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Korg MR-2

1-bit Handheld SD Recorder with Multiple File Formats, 40 Recording Setups, and Built-in Tuner
Item ID: MR2

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Astonishing 1-bit Quality, in an Easy-to-Use Handheld!

What do you want in a handheld recorder? Premium sound quality? Convenience? Features? You get all three with Korg's amazing MR-2! This little number lets you capture unbelievably high-quality audio without the hassle of an involved setup. And we're not talking run-of-the-mill quality; we're talking premium 1-bit sound - in a handheld SD recorder! You get high-performance onboard stereo mics, an amazing range of recording and playback formats, and dozens of recording setup presets that get you ready to record at a moment's notice.

Options are important, especially if you want to get the most out of your recorder. That's why Korg's MR-2 is made to support a whole slew of recording and playback formats. When you're capturing a live show or saving the first draft of a new song, you need a dependable recorder that gets it right the first time. The MR-2 packs plenty of handy built-in tools that get the job done! You can take advantage of 40 great recording setups that instantly adjust the MR-2's mic sensitivity, limiter, low-cut filter, and EQ settings. You can create 10 of your own settings, which makes the MR-2 your custom recording tool. This unit even comes complete with a quality Korg tuner built right in. So, you won't just capture that practice; you'll sound better in the process!

Korg MR-2 Handheld 1-bit SD Recorder Features at a Glance:
  • Multiple-format recording and playback, including SACD ultra-high-quality 1-bit DSD at 2.8224MHz, as well as multi-bit PCM formats up to 24-bit/192kHz
  • DSDIFF/WSD/DSF/WAV(BWF)/MP3/MP2 recording and playback supported
  • High-performance XY-configuration stereo electret condenser mic that's capable of rotating 210 degrees
  • Screw mounts for easy tripod mounting
  • 3.5mm mic input
  • 3.5mm line input
  • 3.5mm headphone output
  • High-performance analog limiter, low-cut filter, and bass EQ
  • 40 recording setups, with mic sensitivity, limiter, low-cut filter, and bass EQ settings
  • 10 custom user settings
  • Records directly to (and plays back from) SD or SDHD cards
  • USB 2.0 (Mini-B-type USB connector) for high-speed data transfer
  • Korg chromatic tuner built-in
  • 128 x 128 pixel LCD with noiseless backlight
  • Operates on 2 AA nickel-metal hydride batteries or via USB bus power
Korg's fantastic MR-2 puts astounding 1-bit recording capability in the palm of your hand!

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: MR2

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