History:
Purchase: I acquired this unit so that I could record different parts of the songs that I write in order to write new parts over them.
I went online to research products that allow you to do so. I found many different options, though my price range was not significantly large.
Because of this, I was forced to settle for less. Though with this digital recorder, I hardly did that. I found a great deal at Musicians Friend where I got the recorder,
a mic and chord, a tote bag, and the flashcard that is used to record memory. All of this for just 349.99
What I Like About This Unit: I liked the ease of learning how to use this recorder. I hardly even had to use the manual
to figure things out. At the same time, it provided all of the functions that I had been searching for in a recording unit.
I could quickly and easily lay down a number of tracks from my keyboard. Then a couple more from my guitar, mix those down to Tracks
Five an Six, then record vocals and any other things i wanted to add, mix all of that to tracks 7& 8. At that point I had created a song that could be easily transferred to my
PC via the built in USB port, Making it ready for burning.
What I Do NOT Like About The Fostex MR-8 8 Track Digital Recorder: The one thing that I don't really like about the unit is the way that memory is stored.
The Flashcard that came with the recorder had very little room for songs, so I have been forced to by more
flashcards to suffice my recording desires.though that is only one slight downfall.
MR-8 8 Track Digital Recorder Quality: I feel that the MR-8 was constructed very well. I have had no problems as of yet. It has only
been good to me so far. For the price of the unit, its quality must be considered supreme.
Summary: Overall I recommend this unit to any aspiring musicians that are looking for a cheap and easy way to
record their songs and expand their musical abilities.
Rating of this product: 5
This Fostex PA Gear Review Submitted By: Bensen
Date: 2003-12-31
Fostex MR-8 8 Track Digital Recorder PA Gear
Usefulness Rating: 4.5 out of 5. 14 reader(s) voted.
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