digital recorder - recommendations

[g6120]

hello folks
i currently have two reel to reel units one is a teac 4 track and the other a fostex 8 track .


i would like to get a digital recorder and willing to spend up to 2 grand ? maybe .

not computer related

would like something that might have some effects and also it would have all i need for recording as i would not have to purchase anything else to accompany it - if there is such .

recommendations from users are wecolme and appreciated .

[afm409]

digital workstations.

http://www.sweetwater.com/shop/studi...ack-recorders/

i used to own a roland vs1680. using a daw is the best decision i ever made though.

provide more info on what are your needs.

[rob2001]

I'm very happy with a Yamaha AW 1600.

[drbob1]

Yamaha AW4416 here. Not easy to get my mind around for routing (you have to explicitely send the input channels to both monitors and recording channels) but it sounds great. I bought an external CD burner since the internal mastering software is clunky (the Alesis Masterlink, still a killer piece of gear). Total investment about $1200. I'd spend the remaining $800 on some really good preamps, or a used Mytek or Apogee convertor, which you can use as a much better clock source to improve the performance of the Yamaha convertors.

[stump]

Boss BR 1600CD. Built in PCM Drums, Bass and loop tracks. Built in Guitar, Bass and Microphone modeling. Built in CD Burner. Nice mastering tools. Plenty of Virtual Tracks for multiple takes. Phantom power. 8 XLR and 1/4" inputs. Dual headphone outputs. Runs about $1100 new.

[Dr Git]

I had a BR1600 and sold it. Maybe im a dumbas# but I found it too difficult for my needs. Currently Im looking for an inexpensive alternative. I don't have much hours on my schedule to record, so I need somewthing relatively easy to use. Any suggestions......Below 1K

[m@2]

I owned both the Yamaha AW 1600 and now the Boss BR 1600CD, and very much prefer the Boss. The yamaha was fine, and no major issues... but for me, much less-user friendly, and the effects were not as useful. I dig the vocal toolbox and layout of the boss. I also like the built in options for multi-tracking drums etc. I actually like and use the presets. The Boss does look a bit "cheaper" to me, but I love using it...

[StinkMonkey]

I'm talking serious quality recording here so you'll have to look for a slightly used one, but the only thing that comes close to tape in a SIAB is the Akai DPS24. I own the DPS24MKII. No drum machine, does have a click track, some effects, 12 ins, all balanced, xlr and 1/4" (up to 24 ins with ADAT add ons) but actually a 24 channel recorder usb to interface with a compuer if ya want. I use it for my projects and to cut demos (studio and live) for local bands. My CD volume and quality compares to the 'big guys'.
The next best thing (apparently ending production so the last ones will drop in price) is a Roland VS2480.
Neither of these machines are inexpensive and are top of the line.

[bobe]

I am using a Yamaha AW2400 and think it is very good and competative among its peers.

I too wanted a stand alone non-computer unit that can do it all--soup to nuts. I have made many recordings and am getting better at employing the on-board effects, compressors, EQ, etc. I've made several CDs from my recordings. Yamaha isn't the most user friendly OS out there, but for a one machine all purpose workhorse it compensated for some of the less obvious OS issues. Here is perhaps the next most important attraction for the Yamaha---the user forums and support. There is a lot of good support available at the online forum www.awinspire.com. I have really needed all the tutorials and user assistance I've recieved. As a non tech-electric-PC person, I believe the support for a product may be more important than the literal listing of unit specifications comparisons.

Bob E. from CT