20 Most Recent Fostex Mr16hd 16 Track Digital Recorder Questions & Answers

Hi, try and reset it. it will come back to normal.

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Look here: http://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/tech_support/manuals.shtml for the link to download the user manual. For FD-8 there are links to PDF for owner's manual, supplement, and quick guide. I assume the owner's manual is what you seek.

The best way is to use the USB output from the Fostex. Connect the USB cable from the Fostex to the USB input of the notebook. A Windows computer should show a USB Audio Device in the device manager. If not, you'll have to get a driver from Fostex and install that. But it should just work, it did in my Vista notebook. Then simply get any number of recording software packages (Windows 8 may have a built-in app). I've used Cool Edit and Reason 4 for recording and editing. You should not record the songs using the notebook's microphone input because (1) the analog noise of a recording generated by the notebook's A-D converter is horrible, and (2) you'll have level and impedance matching problems, even after purchasing something like a pair of Bogen WMT1A line matching transformers. Once you've got it recorded, put it in the cloud and download it onto your tablet. I don't think tablets have USB ports, but maybe yours does.

They make headphone amps that will take a line level and boost it in volume until it can drive headphones. I'd get one of those, and plug it into any available "line out" or "rec out" on the back of your Fostex. Sounds like the D/A converter section that feeds the headphone output has gone bad, and my solution will get you around that.

Power supply. Most likely an electrolytic is failing. It may or may not show any signs of it. Other possibilities are bad solder connections, loose wire connections, or possibly a bad MOSFET if it uses a switchmode power supply. Also check the general construction to make sure nothing is shorting internally. Sometimes wires get pinched.

Likely you will need an updated driver software compatible with WIn7 for the Fostex. Check the Fostex site for update.

Hi, the hang up is LIKELY due to the unit NOT getting a ready signal from the internal HD or CD. If you can do a FORMAT on the HD by doing an initialize that would be the first thing to try. These two devices may have a failure... OR the best case is if a cable connector to them has fallen off.

I haven't personally used this equipment, but 9 times out 10, a hiss or noise problem is due to damaged or incorrect cables been used.
Check your cables.
Check your gear. If the inputs are TRS (1/4") the make sure your cables are to. This goes for any connection your recorder: balanced cables.
If the inputs are unbalanced, then you would use TS (1/4")

http://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/tech_support/pdfs/mr16_owners_manual.pdf you'll have to have adobe reader installed in order to open the pdf but it too is free at www.adobe.com

SING THE FIRST VERSE OF THE SONG, THEN PASTE THE CHORUS, SING THE SECOND VERSE OF THE SONG THEN PASTE THE SECOND COURSE.

From this official link you can get the owners manual (170 pages)
From this official link you can get the supplementary manual (16 pages) for devices without cd drive unit
From this official link you can get the supplementary manual (28 pages) for devices with cd drive unit.

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The hang up is LIKELY due to the unit NOT getting a ready signal from the internal HD or CD.

If you can do a FORMAT on the HD by doing an initialize that would be the first thing to try.

These two devices may have a failure... OR the best case is if a cable connector to them has fallen off.

Generally, a hard reset is initiated by pressing a dedicated reset button, or holding a combination of buttons on some mobile devices. Devices may not have a dedicated Reset button, but have the user hold the power button to cut power, which the user can then turn the computer back on.

First, check the fuse. You may need a magnifying glass or an ohmmeter to check it. If the fuse is bad, replace it. If the fuse is OK,or you've replaced it, I'd suggest you take it to a pro audio service center for repair. This sounds like either a major power supply problem, or a shorted component, anywhere in the unit. It may not be cheap, but get a repair estimate so you can decide if it is worth repairing.

If you've set it up correctly and FX still don't work, unless you want to keep using it as-is, I'd suggest looking for a used replacement on Ebay etc. They sell for under $70, and although I doubt these can be repaired, it wouldn't be worth it anyway.

User manual for the Fostex MR8HD digital multitracker can be freely downloaded here: www.fostexinternational.com/public/fostex_download.php?f=mr8hd_owners_manual.pdf It is intended to record tracks off of microphones or musical instruments, mix the tracks, and produce WAV or MP3 cuts or audio CD's. Pages 21, 35, and 36 tell you how to make your first recording!

try to re-initialize.

I don't remember telling you to do this...have you checked out google, or youtube?? There is a vast amount of free info on these sites....it is worth checking out....these digital recorders come with their own operating system...you must be talking about a factory reset....That should be in the owners manual....

Sound lime a faulty rom have u tried to upload the firmware again