Korg MR2 High-Res Mobile Recorder

Introduction
The highest fidelity recording, right in the palm of your hand

We live in a “point and shoot” world. Every day, people are using their phones and flip cams to take pictures and videos and share them with their friends and fans around the world. As video fidelity improves exponentially, the form factor continues to shrink. The new Korg MR-2 provides the same benefits to the audio enthusiast or recording professional; impeccable fidelity in a hand-held unit that is completely self-contained. Imagine the flexibility of being able to record anywhere at any time with superb audio quality. This – and more – is what the MR-2 can offer.

The MR-2 is an unsurpassed capture device; your audio "butterfly net." With it, you'll never miss a musical moment, whether it's a band rehearsal, performance, concert, your own personal practice – or any event, for that matter. While no other hand held recorder can match the MR-2's DSD fidelity, recordings made on the MR-2 can be converted into nearly any multi-bit format for use on any project and within any DAW software/hardware platform.

Product 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 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

Recorder section
Number of tracks:
2 tracks
2 tracks simultaneous playback
2 tracks simultaneous recording

Recording formats:
Compressed audio format
MP2 format (extension .mp2)
48 kHz@128, 192, 256, 320 kbps
MP3 format (extension .mp3)
44.1 kHz@128, 192, 256, 320 kbps

PCM audio format
WAV format (extension .wav), BWF compliant
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
DSDIFF format (extension .dff), DSF (extension .dsf), WSD (extension .wsd)

Recording Time:
Maximum 6 hours @ 44.1 kHz/16-bit (for 4GB memory card)
Maximum continuous recording 6 hours

Number of projects:
Recognizes a maximum of 400 projects of each date folder

Mark points:
100 points per project *No mark names

USB functionality:
Connect to computer via USB 2.0, usable as FAT32 USB removable drive

Song editing:
Rename, Delete, Protect

Tuner
Temperament:
Equal temperament, chromatic tuner

Range (sine wave):
27.50 Hz – 1,318.5 Hz (A0 - E6)

Reference pitch:
A = 435 – 445 Hz

Memory Card (SD)
Supported cards:
SD and SDHC cards with a capacity of 512MB-32GB
(SDHC card of class 4 or higher recommended)

General
Display:
128 x 128 pixel LCD with backlight

Power supply:
AA/LR6 alkaline battery x 2;
AA nickel-metal hydride battery x 2;
USB bus power

Power consumption:
1.5W

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)

Main specifications
Frequency response:
20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1.5 dB (MP2/MP3)
10 Hz – 20 kHz ±1.5 dB @Fs44.1 kHz/48 kHz
10 Hz – 40 kHz ±1.5 dB @Fs88.2 kHz/96 kHz/176.4 kHz/192 kHz
10 Hz – 100 kHz (1-bit)

S/N:
90 dB (typical) @IHF-A

THD+N:
0.018% (typical) 20 Hz – 20 kHz

A/D conversion:
2.8224 MHz (1-bit), 24-bit (PCM)

D/A conversion:
2.8224 MHz (1-bit), 24-bit (PCM)

Mic
Connector:
3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack (switchable to Plug-in-Power)

Input impedance:
10k ohms

Nominal level:
-39 dBV

Maximum level:
-27 dBV

Line In
Connector:
3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack

Input impedance:
75k ohms

Nominal level:
-10 dBV

Maximum level:
+2 dBV

Phones
Connector:
3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack

Maximum level:
20 mW+20 mW @ 16 ohms

USB
Connector:
Type mini-B

Format:
USB 2.0 compliant, USB mass storage class

Supported operating systems:
Windows 2000, or later; Mac OS X 10.4 or later

Included items
Install CD (“AudioGate” audio file conversion application)

AudioGate (v2.0) System Requirements

Windows
Supported OS:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Edition Service Pack 3 or later
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or later
Microsoft Windows 7

Supported Computers:
Processor: Intel Pentium III/1GHz or faster
Memory: 256MB or larger (512 or larger recommended)
Hardware: A USB port that meets the operating requirements of Windows;
A writable CD/DVD drive is required in order to create audio CDs or DSD discs.

Mac OS X
Supported OS:
Mac OS X 10.4 or later

Supported Computers:
Processor:Apple G4/800MHz or faster (Intel-based Mac recommended)
Memory: 256MB or larger (512 or larger recommended)
Hardware: A USB port that meets the operating requirements of Mac OS X;
A writable CD/DVD drive is required in order to create audio CDs or DSD discs.

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