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Title: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: sailcat on May 05, 2009, 01:31:32 PM
Musicians Friend has the Korg MR 1 listed on its clearance site for $249. pretty good deal.
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/portable-field-recorders-recorders-recording-pro-audio?N=100001+344110+500150
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B) on May 05, 2009, 01:49:33 PM
$224 (!!) on Amazon.

Just cashed in about $100 in change...might have to splurge and pick one of these up.

http://www.amazon.com/Korg-MR-1-Professional-Mobile-Recorder/dp/B000P4S6R0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1241545717&sr=8-1
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: flintstone on May 05, 2009, 05:48:00 PM
Sounds like Korg is about to announce the MR-2!
Even so, this is a great price.
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: danlynch on May 05, 2009, 05:49:55 PM
I bought one for 299 at B&H about 6 weeks ago, which at that time was the lowest price.  I literally have not used the deck once!
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: jimmyrow on May 05, 2009, 10:47:16 PM
Sounds like Korg is about to announce the MR-2!
Even so, this is a great price.

That's been the rumor for months now  :P

I will say this, I've been using the MR-1 for a few months now and I **LOVE** it - at the current price, it's almost a no-brainer purchase.
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: Nick's Picks on May 06, 2009, 06:45:07 AM
that is silly cheap.
and to think I paid 700 for my first one when they just landed.
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: digifish_music on May 06, 2009, 08:13:29 AM
Korg USA seem to be looking for any excuse to get rid of M1 stock...

http://www.korg.com/promo

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2009/05/05/buy-an-m3-and-get-a-free-mobile-recorder/

Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: flintstone on May 06, 2009, 04:00:54 PM
And don't forget your free external battery pack!

http://www.korg.com/services/promotions/MR1/MR1_coupon.pdf
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: Chad817 on May 06, 2009, 08:43:15 PM
are any of the dsd files this thing writes compatible with the ps3?  I just bought a MT2 last week to replace my jb3 but that is just stupid cheap.
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: udovdh on May 07, 2009, 08:21:28 AM
Is there a good non-proprietary way to `process` (edit, firstly) these files?
A way to store them?
I mean: storing on DVD-R/bluray, yes, but for playback purposes? Can we burn a disc that can be played?

Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: sullen on May 07, 2009, 09:16:59 AM
how do these sound compared to the R9?
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: Nick's Picks on May 07, 2009, 10:36:56 AM
I like it better...but marginally
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: tedyun on May 07, 2009, 12:59:31 PM
I think DVD-A and SACD mastering software and playback systems are still expensive. I've heard that the Playstation 3 can play DSD files. I found this link, but have never tried the process:

http://www.ps3sacd.com/dsddiscguide.html

Probably cheaper/easier to build a PC that hooks up to your audio system through a digital link and playback 1-bit files through that.

Is there a good non-proprietary way to `process` (edit, firstly) these files?
A way to store them?
I mean: storing on DVD-R/bluray, yes, but for playback purposes? Can we burn a disc that can be played?


Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: stantheman1976 on May 07, 2009, 01:00:12 PM
Why is battery life so short on the MR1?  It seems that it's a nice recorder other than that problem.
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: Nick's Picks on May 07, 2009, 06:36:12 PM
old school HDD to power and spin up inside.

that said...
I liked the idea of master/archive in .DSD, and bring it straight to redbook for casual listening.
hoping that "some day", DSD home playback will become more easily accomplished.

does DSD>redbook sound better than 24bit > redbook (when i record w/PCM decks, I usually do it at 24/44.1 to eliminate the resample)?
I suppose not, but I still like it.
 8)
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: intpseeker on May 07, 2009, 07:30:56 PM
that is silly cheap.
and to think I paid 700 for my first one when they just landed.


Ouch! The price of trend-setting.

so mr-1 vs r-09 with cost no factor. What's your take?
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: Nick's Picks on May 08, 2009, 06:24:35 AM
I like the MR1 in a narrow win of plus's and minuses.
the R09 has way better USABILITY ..., battery life (thats a big one), SD storage.
the MR1 sounds really good, but has its complications.

I dont think you can go wrong w/either. 
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: TaperBryan on May 08, 2009, 08:50:46 AM
that is silly cheap.
and to think I paid 700 for my first one when they just landed.


Ouch! The price of trend-setting.

so mr-1 vs r-09 with cost no factor. What's your take?

Checkout Jimbo's Jimmy Herring Band source from 4-24-09 in the kickdown.....he ran into the mr-1 that night. 
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: edtyre on May 08, 2009, 08:59:42 AM
B&H Photo has the MR-1 for 229 now

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/485878-REG/Korg_MR1_MR_1_1_Bit_Hand_Held.html
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: bgalizio on May 08, 2009, 09:31:38 AM
that is silly cheap.
and to think I paid 700 for my first one when they just landed.


Ouch! The price of trend-setting.

so mr-1 vs r-09 with cost no factor. What's your take?

I think it's more complicated than that. All I use now is a deck for SBD patching. So, I wanted something small that can take a decently hot SBD signal and sounds good. The R-09HR can take a hotter SBD signal before needing attenuators. There is no need for an external battery pack with the R-09HR as well. Soundwise, the MR-1 gets a very slight edge, but I don't know if that edge would be noticeable for a SBD feed.

YMMV. It depends on the recording scenario. If Korg replaces the MR-1 with something more field-friendly, it will be on my short list.
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: sullen on May 08, 2009, 12:48:54 PM
Okay few questions to users, I think I'm nearly sold on this, id be comfortable using an ext. power source....

Where can the external battery adapter/supply piece be ordered from?
How is the headphone out, levels easily adjustable while recording?
Does this supply plug-in power to run 4060/61 mics?
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: tedyun on May 08, 2009, 01:05:38 PM
I have one, but it is finicky. Definitely a "high-maintenance/high-reward" relationship.

The free battery pack is available from Korg if you buy from an authorized retailer:

http://www.korg.com/services/promotions/MR1/MR1_coupon.pdf

This takes 4 AA batteries. There are other options available too.

The levels are very easy to adjust while recording. It is done with a dial on the side of the unit, just push the dial in and rotate it up or down.

The mic inputs are 1/8 mono jacks that can be balanced or unbalanced. They supply 3V of power. I am not sure if this is enough for DPA4060, and not only that, but don't they require special adapters?



Okay few questions to users, I think I'm nearly sold on this, id be comfortable using an ext. power source....

Where can the external battery adapter/supply piece be ordered from?
How is the headphone out, levels easily adjustable while recording?
Does this supply plug-in power to run 4060/61 mics?
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: WiFiJeff on May 08, 2009, 04:32:58 PM
3V will not power the 4060s but will power the 4063s.  You need to change the terminators from microdot to 1/8" mono, easier to use a battery box or MMA6000 preamp I think (I have run the M1 with an MMA6000 and 4060s).

Jeff
Title: Re: korg MR1 deal @ MF
Post by: sullen on May 09, 2009, 12:30:12 PM
Well theyre already term'd to 1/8"

That sucks about the power.
I used to use the M1 too, but got kind of spoiled with the iriver taking the battery out of the chian,
even though the sound of that deck sucks. :banging head:

The r9 will power the dpa's properly, right?
Have to make a choice soon, don't want to run another summer on this deck.
Should have never sold my m1!!!