Ever since they pioneered the first 8-track digital recorder that could use 1/4" tape (without the expected crosstalk), Fostex has found new ways to give you more in less space and for less money.

The MR16 gives you 4-track simultaneous recording and 16-track playback, plus the ability to bounce 16 tracks to a new song file, so you get your full 16 tracks at mixdown. A built-in 40GB hard drive gives you up to 8 hours of recording (16-track). A built-in CD-R/RW drive lets you create your own audio CD or import/export WAV files.

The MR16 digital recorder also provides 4 x analog inputs (mic/line) with phantom power, one of which features built-in analog distortion, amp simulation, or mic simulation, for guitar. Input EQ for sound-shaping is also available. Input signals can be assigned to the stereo buss to output through the monitor and stereo output along with playback audio.

On the output side, the Fostex MR16 offers 2 x aux output so you can use outboard signal processors, S/PDIF digital out (optical) for digital dubbing to MD/DAT recorder, and a MIDI output to send MTC or MIDI Clock to an external sequencer or recorder.

You also get built-in digital effects including reverb and delay, plus dedicated mastering effects (3 presets) on a stereo bus (good for track bouncing or stereo mixing). The Fostex MR16 recorder also features powerful audio editing functions including Copy/Paste, Move, Import, Exchange, Erase, etc of selected tracks or part.

A USB 1.1 host port lets you to connect an external CD-R for creating audio CDs and a USB 2.0 port gives you high-speed transfer to a PC, plus easy file conversion of audio data on Track 15-16 to stereo WAV file. Used with the bounce function, this provides a convenient way to create audio CDs on PC, or music files for a portable player.

• Recording/reproduction
• Recording Medium: 3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)
• Recording Time: Approx. 472 minutes (16-track on 40GB)
• Recording Format: FAT32
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
• Quantization: 16-bit linear (non-compression)
• A/D Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
• D/A Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
• No. of Recording Track: 16 tracks maximum
• No. of Simultaneous Rec: 4 tracks
• Recording/Reproduction Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 89dB or more (typical)
• T.H.D.: 0.06% or less (typical)
  
  Inputs/outputs
• Analog In (4ch)
• Connector: XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot) and › 6mm TRS phone
• Input Level: -48dBV (MIC) - +4dBV (LINE)
• Input Impedance: 1.5k ohm or more (MIC/BAL, 400k ohm or more
  
  (GUITAR/UNBAL)
• Phantom Power: P48V
• Insert (Input A)
• Connector: › 6mm TRS Phone
• Output Level: -10dBV
• Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more
• Input Level: -10dBV
• Input Impedance: 10k ohm or more
  
  AUX Out
• Connector: › 6mm stereo phone
• Output Level: -10dBV
• Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more
  
  Stereo Out (L, R)
• Connector: › 6mm stereo phone
• Output Level: -10dBV
• Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more
  
  Headphones
• Connector: 2 x › 6mm stereo phone
• Max. Output: 50mW or more (@32 ohm)
• Load Impedance: 16 ohm or more
  
  MIDI Out
• Connector: DIN 5 pin
• Format: MIDI Standard
  
  Foot Switch
• Connector: › 6mm phone
• Level: TTL level
  
  Digital Out
• Connector: Optical
• Format: IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) 44.1kHz
  
  USB (USB2.0 Hi-Speed)
• Connector: B type (data save/load controlled from PC)
  
  USB HOST (USB 1.1)
• Connector: A type (external CD recorder)
  
  General
• Dimensions: (W x D x H): 19 in x 15 x 6.3 in, (400 mm x 264 mm x 85 mm)
• Weight Approx.: 10.2 lbs, (3.5kgs)
• Power Requirement: 100V - 230V, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 14W

• Recording on built-in 40 GB HD offering 4-track simultaneous recording and 16-rack playback. Approx. 8 hours recording (16-track)
• 4 x analog inputs (mic line level) offer phantom power for use of condenser microphone. 1 Input among them accepts Guitar, etc. with built-in analog distortion, amp simulation or mic simulation. Input EQ is also available for various sound designs.
• Input signals can be assigned to stereo buss to output through Monitor and Stereo Out together with playback audio.
• 2 x Aux Out
• Built-in Digital Effects (3 x reverb / 1 x delay) on 1 4 tracks. Dedicated Mastering Effects (3 Presets) on Stereo Buss good for track bounce or stereo mixing.
• In addition to track bouncing inside a Song file, track bouncing / mixing of recorded 16 tracks to a new Song file.
• Easy file conversion of audio data on Track 15-16 to stereo WAV file. Together with bounce function, convenient for creating audio CD on PC or music file for portable audio player.
• Editing function such as Copy/Paste, Move, Import, Exchange, Erase, etc of selected tracks or part.
• USB 2.0 port for high speed file transfer to PC.
• USB Host port (USB1.1) to connect an external CD-R for creating audio CD.
• S/P DIF Digital Out (optical) for digital dubbing to MD/DAT recorder.
• MIDI output to send MTC or MIDI Clock to an external sequencer or recorder.
• Built-in CD-R/RW drive for creating audio CD or import/export WAV file.
• Two options for burning a CD; Track at Once (Songs can be added) or Disk at Once (no audio mute between the songs). Good for making original album, Mix CD of DJ or Live CD.