Product Description

The new D2424LV is designed for the live recording/reproduction market offering a full set of 24 TRS balanced analog inputs and outputs as standard. Inherited from the current D2424, the D2424LV maintains the stable performance as well as the twin-drive configuration allowing back-up of data on DVD-RAM or another hard drive. The exceptional low price makes the D2424LV the most affordable 24-track hard disk recorder ever in the market. ... Read more

Features

• Perfect choice for professional multichannel live recording/reproduction
• 24 TRS balanced analog ins and outs
• 80GB 3.5" E-IDE removable hard disk records
• Extremely stable performance
• Great portability

Features

• 24X recording speed for maximum throughput
• Sleek desktop footprint for virtually any environment; including front office
• High performance fan for maximum cooling
• Start; Pick and Sequence commands for easy user operation
• Unlike gravitational feed designs; pick and place design allows you to see what is happening during the duplication process

Product Description

The 2488 is by far the most affordable 24-track recording and mixing workstation ever made for home studios ? and the only model within three times its price range that can truly run 24 tracks at 24-bits/ 44.1kHz. Eight inputs can be simultaneously recorded into the XLR and 1/4" inputs. Twenty physical faders control the mixdown channels; each channel has 3-band EQ and access to three built-in effects processors. A 40GB internal hard disk gives the user ample space for twenty to thirty 24-track songs and virtual tracks for comping. Plus the 2488 has a USB 2.0 port for back-up via home computer.The 2488?s Standard MIDI player and General MIDI sound module provide an additional stereo sound source for fuller arrangements. Complete waveform editing including cut/copy/paste/loop gives you DAW-like flexibility for building that next hit recording. And for the final mix, the built-in CD-RW drive can turn your 2-track master mixdown into a Red Book CD, or use it to back up the hard drive or import and export .WAV files. If you want the best of both worlds ? a portable, compact workstation and the creative power of 24, 24-bit digital tracks ? look no further.3-band EQ on 24 channels, 8-inputs, tone generator and stereo bus with high and low sweepable shelving bands and full parametric mid band Three aux sends on all channels except the effects return Loop effect provides reverb, delay, chorus and more on an aux send and return Assignable Guitar multi-effects proc... ... Read more

Features

• Eight inputs: 4 XLR with phantom power double as 1/4" mic/line inputs, plus four dedicated 1/4" mic/line inputs
• Twenty 45mm faders including master fader
• LCD display for viewing meters and edit parameters
• 64-voice General MIDI sound module
• CD-RW drive to record Red Book CDs, import/export WAV files and backup hard drive

Product Description

The MX-2424 is a 24-track, 24-bit hard disk recorder, created by TASCAM and TimeLine. It offers 50 minutes of recording across all 24 tracks. Recording time can be extended by adding more drives. During the planning of this box, TASCAM and TimeLine both did great amounts of field research, asking end users of all levels what they wanted. Now that all the design elements have fallen into place, what we have is a machine that reacts instantly like an analog deck, has the editing power of a digital audio workstation, sounds like a million bucks, but is still affordable. The MX-2424 ships with a 9 gigabyte internal drive, which equates to roughly 45 minutes of record time across all 24 tracks. If that's not enough, you can slave more drives off the SCSI Wide port on the back panel, or build a drive into the front panel standard drive bay. The front panel can also be used to install an approved DVD-RAM drive for back-up, using increasingly affordable DVD-RAM media. The MX-2424 can provide 24 tracks of recording at up to 48kHz, or it can be switched into a 12 track 88.2kHz or 96kHz recorder, recording 96KHz audio on inputs 1-12, the choice is yours. The analog I/O option has 96kHz converters built in, so you really can record 24 bit, 96kHz audio right from the machine. No "simulated resolution." No "interpolation" or compression. No kidding. The MX-2424 can record all 24 tracks simult... ... Read more

Features

• 24-bit 24-track hard disk recorder (with 24 bit/96kHz 12-track mode)
• Unlimited virtual tracks, Sound Designer II / WAV audio file formats using PC or Mac formatted drive
• 9 gigabyte internal hard drive offers 45 minutes of 24 track 24 bit recording, Rear panel Wide SCSI port allows connection of more drives
• Front panel 5.25" drive bay for adding another hard drive, removable drive, or back-up DVD or Tape Drive
• Editing capabilities built in, 100 levels of undo, TL Tape Modeª Destructive or Non-Destructive recording modes, TL-BUS ports sync up to 32 MX machines for 768 tracks at 48kHz, or 384 tracks at 96kHz, Built-in SMPTE synchronizer for generating or slaving to time code, Word Clock In/Out/Thru, MIDI IN/Out/Thru AES/EBU and SPDIF 2 channel I/O for direct connection of digital devices, Includes ViewNet Graphic User Interface

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Twenty-five years after the introduction of the first Portastudio, the new DP-01FX 8-track Digital Portastudio makes hard disk recording affordable and simple enough for all musicians. Continuing TASCAM's "Capture Your Art" campaign of making recording approachable to all musicians, the DP-01FX features the one-knob-per-function design that has made TASCAM cassette Portastudios the choice of thousands of musicians. It shatters the confusing page-shift-menu interface popular with most other digital recorders. And at a price under $500, multitrack recording to hard disk has never been more affordable. The DP-01FX has two mic inputs on 1/4" TRS or XLR jacks for dual mono or stereo recording. Phantom power is provided for connecting professional condenser microphones. Its eight tracks record at uncompressed CD quality to an internal 40GB hard drive, and a stereo master track is available for recording a mix. Each channel has a 45mm volume fader, plus dedicated controls for pan, effects send, high EQ and low EQ. An LCD display shows meters, editing settings and locate points. The DP-01FX has a USB 2.0 jack for file backup and transferring mixes to a computer. There are analog RCA line outputs, a headphone out and S/PDIF line output. The DP-01FX also has a multieffects processor for adding effects to an instrument during recording and a reverb processor for adding effects during a mix.8-track recording at uncompressed CD quality into a built-in 40GB hard drive 2-trac... ... Read more

Features

• Two mic inputs on 1/4 inch TRS jacks for dual mono or stereo recording
• Internal 40GB hard drive
• USB 2.0 jack for file backup and transferring mixes
• XLR microphone inputs with phantom power

Product Description

Designed specifically for location sound recording, broadcast & sound effects acquisition, TV & radio documentary, and in fact any application where high quality audio recording is required, the Fostex FR-2 sets a new price performance ratio in the compact portable two track recorder market. Flexibility is the keyword with the FR-2. Recording industry-standard Broadcast Wav Files (BWF) to either PCMCIA 1.8 in. hard drives or Type II Compact Flash cards, the FR-2 brings many features from Fostex's experience as a long-term leader in digital location recording such as a 10 second pre-record buffer, battery power, on-board limiter, and phantom powered balanced mic inputs. Of particular note is the file per take system with scene & auto take naming which was developed on the industry acclaimed PD-6 & DV40. Specific "firsts" on the FR-2 include the ability to record up to 24-bit 192KHz, making it the first choice where the highest quality sound effects acquisition is required; and the optional timecode card which has a fully-featured reader/generator, including 23.976, and external word/video references, making it an ideal basic production or location back-up recorder. ... Read more

Features

• Records to innovative PCMCIA 1.8 inch hard disk drives and Type II Compact Flash
• Industry-standard BWF format. Stereo/mono selectable
• 132 x 65 dot matrix LCD for ease of use & high visibility in the field
• Easy file transfer to PC/Mac via PCMCIA, CF adaptor or standard onboard USB connection
• Takes off-the-shelf AA-size NiMH batteries for approx. 2 hours field operation (Compact Flash)

Product Description

PMD-502 Professional Quality Dual Cassette Deck ... Read more

Features

• Measures 19 x 5.2 x 13.2 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 15 pounds
• Dual-well cassette deck for professional applications
• Each well operates independently, with distinct inputs, outputs, and pitch controls
• Play cassette on one deck while recording different tracks on the other
• Normal and high-speed dubbing, autoreverse, and synchro-start recording

Product Description

For you or as a gift. The new 414mkII Portastudio is ideal for newcomers or those experienced in multitrack recording, packing high-end features into a convenient, compact and economical package. A high-speed transport, combined with Hi & Low EQ and dbx noise reduction means great sound. For convenience, there are also 2 XLR microphone inputs, and a 1/4" HiZ guitar input. Use it for demos, as a portable sketch pad, or for practicing recording techniques. 4 track recorder with 8 input mixer4 mic/line input channels, 2 stereo inputs2 XLR mic inputsHiZ guitar input2 effect sends2 band EQ on each channel3 3/4 ips high tape speeddbx noise reductionOptional RC-30P punch-in pedal  ... Read more

Features

• 4 mic/line input channels, 2 stereo inputs
• 2 XLR mic inputs, HiZ guitar input
• 2 effect sends
• 2 band EQ on each channel
• 3 3/4 ips high tape speed, dbx noise reduction

Reviews (1)

Good sound; great simplicity, flexibility, and price
I'm a vocalist, and I wanted the ability to produce good quality recordings quickly (i.e. on the spot/during rehearsal) and inexpensively.I recently purchased the Portastudio 414mkII to meet this need, and I'm quite please with its performance to date.For clarity, this is not my demo quality set up.I use an Edirol audio interface and Cakewalk recording software for that purpose.This latter solution works quite well, but is rather cumbersome to set up and carry through to mastering.

I chose the Portastudio 414mkII over similarly priced alternatives because it seemed to present the best combination of price and features.I looked at the more affordable Porta02mkII and MF-P01 by Tascam, but these units lack XLR inputs, EQ controls, and effects send capability.The X-12 by Fostex was similarly oversimplified, in my opinion.I also considered the pricier Pocketstudio 5 and Fostex MR-8 (both digital units), but ultimately rejected these because their interfaces seemed more complicated than necessary for a rehearsal quality unit.The 414mkII's solid array of inputs and outputs also seemed superior to those on these digital units.I did not consider digital multi-tracks with built in CD burners during this purchase.In my mind, units with those capabilities (and price) compete directly with my Edirol/Cakewalk set up.

As I indicate above, I'm quite pleased with the Portastudio 414mkII's performance.Setup was a breeze, the controls are intuitive, and the manual provides excellent guidance on more complicated features.Recording is basically as simple as turning the unit on, taking a few sample levels, and pushing record.Mixing and mastering are similarly simple processes, and I've found myself recording, mixing, and mastering piano/vocal arrangements in roughly 30 minutes.

Most importantly, the sound quality is incredibly good given this unit's price and ease of operation.I've recorded acoustic piano, electronic piano, and voice thus far, and the resulting mix is truly a pleasure to listen to; in fact, it far surpasses my expectations for a unit priced so reasonably.My only negative feedback is that these initial recordings yielded a barely audible hiss when played back through my home stereo at high volume.Please understand, however, that when I say barely audible, I mean it; normal listeners (non audiophiles) will likely not notice the noise at all.I'm now playing with input and recording levels to try and eliminate even that noise.But regardless of success, I'll remain pleased with the sound quality this reasonably priced unit delivers.

Best of luck with your decision, and happy recording!
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Amazon.com Product Description

Designed from the ground up as an ideal CD player for broadcast applications, the Marantz PMD331 is built to near-industrial strength and loaded with features such as instant start, fader start, programmable cue point memory, CD Text, frame and index search, CD-RW playback, digital pitch control, balanced digital and analog outputs, 10 seconds antishock protection, and a jog wheel, all to give you the operating speed and tracking assurance you need.

Combining a full assortment of professional build and operational features with Marantz's renowned audiophile performance standards, the PMD331 is perfect for DJ/sound installation, recording studios, post production, broadcast production, and on-air use. Extensive listening and comparison tests throughout its development enabled the company's designers to achieve an uncommonly high level of sonic performance.

The buffer memory that provides the unit's antiskip protection also allows the player to commence playback instantly from RAM, compensating for the conventional 300 ms CD playback delay. If you need a delay, you can still program a precise amount of delay in the preset menu. The buffer also improves tracking and reduces the playback risks posed by scratches or dirt, since the laser pickup can make multiple attempts to retrieve and correct hard-to-read data.

You can easily search for an exact start point with single-frame accuracy (1/75s), and you can store this point in cue-point memory. To return to the cue point from any point on the CD, just press the cue button. The cue point memory is independent from the autocue operation that searches for the beginning of the audio signal on a track; using autocue after selecting another track does not reset the cue point memory.

The PMD331 achieves its pitch control via a heavy duty, infinite-rotary encoder, which allows rapid and extremely accurate adjustments. The lifetime expectancy of a digital rotary encoder greatly exceeds that of conventional mechanical slide faders. The pitch-control range is +/- 12 percent, with an accuracy of 0.1 percent. The digital pitch control is also available from the remote control ports on the back panel (an infrared wireless remote is not included).

A pitch-bend function temporarily accelerates or decelerates the playback speed for beat mixing between 2 CD players. The quick-reaction servo system makes this easier than ever. Select and combine from 4 base playback modes: single track play, random repeat, repeat play, or program play. these base modes can be set to function automatically from power up to allow maximum flexibility in timer situations.

An RC5 in/output provides external remote control. The IR receiver on the front outputs RC5 codes at the rear and can be used as a receiver for a complete RC5 system. You can also disable the receiver via a back-panel switch to avoid interference with other IR-controlled devices.

The unit offers a complement of balanced XLR analog and digital-audio outputs, an optical digital output, and a GPI port for easy hookup with standard mixing desks. The balanced analog outs feature automatic gain compensation in case one of the balanced terminals is grounded by external wiring, and the output levels are adjustable over a wide range.

The unit's robust loading-tray assembly is optimized to perform quickly and smoothly for the life of the player with a special bracket to keep discs from jamming when the player is not horizontal.

The main transport buttons are positionally optimized for high-speed access and to prevent operator errors. The main buttons are based on a combination of a hard-touch surface over a durable silicon base mat, offering both durability and a good feel. The cue, play/pause, and pitch buttons are backlit to indicate status. Further, a backlit LCD offers great visibility in all lighting, with no reduction in contrast over its lifetime. ... Read more

Features

• Professional CD player with rugged construction, versatile features, and exacting performance
• Offers 10 seconds anti-shock memory buffer, instant start from buffer memory, GPI port
• Balanced and unbalanced analog and digital audio outputs
• Double-function Jog Wheel (pitch/search) with long-life digital-encoder pitch bend for beat mixing
• Measures 19 x 3.5 x 12.8 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (1)

can't handle burned cds, bad scratch protection
I work at a college radio station, and we just ordered a pair of these cd players to replace some denons. to be succinct: they suck. they cannot handle burned cds at all, and they'll skip at the slightest scratch. My ten buck discman has better compatability than this POS. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. ... Read more

Product Description

The Most Affordable PortaStudio Ever! A four track recorder that allows a recording novice to achieve instant gratification. Perfect for the beginner. Mic Line input for vocals and instruments. ... Read more

Features

• The perfect Portastudio for musicians and novice recordists
• Uses inexpensive standard cassette tapes
• Records one track at a time with classic warm analog sound
• Includes headphone output
• Never forget that melody in your head, lay it down!!

Product Description

The 414mkII 4-track cassette Portastudio with one TDK SA-X60KX 60-minute high-bias tape, pair of TASCAM HPVP1 headphones, and one TASCAM MCPV1 mic. ... Read more

Product Description

Processing power for 24 simultaneous channels at 24-bit/48kHz, 12 at 24-bit/96kHz. An internal IDE drive provides 20GB of storage for up to 90 minutes of 24-track recording, while an onboard drive bay accommodates the same Mackie Media M-90 pullout disks and Mackie Media Project drives used by the MDR and HDR24/96. Front-panel controls are modeled after familiar tape-based systems, but provide nonlinear recording and editing capabilities. The SDR24/96 also maximizes recording time per gigabyte by efficiently using only the space needed for actual audio. 24 tracks/192 virtual tracks. ADAT optical I/O built in. Full meter bridge. Nondestructive cut, copy, and paste editing. 999 levels of undo. Sync to SMPTE, MIDI, and Word Clock. ... Read more

Features

• 24 tracks and 192 virtual tracks for up to 90 minutes of continuous recording
• 12-channel, 24-bit recording at 96kHz
• Built-in 20GB internal disk plus pullout bay for extra Mackie Media removable drives
• 24-channels of analog I/O built in
• ADAT optical I/O built in

Product Description

The 414mkII Portastudio is ideal for newcomers or those experienced in multitrack recording, packing high-end features into a convenient, compact and economical package. A high-speed transport, combined with Hi & Low EQ and dbx noise reduction means great sound. For convenience, there are also 2 XLR microphone inputs, and a 1/4" HiZ guitar input. Use it for demos, as a portable sketch pad, or for practicing recording techniques. ... Read more

Product Description

Includes Tascam MF-P01 portastudio, 50 blank cassettes, 50 cassette cases, 100 cassette labels, microphone, headphones, 10' mic cable, 10' instrument cable, and 15' XLR-1/4" impedance matcher. ... Read more

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The popular Tascam 788 just got a big shot in the arm with the introduction of the CDRW788 rewritable CD burner. Now you can conveniently back up data from your 788 or quickly record audio CDs. This is a 12x10x32 speed drive designed to work with the 788 or your home computer! Its accompanying Nero software lets you burn audio or data on CD-R or CD-RW discs. The CDRW788 includes a SCSI cable. ... Read more

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Includes the Tascam Portastudio 788, CD-RW 788 CD burner, and 10 blank CD-Rs. The 788 brings together a 24-bit, 8-track recorder with a full-featured digital mixer and 2 assignable effect processing engines - all into a package the size of a laptop computer. Offers 250 virtual tracks per song and nondestructive editing with 999 levels of undo and redo allowing freedom to experiment. The mixing section provides complete routing flexibility. 8 tracks, 6 analog inputs, and 2 stereo effects can be mixed together for an 18-input mixdown. These effects can serve as stereo effects, dynamics, or even as a guitar multi-effects processor. Multiple 788s can be locked together with MIDI time code. With the 788 CD burner added you can master and store your work right on the Portastudio 788. ... Read more

Features

• 8-track, 24-bit recording
• Flexible digital mixer
• 2 assignable effects processing engines
• 250 virtual tracks
• Nondestructive editing with 999 levels of undo/redo

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Kit includes MX2424 and IF-AD24. ... Read more

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Kit includes MX2424 and IF-AN24. ... Read more

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MX-2424SE 24-Track Hard Disk Recorder with Removable 18GB Hard Drive ... Read more

Features

• The MX-2424SE also takes advantage of key recent software updates for the standard MX-2424 model, including the ability to synchronize via Sony P2 9-pin control
• This enables the unit to interface with a wider number of high-end consoles, controllers and interfaces
• The Data Express removable drive system featured in the MX-2424SE uses a reliable, robust 18 gigabyte SCSI disk drive format
• Also, the MX-2424SE model continues to use the popular Sound Designer II and Broadcast Wave audio file formats, allowing recordings made on the MX-2424SE to be imported and exported from Digidesign Pro Tools systems and other DAWs with sample-accurate time-stamping of music, dialog and effects

Product Description

Kit Includes 414MKII Recorder, AKG K66 Headphones, 10 - 30-min Cassettes. ... Read more