Multi-track recorders

What are some opinions of multi-track recorders on the market.

I only plan to dump my 2 stereo tracks into input 1 and 2.

I might add some more vocal tracks.

I'd like the ease of an onboard burner.

Is there a huge sacrifice in quality on going with the less expensive units (BR900, Tascam DP-02) vs the larger VS-1824, D1600, etc?

Suggestions appreciated.

http://www.acoustica.com/mixcraft/index.htm

Thanks Donnie, but not interested in more computer work. Half the time, others around here are hogging my laptop

Really want a hard disk to lay my hands on.

http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1918&brandID=4

The band I play with is thinking about getting a Tascam 2488 MKII recorder to use in our practice room to record band demos. It is a 24 track recorder that sells for around $599 so may be more that what you need. It seems like all these recorders will provide much the same quality but you pay for extra features such as automated mixing and editing features. I wouldn't worry so much about that as long as you have the option of exporting the data to your PC so you can edit it there if you need to.

Thanks again.

I'll probably get the BR900, since they also offer a video manual. I've had the 1180CD in the past, so I'm familiar with the OS. It was good enough for my needs at the time.

HaVE A LONG LOOK AT THE ZOOM HD16/HD 8. They are both a stand alone 8/16 track recorders with 8/2 pre amped inputs, EFX, drums,sampling, GTR efx,,,and it's also a computer interface and control surface for Computer software Cubase is included. We carry both the Boss BR series and Zoom. the Zooms outsell the Boss 10-1 on price vs features, 80GB vs 40 GB is one difference.

Price is $749/$599 on the net.

[This message has been edited by Kingfrog (edited 12-26-2008).]

KingFrog's right. Those Zoom models are big sellers..., and do outsell the Boss line. They're also very easy to use.

Boss recorders are nice.., but as with ANYTHING that carries the Boss name you're going to pay a bit more even if the features don't match the competition. Boss gear isn't just expensive to the consumer but Boss dealer costs aren't that great either (unless they've made some changes over the last few years)

Zuki
I have a mint Tascam DP-01FX hard disk that I will sell at a reasonable price. I do very little recording and don't need 8 tracks(2 at a time).
Bernie

Jim-

I have a Tascam DP-01. I'd be happy to give you the tour sometime in January after things settle down a tad...I use it, it seems like Bernie does and think its a pretty good quality unit for the cost...

Give me a call/email if you want to set something up...

Its nicer to actually put hands on a unit that is very comparable to one you're considering...

Bill

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Bill in Dayton

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I love selling the ZoomHD8CD and right now I'm selling them for $499!
This includes an 80GB Hard Drive, CD Burner, Real Drum and bass machine with sampler function (up to 66 seconds of sampling time). There are 529 drum sounds and you can assign them to the onboard touch sensitive pads.
There are also 475 preset rhythm patterns and you can create up to 511 user patterns.
There are 130 types of effects.
There are 18 different guitar amp models.
A 2.0 USB port supports high speed data transfer.
It can act as a control surface for a DAW application.
There is an onboard CD-C/RW drive.

This is a bargain at $499.00!


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George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California
818-881-5566
www.kayesmusicscene.com

WOW Great price match George. Zuki..., George is matching online prices with this deal.

Squeak

Yes, I know and appreciate it. But I'm undecided:

BR900CD
DP-02CD
Zoom HD8CD

All around the same price. Boss and Tascam have a video manual available, which is a big plus.

Am familiar with Boss OS.

Gonna decide soon.

Ziki....for that money you could pick up a great laptop there are sales all over....use a great EASY to use recording prog like Acoustica MIXCRAFT 4 & still burn your CD's with it. Mixcraft 4 has some nice Video tutorisals also.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT9MuP2QID8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoMgUo1cqkU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SurBYNXgVVs



[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 12-28-2008).]

Actually the Zoom margins are thinner. A lot of Large Internet Music Stores won't carry them because Samson is Zoom's US distributer and is a Sam Ash subsidiary

Notebooks are always better and far more utilitarian and the least of them will do a nice job on small lighter weight projects. My wife does her projects on a Dell 1501 and M-Audio Fast Track USB. But you will need to spring for a decent interface. Chose your interface based on the software you want. Personally I use the Presonus Firebox.

I have been a Cakewalk fan since version ONE since it came on 5 1/2" floppys and have tried Cubase, Ableton, and a few others but always came back to Cakewalk is still my favorite. No copy protection dongles etc. Boss' Edirol UFX25 is a great USB interface if you want Cakewalk since Roland and cakewalk are now partners as is Cubase and Yamaha much to my disappointment.lol.
Pro Tools is considered
"more professional" if you know you will use a major studio at some time, you will most likely found Pro Tools there. Seems when people pay for Studio time, they expect Pro Tools even though the major software out there today can do everything Pro Tools can do for 99% of the projects and use NON proprietary plug ins that can be shared easily cross platform unlike Pro Tools.


BTW Audacity is FREE Open Source multi track recording software that makes a good entrée into computer recording

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