Taperssection.com

Gear / Technical Help => Recording Gear => Topic started by: musicmania on September 20, 2004, 07:45:30 AM

Title: Best Recording Device
Post by: musicmania on September 20, 2004, 07:45:30 AM

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

Title: Re: Best Recording Device
Post by: caymanreview on September 20, 2004, 08:17:39 AM

whats your budget?

Title: Re: Best Recording Device
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on September 20, 2004, 09:11:59 AM

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

Title: Re: Best Recording Device
Post by: Simp-Dawg on September 23, 2004, 11:57:42 PM

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.

Title: Re: Best Recording Device
Post by: F.O.Bean on September 24, 2004, 12:18:03 AM

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

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

Title: Re: Best Recording Device
Post by: Ed. on September 24, 2004, 01:46:41 AM

no tapes to buy either with the nomad.

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

Title: Re: Best Recording Device
Post by: F.O.Bean on September 24, 2004, 02:01:38 AM

Quote from: SpeshulEd on September 24, 2004, 01:46:41 AM

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 :P gotta get em overnited to ya and whatnot, pay extra fees, no more ;D

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

PLUG AND PLAY THAT SHIT ;D

Title: Re: Best Recording Device
Post by: Sean Gallemore on September 24, 2004, 02:53:30 AM

Quote from: musicmania on September 20, 2004, 07:45:30 AM

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.

Title: Re: Best Recording Device
Post by: timP on September 24, 2004, 10:45:24 AM

all your favorite recording devices suck

Title: Re: Best Recording Device
Post by: John R on September 25, 2004, 11:26:59 AM

nomad, unless you have a couple thousand to spend.