good, relatively portable multitrack recorders? (1 Viewer)

[plug]

asking this for a mate who doesn't have/like using a computer for recording...

he was looking at the boss br1200, but as far as I can see, it can only record onto two tracks simultaneously. seems a little shit to me, especially for what, about €800.

having a distinct preference for computers myself, I know nothing about what would be out there under this general category! anyone have any suggestions? I think anything up to €800 would be considered reasonable if it were relatively functional...

thanks. d

 

[egg_]

I'm sure you'd get one of the Roland virtual studio recorders second hand for less than that
Here's one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Roland-VS1680...ryZ58722QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I paid 2 grand for my one of these in 1999 - the cost/value ratio for the above is ridiculously good

 

[RED(tape)MENACE]

How many tracks at once does he want?
Will it be working with an external mixer, or does he want it to do all his mic preamping too?
Does he need to mix on it too?
What kinda stuff will he be recording?

 

[plug]

thanks for the link egg_, might be a good idea to look for something second hand. how many tracks at once is that machine?

redtape: it'll be used for vocals and acoustic guitar, for the most part anyway. maybe electric, bass and possibly drums here and there as well. I think he has a basic behringer notepad mixer but I'd imagine something with it's own preamps would definitely be preferable.

tracks at once... i guess the more the merrier of course, although I know that's gonna have to be limited to some degree. however, I'd consider 2 tracks at once a little too limiting. I have an ancient fostex digital four track at home, and even that records two tracks simultaneously. I guess something like four simultaneous tracks would be approaching something a little more flexible; there are two guys in the band, so something like that could be useful for capturing a live performance.

I think one cool thing about the boss, (and it might well be a feature on all standalone multitracks now), is the ability to backup onto cd-r. I assume that it's possible to port backed up work onto a computer, and mix it there... in which case onboard effects and a mad eq wouldn't be particularly essential.

thanks again folx!

 

[RED(tape)MENACE]

There's this yoke, got a really good review in tapeop :

http://www.thomann.de/thoiw6_maudio_microtrack_2496_prodinfo.html

 

[aoboa]

http://www.korg.co.uk/products/digital_recording/pxr4/dr_pxr4.asp

 

[plug]

thanks for the replies folx. I think he's ultimately looking for something 16 trackish... for lots of backing vox etc.

had a look myself and came across these:

korg d888
fostex V160EX

both eight tracks simultanous record. both seem decent. any caveats?

 

[Jagshemash]

Hey, I have a boss br532 digital four track i am looking to get rid of for about 120euro. it might be a bit smaller than your looking for since it is only a four track but if your interested let me know. i was going to stick an add for it up in the gear section but i saw this and thought you might be intereted.

 

[plug]

thanks dude, but I think he's looking for something a little bigger... cheers though!

 

[ann post]

thanks for the link egg_, might be a good idea to look for something second hand. how many tracks at once is that machine?

that machine will do 8 tracks at once..

 

[egg_]

Yep the vs1680 will record 8 tracks at once, has 16 tracks in total (plus about a zillion virtual tracks). Can backup onto CD-R too, though you have to (or you used to have to) use a compatible standalone burner, dunno how easy they are to get. Can't port backed-up stuff to computer for mixing (it backs up in a proprietary format, not wav), but it does have digital outputs you can use for transferring stuff across. A lot of the Stoat album was recorded on one of these and subsequently transferred to Pro-Tools

 

[MDR]

ahem

http://www.thumped.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=38841

 

[RED(tape)MENACE]

FWIW -

Fostex D1624LV. Leinster Wicklow €450.00 Digital, 16 track recoder, rack mountable, used once, quick sale, €450. 087-7626904

 

[drkdrk]

Hey,
check it out.
just posted and then read your post (in hindsight i would have written E800, damn!)

http://www.thumped.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=53834



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AW16G Multitrack
Yamaha AW16G Multitrack recorder.
Very good condition except the rec button is a bit sticky but this doesn't cause any real problems that i've found.
would be perfect for recording demos.
and to sweeten the deal i'll throw in a few cheap mics to get you started.

Sound on Sound review:
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/oct0...amahaaw16g.asp

I'm thinkin around E300 but make me an offer.

cheers,
D

 

[Serpico]

Zoom MRS1608 Give this one a look. Fantastic machine I have been using for about a year. Check out the review on the soundonsound website. Pound for pound it's one of the biggest hitters in terms of features and ease of use and it's totally self contained so you can get some quality recordings with very little extra equiptment (e.g. just a mic and lead should do it).

 

[plug]

please note: this thread is over a year old.

 

[drkdrk]

Sorry man, should've paid more attention