Digital Studio ZOOM MRS-4

Digital Studio ZOOM MRS-4

Features:

• Simultaneous 4-track playback/2-track recording: 8 virtual takes per track add up to a total of 32 takes available for recording.
• Flexible track parameter settings: Hi/Lo EQ, effect send, and other parameters can be set individually for each track.
• Bounce feature supports recording from 4 tracks of simultaneous playback: Even when there are no empty tracks, the MRS-4 allows you to bounce existing material onto 2 tracks, while performing simultaneous playback of 4 tracks.
• Versatile effects: The MRS-4 incorporates an insert effect for processing the input signal, a send/return effect for use in a mixer loop, and a mixdown effect for use on the master bus.
• Other sophisticated features: Metronome, MIDI output, AUX input, long-stroke faders, and other exciting features make the MRS-4 a great all-round package.

Characteristics: 

Recorder

• Physical tracks: 4
• Virtual takes: 32 (8 V-takes per track)
• Maximum number of simultaneous recording tracks: 2
• Maximum number of simultaneous playback tracks: 4
• Recording media: SmartMedia card 16 – 128 MB (3.3V)
• Recording grade: 32 kHz (HiFi) / 16 kHz (Long)
• Maximum recording time (converted to single monaural track): 16 MB = 8 min. or more (HiFi), 16 min. or more (Long); 32 MB = 16 min. or more (HiFi), 33 min. or more (Long); 64 MB = 33 min. or more (HiFi), 67 min. or more (Long); 128 MB = 67 min. or more (HiFi), 135 min. or more (Long)
• Marker function: 50 points (per song)
• Locate function: min/sec/ms or measure/beat
• Track editing functions: Copy & paste, erase, exchange
• Punch-in/out function: Manual/auto
• Other functions: Bounce, A-B repeat

Mixer

• Faders: 45 mm x 5 (Track 1 – 4, Master)
• Level meter indicator bars: 8 (Input 1/2, Track 1 – 4, Master L/R)
• Track parameters: Equalizer, Effect Send, Pan (Stereo operation: balance)
• Equalizer: High (f:500 – 8000 Hz, Gain: ±12 dB), Low (f:63 – 2000 Hz, Gain: ±12 dB)
• Stereo Link: Tracks 1 + 2 or 3 + 4, selectable

Effects

• Mixdown effect: Power, Boost, Vocal
• Send/return effect: Hall, Room, Doubling, Delay, Chorus
• Insert effect: Compressor, Limiter, Cabinet Simulator, Mic Pre)
• Tuner function: Chromatic auto tuner

Metronome

• Tempo: 40.0 – 250.0
• Time signature: 0/4-8/4
• Precount: Off, 2 – 8

• Maximum number of songs: 15 
• A/D converter: 20-bit, 64x oversampling
• D/A converter: 20-bit, 8x oversampling
• Sampling frequency: 32 kHz
• Display: MRS-4 original LCD (with backlight)

Inputs

• Inputs: 2 standard mono phone jacks
• Input level: - -50 to +4 dBm, continuously variable
• Input impedance: 1 to 500 kilohms, continuously variable
• AUX input (L/MONO, R): 2 standard mono phone jacks; Input impedance 10 kilohms (mono), 20 kilohms (stereo)

Outputs

• Master out: RCA type phono jacks (L/R)
• Rated output level: -10 dBm (into load impedance 10 kilohms or higher)
• Output impedance: 1 kilohm max.
• Headphone output: standard stereo phone jack, 50 mW (into 32 ohms load)
• MIDI OUT

• Dimensions: 220 (W) x 165 (D) x 56.3 (H) mm
• Weight: 700 g (without batteries)
• Power requirements: DC 9V, 300 mA from AC adapter Zoom AD-0006; 4 batteries IEC R6 (size AA); battery life 5 hours or more (with alkaline batteries)
• Supplied accessory: SmartMedia card (32 MB)