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.

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.

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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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