DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER

MGR-E8-B

Discontinued

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER

It is no longer necessary to go to a professional recording studio to make high quality audio recordings. Kenwood’s MGR-E8 is a complete digital recording studio in a pocket size. Our state of the art technology ensures crystal clear reproduction of recordings and other audio files.

    Key Features

    Key FeaturesThree built-in microphones with 96kHz/24bit encoder for superb recording quality.
    High quality headphone amplifier (Class-W amplifier).
    Long life battery for recording and playback.
    MP3 / WMA / WAV Playback
    Friendly with other Audio equipment, Line-in for recording, Line-out for monitor sound.
    Easy to use as Player and Recorder
    microSD Card slot (microSDHC Compatible) capability up to 16GB
    Compact size, Auto Gain Control, Auto Level Setting, Playback Speed Control.
    Solid State & Shock proof mech. for decreasing noise during Recording.
    Built-in monitor speaker -and tripod mount.

    General Features

    General FeaturesNew Clear Digital AmplifierYes
    USB TerminalUSB 2.0 Fullspeed (USB 1.1 compatible)
    Headphone OutputYes, 3.5mm stereo jack
    Line InputYes, 3.5mm stereo jack
    Line OutputYes, 3.5mm stereo jack with D.Audio connection
    Microphone InputYes, 3.5mm stereo jack with switchable plug in power
    Direct EncodingYes
    Menu LanguageEnglish, Japanese
    EqualizerNormal(OFF), Bass, Rock, Dance, Pops, Jazz, Voice, Custom (5-bands)
    TimerAlarm timer, Sleep timer
    Intro PlayYes, ,first 10 seconds of each track
    Repeat PlayTrack/All/A-B
    Random PlayYes
    Variable Playback SpeedYes, 100%-200% (10% / step) 100%-50% (5% / step)
    Delay RecordingYes, 5, 10, 30sec.
    Sync RecordingYes, Auto Sync and Auto Divide
    Microphone Recording LevelAuto, Manual
    Recording EqualizerYes, , Music, Voice, Vocal, Noise Cut
    BacklightYes

    Capacity & Formats

    Capacity & FormatsFlash Memory Capacity2GB
    Memory Card Slot TypemicroSD (microSDHC Compatible)
    Memory Card Slot Capacityup to 16GB microSDHC Card
    Maximum number of tracksApprox. 500 tracks (Internal memory)
    Maximum number of folders3.000 (internal memory and SD card together)
    Maximum number of files7.000 (internal memory and SD card together)
    Maximum number of hierarchy8 level (MUSIC and KWD folders)
    Supported Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, WAV

    Accessories

    AccessoriesHeadphonesYes, Canal type
    USB CableYes
    Wind ScreenYes, attachable foam Wind Screen

    General Specifications

    General SpecificationsMinimum PC RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 7, Vista/XP
    Output Power (Headphone)10mW
    Headphone Jack Impedance16Ω
    Line Input Level90mV
    Line Input Jack Impedance47kΩ
    Line Output Level700mV
    Line Output Jack Impedance10kΩ
    Microphone Input Level4mV
    Microphone Input Jack Impedance47kΩ
    Playback Format
    MP3 extension: .MP3
    WMA (DRM9 compatible) extension: .WMA
    WAV (Linear PCM) extension: .WAV
    MP3 Sampling Frequency (Stereo)8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48kHz
    MP3 Bitrate (Stereo)32 ~ 320 kbps
    MP3 Variable Bitrate32 ~ 320 kbps
    ID3 tagYes, version 2.2/2.3/2.4
    WMA Sampling Frequency (Stereo)22.05/32/44,1/48kHz
    WMA Bitrate (Stereo)32 ~ 320 kbps
    WMA Variable Bitrate32 ~ 320 kbps
    (Not supported by Professional, Lossless, or Voice)
    WAV Sampling Frequency44,1/48/88.2/96kHz
    WAV Bit count16/24 bit
    Display1.4 inch LCD(120 x 118 dot)
    Built-in speakerYes, , 200mW
    Compatible SD cardmicroSD
    Maximum Playback Time ( Continuous play time, built in battery)
    WAV (44.1 kHz) : Approx. 31 hours
    MP3 (128 kbps) : Approx. 35 hours
    WMA (128 kbps) : Approx. 29 hours
    (Playback of music files in the internal memory)
    Operational Temperature Range5°C - 35°C

    Recording Specifications

    Recording SpecificationsRecording Format
    WAV (44.1/48/96kHz:16/24bit Stereo)
    MP3 (44.1 kHz:96/128/192/320kbps Stereo/Monaural)
    Maximum Recording Tracks500 tracks (MP3/WMA 128kbps @ ~ 4min./track)
    Maximum Recording Time Internal Memory
    WAV (96kHz, 24bit) 50m
    WAV (48kHz, 24bit) 1h50m
    WAV (44.1kHz, 24bit)2h00m
    WAV (96kHz, 16bit) 1h20m
    WAV (48kHz, 16bit) 2h40m
    WAV (44.1kHz, 16bit)3h00m
    MP3 (320kbps) 13h30m
    MP3 (192kbps) 22h30m
    MP3 (128kbps) 33h50m
    MP3 (96kbps) 45h00m
    Battery operation time during Recording
    WAV (96kHz, 24bit) Approx. 16 hours
    WAV (44.1kHz, 16bit) Approx. 28 hours
    MP3 (128kbps) Approx. 32 hours
    (with Built-in Microphones and Internal Memory)
    Maximum Recording Time MicroSDHC card (8GB)
    WAV (96 kHz, 24 bit) : Approx. 3h40m
    WAV (48 kHz, 24 bit) : Approx. 7h20m
    WAV (44.1 kHz, 24 bit) : Approx. 8h10m
    WAV (96 kHz, 16 bit) : Approx. 5h30m
    WAV (48 kHz, 16 bit) : Approx. 11h20m
    WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit) : Approx. 12h20m
    MP3 (320 kbps) : Approx. 55h00m
    MP3 (192 kbps) : Approx. 92h00m
    MP3 (128 kbps) : Approx. 138h00m
    MP3 (96 kbps) : Approx. 184h00m
    * The figure shown are standard values of stereo recording.
    * During continuous recording, the file is divided every 2GB.

    Power Specifications

    Power SpecificationsBattery TypeBuilt-in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
    Recharging timeApprox. 2.5 hours

    Dimensions & Weight

    Dimensions & WeightDimensions (WxHxD)52.8 x 100.2 x 20.8 mm
    Weight (Net)0.087kg