This deal is for ONE (1) KORG MR-2000s-BK SSD Direct Stream Digital (DSD) High Definition rack mount stereo master recorder in clean and minty condition.

NOTE: our photos show a stack of recorders we used as an 8-channel master/slave system - YOU ARE BUYING ONE MINT CONDITION RECORDER FROM THE STACK AT THIS PRICE. Thanks

Recording formats:

1-bit audio format: 2.8 MHz @ 1-bit, 5.6 MHz @ 1-bit, DSDIFF format (extension .dff), DSF (extension .dsf), WSD (extension .wsd)

PCM audio format: BWF (extension .wav) 44.1 kHz @ 16/24 bit, 48 kHz @ 16/24 bit, 88.2 kHz @ 24 bit, 96 kHz @ 24 bit,176.4 kHz @ 24 bit, 192 kHz @ 24 bit

MP3 audio format (playback only): 44.1kHz/32kbps - 320kbps

Deck SSD can connect to PC/Mac via USB 2 for direct access and import of recorded audio files in all formats.

The MR Control Link feature allows one MR-2000S-BK to be assigned as the master, controlling the recorder operations such as playback and recording on multiple MR2000S/S-BK Studio Recorders. The synchronization clock and transport control signals are relayed via standard S/P DIF cables. This means that 7.1 channel surround or multi-track live recordings can be conveniently captured in the superlative DSD format. This function is also valuable as a way to create 1-Bit archives of multi-track sources such as stem mixes.

Professionally updated to the latest firmware and a brand new 250 Gb (248.4 Gb formatted) SSD hard drive for hours of uninterrupted recording time at the highest possible sample rate. Lived in a gear rack in a clean, dry, air-conditioned smoke and pet-free heartland project/songwriters studio - never ever gigged.

In 1997 - DSD - the Direct Stream Digital audio file format exploded as the de-facto state-of-the-art recording and playback system - commercial Stereo SACD's are recorded and the data stored in this exact format. The format stood the test of time and today the highest fidelity recording studios all over the world are implementing ever-larger and truly extraordinary multi-track DSD systems.

One such studio near to our hearts back home is the Octave DSD Studios in Boulder Colorado. Look 'em up! Octave Records is their distribution arm and truly amazing album samples are available for your listening pleasure. Just imagine how great your own recordings will sound when mastered on this KORG recorder in the exact same format!

This KORG is a gateway stereo master recorder that allows even modest studios entry to that rarified world of extreme high definition DSD recording and playback. There's a lot to learn about the topic.

And there's a lot to say about this KORG master recorder so a QR code is included with the photos that links to the manufacturer's home page. PLEASE read the owners manual from their support links and read up on DSD as well to make sure it's what you want to own before purchase.

As with all of KORG’s MR Series recorders, the MR-2000SBK supports the 1-Bit/2.8224 MHz DSDIFF format used in creating the SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc). The MR-2000S-BK goes above and beyond this industry standard to provide 1-Bit/5.6448 MHz recording. At such accelerated sampling rates, the entire sound stage is faithfully captured, even during the softest passages. The clarity, ambience and true dynamic range of the original sound source are preserved with unprecedented accuracy.

With the unprecedented audio quality with the features that the modern studio demands, KORG created the ideal mastering and mixdown recorder. The single-rackspace design and ample on-board hard drive delivers a compact way to capture and carry away the sound you were hearing in the mixing environment. This compact format is also ideal for any live recording rig; or for grabbing that "off-the-board" live recording night after night. The rich black studio finish, backlit LCD, and bright LED level meters provide excellent visibility and response speed, ensuring accurate monitoring. The MR-2000S-BK fulfills the professional ideal of a truly future-proof studio master recorder.