User manual FOSTEX MR-8

[. . . ] 8588 018 100 (376785) Owner's Manual Digital Multitracker MR-8 Owner's Manual CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND. 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. "WARNING" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. " SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. [. . . ] The recorder automatically switches the monitor of the armed track from "repro" to "input" at the punch-in point, and switches back to "repro" from "input" at the punch-out point. You can practice as many times as you like. Punch in point Punch out point Punch in point Punch out point Playback Recording Playback <Note> You can cancel the auto punch in/out recording you made by pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key. Playback Input monitor <Note> In addition to the punch in/out function, the MR-8 allows you to edit the recorded material using the following editing functions. · Deleting all data on a track · Copying all data on a track and pasting it to another track · Exchanging all track data between tracks · Deleting a desired part · Copying a desired part on a track and pasting it to another track · Exchanging parts between tracks See "Track editing" on page 62 for details. See "Part editing" on page 68 for details. 5) After the punch-out point is passed, locate the recorder back to the beginning position. <Note> By using the loop function when rehearsing auto punch in/out, you can concentrate on playing without bothering to operate the MR-8. See page 51 for details about the loop function. Actual auto punch in/out After rehearsing, let's execute actual auto punch in/out. the auto punch mode is active). If it is not shown, Press the [AUTO PUNCH] key. <About "part"> A "part" is defined as audio data between the "LOCATE A" and "LOCATE B" points. Therefore, you have to set the "LOCATE A" and "LOCATE B" points when editing a "part". The punch-in and punch-out points set for the auto punch in/out function also can be used as the "LOCATE A" and "LOCATE B" points. 3) Press the [RECORD] key while holding down the [PLAY] key. " " (AUTO PUNCH) on the screen changes to " " (TAKE), showing that the recorder starts execution of the actual auto punch in/out. The recorder starts playback and automatically switches to start recording at the punch-in point, then automatically releases recording at the punchout point. 37 MR-8 Owner's Manual Using effects The MR-8 provides the insert effects for recording (microphone and amplifier simulation effects), the delay/reverb for track bounce or mixdown (for tracks 1 through 4 only) as well as the mastering effects. The following describes how to use the effects and details about each effect. Using the insert effects for recording As described briefly on page xx, the [INPUT A] section of the MR-8 provides two types of insert effects: microphone and amplifier simulation effects. These preset effects simulate popular microphones and guitar amplifiers. 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 MR-8, you can make recording as if you are using a famous guitar amplifier. Details of each mic simulation effect DYNAMIC CONDENSER TUBE Simulates the sound of a popular dynamic microphone. Simulates the sound of a popular condenser microphone for professional use. Simulates the sound of a popular tube microphone for professional use. Amp simulation effects You can use mic simulation effects when the [INPUT A SELECT] switch on the rear panel is set to "GUITAR". (Note that, when the switch is set to "GUITAR", only the [UNBAL/GUITAR] connector can be used. "GUITAR" position Mic simulation effects You can use mic simulation effects when the [INPUT A SELECT] switch on the rear panel is set to "MIC/LINE". INT MIC MIC/LINE GUITAR INPUT A SELECT You can choose from three guitar amp simulation effects by pressing any of BRIT STACK, US METAL and 60's COMBO keys. The selected key is lit. INPUT A BRIT STACK US METAL 60's COMBO "MIC/LINE" position INT MIC MIC/LINE GUITAR INPUT A SELECT You can choose from three mic simulation effects by pressing any of DYNAMIC, CONDENSER and TUBE keys. The selected key is lit. AMP SIMULATION Details of each amp simulation effect BRIT STACK Simulates a popular British stuck-type guitar amplifier. Simulates a popular tube combo guitar amplifier. MIC SIMULATION DYNAMIC CONDENSER TUBE US METAL INPUT A 60's COMBO 38 MR-8 Owner's Manual In addition, when the [INPUT A SELECT] switch is set to "GUITAR", you can also apply distortion to the guitar sound by raising the [DISTORTION] control to the appropriate position. INPUT A SELECT INPUT A INPUT B Selecting a delay type When pressing the [DELAY] key to select the delay effect, you can select a delay type. UNBAL /GUITAR BAL TRIM PEAK UNBAL BAL TRIM PEAK 1) While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU] key to enter the menu mode. The MENU screen is shown in which "System" is highlighted. GUITAR DISTORTION LINE MIC MIN MAX LINE MIC [DISTORTION] control Using the reverb or delay The MR-8 incorporates the original reverb/delay effects featuring the newly-developed algorithm. You can apply the reverb or delay to playback signals of tracks 1 through 4 during mixdown and track bounce. 2) While "System" is highlighted, press the [ENTER] key. The display now shows the system menu screen. Selecting an effect type You can select an effect type from among three reverb options (ROOM, HALL and PLATE) and a delay (DELAY) by using the [EFFECT] keys shown below. [. . . ] Also, the track fader have to be brought up. · Is the "Click level" item in the menu mode set correctly?By default, this item is set to "Off" and no rhythm guide click is output. Set it appropriately (see page 85). 94 MR-8 Owner's Manual MR-8 specifications [Inputs/Outputs] 0 dBu=0. 775 Vrms, 0 dBV=1/0 Vrms. · Analog inputs [INPUT A, INPUT B] Connectors : XLR-3-31 type 1/4-inch, phone type Input level : -50 dBV (MIC) to +2 dBV (LINE) Input impedance : 1. 5k or more (MIC/BAL) : 40k or more (LINE/UNBAL) : 500k or more (GUITAR/UNBAL) · Stereo analog output [STEREO OUT (L, R)] Connectors : 1/4-inch, phone type Nominal output level : -10 dBV (unbalanced) Load impedance : 10k or more · Headphones output [PHONES] Connectors : 1/4-inch, stereo phone type Load impedance : 16 or more Output level : 20mW or more (@ 32 load) · MIDI output [MIDI OUT] Connector : DIN 5-pin Format : conformed to the MIDI standard · Digital output [DIGITAL OUT] Connector : Toslink optical type Format : IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) * Only normal mode song data is output. [. . . ]