MR8: Reason for "Parameter is Incorrect" error?

[marcacho]

Hey all,

I'm sure this has probably come up in the past here, but can anyone tell me WHY this happens? Extremely frustrating after having worked so hard on a song that isn't able to be moved to the computer. Is it a corruption in the WAV file upon leaving the MR-8? I thought maybe it was an issue of length of song or memory, but it's been happening more frequently. Any info? Thanks

[cellardweller]

Yes yes, that poor guitar looks quite lonely...

.......shame.....

oh... incorrectparameter...hmmm.

Sorry, ahem...

You are not recording in extended mode by any chance, are you? using the 128 CF card that came with the MR8? Are you using an external CF card reader, or the MR8 in USB mode? Did you d/l the "wavmanager" from Fostex website?

[marcacho]

I'm recording in normal mode (pretty sure), and going straight from the mr8 to the computer after WAV conversion. I haven't downloaded wav manager yet (would that have any part in this matter?). Yeah, I'm using the 128mb card. How exactly does the card reader work? I'm fairly new to homerecording, so I'm still trying to figure some stuff out.

[Rokket]

You will need to download the wave manager and the upgrades to your mr8. Go to fostex.com and get them there. There are currently 2 upgrades for the software. The wave manager is the best way to download to the PC. Just be sure that you keep the wave files in 44.1kz, 16 bit mono, or you can't put them back in your mr8.

[marcacho]

So not having wave manager has to do with that stupid error? I hope once I get WM it'll stop.

Oh, one more thing. I notice once I get the song to the computer, the volume flutters up and down. Yet it doesn't do that while the song's on the MR8 during mixdown and mastering. I don't use the mastering effects, thinking that would help, but I still got it. I notice it on playback on the comp. Why would this happen?

[cellardweller]

I've yet to find a useful purpose for the "mastering effects".

[Rokket]

Originally Posted by marcacho

So not having wave manager has to do with that stupid error? I hope once I get WM it'll stop.

Oh, one more thing. I notice once I get the song to the computer, the volume flutters up and down. Yet it doesn't do that while the song's on the MR8 during mixdown and mastering. I don't use the mastering effects, thinking that would help, but I still got it. I notice it on playback on the comp. Why would this happen?

What software are you using? It may have something to do with the "flutter". I don't quite understand what you mean by that. Do you mean that the sound goes from high to low, or is there some sort of distortion? Please explain! BTW, I don't use the mastering either, because all that on board stuff can be duplicated better by the software on my computer.

[Rokket]

One other thing that I noticed is that you are converting to a wave file before you download. When you get the wave manager, you will be able to download your tracks individually, that way you can edit them. Perhaps there is a problem with your computer reading the wave file that is causing the flutter.

[dave in toledo]

do not bounce down on the mr8 , transfer the individual tracs to the pc, then open them in a n track or the software of your choice, mix add effects there( never use the mr8 effects or masteing). then mixdown on the computer, master and move on, you can get as many tracks as you need this way, not just 8 record 4 tracs, move to pc, make a go by track on the pc, and mix down to the mr8 channel one, then add new tracks and repeat....

[marcacho]

Cool, moving the tracks separately makes sense, Dave.

Rokket,
By volume flutter I mean that, while I'm playing it back on my computer, the song sounds fine one minute, then suddenly it's as if the volume just drops down about a quarter. It lasts for several seconds, then the volume sounds ok again. This happens on and off again throughout the song. Anyone ever had this happen?

[Rokket]

Originally Posted by marcacho

Cool, moving the tracks separately makes sense, Dave.

Rokket,
By volume flutter I mean that, while I'm playing it back on my computer, the song sounds fine one minute, then suddenly it's as if the volume just drops down about a quarter. It lasts for several seconds, then the volume sounds ok again. This happens on and off again throughout the song. Anyone ever had this happen?

Are you using the power adaptor when you copy the tracks to pc, or running on batteries? I did that once and got a similar result. The only other thing that I can see might be happening is the wave file is getting corrupted when you transfer it to pc. Did you try to delete it and reload it? Also, don't bounce them down like Dave said. It's far better to load the individual tracks on the pc so that you can edit them there, and achieve a better sound.

[marcacho]

I always use the power adaptor when transfering the song to pc, as well as recording. Did you have problems with the adaptor or batteries, Rokket? I haven't tried deleting the song and transfering again, not sure if that would help. Well, once I get N-track hopefully this stuff will clear up. Thanks for all your suggestions guys.

[Rokket]

Originally Posted by marcacho

I always use the power adaptor when transfering the song to pc, as well as recording. Did you have problems with the adaptor or batteries, Rokket? I haven't tried deleting the song and transfering again, not sure if that would help. Well, once I get N-track hopefully this stuff will clear up. Thanks for all your suggestions guys.

I had the problem on batteries. The MR8 I have was a gift. My friend bought it in Singapore, and the power adaptor that came with it is 220, 50 cycle, and I needed one with US voltage, which is 110v at 60 cycles. So until I got one, I was running batteries, and boy can that thing eat batteries. Get the wave manager and the upgrades for the mr8 at the Fostex site. The second upgrade allows you to use flash cards that aren't listed on the Fostex site. If you are not using the card that came with the unit, that could affect your files too.

[marcacho]

Yeah, I believe you about the batteries being gobbled up. Well, I hope next time I record something else things will turn out better. Thanks again

[Rokket]

No problem. I have only had mine for a few months now, and I don't know what I would do without it!