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You will need:

  • An SD memory card.
    • Get the largest you can afford but remember that the MRS-8 does not support 2gig or higher. Some users have found that some SD cards do not work at all. Zoom have a list of confirmed working cards here.
  • Headphones.
    • The unit has no built in speakers and Headphones are essential when recording to prevent feedback
    • Get a pair of good quality enclosed headphones if possible.
  • A cable. Unless you want to just use the inbuilt mic, you will need to connect your instrument with either:
    • a 1/4" TS Connector (A standard Guitar cable)
    • a 1/4" TRS Connector (The Balanced version of the guitar cable)
    • an XLR (Commonly used for microphones)
    • Remember, cheap cables are false economy! A good quality cable (neutrik's connectors and van damme cable is a great combo) will last a lifetime and be reliable.
  • A good quality flip over note pad and pen
    • You can, of course, use any old scrap of paper if you want but taking notes will become very important later on

  • Batteries
    • If you want to record on the go then get yourself a big pack of quality 'AA' batteries

If you want to transfer Your songs to PC you will also need:
  • An SD card reader
  • A copy of the File Manager software available for free here



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