I've had a ZOOM 4-track recorder ( I think it was $200.00 ? ) for a few years but realized that the unit is only capable of recording "shorter" recordings, not 3+ hours continuosly. Now,I have the ZOOM H4 which has a 4-track built in, but, I'd still rather have a unit with larger control buttons & sliders.
If my ZOOM 4-track was capable of long recordings, it would be perfect.
Is there anything on the market like this for under $400.00 ?
Thanx
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Cucco wrote: For long recordings....I don't know of anything und
Cucco wrote: For long recordings....I don't know of anything under that price point.
I'm assuming this is for symphony recording??
The only things I would trust for that would be:
1 - Very stable computer with a stable program
2 - Alesis HD24 (which I've used for about 6 years without even a hiccup) - They can be picked up used for under a thousand.
3 - Maybe the Edirol R-4, but that's outside your price point too.Good luck - let us know what you find.
J.
I just record some of my live performances & use the 4-track ocassionally.
Again, the Zoom H4 pretty much does what I want, but I'd still prefer a small unit that was a little more user friendly with larger buttons & sliders.
Cucco wrote: I'm assuming you want larger sliders for mixing in
Cucco wrote: I'm assuming you want larger sliders for mixing in post production?
I would urge you to perhaps move the tracks to a computer and mix it there in post production.
Otherwise....for that price, I think you have the only tool.
Cheers-
I'm just doing very basic multi-track recordings & extended live recordings occassionally.
I just noticed that the prices on some Tascam,Zoom, & Fostex multi-track digital recorders w/hard drive & CD burners may fit the bill. I'd rather not deal with my laptop & software....just a separate piece of easy to use hardware. The most I've done with sofetware is using Audacity ( free online ) to break down 3 hours worth of live recording. I just do the basics, nothing more.
For long recordings....I don't know of anything under that price
For long recordings....I don't know of anything under that price point.
I'm assuming this is for symphony recording??
The only things I would trust for that would be:
1 - Very stable computer with a stable program
2 - Alesis HD24 (which I've used for about 6 years without even a hiccup) - They can be picked up used for under a thousand.
3 - Maybe the Edirol R-4, but that's outside your price point too.
Good luck - let us know what you find.
J.