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Hi Everyone, I am thinking of purchasing an external mixer as I find the effects on the MR8 are rather limited. How do I connect the mixer to the MR8? Would it be something like this: mic-->ART tube pre-amp-->mixer-->MR8 Any recommendations on a good mixer? Say $200 to $300 CDN$ or...

Hi fellow Fostexans, I want to update my MR8 to the latest version and have downloaded it from the Fostex website. However, what do I do next? How do I 'download' the version update to the MR8? Please help. KF

I know this question has been asked many times, can someone please recommend a good flashcard (with the maximum memory) to buy that is compatible with the MR8. I am so fed up with the 128MB flashcard that was included with the MR8. Also, can you please direct me to a site that will provide...

Hey folks, I'm thinking of purchasing a compressor but I just want to make sure that the compressor will accomplish what I want. I'm currently recording vocals through a condenser mic with the ART pre-amp into my Fostex MR-8. I noticed that when I sing loudly the vocals clip and when I...

Hi everyone, For the Americans in the forum, I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July weekend. Since Bruce Springsteen is such an American icon, I thought I'd do a cover of one of his early songs. It's called "Wild Billy's Circus Story" from Springsteens 1973 album "The Wild, The Innocent...

Has anyone tried the new Mark Knopfler fender? If so, what are your thoughts? Here are some of the details: The USA MK Strat: Fender Texas Special pick-ups, D-shaped neck, rosewood fingerboard, kluson-type tuners, vintage tremolo, a three-way pick-up selector switch and a Hot Rod Red swamp...

Wow, what a voice! I really dig the guitar and vocals-- reminds me of Bob Dylan (the guitar that is, not the vocals!). Good stuff. KF

Gospel, You have definitely found your spiritual gift and have used it to serve God very well. You are a good servant my man! Excellent vocals and harmonies. The mic sounds good to me. The voice is clean, clear, crisp and fat. I really don't think you need to invest in a condenser mic...

Hey 12Stringer, I was in the same boat as you were. The dynamic mic going into my Fostex just didn't cut it. I'm currently using an ART tube pre-amp with my condenser mic (APEX 430) and I'm pretty satisfied with the results. KF

Good job gentlemen! To Gospel: It's nice to finally hear your voice. Ever since you bought the MR8, I've been looking forward to hearing your vocals. You certainly have a good voice. Your vocal style on this song reminds me of Roger Waters. In fact, the whole song has a Pink Floyd feel...

Hey Bdbdbuck, Are you kidding me?! You have good vocal style and delivery. There's so much passion in your voice. Very nicely done. Was that a 12-string you used? How did you mic the guitar? KF

Did someone say Mark Knopfler?:) This a good tune Digit. You do have a bit of Knopfler sound in your guitar playing. I like how you made the guitar more prominent this time in your mix, as opposed to "Starlit" where I felt it was not prominent enough. On the downside, I didn't like the drum...

Hmmm, I'm not exactly sure whether I like the "new" Folsom better than the "old" version. But I do applaud you for that wicked electric guitar work! I'm not really sure whether it fits well with the rynthm acoustic guitar though. The sound is a little odd for my ears. But it's certainly a...

Hey Clif, I always enjoy your stuff. Your songs alway have a wicked bass line. Now that I know you're a Mark King fan, I know where you get your influence from. Are you a slapper like Mark King? Whatever happened to Level 42? KF

Hey Mak, Awesome! I'm a huge Johnny Cash fan and I love your version of Folsom. You can really reach those low notes man! I wanted to do a rendition of "I Still Miss Someome", but I'm not a guitar player and I just can't get that cha-cha-cha sound of the guitar on my piano. I would love to...

I must be living under a rock lately because yesterday was the first time I heard/saw the video of "Picture"-- a duet between Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow. I must say, I was very impressed with Kid Rock's vocals. And the song is kickass too! Being that I am in the microphone forum, can someone...

Hey PeterPan, Having recently purchased a pre-amp (Art Tube Pre-amp), I have been much more satisfied with the vocal results. I think a pre-amp would be a good investment, or should I say a good sunk cost. Have fun! KF

Hey Shack, I particularly enjoyed the strings and the lyrics starting at 1:30 to 1:45. The crescendo was very effective. I think the bass can be a bit heavier though. But that's just me. Good work. KF

Aw man, this is awesome! I love this Irish tune. Crawdad, I would love to hear your rendition of "Lily of the West" (another, albeit more obscure Irish tune) made famous by The Chieftains. KF

Hey Digit, I would be quite interested to hear Sultans!! Please gives us a few licks! KF