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If you want to easily record right now, few recording bundles make it as simple as the Fostex MR8 mkII & MXL 990/991 Recording Package.

The Fostex MR-8 Mk II Digital Multitrack Recorder makes capturing your music a snap thanks to its intuitive design and wealth of controls. All of the unit's major controls are placed on the top panel for easy access and a smooth workflow. Killer digital effects are built right in, as well as guitar amp and microphone simulators and handy mix-down effects. USB connectivity makes it simple to transfer your data for computer editing or CD burning with an external burner.

The MR-8 Mk II records in 16-bit/44.1kHz Normal Mode or 16-bit/22.05kHz LP Mode for double the recording time. Records to CompactFlash (128MB card supplied). Self-illuminating keys and a 132x64 dot-matrix display keep your status up-to-date at all times. Analog guitar distortion on Input A and DSP effects including reverb and delay give you no-fuss enhancement to your recordings.

The MXL MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Mic Package is a 2-microphone kit with the latest in MXL's range of studio condenser microphones. The 990 has silky, sweet high end and a tight solid bass, perfect for recording vocals. The 991 is a superior instrument microphone designed for recording acoustic guitar and drum overheads. Both have gold-sputtered diaphragms (20mm) creating a professional sound perfectly suited for digital and analog recording. Includes a high-impact carrying case and mic stand adapters.

Fostex MR8 mkII and MXL 990/991 Recording Package Features:

• 8-track recording onto CompactFlash Card (128MB card supplied )
• High-quality sound recording and playback with uncompressed linear 16-bit/44.1kHz digital audio (normal mode)
• 2 track simultaneous recording and 8 track playback
• LP Mode (16-bit/22.05 kHz) doubles the recording time
• Dial knob for menu selection
• +48V Phantom Power on both mic inputs
• USB Host functionality
• Improved 132 x 64 dot-matrix LCD and self-illuminating keys show current status
• Improved built-in digital effects including reverb and delay
• Guitar amp and microphone simulations
• Black top panel design
• Analog guitar distortion with dedicated knob on Input A
• Full-track (8-track) bouncing to a new song (track 7/8) for PC transfer and CD burning
• Mastering effects for stereo bus
• USB port for stereo WAV file transfer to and from PC
• AC and Battery (6 x AA alkaline cells) operation (Approx. 4 hours maximum
• operation time with batteries)
• Built-in microphone
• Two headphone outs
• Free WAV Manager software available for multiple mono files transfer to and from PC
  
  The 990 for vocals with silky highs and tight, solid lows
• The 991 for acoustic guitars and drum overheads
• 20mm gold-sputtered diaphragms
• Comes with carrying case and mic stand adapters
• Suited for digital and analog recording

Fostex MR8 mkII and MXL 990/991 Recording Package Includes:

• carrying case and mic stand adapters

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Fostex MR8 mkII and MXL 990/991 Recording Package Specifications:

• Recording/Reproduction
• Recording Medium: CompactFlash
• Recording Time: Approx. 6 minutes (8-track on 256MB CF) Normal Mode
• Recording Format: FAT16
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz (Normal Mode), 22.05 kHz (LP Mode)
• Quantization: 16-bit linear (non-compression)
• A/D Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
• D/A Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
• No. of Recording Track: 8 tracks maximum
• No. of Simultaneous Rec.: 2 tracks
• Recording/Reproduction Frequency: 20 Hz-20 kHz (Normal Mode)
• Dynamic Range: 87dB or more (typical) (Normal Mode)
• T.H.D.: 0.05% or less (typical) (Normal Mode)
  
  I/O>
• Analog In (INPUT A/B)
• Connector: XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:hot) and 1/4" TRS phone
• Input Level: -48dBV (MIC) - +4dBV (LINE)
• Input Impedance: 1.5k ohm or more, 400k ohm or more (GUITAR on INPUT A)
• Phantom Power: P48V (on/off selectable)
• Stereo Out (L, R)
• Connector: 1/4" stereo phone
• Output Level: -10dBV (unbalance)
• Load Impedance: 10k ohm or more
• Headphones (PHONE 1, 2)
• Connector: 2 x 1/4" stereo phone
• Max. Output: 30mW or more (@32 ohm)
• Load Impedance: 16 ohm or more
  
  MIDI Out
• Connector: DIN 5 pin
• Format: MIDI Standard
  
  Foot Switch
• Connector: 1/4" phone
• Level: TTL level
  
  USB 2.0 HI-SPEED
• Connector: B Type
• USB 1.1 (Host Function)
• Connector: A Type
  
  General
• Dimensions: 11-1/4"W x 2-1/2"H x 8-3/5"D
• Weight: 4 lbs.
• Power Requirement: DC12V, 400Ma
  
  MXL 900
• Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with large 20mm gold diaphragm capsule Frequency Range: 30Hz — 20kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
• Impedance: 200W
• S/N Ratio: 80dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB(A weighted IEC 268-4)
• Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 130Db Max SPL with -10dB cut: 130dB
• Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power (+- 4V)
• Current Consumption: <3.0mA
• Size: 60mm x 130mm
• Weight: 1.2 lbs
• Metal Finish: Champagne
  
  MXL 991
• Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with 20mm diaphragm
• Frequency Range: 30Hz — 18kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
• Impedance: 110W
• S/N Ratio: 78dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB (A weighted IEC 268-4)
• Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 137dB
• Power Requirements: Phantom Power 48V ±4V
• Current Consumption: <3.0mA
• Size: 22mm x 134mm
• Weight: 0.35 lbs
• Metal Finish: Champagne

Fostex MR8 mkII and MXL 990/991 Recording Package

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Fostex MR8MKII

Posted by Doody O'Neil from San Diego CA on Jan 8, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbiest

Reviewer's Play Style: Alternative

I purchased this unit in August08 for garage recording and am completely satisfied. The machine is so easy to use and the quality so good that I ended up keeping instrumentals that I was just laying down for practice. Things to be aware of: The 8tracks are four working tracks that you bounce down. Get a 2GB card for max recording space. DO NOT WASTE MONEY ON A 4GB CARD. The machine only reads 2GB, Max. I have not gotten the machine to interface with my PC yet. I believe it is an error with the operator (I have a history of defeat with computers) I highly recommend this machine.

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Awesome Recorder!

Posted by KF from NH on Nov 26, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: I play in a band

Reviewer's Play Style: jazz, funk, rock, bluegrass

The Fostex MR8 is a great device, very easy to use, and with two mics included in this deal you're ready to go instantly. I use the recorder and mics to record my band (electric guitar, bass, drums, sax) and it does a great job. Very easy to multitrack, very easy to mix and master. Also it's a great deal.

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Awesome Recorder!

Posted by KF from NH on Nov 26, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: I play in a band

Reviewer's Play Style: jazz, funk, rock, bluegrass

The Fostex MR8 is a great device, very easy to use, and with two mics included in this deal you're ready to go instantly. I use the recorder and mics to record my band (electric guitar, bass, drums, sax) and it does a great job. Very easy to multitrack, very easy to mix and master. Also it's a great deal.

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