User manual FOSTEX MR-16

8588 088 000 (452186) 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 supplementary manual. MR16 Owner's Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: 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. 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. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. 17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 18. The appliance should be situated away from drops of water or spray of water. 19. Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on the appliance. 20. The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply even if the power switch is at off position. 21. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 22. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 23. An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection. 24. An appliance should be placed in a position where an AC plug / inlet can be easily pulled out by hand. 25. Main plug is used as the disconnection device. It shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended use. To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely. 2 MR16 Owner's Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 12) 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 8) 14) 9) 10) 3 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 ...................................................................................................10 Precautions upon installing the MR16 ....................................................................10 Notes on repair ...........................................................................................................10 About copyrights ........................................................................................................10 About damages ...........................................................................................................10 Note on audio interruption .......................................................................................10 Notes on USB connection with Mac OS ....................................................................10 MR16 main features ............................................................................................................ 11 . The basics of the MR16 .......................................................................................................13 Recording method ......................................................................................................13 About song ...................................................................................................................14 Remain (recordable space left on the disk) ............................................................14 Time base .....................................................................................................................15 Input and repro monitor ...........................................................................................15 TRIM control ................................................................................................................16 How to burn an audio CD ....................................................................................................17 Names and functions .............................................................................................................19 Top panel 1 ............................................................................................................................20 Top panel 2 ............................................................................................................................22 Rear panel .............................................................................................................................24 Front panel (CD-R/RW drive built-in model only) ............................................................25 LCD display ..........................................................................................................................26 Home screen ................................................................................................................26 Selecting a time base mode ......................................................................................27 Adjusting the display contrast .................................................................................27 MENU mode screen ....................................................................................................28 Warning message .......................................................................................................28 Basic operations .....................................................................................................................29 About power .........................................................................................................................30 Power connection .......................................................................................................30 Turning on the unit ....................................................................................................30 Listening the demo song ....................................................................................................31 Connecting headphones (or a monitor speaker system) .....................................31 Playing back the demo song .....................................................................................32 Creating a song for recording ..........................................................................................33 4 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) ..........................36 Recording onto a single track ............................................................................................37 Preparation for recording .........................................................................................37 Starting recording ......................................................................................................38 Playing back the recorded track ...............................................................................38 Undoing recording (undo/redo) .............................................................................38 Overdubbing basics ............................................................................................................39 Preparation for recording .........................................................................................39 Adjusting the recording levels while listening to track 1 .....................................40 Starting recording ......................................................................................................40 Playing back recorded track .....................................................................................40 Undoing recording (undo/redo) .............................................................................40 Recording onto four tracks simultaneously ....................................................................41 Preparation for recording .........................................................................................41 Starting recording ......................................................................................................42 Playing back recorded tracks ....................................................................................42 Undoing recording (undo/redo) .............................................................................42 Basic mixdown .....................................................................................................................43 Mixdown to an analog recorder ...............................................................................44 Mixdown to a digital recorder ..................................................................................45 Advanced playback and locates functions .........................................................................47 3 x cueing ..............................................................................................................................48 Playback between LOCATE A and B points .....................................................................48 Play mode ..............................................................................................................................49 Selecting a play mode ................................................................................................49 Auto play mode ...........................................................................................................50 Auto return mode .......................................................................................................50 Loop mode ...................................................................................................................50 Loop function in auto punch in/out mode ........................................51 Locate function ....................................................................................................................52 Time locate ..................................................................................................................52 Locating to the beginning (ABS ZERO) of a song ...............................52 Locating to the recording end point (REC END) of a song ...............52 Locating to the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point ........................................................53 Setting the LOCATE A or LOCATE B point ..........................................53 Locating ...................................................................................................54 Direct locate mode .....................................................................................................55 Direct locate mode basics .....................................................................55 Setting the locate accuracy ...................................................................56 Example of using the direct locate function ......................................56 Previewing the locate point ..................................................................58 Punch in/out .............................................................................................................................59 Punch in/out using the keys on the top panel ..................................................................60 Punch in/out using the footswitch .....................................................................................61 5 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 .........................................................................................64 Using effects ............................................................................................................................65 Using the input EQ for recording .......................................................................................66 Turning of the input EQ ............................................................................................66 Selecting a desired EQ preset entry ..........................................................................66 Using the insert effects for recording ...............................................................................68 Mic simulation effects ................................................................................................68 Amp simulation effects ..............................................................................................68 Using external effects for recording ..................................................................................69 Using the reverb or delay ....................................................................................................70 Selecting an effect type ..............................................................................................70 Selecting a delay type ................................................................................................71 Adjusting the delay/reverb time .............................................................................71 Adjusting the effect send levels ................................................................................72 Using the mastering effects ...............................................................................................73 Selecting the desired effect type ..............................................................................74 Track bouncing .......................................................................................................................75 Preliminary knowledge .......................................................................................................76 Track bouncing example ...........................................................................................76 Track bouncing modes ..............................................................................................77 Selecting the track bouncing mode .........................................................................78 Bouncing tracks 1 through 14 to tracks 15/16 .................................................................79 Rehearsal of track bouncing .....................................................................................79 Actual track bouncing ...............................................................................................81 Checking the bounced signals on tracks 15/16 .....................................................81 Bouncing tracks 1 through 16 to a new song ...................................................................82 Rehearsal of track bouncing .....................................................................................82 Actual track bouncing ...............................................................................................83 Mixing signals of inputs A through D ................................................................................85 Connecting sound sources to INPUT A through INPUT D ....................................85 [TO STEREO BUSS] key setting ..................................................................................85 Panning setting for INPUT A through INPUT D ......................................................86 Bouncing the desired part of a song .................................................................................87 Rhythm guide function ..........................................................................................................89 Using the rhythm guide function .......................................................................................90 Setting the time signature and tempo .....................................................................90 Creating the conductor map ..............................................................................................92 Setting the signature map .........................................................................................92 Editing a time signature event .............................................................94 Deleting an unnecessary time signature event .................................94 6 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 synchronization .............................................................................................................99 Synchronization using MTC .............................................................................................100 Connection ................................................................................................................100 Settings of the MR16 and MIDI sequencer ............................................................100 MIDI sync/MTC frame rate settings ......................................................................101 Synchronization using MIDI clock ...................................................................................102 Connection ................................................................................................................102 Settings of the MR16 and MIDI sequencer ............................................................102 Data export to a personal computer ..................................................................................103 WAV file conversion ...........................................................................................................104 Enabling the file conversion ..................................................................................104 Procedure of file conversion ...................................................................................105 Exporting data to a personal computer ..........................................................................107 Connection to a personal computer .....................................................................107 Exporting a WAV file to a personal computer ......................................................108 Protecting the hard disk ...................................................................................................110 Archiving a song ................................................................................................................111 Song management ...............................................................................................................113 Selecting the desired song ...............................................................................................114 Editing a song name .........................................................................................................115 Deleting an unnecessary song ......................................................................................116 Protecting a song .............................................................................................................117 Track editing ..........................................................................................................................119 Erasing track data ..............................................................................................................120 Copying/pasting track data ..............................................................................................121 Moving track data ...............................................................................................................123 Exchanging whole track data ...........................................................................................125 Part editing .............................................................................................................................127 Erasing the part(s) .............................................................................................................128 Copying/pasting the part(s)-1 ..........................................................................................129 Copying/pasting the part(s)-2 ..........................................................................................131 Copying to the clipboard ........................................................................................131 Pasting clipboard data .............................................................................................133 7 MR16 Owner's Manual (Safety instructions/Contents) Moving the part(s) .............................................................................................................134 Exchange the parts ............................................................................................................136 Other functions .....................................................................................................................139 Hard disk formatting ..........................................................................................................140 Peak hold time setting .......................................................................................................141 Pre-roll/post-roll time setting ...........................................................................................142 Beat resolution mode on/off .............................................................................................143 Phantom power on/off .......................................................................................................144 Setting output mode of AUX OUT 1, 2 .............................................................................146 Initializing the MR16 ..........................................................................................................147 Application examples ..........................................................................................................149 Application example 1 (Mixing) .......................................................................................150 Application example 2 (Live) ............................................................................................151 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................153 Trouble for recording .........................................................................................................154 Trouble for playback ..........................................................................................................156 Trouble for effect ................................................................................................................156 Trouble for USB connection .............................................................................................157 Other troubles .....................................................................................................................158 MR16 Specifications ...........................................................................................................................159 Specifications .....................................................................................................................160 Physical dimensions .........................................................................................................161 Block diagram ....................................................................................................................162 MIDI implementation chart ...............................................................................................163 Index ....................................................................................................................................164 Declaration of EC Directive ..............................................................................................166 8 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 effects including the delay/reverb, insert effects (including simulation effects) and mastering effects. It allows you to carry out all the process for digital multitrack recording including overdubbing, track bouncing and mixdown within the digital domain, ensuring no loss of sound quality. The MR16 with the CD-R/RW drive built-in allows you to make an audio CD internally. If your MR16 does not have a built-in CD-R/RW drive, you can make an audio CD using an external CD-R/RW drive connected to the [USB HOST] port. This chapter describes precautions before using, as well as features and basic knowledge of the MR16. To understand the MR16 features and basic functions, read this chapter before using. 9 MR16 Owner's Manual (Read this chapter first!) Precautions before using About power supply · 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 motor or dimmer), or the devices that consume a large amount of power (such as an air conditioning system or large electric heater) are connected. · If you use the MR16 in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station. · The [POWER] switch cannot turn off the power completely. When this switch is "up", the MR16 enters standby mode (i.e. the power does not completely turned off). Therefore, if you do not use the MR16 for a long time, we recommend unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. · It is very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or damage. In such a case, stop using the MR16 immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord. Notes on repair · The MR16 does not use any parts that user can repair easily. Contact your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station to ask about repairs. · Use the original packing carton of the MR16 when you transport or send the MR16 to the dealer or Fostex service station for repair. If you have discarded the packing carton, pack the MR16 using shock absorbing materials. Fostex is not responsible for malfunction or damage due to incomplete packaging or caused during transportation. · Because the MR16 is a consumer product, Fostex does not offer on-site service or provide a loaner unit while your MR16 is under repair. About copyrights · It is prohibited by law to use any part of a CD recording or video images or audio data for which copyright is possessed by a third party for commercial purposes such as contents, broadcasts, sales, or distribution-any purpose other than for your personal pleasure. Model name, power requirement, serial number and other information for the MR16 are shown at the bottom of the unit. MODEL MR16 DIGITAL MULTITRACKER FOSTEX 100-240V ~ PS E About damages · Fostex is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused by using the MR16. 14W 50/60Hz MADE IN CHINA Notes on audio interruption · If you make recording or editing to a song many times, audio may be occasionally interrupted when the song is played back, due to data fragmentation. Note that this is not a malfunction. SERIAL NO. Precautions upon installing the MR16 · Do not install the MR16 in locations subject to the following: * Extremely high or low temperature, or significant changes in temperature. * Excessive humidity or dust. * Excessive changes in power supply voltage. * Unstable or significantly vibrating or shaking surfaces. * Near a strong magnetic field (such as a TV or speaker). Note on USB connection with Mac OS · Before you connect the MR16 to a Macintosh computer, make sure that the OS is Mac OS X or higher. The MR16 supports only Mac OS X or higher. If you connect the MR16 to a Macintosh computer with Mac OS lower than "OS X", song data on the MR16 may be damaged. 10 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 apply distortion or an external effect unit via insert connection. Each input provides the [TRIM] control, allowing the perfect input level adjustment. · Input EQ You can apply the input EQ to each of input signals (A through D) when recording. The input EQ library has 33 presets (L01 through L33) from which you can select an appropriate EQ setting (see page 66 for details). · Fostex original effects An ASP digital effect processor (delay/reverb) with the algorithm newly developed by Fostex is built in. You can apply the effects to tracks 1 through 8 during mixdown and track bounce (see page 70 for details). In addition, the MR16 also provides insert effects for microphone and amplifier simulation for coloring sounds. · Mastering effects The MR16 provides the mastering effects for stereo buss. You can apply the mastering effect during mastering. Three effect types are available. See page 73 for details. · Versatile editing functions The MR16 provides versatile editing functions including copy, paste, move, import and erase (see pages 119 through 140 for details). · Versatile track bounce functions To use the recording tracks effectively, the MR16 provides the following five track bounce modes (see page 75 for details). (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Bouncing Bouncing Bouncing Bouncing Bouncing tracks tracks tracks tracks tracks 1 1 1 1 1 through through through through through 8 to tracks 9/10 10 to tracks 11/12 12 to tracks 13/14 14 to tracks 15/16 16 to tracks 15/16 of the New song · Capability of exporting song data to a PC The MR16 provides the [USB] port for PC connection. Mastered song data can be converted to a stereo WAV file and exported to a PC for creating an audio CD or audio DVD (see page 103 for details). 11 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/importing a WAV file (CD-R/RW drive built-in model only) If your MR16 has the internal CD-R/RW drive, you can convert song data on the internal hard disk to a mono WAV file and export (copy) to a CD-R/RW disc set on the CD-R/RW drive, or import (copy) a WAV file from a CD-R/RW disc set on the CD-R/RW drive to the internal hard disk. In addition, you can import track data on a CD-DA disc (including a commercially available audio CD). See the "Using the CD-R/RW drive" supplement for details. · Capability of digital copy to an external digital device The MR16 provides the [DIGITAL OUT] port (Toslink optical) which outputs S/P DIF digital signals. By connecting an external DAT or MD to this port, you can copy song data digitally (see page 43 for details). · Synchronization to MIDI The MR16 provides the [MIDI OUT] port (DIN 5-pin). You can synchronize the MR16 with external MIDI devices (MIDI sequencer, etc.) using MTC or MIDI clock fed from the MR16 (see page 99 for details). · Rhythm guide function for recording The MR16 provides the rhythm guide function which is useful for recording. You can hear the rhythm guide sound according to the signature/tempo or the conductor map you set (see page 89 for details). · Phantom power supply You can supply the phantom power to the balanced XLR connector on Input A through Input D, allowing direct connection of a condenser microphone. You can select on or off of the phantom power (see page 144 for details). · "2 MIX" file playback mode The MR16 can play back a stereo WAV file which is necessary for creating an audio CD, as well as can set CUE points for dividing into tracks. See the "Using the CD-R/RW drive" supplement for details. · TO STEREO BUSS function During mixdown or track bouncing, you can add signals from Inputs A through D to the mixed track signals. · Two pairs of AUX OUT jacks The MR16 provides two pairs of AUX OUT jacks for applying an external effect to the selected track(s) or sending out the rhythm guide signal, allowing the MR16 to be used in various situations. See page 149 for details. 12 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 BAL INPUT B BAL INPUT C BAL INPUT D BAL L STEREO OUT R 1 AUX OUT 2 UNBAL /GUITAR POWER INSERT UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL 1 PHONES 2 TRIM DISTORTION PEAK TRIM PEAK TRIM PEAK TRIM PEAK VOLUME MIN MAX GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D TO STEREO BUSS LEVEL MIN MAX ROOM HALL PLATE DELAY BOUNCE MODE 15/16 > STEREO WAV FILE INPUT EQ MIN MAX REVERB / DELAY TIME EFFECT BOUNCE MENU / ENTER POWERFUL NATURAL BRIGHT TIMEBASE SELECT STORE UNDO/REDO MASTERING AMP MIC SIMULATION SIMULATION EFFECT SEND 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 AUTO PUNCH PLAY MODE A / IN B / OUT RHYTHM GUIDE CONTRAST DIRECT LOCATE 3.5-inch hard disk drive LOCATE DYNAMIC BRIT STACK L ABC1 R L DEF2 R L GHI3 R L JKL4 R L R MNO5 L R PQR6 L STU7 R L R VWX8 YZ9 +-_0 DELETE PAN REC SELECT CONDENSER US METAL MAX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9/10 11/12 13/14 15/16 MASTER MAX REWIND F FWD LOCATE ABS ZERO LOCATE REC END RECORD STOP PLAY TUBE 60'S COMBO MIN MIN A-B PLAY The ABS time shows the absolute time on a hard disk and you can start recording from any desired time within the range between 00m 00s 000ms and 399m 59s 999ms ABS time. The beginning of a song 0m00s000ms (ABS ZERO) 05m00s000ms 10m00s000ms 15m00s000ms (REC END) 399m59s999ms Recorded area Non-recorded area Recorded area Non-recorded area ...... You can start recording from any desired time within the range between 00m00s000ms and 399m59s999ms ABS time. As the MR16 does not consume the disk space when no audio is recorded, you can record audio effectively, while the recordable time for a tape recorder depends on the tape length. Non recorded area (shown in white) 0m00s000ms 5-minute recording 5-minute recording 399m59s999ms Non-recorded area (remain) ...... Recorded area (shown in gray) 13 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 Song03 Song98 Song01 WAV files Song04 Song99 Each song is independent on a disk and you can record, play back or edit a song without affecting other songs. You can give a desired song name for managing recorded songs (see page **). Recorded track data is stored in a song as mono WAV files. The MR16 can convert the two WAV files recorded on tracks 15 and 16 (L and R) to a stereo WAV file (see page 90). You can burn the converted stereo WAV file to an audio CD. To do this, export the file to your PC and burn it using a music software application (see page 104), or burn the file to the internal CDR/RW drive (if it is provided to your MR16) or to an external CD-R/RW drive connected to the MR16. Remain (recordable space left on the disk) "Remain" shows how much time you can further record audio data to the available space left on the internal hard disk. As described earlier, the MR16 stripes ABS time from 0m 00s 000ms to 399m 59s 999ms at maximum for each song. However, the remaining time (= available recording time left) depends on the available space on the hard disk in actual use. The remaining time is shown as in the screen example below during recording or record standby. Note that it shows the remaining time for recording onto a mono track. Remain value A "mono" track means a single track. Therefore, you can calculate the remaining time for recording to more than one track by dividing the displayed time by the number of tracks. Note that the remaining time shown on the screen is an approximate time. 14 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 from 0m 00s 000ms (=ABS zero, the beginning of a song) and ends by 399m 59s 999ms at maximum. Bar/beat mode: The bar/beat/clock information is created according to the internal tempo map. The ABS zero position is set to "bar -2/beat 1/clk 000" by default (this is called "bar offset"). The MR16 determines the bar/beat/clock value in a song in referenced to the bar offset, as well as the time signature map and tempo map. You can set the bar offset between bar 1 to bar -8 via the menu mode (see page 95). The figure below shows the relation between two time base modes. The beginning of a song 0m00s000ms (ABS ZERO) 0m03s000ms 0m06s000ms ABS time mode -2bar 1 000clk 1bar 1 000clk 3bar 1 000clk Bar/beat mode Input monitor and repro monitor Each of the MR16 tracks has two output modes: repro monitor and input monitor. In the repro monitor mode, the track playback signal is output. So if you want to listen to the track playback sound, select the repro monitor mode. In the input monitor mode, the input signal fed to the track is output. So you can check the level of the input signal to be recorded. To enter a MR16 track to input monitor mode, press the appropriate [REC SELECT] key to arm the track (i.e. make the track record-ready), then press only the [RECORD] key to enter the "RECORD READY" mode or press both the [RECORD] and [PLAY] keys simultaneously to start recording. Input signals for recorder tracks Output signals from recorder tracks Playback signal (repro monitor) Track 1 Playback signal (repro monitor) Track 2 Track 3 READY Track 4 READY Track 5 Track 6 Input signal (input monitor) Input signal (input monitor) Playback signal (repro monitor) Playback signal (repro monitor) Track 15 Track 16 Playback signal (repro monitor) Playback signal (repro monitor) 15 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 BAL INPUT B BAL INPUT C BAL INPUT D BAL L STEREO OUT R 1 AUX OUT 2 UNBAL /GUITAR INSERT UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL 1 PHONES 2 TRIM DISTORTION PEAK TRIM PEAK TRIM PEAK TRIM PEAK VOLUME MIN MAX GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX [TRIM] control PEAK LED INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D TO STEREO BUSS LEVEL MIN MAX ROOM INPUT EQ MIN MAX REVERB / DELAY TIME 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 can check this level by the PEAK indicator. If the level is too high, the PEAK indicator lights, while you may hear the sound distorted or noisy. This distortion (noise) generated at this stage cannot be eliminated, therefore, adjust the TRIM control properly so that the PEAK indicator does not light at the loudest part of the input signal. Proper level Clipping level The level is too high. Clipping level 16 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) (2) (3) Burns a CD using the internal CD-R/RW drive (the CD-R/RW drive built-in model only) Burns a CD using an external CD-R/RW drive 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 recorded track signals and bounce to tracks 15/16. 1 2 There are two methods for bouncing tracks to tracks 15/16. One is to bounce to tracks 15/16 of the same song, while the other is to bounce to tracks 15/16 of the New song. See pages 75 through 88 for details about track bouncing. Convert the song data bounced to tracks 15/16 to a stereo WAV file. A converted stereo WAV file is stored to the "2MIX" folder in the song. When you create an audio CD, this WAV file is recorded to a CD-R/RW disc. See page 104 for details about WAV file conversion. In short, after preparing the stereo WAV file(s) to be burned, you can burn the file(s) to a CD-R/ RW using either of three burning methods. · Burning a CD using the internal CD-R/RW drive (the CD-R/RW drive built-in model only) (1) Use the "CD-RW" menu of the menu mode to burn an audio CD. See the "Using the CD-R/RW drive" supplement for details. · Burning a CD using an external CD-R/RW drive (1) (2) Connect an external CD-R/RW drive to the [USB HOST] port on the rear panel. Use the "USB HOST" menu of the menu mode to burn an audio CD. See the "Using the CD-R/RW drive" supplement for details. · Burning a CD using the CD-R function of a PC (1) (2) (3) Connect a PC to the [USB] port on the rear panel. Use the [USB] menu of the menu mode to make USB connection enabled. Start up WAV Manager supplied by Fostex on your PC. You can download WAV Manager from the Fostex web site. Access our web site or ask your local Fostex dealer. Use the "CD Writer" function of WAV Manager to burn an audio CD using the CD-R/RW drive connected to your PC. See page 107 for details about how to connect a PC. See the PDF manual included in the downloaded file of WAV Manager. (4) 17 MR16 Owner's Manual (Read this chapter first!) 18 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 MR16 Owner's Manual (Names and functions) Top panel 1 1 INPUT A BAL 2 INPUT B BAL INPUT C BAL INPUT D BAL 3 L STEREO OUT R 4567 8 1 AUX OUT 2 UNBAL /GUITAR POWER INSERT UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL 1 PHONES 2 9 10 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 TRIM DISTORTION PEAK TRIM PEAK TRIM PEAK TRIM PEAK VOLUME MIN MAX GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D TO STEREO BUSS LEVEL MIN MAX ROOM HALL PLATE DELAY BOUNCE MODE 15/16 > STEREO WAV FILE INPUT EQ MIN MAX REVERB / DELAY TIME EFFECT BOUNCE MENU / ENTER POWERFUL NATURAL BRIGHT TIMEBASE SELECT STORE UNDO/REDO MASTERING AMP MIC SIMULATION SIMULATION EFFECT SEND 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 AUTO PUNCH PLAY MODE A / IN B / OUT RHYTHM GUIDE CONTRAST DIRECT LOCATE LOCATE DYNAMIC BRIT STACK L ABC1 R L DEF2 R L GHI3 R L JKL4 R L R MNO5 L R PQR6 L STU7 R L R VWX8 YZ9 +-_0 DELETE PAN REC SELECT CONDENSER US METAL MAX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9/10 11/12 13/14 15/16 MASTER MAX REWIND F FWD LOCATE ABS ZERO LOCATE REC END RECORD STOP PLAY TUBE 60'S COMBO MIN MIN A-B PLAY 12 1. [INPUT A] input connectors (XLR connector and phone jack) Both the [BAL] XLR connector and [UNBAL/ GUITAR] phone jack are provided. You can connect a guitar, microphone, keyboard, etc. If you connect sources to both the XLR connector and phone jack, the phone input takes priority. When using the [INPUT A] section, select the [INPUT A SELECT] switch on the rear panel appropriately according to your usage (see page 35).