MV-8800 Production Studio
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Sampler Section
 
Audio Data Format
16-bit linear
 
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz (fixed)
 
Maximum Polyphony
64 voices
 
Parts
16 (Instruments) + 9 (Audio Tracks) + 1 (Audio Phrases)
 
Wave Memory (RAM)
DIMM: 1 slot (168 pins, PC100 CL = 2 or PC133 CL = 3, 3.3 V, 128 M bytes, 256 M bytes, 512 M bytes), 128 M bytes (standard), Expandable up to 512 M bytes (replacement to 512 M bytes DIMM is required.)
 
Maximum Sampling Time
with 128 M bytes DIMM (standard) mono: 24 min. approx. (stereo: 12 min. approx.) / with 512 M bytes DIMM (expanded) mono: 100 min. approx. (stereo: 50 min. approx.)
 
Effects
Multi-effects (MFX): 1 (25 types), Chorus: 1 (2 types), Reverb: 1 (4 types), Mastering Tool Kit: 1 (only in the Mastering Mode)
Sequencer Section
 
Tracks
Song: MIDI tracks (1 MIDI channel per track): 128, Audio tracks: 8, Pattern track: 1, Tempo track: 1, Mute Control Track: 1 / Pattern: MIDI tracks (1 MIDI channel per track): 64, Audio track: 1, Mute Control Track: 1
 
Resolution
480 TPQN
 
Tempo
5--300
 
Note Capacity
approx. 150,000 notes
 
Song Length
9,999 measures
 
Recording Method
Event recording (Realtime/Step), Audio recording
Others
 
Project
Songs: 16, Patterns: 500, Patches: 16 (per Song), Partials: 96 (16 pads x 6 banks per Patch), Samples: 9,999, Audio Phrases: 512 (16 pads x 32 banks) / Patch Libraries: 128, MIDI Clips: 100, Multi-effects (MFX) Libraries: 144 (Preset: 44, User: 100), Chorus Libraries: 52 (Preset: 2, User: 50), Reverb Libraries: 54 (Preset: 4, User: 50), Mastering Tool Kit Libraries: 76 (Preset: 26, User: 50) / Still Images (Photos) for Pix Jam Function: 16
 
Signal Processing
AD Conversion: 24 bits, 64 times oversampling / DA Conversion: 24 bits, 128 times oversampling
 
Frequency Response
MIC/Line Inputs: 20 Hz--20 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
 
Nominal Input Level
MIC/Line Inputs: -50-- +14 dBu (maximum +26 dBu: balanced, maximum +20 dBu: unbalanced), Phono Inputs: -87-- -27 dBu
 
Input Impedance
MIC/Line Inputs: 40 k ohms, Phono Inputs: 50 k ohms
 
Nominal Output Level
+4 dBu (balanced)
 
Output Impedance
600 ohms
 
Recommended Load Impedance
Master Outputs: 10 k ohms or greater, Headphones: 8--600 ohms
 
Residual Noise Level
-86 dBu or less (SENS: LINE, Phono Input Jacks: short-circuited, IHF-A Typ.)
 
Display
Graphic 320 x 240 dots backlit LCD (Color)
 
Pads
16 Pads, Velocity and Aftertouch sensitive
 
Controllers
Effects Control Knobs: C1--C3, Mixer Sliders: 1--8
 
Hard Disk Drive
2.5 inches, 40 G bytes
 
CD-R/RW Drive
Built-in type: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
 
Connectors
Phono Input Jacks: L, R (RCA phono type), MIC/Line Input Jacks: L, R (1/4 inch TRS phone type), Master Output Jacks: L, R (1/4 inch TRS phone type), Headphone Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), Digital Out Connector A (Coaxial type), Digital Out Connector B (Optical type), MIDI Connectors: IN, OUT A, OUT B, USB Connector (supports file transfer (mass storage class)), VGA Out Connector (HD DB-15 type), PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin mini DIN type), Foot Switch Jack (1/4 inch phone type), AC Inlet * When installed MV8-OP1 Audio I/O Expansion (option), Analog Multi Output Jacks: 1--6 (1/4 inch TRS phone type), Digital In Connector A (Coaxial type), Digital In Connector B (Optical type), R-BUS Connector (DB-25 type)
 
Power Supply
AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
 
Power Consumption
35 W
 
Operating Temperature
5--40 degrees Celsius / 41--104 degrees Fahrenheit
 
Accessories
Owner's Manual, Screen Guide, Appendices, Booklet "Content Discs", Content Discs (CD-ROM), Mouse (PS/2), Mouse Pad, Power Cord, Short Pin
 
Options
Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Pedal Switch: DP-2
File Format Compatibility
Import
 
From CD-ROM
audio CD, .WAV/AIFF, ACIDized file, S-700 (Sample, Partial, Patch) , AKAI MPC2000 (Program file (.PGM), Sound file (.SND)), AKAI S1000/3000 (Program, Sample), SMF (format 0/1), Still Image (.BMP/JPG), MV-8000 Patch, MV-8000 Project (backup data)
 
From PC/Mac via USB
.WAV/AIFF, ACIDized file, AKAI MPC2000 (Program file (.PGM) , Sound file (.SND)), SMF (format 0/1), Still Image (.BMP/JPG), MV-8000 Patch, MV-8000 Project
Export
 
To CD-R/RW
audio CD
 
To PC/Mac via USB
MV-8800 Sample, Audio Phrase (in .WAV/AIFF), MV-8800 Song, Pattern (in SMF (format 1))
Size and Weight
 
Width
480 mm
18-15/16 inches
 
Depth
482 mm
19 inches
 
Height
136 mm
5-3/8 inches
 
Weight
9.0 kg
19 lbs. 14 oz.
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.