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New WAV manager v2 for Mac and Windows

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New MC10M mic set at Musikmesse

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MR-8 - 8 Track Digital Multitracker (Compact Flash)
8 tracks of recording and playback using CompactFlash cards
2 track simultaneous recording
Superb in-built digital effects inc Mic and Amp simulations
Transfer files via USB to/from Mac / PC

The ultimate record-anywhere multitrack.
Capture inspiration whenever and wherever you are.
The new Fostex MR-8 is more than just another digital multitrack recorder. It’s the world's first such 8-track device to use CompactFlash® memory cards.

But those clever guys at Fostex, have predictably gone a little further by making the MR-8 the easiest to use digital multitrack ever. If you can operate a tape recorder, you’ll be recording and multitracking within minutes of opening the box.

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, 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, CD-burning and backing up your songs.
You create. Fostex records.

Recording time
Recording time in NORMAL MODE (16bit/44.1kHz) is approx. 25 track-minutes on the supplied 128MB CF card and 50 track-minutes on a 256MB card. EXTENDED MODE (16bit/22.05kHz) doubles the recording time. Note that recording time varies depending on recorded source, punch in/out, undo/redo status, etc.




  • The world’s first 8-track recording to CompactFlash® memory card. Ultra-portable - the ultimate record anywhere multitracker.
  • Ultra-high quality sound - up to 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz without quality-sapping compression
  • 2 track simultaneous recording
  • Up to approx. 50 track minutes with 128MB card using extended mode (approx. 25 track mins using normal mode)
  • Intuitive operation. - Just like an analogue tape deck with all the essential functions controlled by real knobs, buttons and faders
  • Fantastic in-built digital effects including reverbs, delays, guitar amp simulations and microphone simulations
  • Plug a guitar right in - awesome distortion available
  • Unique mastering effects make mix-down a snap
  • Digital stereo S/PDIF via optical out for connection to other digital gear (normal mode)
  • Built-in USB port for WAV file data transfer between MR-8 and Mac or Windows PC for data editing, CD burning (normal mode) and backup. For Windows 98SE a third party Compact Flash™ reader/writer unit is requried for data transfer.
  • AC or Battery operation
    Built-in microphone for quick memo recording
  • Twin headphones outs




WAV MANAGER
In order to import or export multiple mono wave files before mastering into a stereo wave file to/from your computer, use the free software which can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.

WavManager (Windows) ver 1.1
WAV Manager is a utility software application that enables you to import each audio track from a song created by MR-8 and MR-8HD (hereinafter called MR-8/HD) into the PC as a standard mono WAV file (eight files for an 8-track song). Also, WAV file data created and edited in the PC can be exported to MR-8/HD.
PDF manual

WavManager (Mac OS) ver 1.1
WAV Manager for Mac is a utility software application that enables you to import each audio track from a song created by the MR-8 and MR-8HD (hereinafter called MR-8/HD) into the Mac as a standard mono WAV file (eight files for an 8-track song). Also, WAV file data created and edited in the Mac can be exported to MR-8/HD.
PDF manual

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