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

[SClassical]

Just have to add.. What IDIOT design team and mgmt at Korg decided that pro level signals weren't needed on the big MR-1000?  That isn't a minor detail.  If they screwed something that basic up, what else have they blown?

Well, nominal line level for pro gear is +4dbu (and nominal consumer line level is -10dbV).  So in that regard, the max +16dbu input isn't too bad, though it would be nice if it could take 20-26dbu.

I can't believe how low the max mic level input is though.  That's pretty pathetic you can't use the mic inputs without using engaging the mic attenuator circuit on your mics (assuming they have them -- forget using Neumann km184s directly into the MR-1000).

He also told me that KORG is working on a portable power solution for the MR1 and the MR1000.

Funny they now know their recorders need a better power solution...surprised they never thought about this power problem during the production/design process... I already purchased a high capacity (5400mAh) 5V external battery for my MR-1.

http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=4157

Including shipping to US it's just under $100 which should run my recorder for over 12 hrs (if my calculation is correct). Curious what battery they will come up with.

[MattH]

From the R4 specs:
Nominal Input Level (Variable) Line Level: -33-- +4 dBu
                                           MIC Level: -60-- -23 dBu

I run a stock R4 and it can't handle much over +10 but that's still a healthy output coming from my preamp. Not sure I would want to run the preamp much higher so +16 works great for me.

For mics requiring phantom power, the R4 adds a minimum of 23 dB gain vs. the MR-1000's 26 dB  or 28 dB.

I suppose an ACM mod will be necessary to make it an all in one box.

[Colin Liston]

Here we go, Musicians Friend had them listed as coming in yesterday, now their web site says they arrive today...

[mandoman]

Hmm, now I'm starting to think a two-piece setup, in which case an mr-1 might
be better. For just a tad more than an mr-1000, I could do mini-mp+mr-1 and
be guaranteed an excellent preamp. I'm still assuming A>D is going to rock.

So my setup would be LSD2>Mini-MP>MR-1. Argh, but I'd really prefer a one piece
setup. Argh, decisions, decisions...

I see Nick's already got the MR-1 cables for sale for this setup in retail space :-)

[Nick's Picks]

you and I will be running the same rig.
all in one...schmall in one

[jerrythek]

Here we go, Musicians Friend had them listed as coming in yesterday, now their web site says they arrive today...

Strange, as this is still wrong. We are still waiting for our first shipment of MR-1 to arrive, they're scheduled for early next week, then we have to start shipping them out. So I think end of next week would be the earliest.

MR-1000 is schedule to arrive mid-later March.

We're contacting MF to correct this. I hope this info helps - keep up your enthusiam, it's great to see.

Regards,

Jerry Kovarsky

korg Guy

[Colin Liston]

Here we go, Musicians Friend had them listed as coming in yesterday, now their web site says they arrive today...

Strange, as this is still wrong. We are still waiting for our first shipment of MR-1 to arrive, they're scheduled for early next week, then we have to start shipping them out. So I think end of next week would be the earliest.

MR-1000 is schedule to arrive mid-later March.

We're contacting MR to correct this. I hope this info helps - keep up your enthusiam, it's great to see.

Regards,

Jerry Kovarsky

korg Guy

Thanks for the update.  Musicians Friend has them listed as arriving today 2/16.  Everytime I call they say they are getting them today, no what day it is.
I've got some shows coming up so I hope this thing gets here soon!

thanks again for the update.

[mandoman]

Thanks for the update Jerry! So you work for Korg? When you say 'we', can I assume
you mean when Korg expects to receive units from manufacturing, than you still
have to deliver to dealers? Nice to hear from the horses mouth on availability.

As an FYI to the forum, never ever trust MF's 'expected' dates - it has been my experience
they are almost always wrong.

Sucks we have to wait longer, I was really hoping to have my hands on one next week.
Oh well, at least this gives me time to decide between the mr-1 and mr-1000...

Mandoman

Here we go, Musicians Friend had them listed as coming in yesterday, now their web site says they arrive today...

Strange, as this is still wrong. We are still waiting for our first shipment of MR-1 to arrive, they're scheduled for early next week, then we have to start shipping them out. So I think end of next week would be the earliest.

MR-1000 is schedule to arrive mid-later March.

We're contacting MF to correct this. I hope this info helps - keep up your enthusiam, it's great to see.

Regards,

Jerry Kovarsky

korg Guy

[WiFiJeff]

The MR-1 supposedly landed at JFK yesterday and were waiting to go through customs.  SP expects to have mine next week.

Jeff

[landshark]

Sam Ash has March 1 as the expected ship on thier site - here's hoping they come through!  I had an order with Musician's Friend, hoping for the 2/15 date as well.  When I called up yesterday (you have to call them, don't rely ont he website), the guy said a.) that they HAD recieved some on 2/15 but not enough to fill all the orders - so not mine, and b.) the new ship date for my order was 3/15.  We'll see if Sam Ash can do a better job of order fulfilment - woulda really liked to have the unit for a friend's show I'm taping tomorrow, but oh well...

[SClassical]

The MR-1 supposedly landed at JFK yesterday and were waiting to go through customs.  SP expects to have mine next week.

Jeff

Customs? Any ideas where they were shipped from?

[momule]

japan

[MJ]

If you want to hear a sample recording of MR-1, check this torrent on Dime.

Jet At Budokan Tokyo Japan Feb 9th 2007
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=134492

The seeder wants to respect the tapers’ wish to be discreet.  But the lineage of this recording is:
DPA>Power Module>MR-1

Recorded far way back on the floor, the sound quality is simply mind-blowing!!  Once I thought I should get a Zoom H4.  Now I am seriously thinking about getting this one. 

Sorry I was wrong about the recording position.  The taper recorded close to the stage, in front of the right stack.  Pretty good recording.

Please do not ask the seeder for any info nor post a question on Dime board.  He does not want to be bothered.
Koichi

[Colin Liston]

Sam Ash has March 1 as the expected ship on thier site - here's hoping they come through!  I had an order with Musician's Friend, hoping for the 2/15 date as well.  When I called up yesterday (you have to call them, don't rely ont he website), the guy said a.) that they HAD recieved some on 2/15 but not enough to fill all the orders - so not mine, and b.) the new ship date for my order was 3/15.  We'll see if Sam Ash can do a better job of order fulfilment - woulda really liked to have the unit for a friend's show I'm taping tomorrow, but oh well...

Musicans Friend is so full of crap.  I called twice today.  One time they said they got a shipment in and already shipped out the all of the ones that came in.  The next time I called they said they have not gotten any in yet and are still waiting on the original shipment that was supposed to come in on 2/14.
Every time I call in I get a different answer.  How hard is it to be honest?

[Nick's Picks]

pretty hard..when you are talking to a sales assoc.