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Owner’s Manualall:MR2000S_OM_E1.pdf Owner’s Manual This is the original owners manual for the KORG MR-2000S Rackmount Studio Recorder in .pdf form.
Studio Recorder
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Korg’s MR-2000S-BK premium archival mastering recorder offers a generous 160GB hard drive in a single-rackspace unit featuring a rich black studio finish. Recording at 5.6 MHz – double the sampling rate of the SACD (Super Audio CD) format – the MR-2000S-BK captures music using the highest fidelity for the best possible sound.
MR-2000S-BK Features:
- Compact 1U design is ideal for studio or live sound application
- 2-Track simultaneous recording; 2-Track simultaneous playback
- Advanced DSD format offers the highest fidelity recording and playback
- Multi-format versatility:
- 5.6 MHz / 2.8 MHz DSD (1-Bit); Supports 1-Bit DSDIFF, WSD, and DSF formats
- PCM 24-Bit/16-Bit; 44.1 kHz thru 196 kHz. Broadcast Wave Supported
- MP3 Playback
- 160 GB on-board hard drive
- Detailed LED level meters (23 LEDs + Peak) with excellent visibility and response speed
- Word Clock I/O provides sync to additional MR-2000S/S-BK recorders or other devices
- MR Control Link can control the recorder functions on multiple MR2000S/S-BK units
- Up to 400 projects can be created in the MR-2000S-BK for each recording date folder.
- Exclusive AudioGate version 2.2 audio file convertor software is included
The compact format of the MR-2000S-BK format is also ideal for any live recording rig; or for grabbing that "off-the-board" live recording night after night - as well as shuttling your recordings from venue to studio and back again. So whether you want to capture that once-in-a-lifetime performance with impeccable detail, or need to transfer those priceless recordings from session to session, the MR-2000S high-resolution audio recorder is ready to roll.
Legendary MR Series Audio Fidelity
The MR-2000S-BK combines Korg’s legendary MR Series’ unprecedented audio quality with the features that the modern studio demands, creating the ideal mastering and mixdown recorder. The single-rackspace design and ample on-board hard drive delivers a compact way to capture and carry away the sound you were hearing in the mixing environment. The rich black studio finish, backlit LCD, and bright LED level meters provide excellent visibility and response speed, ensuring accurate monitoring. The MR-2000S-BK fulfills the professional ideal of a truly future-proof studio master recorder.
Capturing the Complete Performance
As with all of Korg’s MR Series recorders, the MR-2000S-BK supports the 1-Bit/2.8224 MHz DSDIFF format used in creating the SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc). The MR-2000S-BK goes above and beyond this industry standard to provide 1-Bit/5.6448 MHz recording. At such accelerated sampling rates, the entire sound stage is faithfully captured, even during the softest passages. The clarity, ambience and true dynamic range of the original sound source are preserved with unprecedented accuracy.
Format Fiesta
By mastering in this superior format, the recorded material can always be re-created natively in whatever format you require, providing a true future-proof archive. In supporting these recording requirements, the MR-2000S-BK uses the highest-quality components available - the CS4398 Digital to Analog Converter from Cirrus Logic and the Burr-Brown PCM4202 Analog to Digital Converter from Texas Instruments Corporation - minimizing any possible degradation of the audio signal. In addition to the aforementioned 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz 1-Bit formats (DSDIFF, WSD and DSF formats are supported), the MR-2000S-BK is ready to record in any of the current 16-Bit and 24-Bit formats (from 44.1 kHz up to 192 kHz) directly, in BWF (Broadcast WAV) or AIFF formats, and can even playback MP3 files.
Generous 160 GB HDD
The internal 160 GB hard disk allows approximately 29 hours of recording at the highest quality (1-bit 5.6448 MHz stereo), or approximately 240 hours of CD-quality (16-bit 44.1 kHz stereo). You can connect the MR-2000S-BK to your PC via the USB 2.0-compatible port and transfer the recorded data at high speed. The MR-2000S-BK can also be used as a FAT32 USB external drive to carry source material and other files when needed.
* The maximum continuous recording time is six hours.
MR Control Link for Multi-Unit Operations
The MR Control Link feature allows one MR-2000S-BK to be assigned as the master, controlling the recorder operations such as playback and recording on multiple MR2000S/S-BK Studio Recorders. The synchronization clock and transport control signals are relayed via standard S/P DIF cables. This means that 7.1 channel surround or multi-track live recordings can be conveniently captured in the superlative DSD format. This function is also valuable as a way to create 1-Bit archives of multi-track sources such as stem mixes.
Dual Mono Mode
Dual Mono Recording capability allows two mono files to be generated in place of a single stereo file. For example when using the MR Control Link function to record with four MR-2000S/S-BK units, using dual mono recording will allow the recorded result to be handled as eight monaural files, making it easier to quickly import the files into your DAW system. The MR-2000S-BK can also use the file name to detect stereo pair files within the same folder, and play them back as dual mono files; mono files recorded on a DAW (or other device) can also be played back.
Easy Management of up to 160,000 Projects
When you record on the MR Series, two types of file are created; an audio file and a project file (which contains protect settings and mark data). These two files are collectively called a "project," and can be handled on the MR Series as a single audio file. The MR-2000S-BK lets you enter date information, and a date folder is created automatically for each day that you record. Each time you record, a project will be created in this folder. For each format, the MR-2000S-BK lets you create up to 400 date folders, with up to 400 projects in each date folder. It's also easy to perform file management tasks such as renaming, deleting, or protecting individual projects. You can also store up to 100 mark points in each project.
Setting Files enhance workflow efficiency
All critical MR-2000S-BK settings—input level, clock source, recording mode, etc.—can be memorized, named and saved as a Setting File. This feature allows you to save, manage, and load up to four hundred different operating setups. This means that even when different settings are used for different sessions, or when a single MR-2000S-BK unit is used by multiple engineers as a master recorder, you will be able to instantly resume your work simply by recalling the setting file that you saved for your current project. Additional improvements to your work flow include the ability to monitor audio while rewinding or fast-forwarding, making it easy to find the locate point at the beginning of a song or to set marker points.
The Ideal Connections for the Professional Workplace
The MR-2000S-BK offers the essential connectors for today’s professional workplace. Analog connectors include XLR balanced input/output jacks, and RCA unbalanced input/output jacks. The reference level of the XLR jacks can be switched between -12/-14/-16/-18/-20 dB, allowing the MR-2000S-BK to be used in any recording environment from a music-related studio to a broadcast facility. Digital connectors include S/PDIF coaxial jacks for PCM sources, as well as word clock jacks for synchronization with other devices or additional MR-2000S-BK units.
Bold Black Design
The new black panel with its bold yet understated design will harmonize with studio equipment as well as your home audio system. To avoid impairing the atmosphere of your listening room, the LED level meters can be turned off, allowing you to immerse yourself in an undisturbed world of sound.
Archiving Vinyl Records
Since the advent of the CD, audio equipment has become predominantly digital. Yet while sharp-edged sound is valued, the rich information content, warmth, and subtlety of analog records is also receiving renewed appreciation. Although the MR-2000S-BK is a digital device, DSD's high degree of reproducibility allows it to faithfully capture the warmth of an analog record, and has contributed to the popularity of the MR-2000S-BK as an ideal method of archiving inherently high-maintenance analog records.
*Additional equipment is required in order to connect an analog record player.
For details, refer to the owner's manual of your analog record player.
Listening to Distributed Music
While music distribution via the Internet was initially focused on portable devices, its convenience has led to Internet playback functionality being integrated into home audio devices as well. In turn, this has led to an increasing interest in higher-quality music distribution. In addition to the ultimate audio quality of DSD, the MR-2000S-BK is also able to play back PCM formats of 16/24-bit 44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit 48 kHz, 24-bit 88.2 kHz, 24-bit 96 kHz, 24-bit 176.4 kHz, and 24-bit 192 kHz. The MR-2000S-BK is an ideal choice of player with high-quality format support.
Future Proof Recording Explained
For a complete overview of current PCM digital audio techniques and some of the principals and advantages that 1-bit recording provides both in terms of fidelity and archiving for future use, read Future Proof Recording Explained.
AudioGate Software Included
KORG's acclaimed MR Series of high-resolution recorders, in combination with the AudioGate file format conversion application included with these recorders, gives you a new MR-Style solution with comprehensive support for the entire process of recording to mastering. Repeated updates to AudioGate have continued to expand the list of supported formats. Regardless of the format of your master, AudioGate will take care of your conversion needs. A high-resolution master recorded on the MR Series as 1-bit DSD or 24/192 PCM can be used to create a compressed file for network distribution, a PCM file edited and mixed on your DAW can be used to generate a DSDIFF file for use as an SACD master, or an SACD DSDIFF master can be converted to the native DSF file format of a DSD disc.
New features include extended support for Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion), Apple Remote support, WASAPI audio support (for MS Windows Vista/7) automatic sample rate switching, a recent songlist function, and more. Also AudioGate is one of the most innovative software applications that support the creation of "DSD discs," a topic of interest among audiophiles. When used in conjunction with an MR Series recorder, AudioGate lets you transfer your recording to media without impairing the pure audio quality that is distinctive of DSD, allowing you to not only create reference discs but also providing the ideal solution for archiving.
For more information, visit www.korguser.net/audiogate/.
SpecificationsMain Sections
Recorder section
Number of tracks: 2 tracks, 2 tracks simultaneous playback/2 tracks simultaneous recording
Recording formats
-PCM audio format: BWF (extension .wav) 44.1 kHz @ 16/24 bit, 48 kHz @ 16/24 bit, 88.2 kHz @ 24 bit, 96 kHz @ 24 bit,176.4 kHz @ 24 bit, 192 kHz @ 24 bit
-1-bit audio format: 2.8 MHz @ 1-bit, 5.6 MHz @ 1-bit, DSDIFF format (extension .dff), DSF (extension .dsf), WSD (extension .wsd)
-MP3 audio format (playback only): 44.1kHz/32kbps - 320kbps
Recording
Maximum approximately: 240 hours at 44.1 kHz/16 bit, 29 hours at 5.6 MHz/1- bit (for 160 GB hard disk), Maximum continuous recording 6 hours
Number: Recognizes a maximum of projects four hundred projects of each format
Mark points: 100 points per project *No mark names
USB functionality: Connect to computer via USB 2.0, usable as FAT32 USB external drive
Project editing: Rename, Delete, Protect
General
Display: 160 x 104 pixel, LCD with backlight
Level meter: -54dBFS – 0dBFS (PC audio); -54dBSACD – +3dBSACD (1-Bit audio); L and R each provide 23-step LED + peak LED with adjustable hold time and dimmed (off) mode
Power supply: AC100 –240 V
Power consumption: 20 W
Dimensions/Weight: 18.9"(W) x 8.6"(D) x 1.7"(H): Including protrusions/6.17 lbs.
Main Specifications
Frequency response: 10 Hz ... 20 kHz ± 1 dB@ Fs 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz, 10 Hz ... 40 kHz ± 1 dB@ Fs 88.2 kHz/96 kHz/176.4 kHz/ 192 kHz, 10 Hz ... 100 kHz (1-bit)
S/N: 103 dB (typical) @ IHF-A
THD+N: 0.005% (typical), 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
A/D conversion: 2.8224 MHz/5.6448 MHz (1-bit), 24bit (PCM)
D/A conversion: 2.8224 MHz/5.6448 MHz (1-bit), 24bit (PCM)
Line In L/R
XLR
-Connector: XLR-3-31 type (balanced)
-Input impedance: 22 k Ohms
-Nominal level: + 4 dBu (REC LEVEL=0dB)
-Maximum level: + 24 dBu
RCA
-Connector: RCA (Unbalanced)
-Input impedance: 50k Ohms
-Nominal level (– 12 dBFS – 12 dB-SACD):
–6 dBV (REC LEVEL = 0 dB)
-Maximum level: + 10 dBV
Line Out L/R
XLR
-Connector: XLR-3-32 type (balanced)
-Load impedance: 600 Ohms or greater
-Nominal level: – 4dBu
-Maximum level (0dBFS 0dB-SACD):
– 16 dBu (Nominal level= –12dBFS),
– 18 dBu (Nominal level= –14dBFS),
– 20 dBu (Nominal level= –16dBFS),
– 22 dBu (Nominal level= –18dBFS),
– 24 dBu (Nominal level= –20dBFS)
RCA
-Connector: RCA (Unbalanced)
-Load impedance: 47 k Ohms or greater/
-Nominal level (– 12 dBFS – 12 dB-SACD):
– 6 dBV (REC LEVEL=0dB)
-Maximum level (0 dBFS 0 dB-SACD): + 6dBV
Phones
-Connector: 1/4" stereo phone jack
-Load impedance: 16 Ohms or greater
-Maximum level: 170 mW + 170 mW @ 32 ohms
S/P DIF In/Out (coaxial)
-Connector: RCA pin
-Format: IEC60958
Word Clock In/Out
-Connector: BNC receptacle, 75 Ohms
USB
-Connector: Type B
-Format: USB 2.0 compliant,
-USB mass storage class
-Supported operating systems: Windows 2000, or later Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later
Included Items
AC power cable, Install CD ("AudioGate" audio file conversion application)
AudioGate Version 2.2 Operating Requirements
Windows
Supported Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Edition Service Pack 3 (32bit),
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (32bit, 64bit), Windows 7 (32bit, 64bit)
Supported Computers: Intel Pentium III/1GHz or faster
Memory: 256MB or larger (512 or larger recommended)
Others: Either of the following is required for software activation
- A KORG MR Series product and a USB port that meets the operating requirements of Windows
- Internet connection and a valid Twitter account
* A writable CD/DVD drive is required in order to create audio CDs or DSD discs.
Macintosh
Supported Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 or later
Supported computers:
CPU: Apple G4/867 MHz or better, Intel-based Mac recommended
RAM: 512 MB or more
Others: Either of the following is required for software activation
- A KORG MR Series product and a USB port that meets the operating requirements of Mac OS X
- Internet connection and a valid Twitter account
* A writable CD/DVD drive is required in order to create audio CDs or DSD discs.
Demo Project
All Most Blues
“The Wind and the Wheat” performed by Phil Keaggy
copyright Phil Keaggy 2006
http://www.philkeaggy.com/
*This product comes installed with the "ISC-MP3 BF532 d Korg" MP3 decoder which was developed by The Institute of Super Compression Technologies, Inc. (ISCT), Japan.
*”DSD” is a registered trademark.
*Logos, product names, and company names are their trademarks or registered trademarks.
* Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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