Mr-8 Questions!

[MusicMan91]

Okay. I am just about ready to purchase the Fostex MR-8 8 Track Digital Recorder, but I still have a few questions. I have an iMac, and:
(GuitarCenter FAQ on the Fostex MR-8 8 Track Digital Recorder http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/love.music?p=p.FOSMR8&x=12&z=1620801143641)
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Is the MR-8 USB compatible?

The MR-8 is only compatible with USB 1.0, not 2.0.
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Does anyone know of a way iMac and other Mac users can make it compatible with USB 2.0, because that is what I believe my iMac has, 2.0. Also, do we need to buy a Compact Flash Card or does one come with? If so, where can I get it, and how much would be a good price to pay for one??



I thought this contradicted itself in the quote I listed above^^

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How can I archive my 8-track data?

The MR-8 can archive recorded data usinbg either the USB port directly to a PC or Macintosh computer OR it can archive directly out the S/PDIF output.
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Data transfer with Mac requires a third-party CF card reader/writer unit.
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What's going on??


P.S. Disregard the Compact Flash question, but boy those are rather pricy. I was thinking they'd be cheaper....

Thanks for I am planning on purchasing this tonight!!

 

[trickless]

The USB 2.0 on your iMac should be backwards compatible with 1.0 devices.

When GC said it is not compatible w/ 2.0 they are saying that the MR-8 will not operate at the increased 2.0 speeds.

As far as file transfer goes, I'd check specs on the Fostex website. See what program is needed to grab the USB data

Good luck!
Pat