So the cat is out of the bag:
http://www.korg.com/Product.aspx?pd=575Product Highlights:
* Multi-format recording and playback, including SACD ultra-high quality 1-bit DSD@2.8224 MHz; multi-bit PCM formats up to 24-bit@192 kHz.
(DSDIFF/WSD/DSF/WAV[BWF]/MP3/MP2 recording and playback, and AIFF playback are supported.)
* High-performance X-Y configuration stereo electret condenser mic; capable of rotating 210 degrees.
* Screw mounts provided on two surfaces allow mounting to a commercially available camera tripod for flexible placement.
* High-performance analog limiter, low-cut filter, and bass EQ are provided.
* 40 Recording Setups call up specific mic sensitivity, limiter, low-cut filter, and bass EQ settings to suit a variety of situations. Ten custom user settings can be memorized.
* Records directly to (and plays back from) SD or SDHD cards.
* USB 2.0 (Mini-B type USB connector) allows high-speed data transfer to and from a computer.
* Convenient, high-performance KORG chromatic tuner is built in.
* 128 x 128 pixel LCD with noiseless backlight provides excellent visibility.
* Two-way power; operates either on two AA nickel-metal hydride batteries, or on USB bus power.
Dimensions: (W x D x H): 2.52" x 4.72" x 0.9"
Weight: 4.94 oz. (not including a memory card and batteries)
Shipping in July 2010.
Just read this:
http://www.gear4music.com/news/article/Musikmesse-2010-Korg-will-release-groundbreaking-products-in-Frankfurt/19Q/2010-03-16
Korg, one of the world's leading manufacturers of music technology, has revealed that they will be releasing some pioneering products at Musikmesse next week.
In a statement Korg announced that there will be some "major new innovations at this years show."
Time for an overhaul of the MR-1/MR-1000 range?! Watch this space...
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