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Why MR816

The MR816 CSX and MR816 X fuse fully featured FireWire interfaces and inbuilt DSP FX power with next-generation integrative technologies. Developed by Steinberg and Yamaha, both MR interfaces are the centerpiece of a latency-free recording and monitoring environment that fully exploits the flexibility and power of Cubase.

Top Features

• True Integrated Monitoring: no latency and dynamic 1:1 hardware/software mirroring
• Complete Cubase user interface integration throughout
• Eight discrete Class A analogue "D-Pre" mic preamps with combination XLR and TRS analog inputs, advanced new inverted Darlington circuits, gain control and phantom power
• Quick Connect: next-generation of plug and play
• DSP power for Cubase: VST3 onboard DSP-powered FX
  

More Just Doesn't Fit in the Box
Featuring Advanced Integration with Cubase, outstanding I/O capabilities and first-class sound quality, both MR816s merge full-featured FireWire interfaces and inbuilt DSP that combines with Steinberg's renowned Cubase music production system to form a latency-free recording and monitoring environment.

Music production using Cubase
MR816 CSX and MR816 X are, simply put, the ideal hardware for any Cubase owner who needs to record vocals, instruments, keyboards, percussion or any other audio source. The Advanced Integration between MR816 and Cubase offers a unique and powerful production solution that fully mirrors Cubase functionality, adds DSP power for mixing, allows on-the-fly rerouting of input signals via Quick Connect, full integration into the Cubase user interface and much more.

Musicians/producers
Any musician or producer already using Cubase and looking to add a recording interface need look no further. The MR816 CSX and MR816 X are ideal for recording bands in rehearsal rooms or live gigs with a laptop, or building up a dedicated project studio or recording space. Full integration into the Cubase user interface means that operating the MR816 requires very little or no learning — all functions and features are in the places any Cubase owner expects to find them. The intelligent plug and play handling means that Cubase automatically detects any attached MR816 hardware. And because the DSP FX run as VST3 plug-ins, these excellent plug-ins are available during mixing in Cubase, often replacing the need to purchase an additional DSP card.

Studios
Excellent sound, great stacking options and a smooth, fast workflow are among the top priorities for studios using MR816 and Cubase as recording and production solution for their business. Connections required for studios like Wordclock, S/PDIF and ADAT are onboard, with the hardware inserts offering an ideal way of integrating boutique hardware units in the software realm. Features like Quick Connect allow on-the-fly rerouting by simply pushing a button on the MR816 front panel. Eight channel outputs offer full support for surround productions up to 7.1, ideally complemented by Steinberg's fully multi-channel architecture and the Control Room features in both Cubase and Nuendo.

Post production using Nuendo
Many post production facilities require an audio interface for recording tasks like foley or ADR, as well as in edit, premix or sound design suites as a high-quality, reliable playback device that integrates fully with the production software. MR816 is an ideal extension for Nuendo in these environments, offering the same Advanced Integration features, DSP FX as VST3 plug-ins when mixing, Quick Connect, no-latency recording as when used with Cubase.

Users of other DAW software
Excellent sound characteristics, first-class build quality, no-latency monitoring mixes with DSP: anyone looking to change or upgrade their audio interface has plenty of reasons to take a closer look at MR816. As well as drivers for ASIO and CoreAudio for full compatibility with any DAW application using either of these driver standards, the installation package includes the MR Editor, a custom application that handles all aspects of DSP, routing, monitor mixing in one easy-to-navigate interface. Additionally, both MR816 CSX and MR816 X offer direct access to DSP parameters from the front panel of the hardware.

Musicians currently with no recording software
MR816 CSX includes Cubase AI, a special streamlined version of the Cubase music production system for a full recording solution right out of the box for anyone with a PC or Mac. Integrated with MR816, Cubase AI offers Advanced Integration, DSP-powered no-latency monitoring and all the advantages of the outstanding audio characteristics and manufacturing quality of MR816. Because Cubase is the world's most popular production solution, projects begun in Cubase AI project can be taken to a larger studio and seamlessly imported there for the next production stage. Upgrades to more comprehensive Cubase versions are available to expand the functional depth of the entire production solution.

Minimum System Requirements for MR816 CSX/X Tools

The system requirements state the minimal specification your computer must have to be able to use the software.

Mac OS
Supported operating systems: Mac OS X version 10.4*, 10.5 and 10.6
Power Mac G4 1 GHz or Intel Core Solo 1.5 GHz
512 MB RAM
DVD drive required for installation
FireWire port** required for connection of MR unit

* Intel-based Mac computers require version 10.4.9 or higher
** FireWire 800 ports we see today on newer Apple Mac computers are fully compatible with MR816 CSX using 9-pin to 6-pin FireWire 800/400 cables or adapters according to the technical standard by IEEE. Find out more

Windows
Supported operating systems: Windows XP SP2 (32-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) and Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Intel/AMD processor 1.4 GHz*
512 MB RAM
DVD drive required for installation
FireWire port required for connection of MR unit

* 64-bit editions of Windows Vista require Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher and 1 GB RAM or more.