Steinberg MR816CSX Getting Started Manual

							Connecting to an External Device
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Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X without a computer
The settings of the internal mixer and system edited on the MR Editor can be stored to the MR816 CSX/MR816 X by storing 
the settings as a Scene and recalling a Scene on the MR Editor on the computer. This means that the last settings stored or 
recalled on MR Editor can be used even if the MR816 CSX/MR816 X is disconnected from the computer. Accordingly, you 
can use the MR816 CSX/MR816 X as a mixer or D/A converter or A/D converter without a computer after the necessar y set-
tings on the MR Editor or Cubase are completed. 
WARNING
•Make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0) before disconnecting the external device. 
NOTE
·Up to three MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs (up to two when the Sample Rate is set to 88.2kHZ or 96kHz) can be used simultaneously by connect-
ing them in daisy-chain fashion to a computer via IEEE1394 cables. For details, refer to the Operation Manual (PDF file) included in the 
accessory CD-ROM.
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■Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X as a 
mixer■Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X as an 
AD converter.
Digital I/O device 
						

							Try Recording
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Try Recording
Once you’ve successfully installed the device (following the instructions on  page 12), you can quickly and easily record 
your musical performances through simple operations on the DAW software. Here, you’ll connect a microphone to the MIC/
LINE/HI-Z jack then record your vocal performance to a mono track in Cubase.
IMPORTANT!
•You must have a version of Cubase or Cubase AI later than 4.5 in order to use the Link function. For information about Cubase ver-
sions that are compatible with the Link function, check the web site below.
http://service.steinberg.de/goto.nsf/show/supportupdates_mr816_gb
NOTE
·For more information on recording using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X and Cubase as well as details about the buttons and knobs of the 
MR816 CSX/MR816 X, refer to the Operation Manual (PDF file).
·For details about Cubase, refer to the Operation Manual of Cubase. 
1Connect a computer to the MR816 CSX/MR816 X 
using an IEEE1394 cable, then start the com-
puter.
2Turn on the power of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X.
Wait until the Word Clock Source lamps and Sample 
Rate lamps of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X flash in 
order then stop.
3After the lamp flashing is completed, launch 
Cubase.
If the Steinberg MR Extension dialog box is dis-
played while Cubase is starting, click [OK].
4Select [Device Setup] from the [Device] menu to 
open the Device Setup window.
Select [VST Audio System] in the [Device] field, 
and check that “Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO” or 
“Yamaha Steinberg FW” has been selected in 
“ASIO driver” field.
After you have verified this, click [OK] to close the 
dialog box. Now the MR816 CSX/MR816 X can be 
used on Cubase.
5Select [New Project] from the [File] menu. 
The new project dialog window will open and the 
project templates for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X will 
be displayed. Selecting one of these project tem-
plates will create a project in which the input/output 
routing of audio tracks has already been set.
Here, select “Steinberg MR816CSX multi channel 
recording” or “Steinberg MR816X multi channel 
recording.”
6Select the template, then click [OK].
7When the directory selection dialog appears, 
select the destination, then click [OK].
Selecting “Steinberg MR816CSX multi channel 
recording” or “Steinberg MR816X multi channel 
recording” will create audio tracks 1 – 8 on Cubase. 
To the audio input/output routing for each track, the 
input channel (input jack) of the MR816 CSX/
MR816 X will be assigned then the corresponding 
[QUICK CONNECT] lamps will light. 
Confirm that “Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO”/ 
“Yamaha Steinberg FW” are selected.
Project templates for the 
MR816 CSX/MR816 X 
						

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8Connect the microphone to MIC/LINE/HI-Z jack 1.
When using a phantom-powered condenser micro-
phone, turn on the phantom power of the MIC/LINE/
HI-Z jack 1 via the following instructions. 
Press the [QUICK CONNECT] button 1 while hold-
ing down the [+48V] button. The lamps of the 
[+48V] button and [QUICK CONNECT] button 1 will 
light, indicating that the phantom power of the MIC/
LINE/HI-Z jack 1 is turned on. 
9If you want to change the recording track for the 
MIC/LINE/HI-Z jack already set via the selected 
template, select the mono audio track to be 
record in the project window on Cubase, then 
click the [QUICK CONNECT] 1 button of the 
MR816 CSX/MR816 X.
The lamp of the [QUICK CONNECT] button 1 
flashes for a while then the input channel corre-
sponding to the MIC/LINE/HI-Z jack is assigned to 
the newly selected audio track. Turn on the Record 
Enable button and Monitoring button of Cubase so 
that you can monitor the sound being recorded.
10Turn the gain knob 1 to adjust the input sensitiv-
ity of the MIC/LINE/HI-Z 1 jack. 
You can confirm the input signal level by checking 
the [SIG/PEAK] lamp. Adjust the input signal level 
by turning the knob so that the [SIG/PEAK] lamp 
flashes dimly in red. The input signal level for each 
status of the lamp is as follows: Please note that the 
following numeric value is a value when the clipping 
point is assumed to be 0dB.
11While playing the instrument or singing into the 
microphone, gradually adjust the volume of the 
master output and headphones.
12Click the Record button in the Transport panel to 
start recording. 
When you have finished recording, click the Stop 
button. If necessary, return to the beginning of the 
project, then press the Play button to listen to the 
recording.
Likewise, record your musical performance to the dif-
ferent track. 
When the lamp is off: The input signal level is 
less than -40 dB.
When the lamp lights in green: The input signal level is 
-40dB to -3dB. 
When the lamp lights in red: The input signal level is 
-3dB or more. 
Turn phantom power on/off[+48] button
Click the [QUICK CONNECT] buttonOn Select the mono audio track.
Cubase Link function
By installing the TOOLS for MR, you can use various 
functions linked between the MR816 CSX/MR816 X 
and Cubase 4.5 and Cubase AI 4.5, etc.. For more 
information on the Cubase Link functions, please refer 
to the Operation Manual (PDF file) or visit the following 
URL: 
http://service.steinberg.de/goto.nsf/show/
supportupdates_mr816_gb
Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings (Fac-
tory Set)
You can reset all the settings of the MR816 CSX/
MR816 X to the initial factory-programmed one by turn-
ing the power on (pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch 
to the ON position) while holding the multi function 
encoder knob and [PAD] button. While the operation is 
being performed, all the lamps of the MR816 CSX/
MR816 X will flash. When the flashing stops, the opera-
tion is completed and the MR816 CSX/MR816 X starts 
normally with the factory settings.
CAUTION
•Never attempt to turn off the power while factory settings 
are being written to internal memory. 
Turning the power off in this state results in loss of all 
user data and may cause the system to freeze (due to 
corruption of data in the internal memory). This means 
that MR816 CSX/MR816 X may not be able to operate 
properly, even when turning the power on next time.
Flashes dimly in red.
Turn the knob to adjust the gain. 
						

							Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
■No sound is heard, or the sound is too faint.
Settings on the MR816 CSX/MR816 X and connections
·The connection cable from the external device may be 
broken.
·Make sure that a signal from an external device or the 
DAW is being sent to the MR816 CSX/MR816 X’s input.
·Make sure to set the volume of the connected device to 
appropriate levels.
·Make sure to set the gain to an appropriate level.
·Make sure to set the [+48V] button (phantom power) to 
on when using a condenser microphones.
·If you are connecting an electric guitar, make sure that it 
is connected to an input jack that suppor ts HI-Z, and 
that the [HI-Z] switch is turned on.
·Make sure that the INSERT I/O jacks are connected 
properly.
·Make sure to turn off the mute for each channel. 
·Make sure to raise each input channel fader to an 
appropriate level. 
·Make sure to set the volume for the headphones and 
master volume applied to the output jacks. 
·Make sure that the speakers or headphones are con-
nected correctly. 
·Make sure that the power to your amplifier and other 
external devices is turned on.
·Make sure that the volume between monitor speakers is 
well-balanced.
·Make sure the word clock setting is correct for both the 
MR816 CSX/MR816 X and the external device(s). 
Connection with a computer
·Confirm whether or not the lamps of the Word Clock 
Source and Sample Rate flash in order. Refer to “Word 
Clock Source lamps and Sample Rate lamps flash in 
order.”
Settings on a computer
·Make sure to set the volume settings within your appli-
cation to appropriate levels. 
·Confirm whether or not the settings in Yamaha Stein-
berg FW Driver are appropriate. For details, refer to 
“Audio and MIDI signals fail to transfer between com-
puter and the MR816 CSX/MR816 X.” 
·(For Windows Vista) If no sound is produced from the 
MR816 CSX/MR816 X by way of the WDM Audio driver 
after you have changed the sample rate of the 
MR816 CSX/MR816 X, follow the steps below.
Select [Start] ➝ [Control Panel] ➝ [Sound] ➝ Playback 
tab ➝ Select “Line Out Yamaha Steinberg FW WDM 
Audio” ➝ [Properties] ➝ Advanced tab in the Line Out 
Properties window ➝ “Restore Defaults”
■Word Clock Source lamps and Sample Rate 
lamps flash in order. 
Settings on the MR816 CSX/MR816 X and connections
·When the lamps flash, the MR816 CSX/MR816 X may 
not be recognized by the connected computer. Turn off 
then on of the power of the corresponding MR816 CSX/
MR816 X, or disconnect an IEEE1394 cable from the 
MR816 CSX/MR816 X then connect again. 
·When multiple MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs (or devices com-
patible with the Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver) are daisy-
chain connected, remember that up to three devices 
can be connected if the Sample Rate is set to 44.1kHz/
48kHz and up to two devices can be connected if the 
Sample Rate is set to 88.2kHz/96kHz. If more devices 
than this limit are connected, remove unnecessary 
device(s) from the daisychain connection.
·Confirm whether or not an audio device which is not 
compatible with the Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver has 
been connected. If so, remove the corresponding 
device from the daisy-chain connection.
·(For Windows) Confirm whether or not the Yamaha n 
Driver, Yamaha AI Driver or mLAN Driver/mLAN Tools is 
installed to the computer. If so, disable these drivers, 
turn the power to the corresponding device off then on 
again or disconnect the corresponding device from the 
computer then connect again.
■The device name cannot be recognized from 
the DAW software.
■Audio and MIDI signals fail to transfer 
between computer and the MR816 CSX/
MR816 X.
Connection with a computer
·Confirm the status of the Word Clock Source lamps and 
Sample Rate lamps. If they flash in order, refer to “Word 
Clock Source lamps and Sample Rate lamps flash in 
order.” 
·Make sure that the IEEE1394 cable is connected prop-
erly, and that the power to the MR816 CSX/MR816 X 
has been turned on. Disconnect the IEEE1394 cable 
once, then insert it again.
·There may be a loop connection. Check the IEEE1394 
cable to make sure that none of the devices are con-
nected in a loop. 
·If any IEEE1394 devices which are not compatible with 
Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver are connected directly to 
a computer, disconnect them from the computer and 
make sure to connect only a device which is compatible 
with Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver. 
Example of loop connection
Computer ComputerMR816 CSX/
MR816 X
MR816 CSX/
MR816 X
IEEE1394-equipped device 
						

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·There may be multiple IEEE1394 interfaces installed on 
the computer and each of the multiple IEEE1394 
devices may be connected to different interfaces. When 
using multiple devices compatible with the Yamaha 
Steinberg FW Driver and connecting them to the com-
puter peer-to-peer individually (i.e., star-connection), 
make sure to connect them all to the jacks of a single 
interface.
Settings on a computer
·Confirm whether or not “TOOS for MR” has been 
installed correctly. 
·(For Windows XP) “Add New Hardware Wizard” may not 
be completed correctly. If you have canceled it, restart 
the computer so that “Add New Hardware Wizard” 
appears. 
·Restart the computer. 
·If the new IEEE1394 interface (PC card, etc.) is con-
nected to the computer (with the power tur ned on), 
restart the computer. The IEEE1394 device compatible 
with the Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver will be recognized 
by the computer after restarting.■Cannot use other connected IEEE1394 
devices correctly.
·Disconnect the IEEE1394 device compatible with the 
Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver from the computer.
■Cannot find project templates for the 
MR816 CSX/MR816 X.
Settings on a computer
·Make sure that “TOOLS for MR” has been installed 
properly. 
·If you install Cubase after you install “TOOLS for MR,” 
the project template files will be installed in the following 
location. Copy these files to the location where Cubase 
has been installed.
Windows:
C:/Program Files/Steinberg/Cubase 4/templates
C:/Program Files/Steinberg/Cubase AI 4/templates
Macintosh:
/ Application/Cubase 4.app/Contents/templates/
/ Application/Cubase AI 4.app/Contents/templates/
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tion was already transferred to the Steinberg key. If the product was 
delivered with a product card (without the Steinberg key), the acti-
vation codes of the enclosed pr oduct card must be entered manu-
ally by the user upon installation and the license infor mation must 
be exchanged with the server of SIA Syncr osoft. 
5.3. In the event of OEM software, the activation codes will be send to an 
email-address submitted by you during a r egistration. Fur ther, the 
activation codes must be enter ed manually by the user upon instal-
lation and the license infor mation must be exchanged with the 
server of SIA Syncrosoft.
5.4. The reinstallation of the software - on the same or another computer 
- is permitted only in case the already installed software cannot be 
used any more (e.g. following deinstallation). If the softwar e does 
not use a Steinberg key, but requires activation codes, the new acti-
vation codes may be obtained fr om the user’s online account for 
support created during the personal product registration. Fur ther, 
the activation codes must be enter ed manually by the user upon 
installation and the license infor mation must be exchanged with the 
server of SIA Syncrosoft. Steinberg may require for the provision of 
further activation codes e.g. your pr oof of purchase (invoice, 
receipt) and a signed assurance by fax or letter stating your name, 
address and that the already installed software cannot be used any 
more. Trial Version Software can be used on a computer also at r ein-
stallation only altogether 30 days.
5.5. You can also use another computer other than the one on which the 
software is to be installed for the activation and transfer of license 
data to the Steinberg key, if the software is using a Steinberg key. 
However, in such a case a corresponding access software (Syn-
crosoft License Control Center, “LCC”) must be installed on the 
computer connected to the Inter net, which is subject to a separate 
licensing agreement.
6. Defect and loss of the Steinberg key
6.1. In the case of a defect or damage to the Steinberg key Steinberg or 
a third party engaged by Steinberg will check the Steinberg key. In 
the case of a legitimate claim the Steinberg key and the licenses 
included shall be replaced in return for a handling fee. The licenses 
will only be replaced provided that they are licenses issued by 
Steinberg. Further claims against Steinberg ar e excluded. 
6.2. Steinberg assumes no liability or obligation if the Steinberg key is 
mislaid as a result of loss, theft or otherwise. Steinberg r eserves the 
right to block the licenses saved on the Steinberg key upon being 
notified by the registered user of the loss. The licenses saved on the 
Steinberg key cannot be replaced. 
7. Modification of the software 
7.1. A modification of the software is permitted only insofar as far as the 
software is capable of such modifi cation in accordance with its 
intended function. You may not decompile, disassembe, carr y out 
reverse engineering or tr y in another manner to deter mine the 
source code of the software, unless this is per mitted by law. Further-
more, you must not modify the binar y code of the software to bypass 
in any manner the activation function or the use of the license mod-
ule (Steinberg key and/or Soft eLicenser).  
8. No Unbundling
8.1. The software usually contains a variety of dif ferent files which in its 
configuration ensure the complete functionality of the softwar e. The 
software may be used as one product only. It is not required that you 
use or install all components of the softwar e. You must not arrange 
components of the software in a new way and develop a modifi ed 
version of the software or a new product as a result. The configura-
tion of the software may not be modified for the purpose of distribu-
tion, assignment or resale. 
8.2. You may also not sell the Steinberg key separately as a license; the 
usage rights always remain with the software, in particular with the 
original software data carrier (e.g. CD). 
9. Assignment of Rights 
9.1. You may assign all your rights to use the softwar e to another person 
subject to the conditions that (a) you assign to this other person (i) 
this Agreement and (ii) the software or hardware provided with the 
software, packed or preinstalled thereon, including all copies, 
upgrades, updates, backup copies and pr evious versions, which 
granted a right to an update or upgrade on this softwar e, (b) you do 
not retain upgrades, updates, backup copies und pr evious versions 
of this software and (c) the recipient accepts the ter ms and condi-
tions of this Agreement as well as other regulations pursuant to 
which you acquired a valid software license. 
9.2. A return of the product due to a failure to accept the ter ms and con-
ditions of this Agreement, e.g. the product activation, shall not be 
possible following the assignment of rights. 
10. Upgrades and Updates
10.1. You must have a valid license for the pr evious or more inferior ver-
sion of the software in order to be allowed to use an upgrade or 
update for the software; the Trial Version Software, however, does 
not entitle to the upgrade or update. Upon transferring this pr evious 
or more inferior version of the softwar e to third parties the right to 
use the upgrade or update of the softwar e shall expire.
10.2. The acquisition of an upgrade or update does not in itself confer any 
right to use the software. 
10.3. The right of suppor t for the previous or inferior version of the soft-
ware expires upon the installation of an upgrade or update. 
11. Limited Warranty (“Gewährleistung”)
11.1. The warranty (“Gewährleistung”) for you as fi rst buyer of the soft-
ware located within the European Union (EU) is specifi ed in Subsec-
tion 11.2 and the warranty for you as fi rst buyer of the software 
located outside the EU is specifi ed in Subsection 11.3 of this Agr ee-
ment.
11.2. Limited Warranty within the EU: In the event that you as a fi rst buyer 
of the software are located within the EU, the following limitation of 
liability shall apply.
11.2.1.
If Steinberg has sold the softwar e directly to you as an end user, 
Steinberg warrants (“gewährleistet”) that the softwar e essentially 
executes the functions described in the enclosed documentation 
upon receipt, provided that the software is employed in accordance 
with the minimum requirements for the operating system and the 
computer hardware. Insignificant divergences from the functions 
described in the documentation do not give rise to any warranty 
claim. Other documents and statements ar e unremarkable for the 
composition of the product. 
11.2.2.
If the user is consumer within the EU, the statutor y warranty 
(“Gewährleistung”) to defects of the pr oduct shall apply. If the user 
is a businessman, Steinberg pr ovides warranty for defects of the 
product at its discretion by further fulfillment (improvement or substi-
tute delivery) within one year. However, there exists no warranty for 
Trial Version Software. 
						

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 Getting Started   
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11.3. Limited Warranty outside the EU: In the event that you as a fi rst 
buyer of the software are located outside the EU, the following limi-
tation of liability shall apply.
11.3.1.
Steinberg ensures (“gewährleistet”) to the person who acquir es first-
time the license for the use of the softwar e according to this Agree-
ment, for the duration of ninety (90) days as of r eceipt of the soft-
ware, that the software executes essentially the functions described 
in the enclosed documentation at r eceipt, provided that the software 
is employed according to the minimum requirements for the operat-
ing system and the computer har dware. Insignificant differences of 
the functions described in the documentation do not justify any war -
ranty claim. Other documents and statements ar e insignificant in 
terms of the quality of the product. 
11.3.2.
If the software does not essentially fulfi ll the functions described in 
the documentation, your only warranty claim against Steinberg and 
Steinberg’s only obligation consists in an exchange of the softwar e 
or a refund of the selling price at the discr etion of Steinberg. 
11.3.3.
Further warranty obligations accor ding to the laws of your countr y 
remain unaffected. However, there exists no warranty for Trial Ver-
sion Software.
12. Limitation of Liability 
12.1. The limitation of liability for you as fi rst buyer of the software located 
within the EU is specifi ed in Subsection 12.2 and the limitation of lia-
bility for you as first buyer of the software located outside the EU is 
specified in Subsection 12.3 of this Agr eement.
12.2. Limitation of Liability within the EU: In the event that you as a fi rst 
buyer of the software are located within the EU, the following limita-
tion of liability shall apply. 
12.2.1.
Irrespective of the legal grounds Steinberg shall only be liable to 
compensate or replace futile expenses in accor dance with the fol-
lowing stipulations. 
12.2.2.
Steinberg shall be liable for damages caused by the intentional or 
grossly negligent conduct of Steinberg, its legal r epresentatives, 
managerial employees or any other vicarious agents and damages 
arising from death, bodily damage and damage to health fr om the 
assumption of a guarantee or fr om a procurement risk as well as 
Steinberg’s liability for damages pursuant to the Pr oduct Liability Act 
(Produkthaftungsgesetz). In the case of damage caused by the 
grossly negligent conduct of any other vicarious agents, the liability 
shall be limited to those damages which ar e typically to be 
expected within the scope of an agr eement such as the present 
one. Any further liability under this Agreement shall be excluded. 
12.2.3.
In the case of damage caused neither by intentional nor by the 
grossly negligent conduct of Steinberg, Steinberg shall only be lia-
ble where an obligation is violated, the fulfi llment of which is of par-
ticular significance to the achievement of the contractual purpose 
(cardinal obligation). In this case, the r estrictions of liability pursuant 
to the foregoing subsection 12.2.2 sentences 2 and 3 shall apply. In 
case of Trial Version Software, the liability for damages accor ding to 
this subsection shall be excluded.
12.2.4.
The liability for loss of data shall be limited to the typical cost and 
effort of retrieving the data which would have occurr ed, if the data 
had been stored properly and in a risk-adequate manner. 
12.2.5.
This limitation of liability for Steinberg shall also apply for the benefi t 
of Steinberg’s employees in the event that any claims ar e filed 
directly against them. 12.3. Limitation of Liability outside the EU: In the event that you as a fi rst 
buyer of the software are located outside the EU, the following limi-
tation of liability shall apply.
12.3.1.
Except for the aforementioned rights Steinberg or Steinberg’s autho-
rized distributors assume no liability for loss, damages, claims or 
costs of any type, direct or indirect damages including consequen-
tial damages arising from business interruptions, injuries to persons, 
or lack of due care or claims of third parties, even if a representative 
of Steinberg was infor med about the possibility of such losses, dam-
ages, costs or claims. This limitation shall apply also in the event of 
a fundamental breach of this Agreement. 
12.3.2.
The total liability of Steinberg and its distributors in the context of 
this Agreement shall be limited to the amount which was paid for the 
software, if any. 
12.3.3.
The aforementioned restrictions shall not apply in countries wher e a 
limitation of liability is inadmissible. 
13 Infringement You should infor m Steinberg promptly in writing if a third party raises any 
claim against your use of the softwar e. Steinberg may defend you, if you 
reasonably suppor t Steinberg. 
14. Final Provisions  
14.1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the subject 
matter between the par ties. Subsidiary agreements have not been 
concluded. 
14.2. Supplements and amendments of this Agr eement must be made in 
writing; a waiver of the requirement of the written for m must also be 
made in writing. 
14.3. If any stipulation of this Agreement should be or become invalid, in 
whole or in par t, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining stip-
ulations. The invalid stipulation shall be deemed to be r eplaced by 
the parties with a valid regulation which comes as close as possible 
to the commercially desired purpose originally intended for the inef-
fective provision; the same shall apply in the case of a lacuna. 
14.4. This Agreement shall be gover ned and construed by the laws of the 
Federal Republic of Ger many and the UN Convention on the Inter-
national Sale of Goods (CISG) shall not apply. 
14.5. The exclusive place of jurisdiction with r espect to all disputes based 
on or in connection with this Agr eement shall be Hamburg. Stein-
berg can bring an action against you at your general place of juris-
diction. 
						

							Appendix
30     Getting Started
Appendix
Specifications
Electrical Characteristics
Input and Output Specifications
General Specifications
Sample RateInternal  44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
External 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz (± 0.1% respectively)
Total Harmonic Distortion GAIN: Minimum 0.004% or less (1 kHz @ +18 dB, into 600 Ω)
Frequency Response
(CH IN to LINE OUT)fs = 48 kHz 20 Hz–20 kHz, +1, -3 dB @ +4 dB, into 600 Ω
fs = 96 kHz 20 Hz–40 kHz, +1, -3 dB @ +4 dB, into 600 Ω
Dynamic Range
(SN ratio at the maximum level)104 dB, DA converter (LINE OUT)
97 dB, AD + DA (to LINE OUT)
Hum & Noise
(20 Hz–20 kHz)
Rs = 150 Ω-118 dB, Equivalent input noise
-86 dB, Residual output noise, Output fader: Minimum
GAIN: Maximum -86 dB (90 dB SN), LINE OUT
PAD: OFF Output channel fader: Nominal, All Input channel faders: Minimum
GAIN: –60 dB -53 dB (57 dB SN), LINE OUT
PAD: OFF Output channel fader: Nominal, Input channel fader (one channel): Nominal
Maximum Voltage Gain 84 dB, CH1 – 8 to LINE OUT
Crosstalk @ 1 kHzGAIN: Minimum
Adjacent Input-85 dB, CH1 – 8
Analog InputTypeInput Level
Nominal LevelMaximum LevelInput Impedance
MIC/LINE/HI-Z jack 1, 
MIC/LINE jack 2 and MIC/LINE IN 
jacks 3 – 8 (CH1 – 8)XLR type balanced,
+48 V Phantom powered–60 dBu to +10 dBu +24 dBu 3.5 kΩ
INSERT I/O jack 1 and 2 (INSERT IN) TRS phone type, unbalanced 0 dBu +14 dBu 10 kΩ
Analog InputTypeOutput Level
Nominal LevelMaximum LevelInput Impedance
OUTPUT jacks 1 – 8 (Line Output) TRS phone type, balanced +4 dBu +18 dBu 600 Ω
INSERT I/O jack 1 and 2
(INSERT OUT)TRS phone type, unbalanced +4 dBu +18 dBu 10 kΩ
Headphone jacks 1 and 2
(Monitor 1/2)TRS phone type, unbalanced4 mW + 4 mW 25 mW + 25 mW 8 Ω
12 mW + 12 mW 75 mW + 75 mW 40 Ω
Power Requirements 40W (PA-30)
Dimensions (H x D x W) 44 x 305 x 480 mm
Net Weight 3.2kg
Operating Free-air Temperature Range +5 – +35
Included AccessoriesAC power adaptor (PA-30 or equivalent)
DVD-ROM (Cubase AI 4)
CD-ROM (TOOLS for MR)
Getting Started manual (printed booklet)
IEEE1394 cable
Rubber stoppers x 4