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Owner’s Manual
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 s
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) CAUTION: CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND. NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 2) Keep these instructions. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 3) Heed all warnings. bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 4) Follow all instructions. When a cart is used, use caution when 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoi
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Table of contents Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................2 Read this chapter first! .............................................................................................................9 Precautions before using ...................................................................................................10 About power supply .............
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Input connection ..................................................................................................................35 Input channel ..............................................................................................................35 [INPUT A SELECT] switch ...........................................................................................35 Recording track combinations and available input channel(s) .........
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Auto punch in/out ................................................................................................................62 Setting the punch-in and punch-out points ...........................................................62 Rehearsal for auto punch in/out .............................................................................63 Actual auto punch in/out ..........................................................................
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Editing the bar offset ..................................................................................................95 Setting the tempo map ...............................................................................................96 Editing a tempo event ...........................................................................98 Deleting an unnecessary tempo event ...............................................98 MIDI synchronizati
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Moving the part(s) .............................................................................................................134 Exchange the parts ............................................................................................................136 Other functions .....................................................................................................................139 Hard disk formatting ...........................
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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 al
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) Precautions before using About power supply Notes on repair • Be sure to connect the MR16 to the power • The MR16 does not use any parts that user supply specified in the specifications section can repair easily. Contact your dealer or the of this owner's manual. Do not use an AC nearest Fostex service station to ask about outlet of any other voltage. repairs. • Do not connect the MR16 to the same AC • Use the original packing carton of the MR16 ou
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) MR16 main features • 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. • 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 ap
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) • 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. See the "Using the CD-R/RW drive" supplement for details. • Capability of exporting/impo
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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). INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D L STEREO OUT R BAL BAL BAL BAL 1 AUX OUT 2 UNBAL POWER /GUITAR INSERT UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL 1 PHONES 2 TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM PEAK PEAK VOLUME DISTORTIO
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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). Song01 Song05 Recorded track data is stored in a song as mono WAV files, as shown below. Song02 Track 1 Track 2 Track 16 Song98 Song03 Song01 WAV files Song99 Song04 Each song is independent on a disk and you ca
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) Time base 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 time 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. ABS time mode: ABS time stands for Absolute time, which is "striped" on the disk when creating a song. It starts
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) [TRIM] control You must pay great attention to the [TRIM] control adjustment when recording to the MR16. INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D L STEREO OUT R BAL BAL BAL BAL AUX OUT 1 2 UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL 1 PHONES 2 TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM PEAK PEAK VOLUME DISTORTION PEAK PEAK MIN MAX LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX [TRIM] control GUITAR INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D TO STEREO BUSS LEVEL PEAK LED MIN MAX ROOM INPUT EQ MIN MA
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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 r
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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
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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Names and functions) Top panel 1 1 23 45678 INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D L STEREO OUT R BAL BAL BAL BAL 1 AUX OUT 2 UNBAL POWER /GUITAR INSERT UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL 1 PHONES 2 9 TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM DISTORTION PEAK PEAK PEAK VOLUME 20 PEAK 19 MIN MAX LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX GUITAR INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D 10 18 TO STEREO BUSS LEVEL MIN MAX 15/16 > STEREO WAV FILE 17 ROOM HALL PLATE DELAY BOUNCE MODE MENU / ENTER INPUT EQ EFFECT BOUNCE MIN MAX REVERB
