Topic: Best Recording Device

[musicmania]

Hey everyone,

I've been using minidisc to record with but now am looking for something that will allow easy transfers to computer.  I have seen the new Hi-MD but there are alot of problems with that.  I have all the mikes that I need and the Denecke ad20 and stuff like that.  I just a, looking for a new device that will record uncompressed and be able to upload to computer without any problems.  Thanks in advance.   Peace, Musicmania

[caymanreview]

whats your budget?

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

I use a Nomad Jukebox 3.  Does DAT quality and has easy USB or Firewire trasnfer to your HD.  Its not the greatest recorder, but it works.  It'll run about $200.

The next best would be a Sony DAT, and a bit perfect soundcard, like an Audiophile 2496.  This combo will run you about $500, if not more. 

If you aren't concerned about size or price, Marantz offers a HD recorder, as does Fostex. 

And then there are the Sound Devices...

Terry

[Simp-Dawg]

jb3, no contest.
easy interface with the ad-20 via optical out.
records uncompressed wav at whatever sample rate you give it (44.1 from ad-20).
easy to use, long battery life with 2 internal batts.
total cost to get started, refurbished from creative on ebay, with extra battery, and an optical cable, ~$220.

[F.O.Bean]

yep, well said josh, i agree, jb3 is a no brainer

especially if ya have a PC, thats the only way to go

[Ed.]

no tapes to buy either with the nomad.

however, if i could afford a sd722, i'd be buying that in a second.

[F.O.Bean]

no tapes to buy either with the nomad.

however, if i could afford a sd722, i'd be buying that in a second.

yeah the no tape thing is awesome, no more right before leaving for a tour and going, damnit, i nneed dats gotta get em overnited to ya and whatnot, pay extra fees, no more

and the transfer thing does it for me,  no more real-time xfers

PLUG AND PLAY THAT SHIT

[Sean Gallemore]

Hey everyone,

I've been using minidisc to record with but now am looking for something that will allow easy transfers to computer.  I have seen the new Hi-MD but there are alot of problems with that.  I have all the mikes that I need and the Denecke ad20 and stuff like that.  I just a, looking for a new device that will record uncompressed and be able to upload to computer without any problems.  Thanks in advance.   Peace, Musicmania

I'm curious about the Hi-MD, with regards to the kind of problems you had with it.

[timP]

all your favorite recording devices suck

[John R]

nomad, unless you have a couple thousand to spend.