Choosing 24 track hard disc recorders?

Greetings,

I am now in the market for a 24 track hard disc recorder. Out of the 3 famous choices, Tascam,Mackie and Alesis, which one is the better of the lot?

I know the Tascam is considerably more expensive.

Also, which of the Mackies (I am not useing a computer), the SDR or MDR? What is the difference between the two?

Thank you! :) :cool:

Mad John
Zythum Studios/1st Take Productions

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