Future-proof digital recording is here
With the pristine fidelity and ultimate flexibility of 1-bit
technology, the new, surprisingly affordable MR-1000 and MR-1 ensure
that your final mixes and location recordings are never obsolete.
Uncompromising, future-proof fidelity at an unprecedented price
Korg’s new, super-portable MR Professional Mobile Recorders break new
ground by providing high fidelity 1-bit recording technology at unheard
of low prices. The hand-held MR-1 provides high quality 1-bit/2.8 MHz
recording and playback, while the mobile/tabletop MR-1000 delivers an
astonishing 1-bit/5.6 MHz, doubling industry DSD recording quality
standards.
Powerful new software bundled with each MR recorder enables the
conversion of your 1-bit recordings and mixes into all of today’s audio
formats without degradation. Best of all, by archiving your data in
1-bit format you’re ready for the future, as playback systems and
standards change.
The MR Professional Mobile Recorders are ideal for source
recording, podcasting, broadcast journalism including ENG/EFP, as well
as archiving final mixes and master recordings.
1-bit technology equals pristine fidelity
1-bit recording is the latest advancement in audio, and has been
adopted for use in the critically acclaimed SACD recording format. It
offers a frequency response of DC to 100 kHz and dynamic range of 120
dB. This uncompromising fidelity, low noise floor, extended dynamic
range, lifelike imaging and analog quality depth has been praised by
top experts. But there are other important advantages to the format
that are of benefit to all recording professionals, regardless of their
tracking platform.
Future proof flexibility
Today’s state-of-the-art 24-bit converters use high-speed 1-bit
conversion to capture audio, using real-time decimation and other
processes to present the data in the desired bit depth/sample rate
format. The beauty of the MR’s bitstream format is that it uses the
original 1-bit data, without the need for the other processes. What
comes in comes out, with no manipulation needed.
As files are converted and reconverted between various bit depths and
sampling rates, there are possibly degrading effects, depending on the
sample rate conversion algorithms. The critical issue is that files
mixed and mastered in today’s state of the art resolution may be
insufficient for tomorrow’s formats. Archiving your final mixes and
masters in a 1-bit system allows you to bypass these issues, and
preserve your music with both the highest fidelity and in a more
“universal” format. That data then can more easily be converted at a
later date to the bit depth/sample rate format of your choice without
compromising the integrity or fidelity of the data. You can even
convert to newer formats that will be adopted in the future, be they
multi-bit or a further migration to the 1-bit format.
Free integrated software solution
Both MR recorders come with Korg’s innovative and powerful AudioGate™
software for Mac® and PC. AudioGate can convert 1-bit recordings into
WAV and AIFF formats at various bit-rates (and vice versa) and offers
real-time conversion and playback of 1-bit files. It also does
essential functions like DC offset removal, gain control, and fade
in/out. The combination of these recorders and this exclusive software
makes the perfect system for both capturing and preserving your
critical projects and source recordings. This archiving capability that
had only been the domain of the major record companies and top studios
is now available for everyone!
Real world features
Each recorder supports multiple recording formats including DSDIFF,
DSF, and WSD 1-bit formats, as well as multi-bit PCM format (BWF) with
resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz. They both feature internal hard
drives, 40 Gbyte in the MR-1000 and 20 Gbyte in the MR-1 offering ample
recording time, and USB 2.0 connection for fast and easy transfer of
files between the recorder and your computer.
