Topic: Korg MR-1 and MR-1000 - News DSD Recorders announced at AES

[newblue]

I have called MF regarding the MR-1000 and they are still slated to receive their first shipment of the decks on 2/14/07.  They are also receiveing a second shipment on 2/22/07.  Also MF said that they require a 48 hour turn around time for sending out the units once they receive them.  From what I can gather, I am in on the first shipment, hopefully.  Every other website shows the 2/22/07 date and I have heard some other conflicting dates, but as far as I can tell it should happen by the end of the month.

Also I am trying to find out what type/model the 12V DC power connector is on the back of the MR-1000 so as I can make a power cable for an SLA battery system instead of using the 8AA battery bay.  If anyone knows, please post or pm me.

[SClassical]

Also I am trying to find out what type/model the 12V DC power connector is on the back of the MR-1000 so as I can make a power cable for an SLA battery system instead of using the 8AA battery bay.  If anyone knows, please post or pm me.

I only know about the MR-1, so if anyone needs info on the MR-1 feel free to ask.

[WiFiJeff]

Also I am trying to find out what type/model the 12V DC power connector is on the back of the MR-1000 so as I can make a power cable for an SLA battery system instead of using the 8AA battery bay.  If anyone knows, please post or pm me.

I only know about the MR-1, so if anyone needs info on the MR-1 feel free to ask.

Simon,

    What is the internal battery life taping at DSD resolution?  Does it autostart new files or shut down at some file size limit?  It it makes just one big file, how do you export that to a PC?

    Oh, yeah.  How does it sound?

Jeff

[SClassical]

Hey Jeff... DSD just over 2 hrs when it's fully charged (longer for 16/44.1). Unlike the MT where there is a battery icon showing charge status, it's difficult to see if the MR-1 is fully charged or not because the monitor is off while charging. So if you plan to record longer shows best to have external power (5V). Yes it auto-start files which is good. You can export the file via the USB into the pc program they provided - haven't tried that yet. I still need to get cables (1/8 male to XLR female - I need 2 of these) so that I can record via line-in. Via mic-in the sound is quite amazing (was shocked how this little thing can capture sound so clear)!

Going to Radio Shack or Best Buy today (hopefully if I have time) to get my cables to try out line-in. Got a concert on Saturday (Garrick Ohlsson's recital), which I plan to test this recorder out (using the V3 as the preamp). I'll be running a digital out signal from my V3 to my MT at the same time...so it will be interesting to hear the difference. If everything goes as planned I'll mail you both copies and I wont tell you which recording is from which recorder 

[WiFiJeff]

Are line-in and mic-in both through two 1/8" plugs, or is mic-in via a stereo 1/8"?

How are the levels meters on the MR-1?

Damn, will I be able to wait on this or am I going to order from Tokyo?

Jeff (apprentice gear slut)

[SClassical]

Are line-in and mic-in both through two 1/8" plugs, or is mic-in via a stereo 1/8"?

How are the levels meters on the MR-1?

Damn, will I be able to wait on this or am I going to order from Tokyo?

Jeff (apprentice gear slut)

Both line-in and mic-in goes through the 2X 1/8" sockets (L&R)...there's a switch, which allows you to pick which option you want. Levels are great!!!! Very sensitive and detailed - I prefer them more than the MT and the R-09.

[Nick's Picks]

whats the distance from whole to whole w/those mini's?

[WiFiJeff]

Are line-in and mic-in both through two 1/8" plugs, or is mic-in via a stereo 1/8"?

How are the levels meters on the MR-1?

Damn, will I be able to wait on this or am I going to order from Tokyo?

Jeff (apprentice gear slut)

Both line-in and mic-in goes through the 2X 1/8" sockets (L&R)...there's a switch, which allows you to pick which option you want. Levels are great!!!! Very sensitive and detailed - I prefer them more than the MT and the R-09.

ooow, ooow, ooow, I'm beginning to hyperventilate.  Gimmee one, gimmee two, I want an MR1000 too.

Jeff

[TheMaestro]

The MR-1 looks interesting.  I might try inporting one.

[SClassical]

whats the distance from whole to whole w/those mini's?

Center of one hole to the center of the other hole is 12 mm.

[manamana]

only 2 hours?!?!

damn....gotta replace that HD with a flash card, which would use less power and free up more space for a bigger battery.

[SClassical]

It looks as if it's VERY easy to open this thing up (unlike the MT). There are 4 cross screws on each corner of the recorder....This thing looks/feels fragile so I better leave it to the experts in this forum to open it up. It's also extremly light (maybe because it's made of plastic). If you look at it on-line you might think it is made of silvery metal so it's misleading...it's actually made of plastic.

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

The MR-1 looks interesting.  I might try inporting one.

I'm assuming you're in the US. If you can wait a week, it will be available here.

[dkarDaGobert]

It looks as if it's VERY easy to open this thing up (unlike the MT)

opening the mt is very easy, you need only your fingers!

[flintstone]

Scyue,

Is it true that the MR-1's level controls are buried in a menu
rather than controllable using a knob or slider?  If true, that
would make it difficult to adjust levels on the fly.

Flintstone