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R8 8-Track SD Recorder, Sampler & USB Interface

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Overview

8-track recorder, audio interface, DAW control surface and sampler all-in-one.

There are times when you don't want to get bogged down with computers, software and other creative roadblocks, when all you really want to do is record and mix a quick demo for promotional or personaShow More
Specs

R8 8-Track SD Recorder, Sampler & USB Interface Specifications:

R8 Audio Interface System Requirements
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Windows
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  • Windows XP SP3 or later/Vista SP1 or later/7
  • Intel Pentium 4 1.8gHz or better
  • RAM: 1GB or more
  • USB 2.0 compatible port
Intel Mac
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  • OS X 10.5.8/10.6.5 or later
  • Intel Core Duo 1.83gHz or better
  • RAM: 1GB or more
  • USB 2.0 compatible port
  • USB hub is not supported
  • Intel Chipset is recommended
Recorder
  • Physical tracks: 8
  • Simultaneous recording tracks: 2
  • Simultaneous playback tracks: 8
  • Recording data format: 16-24bit/44.1-48kHz WAV
  • Maximum recordable time: 200 minutes / GB (44.1kHz 16-bit, mono tracks)
  • Projects: 1,000
  • Markers: 100/Project
  • Locator: Hours/Min./Sec./msec or Bars/Beats/Ticks
  • File editing: Divide, trim
  • Other Functions: Punch-in/out (manual, automatic), bounce, marker, A-B repeat, undo/redo, metronome
Audio interface
  • Input Channels: 2
  • Output Channels: 2
  • Quantization: 24-bit
  • Sampling Frequency: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
Mixer
  • Faders: 9
  • Level Meters: 19-step LCD, post-fader
  • Track Parameters: 3-band equalizer, pan (balance), effect send x 2, invert
  • Stereo links track pairs: 1/2 to 7/8 selectable
Effects
  • Algorithms: 8 (clean, distortion, acoustic/bass sim, bass, mic, dual mic stereo, mastering
  • Types: 146
  • Modules: 7 for Insert, 2 for Send/Return
  • Patches: 310 for Insert, 60 for Send/Return
  • Tuner: Chromatic, guitar, bass, open A/D/E/G, D modal
  • Playback Data Format: 16-24bit/44.1-48kHz WAV
Sampler
  • Voices: 8
  • Editing functions: Trim, time-stretch
  • Rhythm voices: 8
  • Sound format: 16-bit Linear PCM
  • Drum kits: 10
  • Pads: 8 (velocity-sensitive)
  • Precision: 48PPQN
  • Rhythm patterns: 511/project
  • Patterns: 511 (472 factory, 39 blank) / Project
  • Beat: 1/4, 8/4
  • Tempo: 40.0–250.0 BPM
Hardware
  • Recording media: SD card (16MB-2GB), SDHC card (4-32GB)
  • A/D conversion: 24-bit/96kHz, delta-sigma ADC
  • D/A conversion: 24-bit/96kHz, delta-sigma DAC
  • Display: 128 x 64 pixel LCD (with backlight)
  • Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4'' phone combo jack/Input impedance: (balanced input) 1 kohm balanced, 2nd hot, (unbalanced input) 50k ohm unbalanced, (Hi-Z input) 470 kohm / Input level: -50dBm to +4dBm continuously variable
  • Built-in microphones: Omnidirectional condenser microphones/Gain: -50dBm to +4dBm continuously variable
  • Phantom power supply: 48V, 24V
  • Master output: 1/4" TRS phone (balanced)/Output impedance: 1 kohm/Rated output level: +4dBm
  • Headphone output: 1/4'' stereo phone jack, 20mW x 2 (at 32 ohm load)
  • USB: Mini-B type (USB2.0 high-speed compatible) audio interface / control surface or mass storage class operation
  • Power requirements: AC adapter (DC5V/1A/center positive) or 4 AA size (LR6) batteries (not included)
  • Battery life: 5.5 hours (with backlight on and phantom power off)
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 10-1/8" x 2" x 7-1/2" (257 x 190 x 51 mm)
  • Weight: 1.7 lb. (780g) without batteries
  • *0dBm=0.775Vrms
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