Topic: Has anyone used this, Neuros HD Audio Computer

[Joeski]

I found this item and was wondering is it any good for a newbie like my son. Taping Phil, Ratdog etc
Thanks

[Phil]

Here is a link http://www.neurosaudio.com/store/prod_USB2_80gbspec.asp

If your going to spend that much money, I would get a microtrack 24/96, unless he is going to use it more as an mp3 player, then I would go with an IRiver.  The Microtrack stinks as a playback system IMO. Otherwise some basic pro's and con's for the neurosaudio unit.

Pro's:
Small
80gig HD
records in wav
Line-in rec
Long battery life
Open Source

Con's:
8bit wav recording
no digital input
8bit wav recording
oh yeah, 8bit recording

Id say this unit is more for voice recording

[bdasilva]

It's not a 8bit wav recording... 44.1/16

[guysonic]

I'm surprised to still see the model still offered new on their site.  Must be going on 5 years now since first introduced with 20 GB drive.  A bit awkward when I tried this, but little to choose from back then, it worked well enough to provide deck functions if not cut short by internal battery life, and mostly needed a mic pre to function with most mics. 

Have a dated mini-review in the FAQ 'choosing a deck' section on my site that may be of interest at http://www.sonicstudios.com/page38.html

[Phil]

It's not a 8bit wav recording... 44.1/16

Well that's good to know, I was thinking what a pos..., so then what does "8, 44.1 & 48KHz WAV" mean then?

[prof_peabody]

Originally the replacement for this, the neuros 3, was supposed to come out early this year, but has been delayed indefinitely because other products have been prioritized.  I was hoping to buy the neuros 3 for playback alone, because it's spec'd to support 24/96.  I'd really like a cheap HD unit that can playback 24 bit for the car/office/etc.

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

Well that's good to know, I was thinking what a pos..., so then what does "8, 44.1 & 48KHz WAV" mean then?

8kHz is the rate used to sample voice in telephone systems.  That option is for people who are recording a conversation or lecture and want the extended record time. 

[batchain]

Here is a link http://www.neurosaudio.com/store/prod_USB2_80gbspec.asp

If your going to spend that much money, I would get a microtrack 24/96, unless he is going to use it more as an mp3 player, then I would go with an IRiver.  The Microtrack stinks as a playback system IMO. Otherwise some basic pro's and con's for the neurosaudio unit.

Pro's:
Small
80gig HD
records in wav
Line-in rec
Long battery life
Open Source

Con's:
8bit wav recording
no digital input
8bit wav recording
oh yeah, 8bit recording

Id say this unit is more for voice recording

I used a Neuros II for a couple of years and found it very suceptible to sound generated vibrations causing glitches (skips) in my recordings. I'd stay away from one.

[Church-Audio]

Here is a link http://www.neurosaudio.com/store/prod_USB2_80gbspec.asp

If your going to spend that much money, I would get a microtrack 24/96, unless he is going to use it more as an mp3 player, then I would go with an IRiver.  The Microtrack stinks as a playback system IMO. Otherwise some basic pro's and con's for the neurosaudio unit.

Pro's:
Small
80gig HD
records in wav
Line-in rec
Long battery life
Open Source

Con's:
8bit wav recording
no digital input
8bit wav recording
oh yeah, 8bit recording

Id say this unit is more for voice recording

The neuros is not 8 bit its 16 bit.

[Church-Audio]

I found this item and was wondering is it any good for a newbie like my son. Taping Phil, Ratdog etc
Thanks

I found that you HAD to have a preamp in order to use this I did some consulting for Neuros on the new recorder that never took off. And it was a real shame it would have been great this recorder is not that great I found the internal amp to be very noisy and I found that more often then not this thing ether crashed or the power supply in this unit would self desitruct The model I was given to evaluate/keep blew up real good Joe at Nueros has some great ideas but unfortunately he has too many people working for him to stay focused on one product I was also a consultant for the 442 he wanted me to develop a preamp for that recorder as well but it was kinda hard since there was no input adjustment for the line input and no VU meters oh well.

Chris Church

I suggest edirol or m-audio units instead.