Whole setup based around MR8

[billisa]

Ok, here goes... I'd like to build a mini-studio, all around the MR8. I want to do ALL of my editing/mastering on the MR8. I am willing to use my PC to burn the final product, but I DON'T want to use it for any editing/mastering (for many reasons that I don't want to go into)...

So, starting with an MR8, I thought I'd add:

(2) Oktava MK319's, plus powersupply (or 2 Samson CO1's)
(1) ZOOM 123
(1) KORG KP2 KAOSS Pad

My purposes are 1) to make and remake radio commercials and PSA's (I've been doing this since 1977, but want to have my own equipment) 2) I'd like to record some live music, 2-track, but also work with my son to put together his songs.

Any comments? I'm open to any suggestions... Are the ZOOM and KORG redundant together? Is the KORG usable with the MR8?

Again, please keep in mind that I want to do all final stereo mixes on the MR8. If I can't, I'd be open to getting a VF80 (or something else). I'm looking for clean results. I don't need more than 8 tracks. Ease of precise editing is important.

Thanks for your help!

 

[teainthesahara]

Billisa,
if you are adamant about working primarily on the DAW, and only using your PC to burn, then my opinion would be to look elsewhere. "Clean" final results, especially for radio may involve a little or alot from the assistance of EQ and 'mastering tools' - the fostex units, while reliable and relatively inexepensive, have some serious disadvantages from that point of view. I suggest you check out the yamaha units - such as the aw16g....it may be better for the appliations you have in mind..

Good luck!
T

 

[clifchamb]

There is something to say for being able to do everything on the MR-8 and I feel that if you have enough memory, that won't be a problem and most importantly, it will be fun and easy!

With that said, I would suggest that with this set up you should buy a larger CF card (512MB) if you can and then you will be ready to go. (since you will not be relying on the PC to mix or back up your tracks).


clif

 

[mrx]

If you are looking to do precise editting on the recorder itself, then you probably want to look at other units. Some units provide a visual display of the wav on the LCD, which would give you the control you require. It sounds like you would also need the internal effects and EQ that other units provide.

I'm curious why you will not be using a computer in this process? I experienced the nightmare (that many others have reported) of trying to record directly onto a PC, but have found that it works great for playback, editing, and mixing. It seems that a unit like the MR-8 (for recording, dubbing, and preliminary mix down) combined with a solid editor like Sound Forge would be perfect for radio work.

 

[dyuob]

With a large enough card, you should have no problems. infact, once you get set up and used to using it, you may wonder why you considered anything else.