bar 4Bar LEHTER1 DELETE Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select ENTER at the bottom and press the MENU ENTER knob The new time signature event is set and the display shows the screen as below In this condition the song is played in 4 4 from bar 1 to bar 3 and in 3 4 from bar 4 fkSonakSis far 44Back Bar 4Bar Sis 3 4 duo LDELETEJ MkSonsgkSia Marcie 4q Back 1Bar E Repeat steps 5 through 9 until creating all nec essary events MR16 Owner s Manual Rhythm guide function Editing a time signature ev
169. layback mode pressing this key sets a CUE point to the current stereo WAV file see the supplementary manual How to use the CD R RW drive CONTRAST key By rotating the MENU ENTER knob while holding down this key you can adjust the display contrast see page 27 UNDO REDO key Used to undo or redo recording or editing see pages 38 40 42 119 and 127 Each press of the key alternates undo and redo DIRECT LOCATE key Each press of this key alternates ON and OFF of the direct locate mode see page 55 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 during recording exits re cording Pressing this key in the direct locate mode executes the preview playback for a few sec onds after the locate point see page 58 STOP key Stops the recorder By pressing the PLAY REWIND or F FWD key while holding down the STOP key you can locate to a specific point or repeat play back as below STOP PLAY A B PLAY Repeats playback between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see page 48 STOP REWIND LOCATE ABS ZERO Locates to the beginning ABS ZERO of the current song see page 52 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 h
170. lect the destination track s by rotating the MENU ENTER knob You can select the same number of tracks as the paste source track s For example if you select a mono track for the copy source you can only select a mono track for paste destination rebar EJ tko k Cryu Psi Part Flashing 1 Dest Track CENTER LCBHHCEL week Bar d det Lk Cey Pst Part 44Back i Source Track Dest Track Flashing EHTER1 LCHHCEL 1 Note You cannot select the same track s for the copy source and destination Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the destination track s and press the MENU ENTER knob The display returns to the previous screen week Bar d deo Lk Cey Pst Part 44Back i Source Track Dest Track HEM Flashing EHTER1 LCHHCEL 1 S uekBar ta soko lk Ceu Fs Part 4qBack Source Track Dest Track 1 CENTER CCANCELI Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to ENTER at the bottom of the screen then press the MENU ENTER knob The display shows Please Wait immediately followed by Completed when the MR16 completes the copy paste operation To cancel the copy paste operation move the cursor to CANCEL at the bottom of the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob 3pekBar kd bok Lk bpuepet Fart 44Back Source Track Dest Track EM CINE n qoe E E MR16 Owner s Manual Part editi
171. lemen tary manual How to use the CD R RW drive for details Note The operation above can be done with the MR16 with the built in CD R RW drive You cannot do above with the MR16 without a CD R RW drive 112 OOO o MR16 Owner s Manual Song management Song management This chapter explains the following five operation procedures for song management 1 Selecting the desired song 2 Editing a song name 3 Deleting an unnecessary song 4 Protecting a song lt Notes gt While a menu screen is shown you can go up the menu screen level or directly exit the menu mode by the following operations 1 Select lt Back on a menu screen and press the MENU ENTER knob The display returns to the previous upper level screen Repeating this operation finally exits the menu mode Press the REWIND key The display returns to the previous upper level screen Repeating this operation finally exits the menu mode Press the STOP key The menu mode exits and the display shows the home screen 113 MR16 Owner s Manual Song management Selecting the desired song The following describes how to select the desired song from the disk when more than one song is created on the disk You can also create a new song by the similar procedure See Basic operations page 33 for details about how to create a new song 1 3 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu
172. microphone You can select on or off of the phantom power see page 144 for details e 2 MIX file playback mode The MR16 can play back a stereo WAV file which is necessary for creating an audio CD as well as can set CUE points for dividing into tracks See the Using the CD R RW drive supplement for details TO STEREO BUSS function During mixdown or track bouncing you can add signals from Inputs A through D to the mixed track signals e Two pairs of AUX OUT jacks The MR16 provides two pairs of AUX OUT jacks for applying an external effect to the selected track s or sending out the rhythm guide signal allowing the MR16 to be used in various situations See page 149 for details 12 MR16 Owner s Manual Read this chapter first The basics of the MR16 This section describes the basics of the MR16 you should know before using the MR16 Recording method The MR16 is fitted with a 3 5 inch hard disk drive Songs are recorded on a hard disk along with the ABS time from 00m 00s 000ms to 399m 59s 999ms 3 5 inch hard disk drive The ABS time shows the absolute time on a hard disk and you can start recording from any desired time within the range between 00m OOs 000ms and 399m 59s 999ms ABS time The beginning of a song Om00s000ms 15m00s000ms ABS ZERO 05m00s000ms 10m00s000ms REC END 399m59s999ms Sg re er eee ane STE TRE ou can start re
173. mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen HENDE 1 29 kBack T System Zona Track Edit Fart Edit Ehs5thm Guide k 4 Bulb die il Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Song gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the song menu screen where 44 Back is highlighted HEHU 1 723 Sona 44Back Sys tem Track Edit b Part Edit Eh uthm Guide HkSonacl z3bkBack T Select Song Rename Sona Delete Sona Sone Protect Select Zmix mu mr nr 5 Fee Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Select Song gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the song list screen MeSonati 2okSelect 43Eack Rename Sona Delete Zona Sona Protect Select Zmix Off R MHkZonabkzaelectSsaonati 12 GAL fee ppp ook SEL E sepes pepe esee ELS S esee spese Sle E oka se itHMeu Sana The screen example above shows that four songs are currently created on the hard disk The song list is shown on a single page 114 When more songs are created the song list screen has more than one page and you can scroll the list by rotating the MENU ENTER knob New Song at the bottom of the screen is used when you create a new song Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the desired song number song name and press the MENU ENTER knob The display returns to the song menu scree
174. n Rhythm guide On off conditions The Signature Rhyth ide Off ythm Guide O and Tempo No output Conductor Map Off item settings are effective Rhythm Guide Off n p No output S iR uctor Conductor Map On map is effective Output Df did 126bF 1 Level SB gt Conductor Mar 3 Sisnature r Temnra Int Click Rhythm Guide On Conductor Map Off The tempo and time signature setting on this screen is effec The Signature and Tempo item settings are effective 6 1 Rhythm Guide On off selection of the rhythm guide The setting you make here is reflected to the RHYTHM GUIDE key the key is lit when ON while it is unlit when OFF Conversely when you turn on or off the rhythm guide using the RHYTHM GUIDE key the status is reflected to this screen See the table on the right for details 2 Conductor Map On off selection of the conductor map This item enables or disables the conductor map see Conductor map described later The default is Off See the table on the right for details 3 Signature Time signature setting The default is 4 4 You can select from among 1 4 through 5 4 and 1 8 through 8 8 The setting here is effective from the beginning to the end of the song when the Conductor Map item is set to Off i e the same time signature all through the song When the Conductor Map item is set to On the setting here is ineffective
175. n where Select Song gt is highlighted HnkSanabselectzZonastil 12 44Back GAI Igea BEI pop poo SETS E keep sse eoe Se xx oe lt i Hew Sona HkSoanacil z5 b5elect dABack Rename Sans k Delete Song k Sons Protect Select zmis Off k Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode The display shows the home screen of the selected song Editing a song name You can edit a current song name save the edited song name Only the current song can be edited 1 2 3 4 Load the desired song of which you are going to 5 edit the song name While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen MEMUC L235 kB ack System k Sona k Track Edit k k 4 Fart Edit Eheathm Guide Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Song gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the song menu screen where Back is highlighted HEHLIZ 1 25 Sona 44Eack Sys tem k ERIE k Track Edit b Fart Edit F Fhathm Guide k Monat 1 23 Back T Select Sona Rename Sona Delete Sona Sons Protect Select Zmix Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select 6 Rename Song gt then press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for song name editing of the current song on which the rightmost character of song name flashes Off ww o
176. n select from three reverb types ROOM HALL and PLATE and a delay DELAY The selected key is lit see page 70 MASTERING keys POWERFUL NATURAL BRIGHT Used to select the desired mastering effect during track bounce or mixdown You can select from three effect types by pressing an appropriate key see page 74 BOUNCE MODE key Used to select the bounce mode Each press of the key switches the bounce mode see page 78 36 35 34 33 25 26 27 22 15 16 gt STEREO WAV FILE key This key is used when converting a mono WAV file recorded on tracks 15 16 to a ste reo WAV file see page 104 A converted stereo WAV file can be exported to a USB connected personal computer see page 107 or can be burned to an audio CD us ing the internal CD R RW drive or an exter nal CD R RW drive see the supplementary manual How to use the CD R RW drive TIME BASE SEL key Selects the time base shown on the display see page 15 Each press of the key switch between time and bar beat RHYTHM GUIDE key Switches on off of the rhythm guide func tion see page 90 Each press of the switch alternates on and off A long press of the key enters the rhythm guide menu in which you can set the rhythm guide parameters see page 91 28 30 31 32 STORE key Stores the current recorder position time data as the LOCATE A IN or LOCATE B OUT point see page 53 In the 2 mix file p
177. na cithara tuis uuci sau sued paca san una ra acu Sas Catan enerne 163 164 Declaration of EC Directive iocur mikixenidooninieond oar ag Lada Od EX 166 O O OO O OO O OO MR16 Owner s Manual Read this chapter first Read this chapter first Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex MR16 digital multitracker The MR16 is a digital multitracker which can record 16 track audio at 44 1 kHz 16 bits on the internal 3 5 inch hard disk Up to four tracks can be recorded simultaneously The MR16 is also equipped with a 16 channel digital mixer digital ef fects including the delay reverb insert effects including simulation ef fects and mastering effects It allows you to carry out all the process for digital multitrack recording including overdubbing track bouncing and mixdown within the digital domain ensuring no loss of sound quality The MR16 with the CD R RW drive built in allows you to make an audio CD internally If your MR16 does not have a built in CD R RW drive you can make an audio CD using an external CD R RW drive connected to the USB HOST port This chapter describes precautions before using as well as features and basic knowledge of the MR16 To understand the MR16 features and basic functions read this chapter before using MR16 Owner s Manual Read this chapter first Precautions before using About power supply Be sure to co
178. ng HkPartkCcES Pst Part Bpu Pet Part Comrleted Fress ENTER Key 10 After pressing the MENU ENTER knob press the STOP key to exit the MENU mode lt Note gt If you are not satisfied with the re sult press the UNDO REDO key to undo the operation see page 127 Copying pasting the desired part s 2 You can copy the desired part s of the selected track s and paste it them to the other time position of the desired track s Unlike the method described above in Copying pasting the de sired part s 1 the part data is copied to the virtual clipboard and then pasted to the specified position of the other specified track s The copy paste operation of a part or parts can be made only within the current song ABS ZERO Locate A point Locate B point REC END 1 1 n i You can copy and paste the desired part s ClipBoard Virtual on the desired track s into the desired time position on the other desired track s Locate A point N lt Note gt If you paste the part s to the same time position of the other track s we recommend us Copying to the clipboard ing the method described above in Copying past Firstly you must copy the desired part data to the ing the desired part s 1 because it works faster clipboard lt Note gt You cannot undo redo copying to the clip lt Note gt You cannot copy paste track data of a song board protected R
179. ng effects SX Using the insert effects for recording The insert effects can be applied only to the Input A channel The insert effects include the mic simulation and amplifier simulation effects which simulate popular microphones and guitar amplifiers Depending on the setting of the INPUT A SEL switch on the rear panel the appropriate simulation effect mic simulation or amplifier simulation is applied If you use the microphone 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 simulation effect when you record an electric guitar directly connected to the MR16 you can make recording as if you are using a famous guitar amplifier Note that you cannot get exactly the same sound as the original microphone guitar amplifier by using simulation effects INPUT A SEL IW FST CLEAN When the mic When the ampli simulation effect SIMULATION EUAN fier simulation ef fect is enabled you can select is enabled you can select the RAMIGS CON BRIT STACK NAMICS CON DENSER and B US METAL and 60 S COMBO TUBE The key for the selected type is lit The key for the selected type is Qao MIDIOUT DIGITALOUT FOOTSW Mic simulation effects Amp simulation effects TUBE lit You can use mic simulation effects when the You can use mic simulation e
180. ng levels of the bounced sig nals appropriately while checking meters 15 16 RR ELE After finishing rehearsal press the STOP key to stop the recorder and locate it to the beginning of the song Do not move the controls and faders after finishing rehearsal During rehearsal and actual track bouncing the track faders and MASTER fader control the following signals Faders 1 through 14 Playback levels of tracks 1 through 14 for bouncing Fader 15 16 Monitor levels of tracks 15 16 MASTER Recording master level of tracks fader 15 16 During rehearsal and actual track bouncing level meters on the screen show the following signal levels Meters 1 through 14 Playback levels of tracks 1 through 14 Meters 15 16 Recording levels of tracks 15 16 Meters L and R Monitor output levels of STEREO OUT L R The following tables show the signals controlled by the faders and the levels displayed by the meters in other track bouncing modes In the 1 8 gt 9 10 mode Faders 1 through 8 Playback levels of tracks 1 through 8 for bouncing Fader 9 10 Monitor levels of tracks 9 10 MASTER fader Recording master level of tracks 9 10 Meters 1 through 8 Playback levels of tracks 1 through 8 Meters 9 10 Recording levels of tracks 9 10 Meters L and R Monitor output levels of STEREO OUT L
181. nnect the MR16 to the power supply specified in the specifications section of this owner s manual Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage Do not connect the MR16 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 electric heater are connected If you use the MR16 in an area with a different power voltage first consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station The POWER switch cannot turn off the power completely When this switch is up the MR16 enters standby mode i e the power does not completely turned off Therefore if you do not use the MR16 for a long time we recommend unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet It is very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or damage In such a case stop using the MR16 immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord Important gt Model name power requirement serial number and other information for the MR16 are shown at the bottom of the unit MODEL MR16 DIGITAL MULTITRACKER FOSTEX 100 240V SERIAL NO DAAFOAAY NA 14W 50 60Hz MADE IN CHINA Precautions upon installing the MR16 Do not install the MR16 in locations subject to the following Extremely high or low temperature or significant changes in temperature Excessive humidity or dust Excessive ch
182. normal auto play auto return and loop see page 49 AUTO PUNCH key Turns on or off the auto punch mode see page 63 Insert effect selection keys Used to select the insert effect mic simula tion or amp simulation for the signal from the INPUT A jack When setting the INPUT A SELECT switch on the rear panel to MIC LINE you can use the mic simulation effect When setting the switch to GTR DIST you can use the guitar amp simulation effect see page 68 MR16 Owner s Manual Names and functions Rear panel INPUT A SELECT switch This switch must be set appropriately accord ing to the input source of the INPUT A chan nel see page 35 Either of the BAL XLR and UNBAL GUITAR phone connec tors can be used Set the switch to this position when the source is an external microphone or line level source Either of the BAL XLR and UNBAL GUITAR phone connec tors can be used You can adjust the input level and distortion using the TRIM and DISTORTION controls respectively You can also use the amp simulation insert ef fect Either of the BAL XLR and UNBAL GUITAR phone connec tors can be used You can adjust the input level using the TRIM control You can also use the amp simulation insert effect MIC LINE GTR DIST GTR CLEAN FOOT SW jack TRS phone jack Used to connect with an unlatched type footswitch see page 61 unlatched type footswitc
183. nt to cancel the move opera tion move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob MkTrackkMous Track Move Track 43BEack Source Track 1 Dest Track 3 Haus LCHHCEL 3 MkTrackkhoss Track dove Track Comrleted Press EHTER Key Nolte If a destination track has recorded data moving data overwrites the previous data 9 Press the MENU ENTER knob The display now returns to the track edit menu screen where Move Track gt is highlighted 10 Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode Note If you are not satisfied with the re sult press the UNDO REDO key to undo the operation see page 119 MR16 Owner s Manual Track editing Exchanging whole track data You can exchange whole data from ABS ZERO to REC END between the desired track s Trk1 Trk2 Trk3 Trk4 Trk5 Trk6 Trk7 Trk 8 TrkQ Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 CD l Exchanging data between tracks 5 6 and tracks 11 12 Trk1 j Trk2 Trk3 Trk4 Trk5 Trk6 Trk7 Trk8 Trk9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 lt Note gt You cannot exchange track data of a song protected Release the protection before exchang ing track data 1 Load the song you want to edit 2 While
184. ob to select Song gt and press the MENU ENTER knob HnrSonakbeletesSonakzn3 The display now shows the song menu screen Delete Zona Cant Undo MEHUC1A 2 kSon3 Are You Sure 7 44Back a usten k Yest RECORD EHTER Kew Ho STOP Kes Tr ack Eqit F Part Edit k 5 Press the MENU ENTER knob while holding down Rhythm Guide the RECORD key The selected song is deleted and the display returns to the song list screen MeSonat ile kBack MdESCE OOOO MkSonskDeleteSonatizix Select Zona k 44Back Rename Sana k Sali SEBBHHd Delete Sons k Sm Sona Protect Off EIER DDDDDDDD Select mix F 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Delete Song gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the list of songs created on the hard disk from which you select a song to be deleted In the screen example below five songs are created so the list has only one page Moone l 2 bbelete 6 Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode adas S S In the example above the display now shows 44Back Select Sana 3 the home screen of new Song 03 ex Song 04 Rename Sona k Any song number greater than the song number of the deleted song is moved up In the screen example above after Song 03 is deleted ex Song 04 is moved up to Song 03 and ex Song 05 is moved up to Song 04 If you delete all songs on the hard disk by i Sona Protect O
185. oing to execute track bouncing is loaded DIGITAL MULTITRACKER MR16 Owner s Manual Track bouncing 1 2 3 4 5 Use the DBOUNCE MODE key to select the 1 14 15 16 bounce mode Selecting this bounce mode automatically arms tracks 15 16 and changes the monitoring mode for these tracks to input monitoring mode The display looks like this BO UHCE 1 2 10 0 SR MEE LR IIId Lighting Flashing Raise the 9 10 fader and MASTER fader to the position Set all the other track faders down to o the minimum position Press the PLAY key to start playback from the beginning of the song While playing back the song adjust playback levels of tracks 1 through 14 using the track faders You can apply the delay reverb to tracks 1 through 8 and the mastering effects to the stereo L and R signals See Using effects on page 65 for details about the delay reverb and mastering effects Panning control You can freely adjust panning for tracks 1 through 8 using the PAN controls For example a guitar to left a vocal to center etc By raising the PHONES VOL control you can hear the signals bounced to tracks 15 16 Use the 15 16 fader to control the monitor out put levels and use the MASTER fader to ad just the recordi
186. oisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer L uh An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 7 Wallor Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 11 Grounding or Polarization The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appli
187. olding down the RECORD key starts recording of the armed record ready track s 23 33 34 35 36 37 MR16 Owner s Manual Names and functions By pressing only the RECORD key when any track s is armed in record ready the in put signal s of the armed track s can be monitored i e input monitor mode see pages 37 through 42 Pressing this key in the direct locate mode executes the preview playback for a few sec onds before the locate point see page 58 F FWD key Pressing this key fast forwards the recorder During playback pressing this key starts 3 x cueing see page 48 While holding down the STOP key press ing this key locates to the recording end of the current song REC END see page 52 REWIND key Pressing this key rewinds the recorder During playback pressing this key starts 3 x reverse cueing see page 48 While holding down the STOP key press ing this key locates to the beginning ABS ZERO of the current song see page 52 This key is also used to go up the menu screen layer while a menu screen is dis played LOCATE B OUT key Pressing this key while holding down the STORE key sets the LOCATE B point or punch out point see pages 53 and 62 LOCATE A IN key Pressing this key while holding down the STORE key sets the LOCATE A point or punch in point see pages 53 and 62 PLAY MODE key Selects a play mode You can select from among
188. on the default is 25 flashes Part Edit You can now select the desired frame rate the Rhathm Guide F options are 24 25 30nd and 30df a HkSsztemtii 2 kFrame Fa HkSustemtiz23kBack E LY sins uarios T Post RollTime 1 e Pre Roll Time 4 65 Delay Ture F Fost RollTime 1 0s Midi Sunc Out off Delas Ture Lok FrameRate 25 Midi Ssnc Out OFF MTC FrameRate 25 MrSystemkFrame F 3 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select 34Bac Midi Sync Outz and press the MENU ENTER Pre Roll Time 4 85 knob Fost RollTime 1 65 T Delas Tyre ae The current option the default is Off flashes Midi Sunc Out You can now select the desired option the NTC Framerate MEN Fishing available options are Off CLK and MTC 6 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the x T Mees temil 2HidiSunc sire phi di Sune desired frame rate and press the MENU ENTER Pre Roll Time 4 45 knob Fost RollTime 1 85 The selected frame rate is now effective while Del aa Tre L k MTC FrameRate is highlighted on the screen lub Sync Out 1 MTC FrameRate 25 7 Pressthe STOP key to exit the menu mode 101 MR16 Owner s Manual MIDI synchronization HEN Synchronization using MIDI clock The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR16 using MIDI clock Use this method if the sequencer does not support MTC MIDI Time code Notes e To synchronize a sequencer to the MR16 using MI
189. ong which is protected This message is shown when you are going to create a new song while 99 songs exist on the hard disk Wlarnins HDD Full Press ENTER kes en Warning This Sons is Protec ted Fress ENTER kes WHdarnina Too Mars Sonas Press EHTER key OOO OOO O O O O MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations Basic operations This chapter describes power connection power on off demo song play back etc as well as basic multitrack recording If it is the first time for you to use a Multitracker read this chapter carefully first so that you are familiar with the MR16 basic operations then read other sections which describe advanced operations 29 MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations Ae About power The MR16 operates by AC power Before you start using the MR16 you must connect the sup plied power cord Power connection Connect between the AC IN connector on the MR16 rear panel and an AC outlet using the supplied power cord AC IN connector Supplied power cord oun gt AC outlet lt Note gt When you do not operate the MR16 for a long period of time we recommend disconnecting the power cord Turning on the unit You can turn on or off the MR16 power using the POWER switch pointed by an arrow below To turn off the power press and hold down the POWER switch for a few seconds
190. orded on tracks 15 and 16 Land R to a stereo WAV file see page 90 You can burn the converted stereo WAV file to an audio CD To do this export the file to your PC and burn it using a music software application see page 104 or burn the file to the internal CD R RW drive if it is provided to your MR16 or to an external CD R RW drive connected to the MR16 Remain recordable space left on the disk Remain shows how much time you can further record audio data to the available space left on the internal hard disk As described earlier the MR16 stripes ABS time from Om 00s O00ms to 399m 59s 999ms at maximum for each song However the remaining time available recording time left depends on the available space on the hard disk in actual use The remaining 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 2 har 1 al g 8 O clk Remain value gt ema i Pak ok pees A mono track means a single track Therefore you can calculate the remaining time for record ing to more than one track by dividing the displayed time by the number of tracks Note that the remaining time shown on the screen is an approximate time 14 OOOO MR16 Owner s Manual Read this chapter first The term time base is used as the reference of recorder position information Using the TIME BASE SELECT key you can select from among two t
191. ou 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 lt Note gt You can cancel the auto punch in CATE B points out recording you made by pressing the UNDO REDO key 64 EE MR16 Owner s Manual Using effects Using effects The MR16 provides the input equalizer and the insert effects for record ing microphone and amplifier simulation effects the delay reverb ef fects for track bounce or mixdown for tracks 1 through 8 only and the mastering effects for L R mix You can also use an external effect device connected to the INSERT connector 65 MR16 Owner s Manual Using effects Using the input EQ for recording The MR16 provides the input EQ equalizer for each of input channels A through D You can apply the input EQ to each recording source to tailor the sound as you wish You can select a desired setting from among 33 presets in the EQ library Turning of the input EQ To turn on the input EQ for a desired input channel press the appropriate INPUT EQ key Each press of the INPUT EQ key alternates On and Off of the input EQ When On the key is lit When Off it is unlit DIGITAL NMULTITRACKER INPUT EQ key Selecting a desired EQ preset entry You can select a desired EQ preset in the EQ library by th
192. pplied by Fostex The WAV Manager converts each track data to a single mono file Data is compressed so you can save the file in small size to a personal computer This method is useful for exporting data to a PC software application for multitrack recording For details about how to use the WAV Manager see the owner s manual supplied with the WAV Manager You can download the WAV Manager from Fostex web site http www fostex com 2 Using drag amp drop technique You can copy a song folder using drag amp drop technique This method allows saving all data in the folder including the history data etc Exporting data to a personal computer 1 Connect the MR16 to a personal computer via USB and open the root folder You can copy each song folder in the root folder to the personal computer 2 Copy a desired song folder to the personal computer using drag amp drop technique 3 After making copy exit the USB mode lt Note gt When drag amp drop the folder on your personal computer use the copy function If you use the move function not only the song on the MR16 is deleted but also other songs on the MR16 may be destroyed We recommend to enable the disk protection the default is enabled when executing data copy Using this method you can also copy the hidden folder which includes hidden files deleted by the MR16 song management operation Copied hidden files can be used as a normal song files by turning
193. r F and press the MENU ENTER knob Ear Offset 2Bar The display now shows the song editing screen where 44 Back is highlighted HEHLIZ 1 725 K Sana 44Back MbSonabkSia Marcie a System b Track Edit F E a a Part Edit F Ehra thm E Ld HkSanaci z kBack T Select Sana Rename Sona Delete Sana Protect Reserved The procedure example below shows how to add the following events to the signature map or a 92 4 5 6 Bar 1 through bar 3 gt 4 4 Bar 4 through bar 7 gt 3 4 Bar 8 through bar 11 gt 4 4 Bar 12 through bar 15 gt 5 8 Bar 16 through the last bar gt 3 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Bar gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for setting the new time signature event where lt lt Back is highlighted HkZonaksis Harcl1 1 Ad4Eack lEar HkSonaksis HMarg Bar zBar Sis 474 LEHTER1 COELETEI Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Bar 2Bar and press the MENU ENTER knob 2Bar starts flashing and you can now set the bar number frSonskSias Mar 44 Back Sis 44 LEHTER1 EDELETE 1 fikSonskSig Mar 44Back CENTER COELETEI Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to enter the desired bar number and press the MENU ENTER knob In this procedure example enter 4Bar The disp
194. r R jack speaker to the unit turn down the volume of the powered monitor speaker to minimum before you lt a turn on the MR16 and the powered monitor speaker 3l MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations Playing back the demo song In the demo song approximately 1 minute audio is recorded on all eight tracks Follow the procedure below for listening to the demo song In the following procedure it is assumed that the MR16 is turned on and a pair of headphones or a monitor speaker system is connected 1 2 3 4 Hint 1 RIE DIGITAL MULTITRACKER Hint 2 Raise the MASTER fader to the position Set the track faders at the lowest position Press the PLAY key to start playback Raise the track faders 1 through 8 gradually to adjust the playback level and balance Also raise the PHONES VOL control gradually to adjust the headphones level If you are using a powered monitor speaker for monitoring adjust the level control of the powered speaker lt Hint 1 gt While listening to the playback sound adjust panning setting of tracks 1 through 8 as well as try to adjust the inter nal effects reverb delay see page 70 When the demo song ends press the STOP key to stop the recorder lt Hint 2 gt To l
195. r s Manual Track bouncing Bouncing tracks 1 through 16 to a new song You can bounce tracks 1 through 16 to tracks 15 16 of a new song A new song is automatically created when executing track bouncing lt Note gt In the 1 16 gt NEW SONG mode you cannot bounce the desired part of a song by using the track bouncing and auto punch in out functions together Using bounced track data gt By converting bounced track data in two mono WAV files to a stereo WAV file you can export it to a personal computer or create an original audio CD using the internal or an external CD R RW drive See page 107 for details about how to export a file to a personal computer See the supplementary manual How to use the CD R RW drive for details about burning an audio CD using the internal or an external CD R RW drive Hint When bouncing tracks to a new song the settings for the following parameters are copied to the new song Rhythm guide On Off Internal click level Signature Tempo Conductor map On Off Signature map Tempo map Bar offset Locate A point Locate B point Rehearsal of track bouncing Before executing track bouncing you can rehearse it While rehearsing track bouncing 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 are satisfied wi
196. r shows very low level and the recording level is too low Is the 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 154 MR16 Owner s Manual Troubleshooting Trouble 6 gt The meter shows good level for recording but no signal can be monitored via headphones though the PHONES VOL control is raised Are the track fader for the recording track and the MASTER fader raised Both of these faders as well as the PHONES VOL control have to be raised in order to monitor the recording signal via headphones We recommend to raise both the track fader for the recording track and the MASTER fader to the position Is the recording track in the input monitor mode Make sure that the RECORD key flashes and M is shown on the display If not press the RECORD key to set the armed track to the input monitor mode M A lt Trouble 7 gt During overdubbing cannot monitor the playback signal of the recorded track Is the track fader for the playback track raised During overdubbing raise the faders for both the playback and recording tracks appropriately Otherwise you cannot make overdubbing while listening to the recorded track s lt Trouble 8 gt cannot execute auto punch in out Is the au
197. rations for recording is completed 59 MR16 Owner s Manual Punch in out Punch in out using the keys on the top panel You can make punch in out manually by using the RECORD and PLAY keys on the MR16 top panel 1 2 3 lt Note gt The punch in out operation by yourself using the keys on the top panel sometimes prevents you from concentrating on playing In such a case ask someone to operate the MR16 or use either of the other two punch in out methods described later DIGITAL MULTITRACKER Press the RECORD key while holding down the PLAY key Punch in Playback Recording Press only the PLAY key Punch out Playback Press the REC SELECT key for the track you are going to make punch in out recording The track is record armed Locate the recorder to the point before the punch in point and press the PLAY key to start playback It may be a good idea to play the instrument along with the playback sound so that you can get the tempo and feel When the recorder reaches at the point you want to punch in press the RECORD key while holding down the PLAY key see Important note gt The armed track is punched in i e starts recording 4 5 6 60 Important note gt You cannot punch in by only pressing the REC
198. re map you have to create the tempo map by adding the necessary tempo event s Like a time signature event a tempo event specifies the tempo at the tempo changing point Each tempo specified by a tempo event is effective until the next event appears For example you can set the tempo to 120 at the third beat in bar 4 and set to 90 at the second beat in bar 12 etc 1 2 3 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen where 44 Back is highlighted initially selecting 44 Back returns to the previous screen You can also return to the previous screen by pressing the REWIND key HEHU 1 725 kBack T System Sona Track Edit Fart Edit Rhythm Guide i i al Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Song gt and press the MENU ENTER knob 4 The display now shows the song editing screen where 44 Back is highlighted MEMUC i239 rSong 44Back sten Track Edit F Part Edit Rhsthm Guide k HkSanacl z kBack Select Zona k Rename Zona k Delete Sona k Protect Reserved off Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Tempo Map gt on the second page and press 5 the MENU ENTER knob The display shows the tempo map screen on which the current tempo events are listed Each event specifies the bar beat position and tempo By default 1Bar 14 gt 120 bpm and Bar
199. re record armed and the REC SELECT key for tracks 9 10 starts flashing 4 On the home screen the remaining time is shown while 9 and 10 for the track numbers change to A and B respectively 39 FELELETET 1314 1516 LA x AJE Set track faders 1 and 7 8 and the 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 MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations lt Note gt Track 1 and 9 10 faders are used to adjust the monitor level To adjust the recording levels use the TRIM controls of the INPUT A and INPUT B channels 5 Press the RECORD key once the key indicator starts flashing The armed tracks 9 10 now enter the input monitor mode while HA is shown on the home screen lt i 12345678 MA Ig 1314 1516 L Adjusting the recording levels while listening to track 1 6 Press the PLAY key to play back the song from the beginning Though tracks 9 10 are in the input monitor mode you can hear the track 1 signal by rotating the PHONES VOL control clockwise while the meter for track 1 shows the playback level 7 While playing the keyboard adjust the recording levels using the TRIM controls of the INPUT A and INPUT B channels Adjust the levels appropriately so that the PEAK indicators for these input channels do not light The
200. rk8 Trk9 Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 Trk 15 Trk 16 LIT pp pp pp r1 Trk1 Trk2 Trk3 Trk4 Trk5 Trk6 Trk7 Trk8 TrkQ Trk 10 Trk 11 Trk 12 Trk 13 Trk 14 TrhMI5 Tr 16 New Song 71 MR16 Owner s Manual Track bouncing EE Selecting the track bouncing mode You can select the desired track bouncing mode from among the five modes by pressing the BOUNCE MODE key BOUNCE MODE HLL E While the recorder is stopped each press of the BOUNCE MODE key switches the bouncing mode The display shows the appropriate screen for the selected mode while the REC SELECT keys for the bounced tracks start flashing and the input monitor mode is enabled 123456178 4101112 1314 ISIB LA 3333 3 EN 1 1516 LA A Bounce Mode OFF 4 8 gt 9 10 mode Press the STOP key Bounce 1 157 Hem Sona Bounce All Tracks amp Input A BeC B Are You Sure Yest RECORD EMTER Kes HotSTOF Key ee eh se TED 4 15 LA IIS 1 16 gt New Song mode 1 10 gt 11 12 mode P bar 1 z000 clk EOUHCE 1 14415 16 See A LE DII 1 14 gt 15 16 mode 1 12 gt 13 14 mode 22202229 2 2 E ISIE LA A
201. rl HkzonakPratect 44Back Select Zona k kenane Sona k Delete Sone k Sona Protect EBIZZN ashing Select Zmix k 117 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select On and press the MENU ENTER knob The current song is now protected The display returns to the previous screen HkzonabkPratect 44Eack Select Sang k Rename Zona k Delete Sora k Sons Protect m Flashing Select zmix i HkESonatri z bPratect 44Back Select Song k Rename Sona k Delete Zona k daona Protect Select zmix To release the protection carry out the same pro cedure above but select Off and press the MENU ENTER knob in step 5 Note You cannot make recording or editing to a protected song If you want to make recording or editing to a protected song you must release the protection first Note When you set the protection to On all the recording related keys such as the REC SELECT and BOUNCE MODE keys are turned off Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode Tips When the protected song is loaded li is shown in the upper left corner of the Home screen in dicated by the arrow in the screen example be low When this icon is shown you cannot make re cording or edit the song 12345678 9101112 I3IH ISIE LA MR16 Owner s Manual Song management 118 SS MR16 Owner s Manual Track editing Track editing This chapter describes how to edit whole
202. rom a sound module You can synchronize MIDI with the MR16 by connecting a MIDI device to the MIDI OUT connector on the MR16 and sending out MTC MIDI time code or MIDI clock with Song Position Pointer from the MR16 99 MR16 Owner s Manual MIDI synchronization o Es Synchronization using MTC The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR16 which supports MTC MIDI Time code Connection Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the MR16 to the MIDI IN connector of an external MIDI se quencer using a MIDI cable Note that no MIDI cable is supplied with the MR16 Use a commercially available MIDI cable MIDI IN MIDI sequencer etc Settings of the MR16 amp MIDI sequencer 1 Setthe Midi Sync Out item in the System menu of the menu mode to MTC and the MTC Frame Rate to an appropriate frame rate See MIDI sync MTC frame rate settings described 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 MR16 to start playback The sequencer automatically starts playback while synchronizing to the MR16 100 MR16 Owner s Manual MIDI synchronization MIDI sync MTC frame rate settings While the MR16 is stopped you can set the reference of MIDI synchronization to MTC and the MTC frame rate appropriately to match the sequencer lt MTC start time gt The MTC from the M
203. s You can now set the desired post roll time You can select between 0 1s and 10s in 0 1 second steps Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the post roll hold time and press the MENU ENTER knob The post roll time setting is confirmed and the display returns to the previous screen Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode Beat resolution mode on off While the time base is set to the bar beat mode if you set the Beat resolution item in the menu to On the LOCATE A and B points are set in beat resolution When Beat resolution is set to On the clock digit in the bar beat clock value is automatically rounded down or up so that the clock digit is always 000 1 2 3 MR16 Owner s Manual Other functions Let s see an example when the time base is set to the bar beat mode and the Beat resolution is set to On If you set the LOCATE A point to Bar 1 14 clock 468 and the LOCATE B point to Bar 12 44 clock 485 the rounded values are stored as below Bar 1 14 clock 468 gt Bar 1 1 clock 000 The clock value 468 is rounded down Bar 12 4 clock 485 gt Bar 13 14 clock 000 The clock value 485 is rounded up While the recorder is stopped press the MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen MENU 1 25 Back T Sys tem k Zona k Track Edit 4 4 Fart Edit Rhathm Guide Rotate the
204. s 1 through 14 to tracks 15 16 Bouncing tracks 1 through 16 to tracks 15 16 of a new song In any mode you can apply a reverb or delay to tracks 1 through 8 when bouncing to two tracks in stereo Furthermore you can apply the mastering effect to the mixed signals You can also execute track bouncing while mixing sound sources from inputs A through D The mixed data stereo song data bounced to tracks 15 16 can be converted to a stereo WAV file and export to a PC for burning an audio CD CD DA 75 MR16 Owner s Manual Track bouncing is Preliminary knowledge Before executing track bouncing read Track bouncing example below and Track bouncing signal flow on the next page Track bouncing example You can record more than sixteen materials using the track bouncing function as shown in the following example Step 1 Step 2 gt Step 3 gt Step 4 gt Make recording to tracks Bounce tracks 1 through 14 Delete tracks 1 through Overdub new materials to 1 through 14 to tracks 15 16 14 tracks 1 through 12 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 Track 13 Track 14 Track 14 Track 16 Step 5 Step 6 gt Step 7 Step 8 Bounce tracks 1 through 12 to Delete tracks 1 Overdub new materials Bounce tracks 1 through 10 tracks 13 14 through 12 to tracks 1 through 10
205. s OFF Message Active Sense x x x cx OQ ox xOO lt x X X XIX XX X OX x OX Xx 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 163 MR16 Owner s Manual Specifications A Amp simulation esee 68 Auto Felt iun inen ianari in d 49 Auto play ABS time Archiving a song enne 111 Analog mixdown essere 44 Auxiliary output een 150 and 151 Audio CD essent 17 B Isis are haunt a 75 Bar Beat cccccecccssccssscserccseeesseeseeeeseeesseenee 15 27 and 143 Beginning a song eee 15 and 52 BarOntset RR 95 C Tp E Clipboard Click level Copyrights Conductor map Changing track Character entry key Creating a song D Delay Distortion Display Demo song Digital mixdown Direct locate Delete song Damage Erasing track Erase part Event Exchange the track Exchange the parts PEE 16 37 through 42 lt H gt Hard disk Hidden file 110 111 and 140 95 and 116 164 lt l gt Internal CD R RW drive ccccceceeeeseseseseseetseeeeseeeaees 25 Insert effect essent Input A select switch Input monitor eene Im m jor m Input EQ aU o R
206. s playback from the point The following shows the auto play function after locating to the LOCATE A point see page 52 for the locate function r gt The point where you LOCATE A point The point where you execute the locate function execute the locate function Locate H nnn Locate eee Playback 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 f le LOCATE A point LOCATE B point playback When reaching at the LOCATE B point during playback the recorder automatically locates to the LOCATE A point and stops 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 point and starts playback The recorder repeats this behavior until you stop 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 LOCATE A point LOCATE B point i Playback When locating to the LOCATE A point the recorder automatically starts playback BEHNEHNEHNHHE
207. sing the MASTER ING keys POWERFUL NATURAL and BRIGHT POWERFUL Select this when you want to select POWERFUL type of the mastering effects NATURAL Select this when you want to select NATURAL type of the mastering effects BRIGHT MASTERING Select this when you want to select BRIGHT type of the mastering effects Each effect type has the following character Select the appropriate type POWERFUL Adds power to the sound Good for rock 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 Note By activating the mastering effect the output level raises Therefore be careful of the level change when monitoring via headphones or monitor speakers as well as when adjusting the recording level of an external recorder Pe BD O MR16 Owner s Manual Track bouncing Track bouncing This chapter describes track bouncing which is an important func tion in the recording process The track bouncing mixes several tracks and records onto other two tracks By using this function you can record more sound materials to the MR16 tracks Five track bouncing modes are available 1 2 3 4 5 Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to tracks 9 10 Bouncing tracks 1 through 10 to tracks 11 12 Bouncing tracks 1 through 12 to tracks 13 14 Bouncing track
208. t impedance 10kQ or more Stereo analog output STEREO OUT L R Connectors 1 4 inch phone type Norminal output level 10dBV unbalanced Load impedance 10kQ or more Auxiliary output AUX OUT 1 2 Connectors 1 4 inch phone type Norminal output level 10dBV unbalanced Load impedance 10kQ or more Headphones output PHONES 1 2 Connectors 1 4 inch stereo phone type Max output power 50mW or more at 320 load Load impedance 160 or more 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 Footswitch FOOT SW Connector 1 4 inch phone type Level TTL level USB USB 2 0 HI SPEED Connector B type standard USB HOST USB 1 1 Connector A type standard 160 Record playback Recording medium 3 5 inch hard disk drive Sampling frequencies 44 1kHz Quantization 16 bits linear non expanded File format FAT32 Audio recording type Conformed to AES 31 Audio file type BWF The number of tracks 16 the number of simultaneously recordable tracks 4 ADC DAC 24 bits delta sigma Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz 93dB or more TYPICAL Total harmonic distortion 0 0196 or less TYPICAL Dynamic range General Weight net Approx 3 3 kg Approx 3 5 kg CD R RW drive built in model Dimensions 400 W x 265 D x 85 H mm
209. t to Bar Beat 1 Press the DIRECT LOCATE key to enter the direct locate mode 2 Use the REWIND key or the F FWD key to roughly search the beginning or end of the song 3 Press the MENU ENTER knob to select the locate accuracy 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to adjust the counter You can check the adjustment by preview playback 5 After adjusting the counter press the LOCATE A IN key or EOCATE B OUT key while holding down the STORE key to set the Locate A or Locate B point Note In the direct locate mode pressing the REWIND key or the F FWD key allows audible cueing 57 MR16 Owner s Manual Advanced playback and locate functions lt i Previewing the locate point After executing direct locate function pressing the PLAY key or RECORD key plays back two seconds after or before the locate point preview function The preview time is set to two seconds by default however you can set it to a desired time between one and four seconds Setting the preview time While the direct locate screen is shown each press of the PLAY MODE key switches the preview time indicated by an arrow in the screen example below between 1s 2s 3s and As Note that the preview time is reset to 2s when you turn off the unit PLAY MODE CENTER 1i UHIT SELECT DIAL 1i CPLAY MODE Ji PREVIEW TIME em Preview time Previewing after the locate point While the direct loc
210. te In the 1 16 gt NEW SONG mode you cannot bounce the desired part of a song by using the track bouncing and auto punch in out functions together MR16 Owner s Manual Track bouncing Typical bouncing Fig 1 ABS ZERO REC END TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK3 TRK 4 TRK5 BuixilA TRK 6 TRK 7 HHHH TRK 8 TRK 9 TRK 10 Bouncing the desired part Fig 2 Punch In point Locate A Point Punch Out point L Locate B Point TRK1 TRK2 TRK3 TRK4 TRK5 BuixilA TRK 6 TRK 7 TRK 8 TRK9 TRK 10 OMM 1 2 3 Set the punch in and punch out points see page 62 By pressing the PLAY key while holding down the STOP key you can play back the part between the punch in and punch out points see page 48 Locate the recorder to a position before the punch in point Press the BOUNCE MODE key to set the bounce mode to 1 8 9 10 When setting the bounce mode to 1 8 9 10 tracks 9 10 automatically enter the input monitor mode and IMa lights on the home screen 4 87 RR EID 318 1518 LF DT3 Lighting Flashing Press the AUTO PUNCH key to activate the auto punch mode The AUTO PUNCH key is lit when the auto punch mode is active MR16 Owner s Manual Track bouncing 5 6 Press the RECORD key while holding down
211. ted Release the protection before moving track MENU Leod ack Edit data 34Back Sys tei 1 Load the song you want to edit ack t F Part Edit k 2 While the recorder is stopped press the Fhuthm Guide b MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen MeTrack C115 Back T HEHU 1 2 kBEack Erase Track F UA Eack o oo i i rr TERE oye Trac zl 4 Change Track F Track Edit k Fart Edit k Ehsthm Guide k 123 MR16 Owner s Manual Track editing 4 5 6 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Move Track and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track s and destination track s of the move operation Source Track selects the move source track s while Dest Track selects the move destination track s HkTrackz1 i5k 43Eack Eraze Track CorFu Pazte Tr IMEE Chanse Track k k k k HRT ackkMose Track 7 Move Track Source Track 1 Dest Track 1 EHTER1 LCRHHCEL Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Source Track and press the MENU ENTER knob You can now select the desired move source track s by rotating the MENU ENTER knob The available options are 1through 8 mono track e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 stereo tracks MkTrackkHoue Track 8 Move Track 44Back Sour
212. ted key is lit sTORTION Selecting an effect type DIGITAL MULTITRACKER EFFECT MIN MAX REVERB DELAY TIME Select this when you want to use a delay effect Select this when you want to use a plate reverb Select this when you want to use a hall reverb Select this when you want to use a room reverb Details of each effect type ROOM Simulates reverberation in a medium sized room When you select ROOM you can adjust the reverb time using the REVERB DELAY TIME control Simulates reverberation in a hall with moderate early reflection HALL When you select HALL you can adjust the reverb time using the REVERB DELAY TIME control Simulates a plate reverb with a wide frequency range PLATE When you select PLATE you can adjust the reverb time using the REVERB DELAY TIME control Adds delay effects You can select the desired delay types using the Delay Type item of the System menu in the menu mode you can easily access to the Delay Type setting screen by a DELAY long press of the DELAY key Three delay types are available Mono L R and Diff See below for details When you select ROOM you can adjust the delay time using the REVERB DELAY TIME control 70 e MR16 Owner s Manual Using effects Selecting a delay type When you use the delay effect you can select a delay type
213. th the sound The follow ing assumes that the song you are going to execute track bouncing is loaded DIGITAL MULTITRACKER 1 2 3 Raise the MASTER fader to the position Set all the track faders down to the minimum position Press the PLAY key to start playback from the beginning of the song While playing back the song adjust playback levels of tracks 1 through 16 using the track faders You can also adjust panning for tracks 1 through 8 and apply the reverb or delay to these tracks as well as apply the mastering effect to the mixed sound Use the track faders 1 through 16 to control the track output levels and use the MASTER fader to adjust the master recording levels of the bounced signals appropriately while checking meters L R See Using effects on page 65 for details about the delay reverb and mastering effects By raising the PHONES VOL control you can hear the bounced signals 4 MR16 Owner s Manual Track bouncing During rehearsal and actual track bouncing the track faders and MASTER fader control the fol lowing signal levels Faders Playback levels of tracks 1 through 16 1 through 16 for bouncing MASTER Recording master levels of bouncing fader During rehearsal and actual track bouncing
214. the desired part s of the selected track s and paste it them to the same time position of the other desired track s The copy paste operation of a part or parts can be made only within the current song You can also make the copy paste operation of a part or parts using another method described later in Copying pasting the desired part s 2 ABS ZERO Locate A point Locate B point REC END 1 1 1 1 1 ee DENN You can copy and paste the desired part s on the desired track s into the other desired track s 3 While the recorder is stopped press the Note You cannot copy paste track data of a song protected Release the protection before making MENU ENTER knob to enter the menu mode the copy paste operation The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen Note If you want to paste the copied part s to MENUS 172s Back the desired time position of other track s other T Custer b than the position between the LOCATE A and LO Sana CATE B points use the method described later in Track Edit b Copying pasting the desired part s 2 Part Edit F Rhathm Guide P 1 Load the song you want to edit 4 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Part Edit gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the part edit menu screen 2 Set the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points for specifying the desired part s see page 53 You can check the part s by playing back be
215. the internal CD R RW drive the CD R RW drive built in model only 1 Use the CD RW menu of the menu mode to burn an audio CD See the Using the CD R RW drive supplement for details e Burning a CD using an external CD R RW drive 1 Connect an external CD R RW drive to the USB HOST port on the rear panel 2 Use the USB HOST menu of the menu mode to burn an audio CD See the Using the CD R RW drive supplement for details e Burning a CD using the CD R function of a PC 1 Connect a PC to the USB port on the rear panel 2 Use the USB menu of the menu mode to make USB connection enabled 3 Start up WAV Manager supplied by Fostex on your PC You can download WAV Manager from the Fostex web site Access our web site or ask your local Fostex dealer 4 Usethe CD Writer function of WAV Manager to burn an audio CD using the CD R RW drive connected to your PC See page 107 for details about how to connect a PC See the PDF manual included in the downloaded file of WAV Manager 17 MR16 Owner s Manual Read this chapter first 18 MR16 Owner s Manual Names and functions Names and functions This chapter describes the names and functions of the controls keys connectors etc on the MR16 top panel side panel and rear panel as well as details of the display See this chapter whenever you want to know the function of a control key etc 19 MR16 Owner s Manual Names and functions Top pan
216. the operation above The new time 2 When the recorder reaches at the point where data overwrites the previous one you want to make punching in press the LOCATE A IN key while holding down the 4 Stop the recorder after setting the punch in and STORE key punch out points and rewind the recorder to the The display briefly shows Store LOCATE A and beginning of the song or to a point before the the time data when you press the point where you want to make punching in LOCATE A IN key is set as the punch in point Hint To rewind the recorder to the be ginning of the song after setting the punch out point press the REWIND key while holding down the STOP key To locate before the punch in point carry out the following 1 While the recorder is stopped press the LOCATE A IN key The recorder immediately locates to 3 When the recorder reaches at the point where the punch in point and stops you want to make punching out press the LOCATE B OUT key while holding down the Press the REWIND key to move back the recorder and press the STOP key STORE key The display briefly shows Store LOCATE B and at the desired point the time data when you press the LOCATE B OUT key is set as the punch out lt Hint gt The punch in and punch out points you set also can be used for the locate function playback by the play mode and part editing see pages 47 and 127 62 MR
217. ting to the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point You can set the desired point of a song as the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point The LOCATE A and B points can be used not only for locating but also for auto punch in out play modes and part editing etc Setting the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point You can set the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point while the recorder is running or stops at the desired point regardless of time base setting Note You cannot set the LOCATE A or B point for a protected song If you are going to do so the warning message This song is protected is shown To set the LOCATE A or B point fora protected song release the protection first see page 117 Note 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 correctly Tip While the time base is set to the bar beat mode if you set the Beat resolution menu item in the menu mode to On you can store the LOCATE A or B point in beat resolution In other words the clock digit of the Bar Beat CIk value is automatically rounded down or up so that the clock digit is always 000 See page 143 for details about how to make the beat resolution active or inactive To set the LOCATE A point When the recorder is playing back or stopped press the LOCATE A IN key at the desired point while holding down the STORE key The display briefly shows Store LOCATE A and the point when pressing t
218. to punch in out mode effective 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 lt Trouble 9 gt cannot record audio data of a song onto an external digital recorder 21 Is the connection between the DIGITAL OUT connector on the MR16 and the optical input connector of the digital recorder made correctly Check the connection as well as the optical cable 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 155 MR16 Owner s Manual Troubleshooting HEN Troubles for playback Trouble 1 gt During playback the recorder suddenly executes locating Is FEE auto return or ME loop shown on the display If so the play mode is set to the auto return or loop mode Press the PLAY MODE key until Off is selected Trouble 2 gt Cannot monitor the playback sound Arethe track fader s for the playback track s and the MASTER fader brought up to
219. ts lt Undo redo of editing gt You can undo part editing By pressing the UNDO REDO key after executing part editing the song returns to the original condition before editing By pressing the UNDO REDO key after undoing part editing you can again return the song to the condition after being edited lt Notes gt UNDO REDO Also note that if you carry out any of the following after editing you cannot undo the editing anymore 1 Making new recording Making new editing 2 3 Turning off the power 4 Loading another song UNDO REDO key lt Notes gt While a menu screen is shown you can go up the menu screen level or directly exit the menu mode by the following operations 1 Select 44 Back on a menu screen and press the MENU ENTER knob The display returns to the previous upper level screen Repeating this operation finally exits the menu mode Press the REWIND key The display returns to the previous upper level screen Repeating this operation finally exits the menu mode Press the STOP key The menu mode exits and the display shows the home screen 127 MR16 Owner s Manual Part editing M Erasing the part s You can erase the part s on the selected track s of the current song ABS ZERO Locate A point Locate B point REC END 1 You can delete the desired part s on the desired track s 5 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Erase Part gt and press th
220. tween the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points see page 48 129 MR16 Owner s Manual Part editing 5 6 MEHO 1 23 Part Edit 7 a4Back System b Sons d Track Edit F k Tm Ehuthm Guide HkPantci c2 bkBack Ow Erase Fart Coru FazsteFartk Corsa Part k Paste Part k Mowe Fart k Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Copy PastePart gt and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track s and destination track s of copy paste HkPartil z kCESPEtPar t 44Eack Eraze Part k Bul zi m mi 14 ni A t Copy Fart Paste Fart Hove Part Fe 8 x 4ekrBar kJ ase lk Cry Pst Part Source Track Dest Track CENTER LCRHHCEL n L1 Eam Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select Source Track and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for selecting the copy source track s You can select the copy source track s by rotating the MENU ENTER knob The available options are 1 through 8 mono track 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 9 stereo tracks 3ekBar ta ete Dk ciiin Part uaekBap ck Ase lk Cry Pst Fart 44Back Source Track WE r eshino Dest Track 1 LEHTER1 LCBHCEL 1 130 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select the source track s to be copied and press the MENU ENTER knob You can se
221. ugh 4 to un arm these tracks Playing back the recorded track 9 Press the REWIND key while holding down the STOP key to locate the recorder to the beginning of the song 10 Press the PLAY key to start playback You can adjust the monitor level using track faders 1 through 4 as well as the MASTER fader and PHONES VOL control Note If you are not satisfied with the re sult use the undo redo function to cancel the recording and try again Undoing recording undo redo If you press the UNDO REDO key after finishing 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 UNDO REDO UNDO REDO key lt Notes gt The undo redo function is available for all kind of recordings however if you carry out any of the following operations after making re cording you cannot undo the recording e Carrying out new recording Carrying out track or part editing e Turning off the power e Selecting another song or editing the song name Pe MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations Basic mixdown This section describes basic mixdown which is the final process of multitrack recording Mixdown mixes recorded materials on tracks 1 t
222. ursor to ENTER on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob The display shows Please Wait immediately followed by Completed when the MR16 completes the exchange operation Note If you want to cancel the exchange op eration move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob Track Chanae Track Change Track 44Back Source Track 1 Dest Track 4 Sse LCHHCEL I MkTrack FChange Track Change Track Comrleted Press EHTER Key Press the MENU ENTER knob The display now returns to the track edit menu screen where Change Track gt is highlighted Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode Note If you are not satisfied with the re sult press the UNDO REDO key to undo the operation see page 119 MR16 Owner s Manual Part editing Part editing This chapter describes how to edit a part of recorded song You can edit data of a track or tracks between the LOCATE A and LO CATE B points Part editing does not consume the hard disk space Therefore the remaining space of the disk does not change by executing part editing lt About part A part is defined as audio data between the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points You can edit a part as described later Therefore before carrying out part editing the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points must be set See page 53 for details about how to set these poin
223. w During playback you can monitor playback audio of the desired track s by raising the ap propriate track fader s the MASTER fader and the PHONES control RS MR16 Owner s Manual Advanced playback and locate functions Play mode The MR16 offers special play modes including the auto play auto return and loop playback modes in addition to the normal playback mode Selecting a play mode While the recorder is stopped each time you press the PLAY MODE key the play mode switches among Off Auto Play Auto return and Loop While the recorder is stopped ae you can choose the desired play mode by pressing the PLAY MODE key as many times as needed J The current mode is shown on the screen as follows when Off is selected there is no indication Play mode off gt lt Auto play mode gt Lighting 12345618 9101112 1314 ISIE LA 12345618 9101112 134 ISIE LA Fa d1 bar 1 d O00 k FOSTEX_FEWER FOSTEX _ FEWER nas via Oa ah aed cet Ueda dea TT E D ME UT BB lt lt Lighting mmm EFL Lighting 182345678 910112 1314 ISIE LA 12345618 9101112 1314 1516 LA lt Loop mode gt lt Auto return mode gt 49 MR16 Owner s Manual Advanced playback and locate functions O CM Auto play mode In the Auto play mode when locating to the ABS ZERO REC END LOCATE A or LOCATE B point the recorder automatically start
224. w shows the confirmation screen for initializing 147 MkSyustemts SokInit Sus 3A4Back a MteSyustemkInit System Initialize Memory Initialize System Settings Yest RECORG EMHTER Key HoeSTOP Kes Flashing Press the MENU ENTER knob while holding down the RECORD key The settings are immediately initialized The initialize is confirmed and the display returns to the previous screen To cancel the initialization press the STOP key HkSsstemz3 2 2kRInit Sus QPIDRE Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode MR16 Owner s Manual Other functions 148 PLL MR16 Owner s Manual Application examples Application examples This chapter describes practical examples of using the MR16 149 MR16 Owner s Manual Application examples M Application example 1 Mixing This example uses the AUX OUT and TO STEREO BUSS functions It is assumed that you want to do the following 1 When mixing down tracks 1 through 16 you want to insert a delay effect to track 8 using an external delay unit 2 You also want to insert an amplifier simulation effect to track 4 using an external amplifier simulator Connection between the MR16 and external units Master recorder Da DIGITAL MULTITRACKER Delay unit Amplifier simulator Operation procedure Set the output source of AUX OUT 1 to track 8
225. y returns to the previous screen 3kekBar a kok TE e Paste Part 44Back Paste Track EHTER1 LCHHCEL 1 133 4 5 MR16 Owner s Manual Part editing ak Bae a hack lE paste Part 44Back CENTER LCBHCEL 1 Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the cursor to ENTER on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob The display shows Please Wait immediately followed by Completed when the MR16 completes the paste operation If you want to cancel the part paste operation move the cursor to CANCEL on the screen and press the MENU ENTER knob Ase Be ta ate Lk Paste Part 44Back Faste Track 3 a CCHHCEL 1 HMkFartkPaste Part Paste Part Come le ted Press ENTER Key lt Note gt If you are going to carry out the paste operation when no data is pasted on the clipboard the error message Clipboard Empty is shown on the display and the MR16 does not accept the operation Press the STOP key to exit the menu mode and copy the desired data to the clipboard before carrying out the paste operation After pressing the MENU ENTER knob press the STOP key to exit the MENU mode Note If you are not satisfied with the re sult press the UNDO REDO key to undo the operation see page 127 MR16 Owner s Manual Part editing Moving the part s You can move the desired part s of t
226. zmix b MkSonekSelectSonaciel3 S61 FOSTEX_FEVER i thew Sona Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to select t New Song and press the MENU ENTER knob The display now shows the screen for entering a new song name The rightmost character on the default song name is flashing in the ex ample below 2 of Song02 starts flashing HkSonakbselectSsonacl l 34Back S81 FOSTEX_FEWUER HkSonabselectsonakHeu Hew Sons Zona Hame LSonseEi 1 Flashing CENTER LCBHHCEL Enter the desired song name Use the character entry keys to enter the de sired character at the flashing point Rotate the MENU ENTER knob to move the flashing point Use the DELETE key to delete the character at the flashing point Therefore when the rightmost character is flashing as in the screen example above you can delete all characters by pressing the DELETE key repeat edly You can enter up to 16 characters for a song name See How to enter characters on the next page for entering the song name as My Song Note You may leave the default song name as it is Also you can edit the song name after creating a song using the Re name Song menu item in the song menu of the menu mode see page 115 MR16 Owner s Manual Basic operations lt How to enter characters gt lt Character entry keys gt REC SELECT keys on the MR16 top panel act as char acter entry k

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