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The MR-2 can record in a wide variety of formats.

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FRANKFURT MUSIKMESSE 2010 PRESS RELEASE: 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, and AIFF 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.

From ultra-high quality DSD to MP3/MP2, the MR-2 supports a wealth of audio formats

Today, audio quality is an important consideration, even for mobile recorders. The KORG MR-2 is simply the highest-resolution portable recorder available, covering every need from critical recording of music performances to field-recording. Despite its compact and convenient size, the Korg MR-2 supports a wide range of audio formats

Supported formats include:

DSD:
1-bit DSD @ 2.8224 MHz (DSDIFF/WSD/DSF supported) to allow SACD quality recordings.

PCM:
24-bit @ 192 kHz (the highest resolution available in a hand-held recorder)
24-bit @ 176.4/96/88.2 kHz
16-bit/24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz (WAV [BWF] format)

AIFF:
Supported for playback only.

Other:
Audio formats such as MP3/MP2 can also be recorded and played.

[DSD – astounding audio quality]
DSD is the highest quality audio format available today, using Direct Stream Digital technology to faithfully reproduce-the original sound. Today, DSD is used by recording and mastering studios around the world as the preferred audio-format for recording and mastering. We encourage you to try out the MR-2 so that you can experience DSD audio for-yourself. When recording DSD audio, the signal is recorded without further conversion, and can then be played back in-its original format, ensuring that every sparkling nuance of the sound is reproduced. This means that a DSD recording-is able to preserve the sound in a form that is closest to the original sound, making it suitable as an archive that can-support changes in formats through the years. Top engineers and mastering experts proclaim that DSD offers the-closest representation of analog warmth and the presence of the original recording than any other format.

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