Korg MR2000S

The Korg MR-2000S Studio Recorder - designed from the ground up to bring that same 1-Bit sonic performance home for use in any studio environment.

The Korg MR-2000S adds a number of new features to meet the requirements of the most demanding studio, yet retains a sleek, single rack-space profile.

All of KorgΆs MR Series recorders feature the 1-Bit/2.8224 MHz format used in creating the SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc). The MR-2000S 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 MR-2000S 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 MR2000S 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) format.

The XLR analog inputs feature a selectable -12dB, -14dB -16 dB, -18dB or -20 dB reference level, insuring the proper level match with nearly any audio source. XLR analog outputs are also provided. In addition, the Korg MR-2000S is equipped with analog RCA style inputs and outputs for maximum flexibility.

On the digital side, coaxial S/P DIF digital I/O provides smooth integration into any 16-Bit or 24-Bit digital studio environment – from the music workshop to the broadcast studio. The MR-2000S also provides word clock I/O for reliable digital synchronization between various digital audio equipment or even between two MR-2000S Studio Recorders.

Even at the highest resolution (1-Bit/5.6 MHz), the 80 GB internal hard drive provides a generous 14 hours of stereo recording time.

The included AudioGate software let you transform the data into multiple format masters. Adjust the left/right balance, enter locate points numerically from the keyboard, and link individual mono files into a single stereo song. Support for importing new file formats - AAC, Apple Lossless, WMA and even MP3 – has been added as well.

Korg MR-2000S main features include:

• 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)
• Maximum approximately: 120 hours at 44.1 kHz/16 bit, 14.5 hours at 5.6 MHz/1- bit (for 80 Gbyte hard disk), Maximum continuous recording 6 hours
• Connect to computer via USB 2.0, usable as FAT32 USB external drive
• Display: 160 x 104 pixel, LCD with backlight
• Level meter: – 54 dB...+ 3 dB, L and R each provide, 23-step LED + peak LED
• S/N: 103 dB (typical) @ IHF-A
• THD+N: 0.005% (typical), 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
• Dimensions/Weight: 482mm(W) x 220mm(D) x 45mm(H) / 2.8kg

Korg MR-2000S system requirements for the AudioGate Software:

• Win XP Home Edition/Professional Edition Service Pack 1 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista, CPU: Intel Pentium III /1 GHz or better, RAM: 256 MB or more, A USB port that meets the operating requirements of Microsoft Windows XP/Vista
• Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, CPU: Apple G4/800 MHz or better, Intel Mac is supported, RAM: 256 MB or more, a USB port that meets the operating requirements of Mac OS X