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Title: Newbie question....
Post by: mopar383sc on June 14, 2012, 04:10:39 PM

Hi,

Are there any digital recorders up to $300 that anyone can recommend that would simply:
1-Record a song from a Cd player.
2-Allow me to overdub vocals to the recorded song?

I looked at the Zoom H4n, but it doesn't seem to have imputs to accept the output of a standard CD player.

The recorder doesn't necessarily have to have imputs for instruments, as I only care to record a song from a CD, then overdub a vocal on top, so it is mixed into the original song.

Thanks for any replies!

Title: Re: Newbie question....
Post by: ScoobieKW on June 14, 2012, 05:12:33 PM

I own a Tascam DR-2D (I bought mine new for $120) that enables you to overdub.

As far as inputs, you need a stereo RCA to 1/8" miniplug adapter, almost all recorders in your price range use stereo mini-jacks for inputs.

http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMR210-Stereo-Inch-Dual/dp/B000068O3B

Radio Shack, Fry's, Best Buy, etc. Any retailer that sell's iPod accessories will have them.

Title: Re: Newbie question....
Post by: mopar383sc on June 15, 2012, 12:54:37 AM

Thanks ScoobieKW,

After reading your post I checked it out and bought a guaranteed brand new one with "slightly damaged retail packing" for $108.35 on Amazon.

Are there any firmware updates you recommend that I should download when I receive it?

Thanks for your help!

Title: Re: Newbie question....
Post by: ScoobieKW on June 15, 2012, 03:08:45 AM

Quote from: mopar383sc on June 15, 2012, 12:54:37 AM

Thanks ScoobieKW,

After reading your post I checked it out and bought a guaranteed brand new one with "slightly damaged retail packing" for $108.35 on Amazon.

Are there any firmware updates you recommend that I should download when I receive it?

Thanks for your help!

Definitely get the firmware update. The battery life on the unit isn't great, but the firmware update helps alot. I have the AC adapter for mine, There was a Tascam external battery box in the Yard Sale for supplemental power.