MC-808 sampling groovebox
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Sound Generator
 
Maximum Polyphony
128 voices (shared with the sampling section)
 
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
 
Parts
16 (Main) + 16 (RPS)
 
Waves
622
 
Patches
User: 1,024 (pre-load: 896), Card: 1,024
 
Rhythm Set
User: 256 (pre-load: 128), Card: 256
Sampling Section
 
Data Format
16-bit linear (File Type WAV/AIFF)
 
Maximum Polyphony
shared with the sound generator section
 
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz (fixed)
 
Maximum Sampling Time
When sampling memory isn't expanded (4MB) mono: 47 sec. approx., stereo: 23.5 sec. approx.
When sampling memory is expanded with DIMM (516 MB) mono: 102 min. approx., stereo: 51 min. approx.
 
Samples
User: 2,000, Card: 7,000
Sequencer Section
 
Parts
16 + Tempo/Mute Control
 
Resolution
480 ticks per quarter note
 
Tempo
5 - 300
 
Maximum Note Storage
approx. 1,300,000 notes
 
Patterns
User: 800, Card: 800
 
Recording Mode
Realtime, TR-REC, Step
 
Songs
50
 
Arpeggio Style
128
 
Chord Memory
128
 
RPS Set
50
 
Pattern Set
50
Effects Section
 
Reverb
1 (4 types)
 
Compressor
1 (1 type)
 
Multi-effects (MFX)
2 (MFX1, 2: 47 types)
 
Pitch Shifter (for external input)
1 (1 type)
Mastering Section
 
3-bands Compressor
1 (1 type)
Expansion Slot
 
Sampling Memory Expansion
DIMM 1 slot, Number of pins: 168-pin, Speed: 100 MHz (PC100 CL=2), 133 MHz (PC133 CL=3), Voltage: 3.3 V, Capacity: 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, Board height: 38 mm or less
 
External Memory
For saving Pattern/Patch/Sample, CompactFlash card: 1 slot, Compatible up to 1 GB (3.3 V)
Controllers, Display
 
Display
20x2 character Type LCD (with Back lit.), Pattern Number Display: 7 segment 3 character x 2 (LED), BPM Diplay: 7 segment 4 character (LED)
 
Control Knob
OUTPUT Volume: 1, INPUT Volume: 1
 
Control Slider
Motorized Fader (60mm) x 8 (touch sensitive)
 
Other Controller
D Beam Controller
 
Connectors
MIX OUTPUT Jack (L (MONO), R), DIRECT 1 OUTPUT Jack (L (MONO), R), INPUT Jack (L (MONO), R), Headphones Jack, MIDI Connectors (IN/OUT), USB Connector (USB MIDI, Mass Storage Class), DC IN
 
Power Supply
DC 12 V (AC adaptor)
 
Current Draw
1500 mA
 
Accessories
Owner's Manual, Sound & Parameter List, AC Adaptor (PSB-3U, Power Cord), CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI Driver)
Size and Weight
 
Width
431 mm
17 inches
 
Depth
327 mm
12-7/8 inches
 
Height
104 mm
4-1/8 inches
 
Weight
3.4 kg
7 lbs. 8 oz.
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.