New for the Mk II is the USB host feature which allows for the easy connection of an 'off-the-shelf' CD-R burner via USB. Making CD masters has never been more simple.
By putting all the major controls and functions right there on the top panel instead of buried in a confusing menu system, the MR-8 Mk II, unlike some other recorders, actually aids you in capturing your musical ideas. In addition there’s great sounding built-in digital effects, guitar amp and mic simulators, handy mix-down effects, plus the ability to hook up to a PC for data editing, and backing up your songs. You create. Fostex records.
New for the Mk II is the USB host feature which allows for the easy connection of an 'off-the-shelf' CD-R burner via USB. Making CD masters has never been more simple.
2 track simultaneous recording
Superb in-built digital effects inc Mic and Amp simulations
USB Host function for CD burning with 'off-the-shelf' CD burner
2 mic inputs with +48V Phantom Power
High quality sound recording and playback with uncompressed linear 16-bit/44.1 kHz digital audio (normal mode) with 2 track simultaneous recording and 8 track playback.
LP Mode (16-bit/22.05 kHz) doubles the recording time.
Physical knobs and buttons for intuitive operations. A new dial knob for menu selection.
Newly added +48V Phantom Power on all two Mic Inputs for wider choice of microphones.
USB Host function ready for CD burning on an off-the-shelf external CD-R drive.
Improved 132 x 64 dot-matrix LCD and self illuminating keys visually show the current status.
Improved built-in digital effects including Reverb, Delay as well as Guitar Amp and Microphone simulations
Black colored top panel design
Analog guitar distortion with the dedicated knob on Input A.
Full-track (8-track) bouncing to a "New Song (track 7/8) for PC transfer and CD burning.
Mastering effects for stereo buss.
USB port for stereo WAV file transfer to and from PC
AC and Battery (6 x AA alkaline cells) operation. Approx. 4 hours maximum operation time with batteries.
Built-in microphone for handy song memo.
Two headphones outputs.
Free "WAV Manager" software available for multiple mono files transfer to and from PC
Recording time approx. 6 minutes (8-track on 256MB CF) normal mode
Recording format FAT16
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz (Normal Mode), 22.05 kHz (LP Mode)
Quantization 16-bit linear (non-compression)
A/D converter 24-bit Delta-Sigma
D/A converter 24-bit Delta-Sigma
No. of recording track 8 tracks maximum
No. of simultaneous rec. 2 tracks
Recording/reproduction frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Normal Mode)
Dynamic range 87dB or more (typical) (Normal Mode)
T.H.D. 0.05% or less (typical) (Normal Mode)
Connector XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot) and 6mm TRS phone
Input level -48dBV (MIC) - +4dBV (LINE)
Input impedance 1.5k ohm or more 400k ohm or more (GUITAR on INPUT A)
Phantom power P48V (on/off selectable)
Stereo out (L, R)
Connector 6mm stereo phone
Output level -10dBV (unbalance)
Load impedance 10k ohm or more
Headphones (phone 1, 2)
Connector 2 x 6mm stereo phone
Max. output 30mW or more (at 32 ohm)
Load impedance 16 ohm or more
MIDI out
Connector DIN 5 pin
Format MIDI standard
Foot switch
Connector 6mm phone
Level TTL level
USB 2.0 HI-SPEED
Connector B type
USB 1.1
Connector A type
Weight approx. approx. 1.6kgs
Power requirement DC12V, 400mA
The Fostex Recorder rents for $75 per day, plus a one man staff for $120.00 per day when rented without the full GLINN Studio. If you are renting the GLINN Studio, the Fostex Recorder rents for an additional $50 per day. The Fostex Recorder includes the 128 meg. Compact Flash card included with the unit, plus a 1 gig. Compact Flash card and a portable USB CD burner. One set of Behringer HPX2000 headphones are included. Behringer MS-16 self-powered monitor speakers are available for $15.00 per day. If you need microphones, stands, a mixer and related items it is necessary to rent the entire GLINN Portable Studio.
TO RENT THIS UNIT call Dan at 305.849.5020
EMAIL: dschramm@glinn.com
Dan is also available to assist with your Key West production as a second unit cameraman, soundman, gaffer or grip.
Write to:
GLINN Media Corporation
A Division of:
Blue Planet Offices, Inc.
1107 Key Plaza, #306
Key West, FL 33040
See our main site at www.glinn.com
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