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Recorders
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:14 pm
by sabbath_of_bass
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?
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:21 pm
by rickenbrother
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.
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:48 pm
by jwr2
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 ...
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:51 pm
by charlyg
Toneworks makes the Pandora that's a lot like the Fostex but I think a bit smaller.
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:53 pm
by rickenbrother
The Fostex MR-8 will record 2 tracks simultaneously.
Charley, that Pandora you are thinking of can fit in a good sized shirt pocket.
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:54 pm
by charlyg
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:08 pm
by jnbass
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...
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:21 pm
by jps
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.