Recorders

sabbath_of_bass · Post by **sabbath_of_bass** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:14 pm

Okay i need a simple way to record some stuff i write. Doesnt have to be great quilty and all that stuff. I just need something that i can plug into and record with. Keep in mind i dont want to use my computer with this. I just want it all in one package. Grr i dont really know what to say to describe it. Haha im horrible at this.

What are you guys using to record?

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:21 pm

I have a Fostex MR-8. It sells for $299, is very easy to use, has very good CD like sound quality. It records onto a compact flash card. You can download the recorded music from the card to your computer if desired.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:48 pm

does that do 4 tracks at once ... I have a tascam 424 mkIII and a 414 mkIII that does ... except it is analog ... cassette tape ...

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:51 pm

Toneworks makes the Pandora that's a lot like the Fostex but I think a bit smaller.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:53 pm

The Fostex MR-8 will record 2 tracks simultaneously.

Charley, that Pandora you are thinking of can fit in a good sized shirt pocket.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:54 pm

Although here's a blem Mr8 for $239

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg=142/g=rec/search/detail/base_pid/240281X/

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:08 pm

damn!

I worked for TASCAM in the 80's, shoulda bought one of the 8 tracks (8008). Got a 4 track but all analog.

Also repped TEAC, they're nice too...

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:21 pm

I have a Tascam 234 Syncaset rackmount 4 track, very nice as it runs at 3 3/4ips and has dbx noise reduction built into it. I run my instruments into a Furman PQ-3 and then into a switchbox I made (1 rack space unit) that selects one of the 4 tracks to record to. Great setup for coming up with song ideas and adding extra guitars and basses to the song. I keep the recorder and the switchbox in a 4 space SKB case.

Back in the '80s I had a Tascam 3440 10 1/2" open reel recorder that I used pretty much like I do the 234 these days. I may try and get one of those again.