Fostex MR16 manual

Owner’ s Man ual 8588 088 000 (452186) 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 whi[...]

2 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not like[...]

3 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer&[...]

4 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Read this chapter fir st! ...................................................................................................... .......9 Precautions bef ore using ...................................................................................................10 About power supply .........[...]

5 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Input connection ..................................................................................................................35 Input channel ..............................................................................................................35 [INPUT A SELECT] switch ........[...]

6 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) T rack bouncing ................................................................................................................ .......75 Preliminary knowledge .......................................................................................................76 Track bouncing example ....[...]

7 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) MIDI synchr onization .......................................................................................................... ...99 Synchr onization using MTC .............................................................................................100 Connection .......................[...]

8 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) T rouble f or recor ding ......................................................................................................... 154 T rouble f or pla yback ..........................................................................................................156 T rouble f or effect ....[...]

9 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Read this chapter first!) Read this c hapter fir st! 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 equippe[...]

10 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) About power suppl y • Be sure to connect 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 [...]

11 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Read this chapter first!) MR16 main f eatures • Internal har d disk drive f or reliable recor ding/pla ybac k 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 i[...]

12 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Read this chapter first!) • A udio CD b urning 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 bur[...]

13 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Read this chapter first!) 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). The ABS time shows the absolute time on a ha[...]

14 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). Recorded track data is stored in a song as mono W A V fi[...]

15 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Read this chapter first!) Time base Input monitor and repr o monitor The term, " time base ", is used as the reference of recorder position information. Using the [ TIME B ASE 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[...]

16 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. 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. You [...]

17 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Read this chapter first!) 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/R W drive (the CD-R/R W drive built-in model only) (2) Burns a CD using an external CD-R/R W drive (3) Burns a CD using the CD-R fun[...]

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19 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.[...]

20 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Names and functions) These 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). 4 . [STEREO OUT] jacks (L, R) 1 . [INPUT A] input connectors (XLR connector and phone jac k) 3 . [INPUT B, C, D] input connector s (XLR connector and phone[...]

21 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Names and functions) <Note>: If you do not use the MR16 for a long time, we recommend unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. 13 . [REC SELECT] ke ys 20 . [TRIM] controls Each control adjusts the input gain of the corresponding input channel (see page 16, and 37 through 42). 19 . [DIST OR TION] contr ol Contr[...]

22 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Names and functions) 23 . [MASTERING] keys (PO WERFUL / NA TURAL / 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). 25 . [15/16 > STEREO W A V FILE] ke y This key is used when converting a mono WAV f[...]

23 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Names and functions) 30 . [UNDO/REDO] ke y 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 ". 28 . [ST ORE] key Stores the current recorder position (time data) as the LOCATE A/IN or LOCATE B/OUT point (see page 53). I[...]

24 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Names and functions) Either of the [BAL] XLR and [UNBAL/GUIT AR] phone connec- tors can be used. Set the switch to this position when the source is an external microphone or line level source. MIC/LINE GTR DIST GTR CLEAN 3 . [DIGIT AL OUT] connector (T oslink optical connector) 4 . [MIDI OUT] jack (DIN 5-pin connector) I[...]

25 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). Fr ont panel ( CD-R/R W drive b uilt-in model only) <Caution>: Although you can see the DVD- ROM logo on the fro[...]

26 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Names and functions) 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 [...]

27 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Names and functions) When the display shows the home screen, pressing the [ TIME B ASE SELECT ] key switches the time base mode between ABS and bar/beat. Example of ABS display Example of bar/beat display You can adjust the display contrast by rotating the [ MENU/ENTER ] knob while holding down the [ CON- TRAST ] key. Ro[...]

28 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Names and functions) 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. Pressing the [ MENU/ENTER [...]

29 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 sec[...]

30 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Basic operations) The MR16 operates by AC power. Before you start using the MR16, you must connect the sup- plied power cord. USB USB HOST MIDI OUT DIGITAL OUT FOOT SW INPUT A SEL GTR CLEAN MIC/LINE GTR DIST Connect between the [ AC I N ] connector on the MR16 rear panel and an AC outlet using the supplied power cord. P o[...]

31 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Basic operations) 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. Connecting headphones (or a monitor speaker sy[...]

32 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Basic operations) 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. Pla ying bac k the demo song[...]

33 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Basic operations) 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 beginning (ABS ZERO) of the demo song. 1) While the recor der is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu m[...]

34 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Basic operations) 6) After completing song name entry , press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The cursor moves to “ [ENTER] ” at the bottom of the screen. 7) 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 exam[...]

35 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Basic operations) 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 INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D • When you use the [ INPUT A ] channel, set the [ INPUT A SELECT ] switch on [...]

36 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Basic operations) Recor ding track combinations and a v ailable input c hannel(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. Recor ding trac k combinations With the MR16, you can simultaneously record up to f[...]

37 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Basic operations) 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 recording an acoustic guitar onto track 1 via a micro- phone. We assume that Song02 is loaded and no sound is reco[...]

38 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Basic operations) 6) While playing the guitar , adjust the recor ding 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 V OL ] control clockwise raises the headphone monitor level. The screen shows the input level of trac[...]

39 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Basic operations) 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 [...]

40 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Basic operations) 9) While holding down the [RECORD] key , press the [PLA Y] key to start recording. The recorder records the keyboard while playing back track 1 (guitar). 10) When recording completes, press the [STOP] ke y to stop the recorder . <Note>: We recommend to press the [ REC SELECT ] key for tracks 9/10 t[...]

41 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Basic operations) 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 [...]

42 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Basic operations) 6) While playing the m usic, adjust the recording level of each trac k using the [TRIM] contr ol of each input channel. Adjust the level appropriately so that the PEAK indicator does not light. Turning the [ PHONES V OL ] control clockwise raises the headphone monitor level. The screen shows the input le[...]

43 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Basic operations) This section describes basic mixdown which is the final process of multitrack recording. Mixdown mixes recorded materials on tracks 1 through 16 down to stereo. The mixdowned material can be recorded to an external master recorder. The MR16 is equipped with the [ DIGIT AL OUT ] connector, so you can rec[...]

44 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Basic operations) <Tip>: By sliding up or down the MR16 [ MASTER ] fader gradually, you can fade in or fade out recording. 3) Adjust the recording level of the master recor der while rehearsing mixdo wn. See the manual of the master recorder for details about how to adjust the recording level. 4) After rehearsing mi[...]

45 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Basic operations) 1) Connect the [DIGIT AL OUT] connector of the MR16 to the digital input connector of a digital master recorder using an optical cab le. <Note>: The [ DIGIT AL OUT ] connector of the MR16 is the Toslink optical type. If your digital recorder provides only the coaxial type connector, use the Fostex[...]

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47 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Ad v anced pla ybac k 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.[...]

48 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) • By holding down the [F FWD] ke y during pla y bac k, the recorder starts cueing f orwar ds at 3 x speed. During forward cueing, " " is shown on the display. • By holding down the [REWIND] ke y during pla y bac k, the recorder starts cueing bac kwar ds at 3 x speed. D[...]

49 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) The current mode is shown on the screen as follows (when " Off " is selected, there is no indication). 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 pla y mode <Play m[...]

50 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) In the Auto play mode, when locating to the ABS ZERO, REC END, LOCATE A or LOCATE B point, the recorder automatically starts 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). The auto retur[...]

51 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) 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 pun[...]

52 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) 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. • While the[...]

53 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Locating to the LOCA TE A or LOCA TE 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 LOCA TE A or LOCA TE B p[...]

54 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Locating While the recor der is stopped, press the [LOCA TE A/IN] (or [LOCA TE B/OUT]) key . The recorder instantly locates to the appropriate point. <Tip>: By selecting the play mode to " A uto pla y ", the recorder automatically starts playback after locating the L[...]

55 MR16 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 LOCA TE] key to switch o[...]

56 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) 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 di[...]

57 MR16 Owner ’s 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 [...]

58 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions) Previe wing the locate point After executing direct locate function, pressing the [PLA Y] 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 [...]

59 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Punch in/out) Punc h 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[...]

MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Punch in/out) 60 1) Press the [REC SELECT] key f or the track y ou are going to make punch in/out recor ding. The track is record-armed. 2) Locate the recorder to the point before the punch- in point and press the [PLA Y] key to start playbac k. It may be a good idea to play the instrument along with the playback sound, so t[...]

61 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Punch in/out) USB USB HOST MIDI OUT DIGITAL OUT FOOT SW INPUT A SEL GTR CLEAN MIC/LINE GTR DIST 1) Connect the foots witc h to the [FOO T SW] jac k on the MR16 rear panel. 2) Press the [REC SELECT] key f or the trac k y ou are going to make punch in/out recor ding. The track is record-armed. 3) Locate the recor der to the[...]

MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Punch in/out) 62 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 punc h-out points 3) When the recorder reac hes at the point where you want to make punc hing out,[...]

63 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (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. <Tip>: You can immediately locate to the punch-in point by pressing the [ LOCA TE A/IN ] key. Therefore, by pressing th[...]

MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Punch in/out) 64 After rehearsing the auto punch-in/out operation, it's time for executing actual auto punch in/ out operation. 1) Locate the recorder to the point before the punch- in point. 2) Confirm that the auto punch mode is active. If it is not active, press the [A UT O PUNCH] key to make it active. 3) Press the [...]

65 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Using ef fects) Using eff ects 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 [...]

66 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Using ef fects) 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. Using the input EQ f or recor ding To turn on the input EQ for [...]

67 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Using ef fects) <Hint>: You can also make input EQ setting by the following procedure. (1) While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the MENU mode. (2) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Input" on the second page and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. (3) Use the [MENU/ENTER] knob [...]

68 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Using ef fects) • Details of eac h mic simulation eff ect D YNAMIC CONDENSER TUBE Simulates the sound of a popular dy- namic microphone. Simulates the sound of a popular con- denser microphone for professional use. Simulates the sound of a popular tube microphone for professional use. • Amp simulation eff ects details[...]

69 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Using ef fects) 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 [ INSER T ] connector (phone jack). You can connects an external effect unit (typically, a compressor/limiter) to this connector using a Y-cable, [...]

70 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Using ef fects) Selecting an effect type 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 mixdown and track bouncing. Details of each effect type ROOM HALL PLA TE DELA Y Simulates reverber[...]

71 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Using ef fects) 2) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "System ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the system menu screen, where " Back " is highlighted. 1) While the recor der is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode. The display now shows the first page [...]

72 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Using ef fects) T rack 1 1 0 10 Delay or Reverb L R EFFECT SEND PA N STEREO BUSS L R 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 sig[...]

73 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Using ef fects) Using the mastering eff ects PEAK GUITAR MIN DISTORTION MAX LINE MIC TRIM INSERT /GUITAR UNBAL BAL BAL BAL BAL INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D VOLUME MIN MAX PEAK LINE TRIM MIC UNBAL POWER UNBAL MIC TRIM LINE PEAK UNBAL MIC TRIM LINE PEAK R L 10 0 SIMULATION SIMULA TION AMP MIC 01 0 LR 01 0 LR R L 10 0 01 [...]

74 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Using ef fects) PO WERFUL NA TURAL BRIGHT <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. Adds power to the sound. Good for rock. S[...]

75 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) T rac k 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 availab[...]

76 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) You can record more than sixteen materials using the track bouncing function as shown in the following example. <Step 1> Make recording to tracks 1 through 14. <Step 2> Bounce tracks 1 through 14 to tracks 15/16. <Step 3> Delete tracks 1 through 14. <Step 5> Bounce tracks 1 through[...]

77 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) T rac k bouncing modes The five track bouncing modes described below are available. "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 [...]

78 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) You can select the desired track bouncing mode from among the five modes by pressing the [ BOUNCE MODE ] key. Selecting the track bouncing mode PEAK GUITAR MIN DISTORTION MAX LINE MIC TRIM INSERT /GUITAR UNBAL BAL BAL BAL BAL INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D VOLUME MIN MAX PEAK LINE TRIM MIC UNBAL POWER UN[...]

79 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack 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 ar[...]

80 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) 5) After finishing rehearsal, press the [ST OP] ke y to stop the recor der and locate it to the beginning of the song. Do not move the controls and faders after finishing rehearsal. <Panning contr ol> You can freely adjust panning for tracks 1 through 8 using the PAN controls. For example, a guitar [...]

81 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) 2) Press the [PLA Y] ke y 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. 3) After trac k bouncing completes, press the [ST OP] key to stop the recor der . 1) Press the [REWIND] key wh[...]

82 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) 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 ( <Note>: In the “1-16 > NEW SONG” mode, you cannot bounce the desired part of a song by using the trac k bouncing and auto punc h in/out functions together ). B[...]

83 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) After finishing rehearsal, let's carry out actual track bouncing. Actual trac k bouncing 4) After finishing rehearsal, press the [ST OP] ke y to stop the recor der and locate it to the beginning of the song. Do not move the controls and faders after fin- ishing rehearsal. During rehearsal and actual [...]

84 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) 1) While the recorder is stopped, press the [1-8 > NEW SONG] key . 2) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob while holding down the [RECORD] key . <Note>: To cancel track bouncing in the middle, press the [ ST OP ] key. Pressing the [ ST OP ] key automatically deletes the new song created in step 2 above an[...]

85 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) The MR16 can mix input signals of [ INPUT A ] through [ INPUT D ]. 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 [...]

86 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) 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) 3) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the [...]

87 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) 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 [...]

88 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack bouncing) 5) Press the [RECORD] key while holding down the [PLA Y] ke y . " T AKE " 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. TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 TRK 4 TRK 5 TRK 6 TRK 9 TRK 10 TRK 7 TRK 8 Punch[...]

89 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Rh ythm 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.[...]

90 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (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 si[...]

91 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Rhythm Guide: Off Conductor Map: Of f Rhythm guide No output Bar/beat indication The "Signature" and "T empo" item settings are effective. Rhythm Guide: Off Conductor Map: On No output The conductor map is effective. Rhythm Guide: On Conductor Map: Of f Output: The tempo and time[...]

92 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) 2) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Song ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the song editing screen, where " Back " is highlighted. 3) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Signature Map " on the second page, and press the [MENU/ENTER] kn[...]

93 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) 4) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "---Bar -> ---", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the screen for setting the new time signature event, where " Back " is highlighted. Bar 1 through bar 3 ------------------> 4/4 Bar 4 through bar 7 ------------[...]

94 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) • Deleting an unnecessary time signature event You can delete an unnecessary time signature event. 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. ?[...]

95 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) 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. 2) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the des[...]

96 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) Bar 1/beat 1 --------------------> 120 bpm Bar 4/beat 2 --------------------> 180 bpm Bar 8/beat 3 ----------------------> 90 bpm Bar 12/beat 1 --------------------> 120 bpm Bar 16/beat 4 --------------------> 250 bpm After setting the time signature map, you have to create the tempo [...]

97 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) 7) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Beat = 1 ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. " 1 " starts flashing and you can now set the beat number. You can enter the beat number between 1 and 8. 8) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the desired beat number , and press the [MENU[...]

98 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Rhythm guide function) • Deleting an unnecessary tempo event You can delete an unnecessary tempo event. 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 tempo map screen. • Editing a tempo even[...]

99 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (MIDI synchronization) MIDI sync hr onization 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 [...]

100 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (MIDI synchronization) The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR16 which supports MTC (MIDI Time code). 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 commercial[...]

101 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (MIDI synchronization) 6) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the desired frame rate, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The selected frame rate is now effective, while " MTC FrameRate=** " is highlighted on the screen. 7) Press the [ST OP] key to e xit the men u mode. 5) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select [...]

102 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (MIDI synchronization) 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> • To synchronize a sequencer to the MR16 using MIDI clock, you have to make the signature/ tempo map in the MR16. The MIDI cloc[...]

103 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) Data e xpor t to a per sonal computer <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 dama[...]

104 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) You can enable the WAV file conversion function by pressing the [ 15/16 > STEREO W A V FILE ] key. You can disable the WAV file conversion function by pressing the [ ST OP ] key. When the WAV file conversion function is active, the display shows the screen as below. Track 15 (L ch)[...]

105 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) 1) While the recor der is stopped, press the [15/16 > STEREO W A V FILE] key to enable the file con ver sion function. The display shows the " 15/16 > STEREO W A V FILE " screen, on which " ABS0-Rec End " is highlighted. The following assumes that the song who[...]

106 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) <Editing a file name> You can edit a file name by the follow- ing procedure. 2) 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 k[...]

107 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) 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.) Windows Me/2000/XP machine supporting USB connection USB cable <Note>: Only Windows Me, 20[...]

108 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) <Impor tant note> 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 locat[...]

109 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) 3) Highlight "USB " by r otating the [MENU/ENTER] knob, then press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows the USB menu screen. 1) T urn on the po wer of the per sonal computer and the MR16. 2) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the men u mode. The display now shows the fi[...]

110 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) 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 [...]

111 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) You can archive song data recorded by the MR16 by using either of the following methods. (1) Using the W A V Mana ger supplied b y Foste x 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. T[...]

112 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Data export to a personal computer) (3) Cop y data to a CD-R/R W disc using the internal CD-R/R W 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 supplemen- tary manual "How to use the CD-R/RW drive" for de[...]

113 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Song management) Song mana g ement 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) Pr otecting a song. <Notes> While a menu screen is shown, you can go up the menu screen level or directly e[...]

114 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Song management) 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) While the recorder is stopped, press th[...]

115 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Song management) You can edit a current song name save the edited song name. Only the current song can be edited. 1) Load the desired song of which y ou are going to edit the song name. 2) While the recor der is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode. The display now shows the first page of the menu [...]

116 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Song management) <Notes> • You cannot delete a song which is protected. To delete such a song, release the protection of the song first (see the next page). • A deleted song file still remains as a “ hidden file ” on the hard disk. So deleting a song file does not increase the remaining (recordable) space o[...]

117 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Song management) 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. 5) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "On", and press the [MENU[...]

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119 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack editing) T rac k editing This chapter describes how to edit whole 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. <Undo/redo of track editing> By pressing the [ UNDO/REDO ] ke[...]

120 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack editing) 5) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Erase T rac k = *", 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: You can erase whole data (from ABS ZERO to REC END) of t[...]

121 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack editing) 8) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now returns to the track edit menu screen, where “ Erase T rack ” is highlighted. 9) Press the [ST OP] key to e xit the menu mode. 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 o[...]

122 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack editing) 5) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Source T rack = *", 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: 7) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the destination track(s), and press the [M[...]

123 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack editing) 9) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now returns to the track edit menu screen, where “ Copy-P aste T rk ” is highlighted. 10) Press the [ST OP] key to e xit the men u mode. <Note>: If a destination track has recorded data, pasting the copied data overwrites the previous data. <Note>[...]

124 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack editing) <Note>: If you want to cancel the move opera- tion, move the cursor to " [CANCEL] " on the screen, and press the [ MENU/ENTER ] knob. <Note>: If a destination track has recorded data, moving data overwrites the previous data. <Note>: You cannot select the same track(s) for the [...]

125 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack editing) You can exchange whole data (from ABS ZERO to REC END) between the desired track(s). <Note>: You cannot exchange track data of a song protected. Release the protection before exchang- ing track data. 9) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now returns to the track edit menu screen, where “ Mov[...]

126 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T rack editing) 9) Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now returns to the track edit menu screen, where “ Change T rac k ” is highlighted. 10) Press the [ST OP] ke y 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). [...]

127 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Part editing) P ar t editing This chapter describes how to edit a " part " (*) of recorded song. You can edit data of a track or tracks between the " LOCA TE A " and " LO- CA TE B " points. Part editing does not consume the hard disk space. Therefore, the remaining space of the disk does not[...]

128 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Part editing) <Note>: 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. 2) Set the LOCA TE A and LOCA TE B points (see page 53). You can check the part(s) by playing back the recorder between the LOCATE A and LOCATE [...]

129 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Part editing) You can copy 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 descr[...]

130 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Part editing) 6) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Source T rack = *", 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 tra[...]

131 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Part editing) 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 pos[...]

132 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Part editing) 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. 4) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "P ar t Edit ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display now shows the part edit menu screen. 5) Ro[...]

133 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Part editing) <Note>: 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 [ ST OP ] key to exit the menu mode and copy the desired data to the clipboard befo[...]

134 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Part editing) You can move the desired part(s) of the 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. <Note>: You cannot move data of a song protected. Release the pro[...]

135 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Part editing) 9) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to mo ve the cursor to "[ENTER]" on the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows " Please W ait ", immediately followed by " Completed " when the MR16 completes the move operation. <Note>: If you are not satisfied with the[...]

136 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Part editing) 5) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Change Part " in the second pa ge, 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. 6) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Source T rack=*"[...]

137 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Part editing) 8) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the destination track(s), and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The display shows the screen where " Dest. T rack = ** " is highlighted. <Note>: If you are not satisfied with the re- sult, press the [ UNDO/REDO ] key to undo the operation (see page 127). [...]

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139 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Other functions) Other functions This chapter describes the following functions which are important for using the MR16. (1) Hard disk f ormatting (2) Peak hold time setting (3) Pre-roll/post-r oll time setting (4) Beat resolution mode on/off (5) Phantom power on/off (6) A UX OUT 1/2 output mode setting (7) Initializing t[...]

140 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Other functions) 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. <Note>: You cannot undo hard disk formatting. Therefore, before executing hard disk format- tin[...]

141 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Other functions) The level meters shown on the display have the peak hold function. When it is 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. 1) While the recor der is st[...]

142 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Other functions) 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. When both the auto punch in/out and loop modes are ac- tive, the loop st[...]

143 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Other functions) 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 rou[...]

144 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Other functions) 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. <Note>: The phantom power can be supplied [...]

145 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Other functions) 4) 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 ?[...]

146 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Other functions) 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. A UX OUT 1/2 output mode setting 1) While the recorder is stopped, p[...]

147 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Other functions) 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) While the recor der is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode. The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen. 3) Rota[...]

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149 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Application examples) Application e xamples This chapter describes practical examples of using the MR16.[...]

150 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Application examples) 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 trac ks 1 through 16, you want to insert a delay effect to trac k 8 using an external delay unit. (2) Y ou also want to inser t an amplifier sim ulation eff ect to trac k[...]

151 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Application examples) PEAK GUITAR MIN DISTORTION MAX LINE MIC TRIM INSERT /GUITAR UNBAL BAL BAL BAL BAL INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D VOLUME MIN MAX PEAK LINE TRIM MIC UNBAL POWER UNBAL MIC TRIM LINE PEAK UNBAL MIC TRIM LINE PEAK BOUNCE 15/16 > STEREO WAV FILE EFFECT DELAY PLATE HALL ROOM BOUNCE MODE INPUT EQ TO STE[...]

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153 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T roubleshooting) T r oubleshooting 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 station or dealer.[...]

154 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T roubleshooting) <T roub le 3>: The input level of the track to which I am going to record is too low . • Is the [TRIM] contr ol of the input to which the sound sour ce is connected adjusted appr opriately? T o set the input level (= recording level) appropriately , use the [TRIM] control so that the peak indica[...]

155 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T roubleshooting) <T roub le 8>: I cannot execute auto punch in/out. • Is the auto 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 correctl y? T o check each point, press the [LOCA TE A/IN] or [LOCA [...]

156 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T roubleshooting) <T roub le 1>: During playback, the recorder suddenly executes locating. • Is " (auto return)" or " (loop)" shown on the displa y? If so, the play mode is set to the auto return or loop mode. Press the [PLA Y MODE] key until "Off" is selected. <T roub le 2>: C[...]

157 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T roubleshooting) <T roub le 1>: Cannot export a WA V file to a personal computer . • Is the USB cable connected correctl y? Check the connection, as well as the USB cable. • Is the personal computer meets the requirement? The MR16 can export a W A V file to a personal computer which runs on any of the followin[...]

158 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (T roubleshooting) <T rouble 1>: I 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. • Is the "Int Click le vel" item in the "Rh ythm Gu[...]

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160 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Specifications) [Inputs/Outputs] 0dBu=0.775V rms, 0dBV=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) Input impedance : 1.5k Ω or more : 400k Ω or more (When the INPUT A SEL switch is s[...]

161 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Specifications) Ph ysical dimensions PEAK GUITAR MIN DISTORTION MAX LINE MIC TRIM INSERT /GUITAR UNBAL BAL BAL BAL BAL INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D VOLUME MIN MAX PEAK LINE TRIM MIC UNBAL POWER UNBAL MIC TRIM LINE PEAK UNBAL MIC TRIM LINE PEAK MAX MIN 1 R L 10 0 SIMULATION SIMULA TION AMP MIC 01 0 LR 01 0 LR 2 3 R L 1[...]

162 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Specifications) When using the normal mode Bloc k dia gram DISTORTION CLEAN INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM A/D A/D A/D BAL BAL BAL BAL IN15 IN16 OUT15 OUT16 IN13 IN14 OUT13 OUT14 IN4 OUT4 IN3 OUT3 IN2 OUT2 IN1 OUT1 RECORDER TRK 1 FADER TRK 2 FADER TRK 3 FADER TRK 4 FADER TRK 13/14 FADER TRK 15/16 FA[...]

163 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Specifications) <Digital multitrac ker> T ransmitted Recognized Remarks Function............ Basic Def ault Channel Changed Def ault Message Altered Mode Note Number : T rue V oice V elocity Note ON Note OFF After K ey's T ouch Channel's Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change: T rue # System Exclusive :[...]

164 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Specifications) <A> Amp simulation ...............................................................68 Auto return ......................................................................49 Auto play .........................................................................49 ABS time ..................................[...]

165 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Specifications) Rehearsal ....................................................63, 79 and 82 Repro monitor .................................................................15 Resolution .....................................................................143 REC END ........................................................[...]

166 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 ordi[...]

167 MR16 Owner ’s Manual (Specifications) FOR THE US CUST OMERS ONL Y FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED W ARRANTY 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. W ARRANTY PRO TECTION All Fostex parts are warranted for one (1) year from the date of[...]

168 MR16 Owner ’ s Manual (Specifications) FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED W ARRANTY To claim all warranty service, first access www.fostex.com to receive service 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. SHIPPIN[...]

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