multi track recorders

shmedy · **Posted:** Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:13 pm

im helping a friend research some info on recording studios. what are people using now a days to record in studios. i guess i mean is there multi tracks that are stand alone? or do you have to have a computer and software pretty much? any one know of any good ones to recomend for a small proffesional studio?

HxC · **Joined:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:41 pm **Posts:** 737

To start a studio or looking for a studio to pay to record in?

PHeMoX · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:43 am

shmedy wrote:

im helping a friend research some info on recording studios. what are people using now a days to record in studios. i guess i mean is there multi tracks that are stand alone? or do you have to have a computer and software pretty much? any one know of any good ones to recomend for a small proffesional studio?

A small professional studio? Check out this link: http://www.tweakheadz.com/rigs2.htm

It gives a few suggestions, from budget rigs to full blown overly expensive almost-studios.

Lopar-XL · **Joined:** Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:00 am **Posts:** 168

There are hardware multitrack recorders that do not require a PC in order to work. Some examples include the following, linked to their respective product Web pages or places where you can get 'em:

Portable (i.e. battery powered) Multitrackers:
TASCAM DP-004
Boss BR-900CD
Boss BR-600
Boss Micro BR
Zoom H4
Zoom MRS-4B
Zoom MRS-8
Fostex MR-8

Studio Multitrackers:
TASCAM DP-02 (including the CompactFlash version)
Boss BR-1200CD
Boss BR-1600CD
Foxtex X-12
Fostex MR-8HD
Fostex MR-8 HD/CD
Fostex MR-16HD
TASCAM Analog Portastudios

ayakush · **Joined:** Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:00 pm **Posts:** 59

i usually use zoom mrs-4, sp-606, guitar and bass - that's my studio!

crumbsucker · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:13 am

I use good old Alesis ADAT blackface

shmedy · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:32 pm

thanks for the info and links everybody. i will look into all of this.

fauna · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:51 pm

i multitrack into computers. i used version 2.1 of cool edit pro and a buncha plug-ins. old skool Emu sound card, fings running thru a yamaha mixer. pretty basic, but good results.

i don't like composing / producing on a pc, but i have no problem recording / editing on one.

hope that helps.

NOTE: the biggest issue i've found on stand-alone hardware multitrackers is that they only take 2 simultaneous inputs. i was looking around for 4 inputs, and the price goes up a lot. may not be an issue for you, tho....

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