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".

Fostex Easy Recording - At Home or On-The-Go Package 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 ñ4V
• 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 230V~50/60Hz
• 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.

Fostex Easy Recording - At Home or On-The-Go Package 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 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
  
  990/MXL 991 Recording Microphone Package
• 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
  
  M-Audio BX5a Active Studio Monitors
• 2-way studio reference monitors
• Stylish design
• 70W self-powered
• 5" LF drivers with curved Kevlar cones, damped rubber surrounds, and high-temperature voice coils
• 1" natural silk HF drivers
• Magnetically shielded
• XLR balanced and 1/4" balanced/unbalanced inputs
• Power indicator
• Volume control

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