Opinions on the best recorder to get for recording classical ensembles, using only 2 tracks, with a Royer 24 stereo mic and Millenium HV-3B pre-amp? Is there a difference in audio quality between the new digital recorders that are replacing DATS, made by Fostex, Sound Devices, Tascam, Nagra etc? The Fostex FR-2 preamps cannot be bypassed. The Tascam DV-RA1000 includes DSD recording.

A local radio station is revamping their setup, going all digital. They have an Otari MX-50 that he said I could take off their hands cheap, maybe like 100 bucks. It gets a yearly service, and he said they probably haven't even used it in 5 years, but they kept up on service "just in case". It's clean as can be. He said he'd even throw in a stack of tape (some unopened boxes).

I am considering buying a used 2-track for mixdown, instead of
the DAT or ITB that I do now. Will any reasonably well-maintained 2-track do the job (once aligned and cleaned, and perhaps relapped) of giving my mixes the warmth I need?
For instance, I see a lot of
Otari MX 5050 on Ebay. I could probably scratch together $1K
if I found the right machine.

OK, OK,

I thought a bout am ADAT but it was Kinda to expensive of a job for a guy like me.

I am using Cubase SX and I want each track in my project to have a channel on my analog mixer sort of like in the Studios you all understand?

is there a sound card or sumthing I could use? HELP

Well, I'm really new to the whole recording deal, and I've browsed tons of gear, and I feel like I keep getting divided from what I think I should get. So what better place to ask.

i keep seeing these for sale for under $300 all over the place, and I am wondering if anyone has ever used these for music/rock recording? it is almost tempting to pick one up to track some vocals or snare/kicks on them. but it is a waste of time? or are these valuable elements in a studio? i know the whole debacle on tape companies is uncertain as well...but I'm tempted...

We are looking for the manual for the Studer A 820 1/4 inch 2-track to do the alingment. If anyon has that info, please let me know.

I have a Behringer MX3282A 32 Track Mixer with 8 Bus going into a Fostex 16 Reel to Reel Recorder. I want to use tracks 1-16 to record with and tracks 17-32 to mix post reel to reel. However, my mixer only has 8 buses. What would be the best configuration to avoid having to connect and disconnect cords continuously?

I am looking to invest in a 2 Track deck to mixdown from Digital. I know Fostex and Ampex gear is out there to be found, but I'm curious, being new to Analog ownership, what can be purchased new and from what companies. Specifically looking for a 2 Track 1/2" deck, but open to suggestions from folks using something similar for their mixes.

Thank you for your time!

Has anyone had any experience recording a fully miked drumset (7-Mics or more) to a stereo track? If you have, please share your experience and techniques to get a good sound.