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Overview

Carefully selected components for a comprehensive, budget-friendly recording solution that produces quality tracks!

The Easy Recording - At Home or On-The-Go Recording Equipment Package includes: the Fostex MR-8 mkII 8-Track Digital Audio Recorder, MXL 990/991 Recording Microphone Package, JAMedia CompactFlash Memory card, M-Audio BX5a 70 Watt Active Studio Monitors, and two Proline Tripod Boom Microphone Stands.

MR-8 mkII 8-Track Digital Recorder

The Fostex MR-8 Multitrack Recorder makes capturing your music a snap thanks to its intuitive design and wealth of controls. All of the recorder'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 Fostex MR-8 MkII 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 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.

MXL 990/991 Recording Microphone Package

The 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. The MXL MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Mic Package includes a high-impact carrying case and mic stand adapters.

CompactFlash Memory Card

Reliable flash memory cards at a great price! In addition to providing added memory to music gear, JAMedia CompactFlash PRO Series cards can also be used in digital cameras, PDAs, and MP3 players. Lifetime warranty from manufacturer.

M-Audio BX5a Active Studio Monitors

Featuring refinements on the highly acclaimed BX5 monitors, the M-Audio BX5a Active Studio Monitors are the ideal wallet-friendly solution for high-end monitoring in your home studio. Kevlar 5" low frequency drivers produce amazingly full bass from a curved cone design with damped rubber surrounds and high-temperature voice coils. The tweeters are 1" natural silk domes that minimize ear fatigue while delivering crisp, accurate highs. Integral cab and electronic engineering work together to further enhance the bass response. 70W bi-amped power and expertly tuned crossovers.

Tripod Boom Microphone Stand

The ProLine Tripod Boom Microphone Stand safely and securely maintains the position you set for your microphone to capture the perfect sound -- in the studio or during live performance. Stand features die-cast metal clutches and non-skid legs that keep the stand where you set it. Boom adjusts from 1" - 23". Height adjusts 40" - 67".

Features

MR-8 mkII 8-Track Digital Recorder
    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 playbackLP Mode (16-bit/22.05 kHz) doubles the recording timeDial knob for menu selection+48V Phantom Power on both mic inputsUSB Host functionalityImproved 132 x 64 dot-matrix LCD and self-illuminating keys show current statusImproved built-in digital effects including reverb and delayGuitar amp and microphone simulationsBlack top panel designAnalog guitar distortion with dedicated knob on Input AFull-track (8-track) bouncing to a new song (track 7/8) for PC transfer and CD burningMastering effects for stereo busUSB port for stereo WAV file transfer to and from PCAC and Battery (6 x AA alkaline cells) operation (Approx. 4 hours maximumoperation time with batteries)Built-in microphoneTwo headphone outsFree WAV Manager software available for multiple mono files transfer to and from PC
      990/MXL 991 Recording Microphone PackageThe 990 for vocals with silky highs and tight, solid lowsThe 991 for acoustic guitars and drum overheads20mm gold-sputtered diaphragmsComes with carrying case and mic stand adaptersSuited for digital and analog recording
        Specs

        Easy Recording - At Home or On-The-Go Specifications:

        MR-8 mkII 8-Track Digital Recorder
        • 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
        • Dimensions: 11-1/4"W x 2-1/2"H x 8-3/5"D
        • Weight: 4 lbs.
        • Power Requirement: DC12V, 400mA
        MXL 990/991 Recording Microphone Package
        • 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
        M-Audio BX5a Active Studio Monitors
        • 56Hz-22kHz frequency response
        • 3kHz crossover frequency
        • 40W LF power amp
        • 30W HF power amp
        • >100dB S/N ratio (typical A-weighted)
        • Polarity: positive signal at + input produces outward LF cone displacement
        • Input impedance: 20k ohms balanced, 10k ohms unbalanced
        • Input sensitivity: 85mV pink noise input produced 90dBA output SPL at one meter with volume control at maximum
        • Power: factory programmed for either 115V 50/60Hz or 230V50/60Hz
        • Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn-on/off transient, subsonic filter, external mains fuse
        • Cabinet: vinyl laminted MDF
        • 6-1/2"W x 9-5/6"H x 7-5/6"D
        • 11 lbs.
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