Is anyone using a mixer, into a digital recorder? I am on the fence about this. If a digital recorder has really great preamps and enough channels to insert multiple instruments, I might dump my Zed. If not, and the mixer adds a little extra volume, then I will keep the Zed.

I am thinking either a Boss BR900 CD (if I need the mixer), or a Tascam DP24 (If I don't need a mixer).

Any help appreciated.

Why do you need a CD recorder just use your computer and a daw to record..?

Thx Donny, not my question though....

The BR has 2 track recording, which means I'd have to plug things in and out to do mic and keyboard, or multiple keyboard recording. Will the Zed, in front of the BR be overload, or will it suffice to act as a multiple channel link. How to hook everything up is my next question.

The DP has multiple inputs, so I could just go directly into that without the Zed, if I know that the preset are powerful enough to go directly into without a mixer.

Confusing, I know, but need to know because I'm going to buy a digital recorder soon.

btw, I am not interested in computer recording....

You can always record right into the keyboard too?

Jim, I've been recording directly into the keyboard for years, very easy, great results.

Gary

+1 on T4 you can multitrack record also.

Yes, it's easy on the Pa900 also, but I think Jim is looking to produce pro-level recordings and I just don't know if that kind of editing power is EASILY available on a keyboard ... ? IJDK

Yes t. I need all the help I can get. I was able to land a DP24CD, with a Tascam 3 pedal, hardly used. So excited. Now I'm dumping the Zed mixer too, which allowed for a very small overall cost. Also got David Wills' DVD on the DP, which I'll be studying in length. No excuses now - time will tell how much or little recording talent I have This is the exact unit I was looking for and I grabbed it.

You can do it Zuki have fun...Harold

Jim
I will be interested also,as I have a never used Tascam DP01FX/CD. With time on my hands,I had thought of dabbling with it. For one shot recordings,I assume a keyboard is easiest,and unsure if the Tascam is necessary,except overdubbing,multi track etc.

Bernie