Tascam DA88-BSTOCK Digital 8-Track HI-8mm Recorder

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A standard digital multitrack for post-production and winner of the Emmy award for technical excellence, the DA-88 delivers the best of Tascam's Hi-8 digital format. Its Shuttle/Jog wheel and track delay function allow for precise cueing and synchronization and the modular design allows for easy servicing and performance enhancements with third-party options.The DA-88 is the original machine in the DTRS (Digital Tape Recording System) line. It offers 108 minutes of 8 tracks recorded on a standard Hi-8 tape. Just as is, you can connect up to 16 machines for 128 tracks with an inexpensive sync cable. The included SY-88 card will allow the DA-88 to generate or lock to SMPTE without loosing track, generate MIDI Time Code, and respond to MIDI Machine Control. Features:Hi-8mm tape format ATF system ensures no tracking errors or synchronization loss on up to 16 cascaded decks 16-bit D/A, selectable 44.1 or 48k Hz Seamless Punch-in and out for programmable digital crossfade and insert 20Hz - 20kHz frequency response at 92dB+ dynamic range Individual track delay for special effects and timing correction. Expandable up to 128 tracks (16 machines) SMPTE, MIDI and Sony 9-Pin sync capability built right in! 1 hr. 48 min. recording time on a single 120 tape
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Fostex MR8 8-Track Digital Recorder with Built-In FX

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Fostex has broken the digital recorder price barrier with their new MR8. It's the world first 8-track that records into solid-state, Compact Flash Card memory ? and there's more! It's got a USB port for WAV file data transfer to a Windows PC for data editing, CD burning, and backup. And operating the MR8 is more intuitive than many other digital recorders ? it's ideal for users who have no experience in digital multi-track recording.
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- 8 tracks recording & playback
- .WAV import/export
- Built-In Microphone
- 2 XLR Mic Inputs, 2 Guitar Inputs
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 "Can't beat it for the price" 2009-12-08
By D. Smith
I bought one of these about 5 years ago as a solo musician playing all instruments of a rock/progressive and ambient style. Able to record live mic'd drums, guitar, vocals, keyboards, bass directly into the unit; record 4 tracks, easily stereo submix them down to tracks 5/6 then record 4 more tracks and then easily stereo submix all of them to tracks 7/8; convert it to wav, pop on the computer and it's done. The built in guitar amp sounds are not the best but the reverb and delay are perfectly acceptable as are the mastering features. I made some really professional sounding songs on it. I then upgraded to the tascam 2488 24 track studio and loaned the MR8 to a friend I do recording with. He records pieces on the MR8; e-mails them to me; I put them into the 2488 and add bass and drums and mix down to a nice sounding song. Very versatile and well worth the money.

 "Very Nice for Solo/Band recording" 2009-11-18
By bsr2002 (USA)
I will record initial trax to the MR-8 and then transfer them to Sonar an make more trax...very nice.

 "Amazing for the price" 2009-06-18
By Robert MacDougall (Burbank, CA USA)
I've had this for over 5 years now and have recorded many a tune. When I purchased this, I had absolutely no clue about recording music, but the controls are simple enough to get anyone off the ground. After using it for about a year, I finally started messing around with punch in/out. It seems like this little machine can do it all. I've plugged in guitars, vocal mics, condenser mics (with phantom power) and amps. I would recommend upgrading to the 2GB flash card since the 128MB card it comes with can fill up fast. There is a list of compatible flash cards here:



http://www.fostexusa.com/support/pdf/fostex/mr8/mr8_confirmed_media_list.pdf



The faders respond beautifully and have a great feel. Overall, I consider this a great start for anyone looking to mess around with 8-track digital recording, especially for the price!

 "Fun little recording machine" 2008-05-22
By Rick H (NC)
I've had my MR-8 for 5 years now and, although I haven't used it a whole lot during that time, when I have recorded tracks with it, I've always been amazed at the results. Back in the 80's when those 4-track Teac cassette multitrackers came out, I wanted one pretty bad but never did get one, so when this "new toy" came out, I held out no longer. I decided to go with this unit due to being overwhelmed & frustrated with computer recording programs and, let me tell you, the day I brought the MR-8 home I was recording multitracks as easily as recording on a cassette machine. While you're obviously not going to get a polished studio sound out of this, you can get a pretty darn good recording out of it, if everything else is done right along the way (proper miking, good room acoustics...the basics of good recording). The main reasons you should get an MR-8 - especially if you're starting out and want to learn multitracking basics- is that it's easy to use, sounds more than good enough to post music recorded on it to MySpace and similar sites, and is just plain fun!

 "Great for what I do with it." 2006-11-14
By Mike Halloran (San Jose, CA United States)
I have an MR-8 and have had it since new. I use it for field recording and live recording of concerts. It works very well and files transfer to my Mac quite easily. I know that I could edit and mix internally but I can't imagine ever doing so -- I use this to bring outside sounds to my studio. For this reason, I will never use most of the functionality. It can be used with CF cards up to 2 Gig -- the web site has a list of cards that have been tested and are known to work (interestingly, the SanDisk cards that I use are not recommended but I have had no problems).



The manual and web site do not mention that all of the file transfer functions and systerm updates can be done on a Macintosh but it's easy and intuative using the USB port.



Tech support is inadequate but there is a good user forum that is up to date and knowledgable. The Mr-8 comes in two colors: red and black. The black one was later but updating the firmware makes both identical.



If I had my way, there would be support for more than 2 tracks of simultaneous record and phantom power would be available (it is on the MkII). Using a mixer bypasses the adequate (but not great) mic pre-amps. For what I use it for, I am happy with the job it does.


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Tascam DP02CF 8-TRACK CD-quality Recording

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TASCAM's DP-02CF combines 8-track CD-quality recording with a PortastudioTM interface - designed for musicians who want to record quickly and have fun. A matched pair of TASCAM mic pres features XLR inputs with phantom power for condenser mics and a guitar in for direct recording. Each channel gives you dedicated controls for instant access to fader level, record arm/track mute, pan, effect send, high and low EQ. There's also an EQ frequency button for finer control over the mix.

The DP-02CF records two channels at a time to an included 1GB compact flash card - with enough space for a dozen songs or more. When you're satisfied with your production, arm the dedicated master track for your stereo mixdown. You can transfer your tracks and mixes or backup your song to a computer through a speedy USB 2.0 connection for MP3 encoding or CD burning from your Mac or PC.
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- Two XLR mic/line inputs with phantom power for condenser microphones
- Eight-track recording at uncompressed 44.1k/16-bit audio quality
- Portastudio-based interface with volume fader, pan, effect send, high & low EQ controls per channel
- EQ frequency button to access high and low EQ shelf frequencies
- USB 2.0 interface for transferring tracks, mixes and backup files to a computer
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 "If you like digital, it's a nice unit" 2009-01-21
By RaptureReady
First off, this unit DOES NOT HAVE a CD drive. It is the wrong description so buyer beware. It has a flash drive capablility. Don't know if a flash card will come with this unit because Tascam ran a special last year (2008) including a 1GB card but that offer expired in December 2008 so you'll have to check that out.



I returned the unit but only because I hate the digital recording sound. But, the unit itself was very nice. Took me a while to actually record something. I read the manual but it just got by me that you had to assign the input to a track to record from it. Anyhow, the sound was clear with no machine noise. Although the headphone jack did not deliver much volume. I guess you'll have to get amplified headphones for better monitoring. Also, I have an acoustic/electric guitar and it sounded pretty bad plugged into the input jack on it's own. I read a lot of reviews where people said they got preamps to improve sound on voice and instruments. I had it for a few days but, once I got the hang of it, I was able to do basic recordings with ease but, like I said, I hate the digital sound on the voice recordings.

 "I second that" 2008-12-30
By intanet (New York)
Amazon seems to have a problem with describing this unit. I have contacted them about it. They removed the 40gb hard drive from the description but they did not remove the CD drive or the effects, neither of which are in this unit (DP-02CF). It's the DP-02 that has the CD drive, Effects and 40GB hard drive. The DP-02 is a more expensive unit.

 "Warning: Product description does not match title" 2008-12-19
By Andrew Conway (San Francisco)
The product description is for the DP-02 which is the hard disk version. The product code in the title is for the DP-02CF which is the Compact Flash version which is much cheaper. Don't buy this expecting to get a hard disk.






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Fostex MR-8mkII 8-Track Digital Recorder, Silver

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The Fostex MR-8 Mk II Digital Multitrack Recorder makes capturing your music a snap thanks to its intuitive design and wealth of controls. All of the unit's major controls are placed on the top panel for easy access and a smooth workflow. Killer digital effects are built right in, as well as guitar amp and microphone simulators and handy mix-down effects. USB connectivity makes it simple to transfer your data for computer editing or CD burning with an external burner. The MR-8 Mk II records in 16-bit/44.1kHz Normal Mode or 16-bit/22.05kHz LP Mode for double the recording time. Records to CompactFlash (128MB card supplied). Self-illuminating keys and a 132x64 dot-matrix keep your status up-to-date at all times. Analog guitar distortion on Input A and DSP effects including reverb and delay give you no-fuss enhancement to your recordings.
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- 8-track recording onto CompactFlash Card (128MB card supplied )
- High-quality sound recording and playback with uncompressed linear 16-bit/44.1kHz digital audio (normal mode)
- 2 track simultaneous recording and 8 track playback
- LP Mode (16-bit/22.05 kHz) doubles the recording time
- Dial knob for menu selection
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Tascam 788 Digital 8-track Recorder

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The Tascam 788 is a 7.5 gig digital 8 track recorder. Housed in a shiny silver shell, this unit offers high quality digital recording at an affordable price. Great for a starting band or even a trained audio engineer. Comes with power supply and instruction manual.
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- 8-track, 24-bit hard disk recorder workstation
- 250 virtual tracks for comps and alternate takes
- 7.5GB internal hard disk for nearly two hours of 8-track recording
- Reverb, chorus, distortion, multi-effects and much more. Excellent audio quality: 24-bit uncompressed sonic fidelity
- 999 levels of undo 3-band EQ mid Versatile inputs/outputs and PDIF digital output for digital mixdown SCSI port
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TASCAM DP-02CF 8-Track Compact Flash Digital Portastudio

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TASCAM's DP-02CF combines 8-track CD-quality recording with a Portastudio™ interface - designed for musicians who want to record quickly and have fun. A matched pair of TASCAM mic pres features XLR inputs with phantom power for condenser mics and a guitar in for direct recording. Each channel gives you dedicated controls for instant access to fader level, record arm/track mute, pan, effect send, high and low EQ. There's also an EQ frequency button for finer control over the mix. The DP-02CF records two channels at a time to an included 1GB compact flash card - with enough space for a dozen songs or more. When you're satisfied with your production, arm the dedicated master track for your stereo mixdown. You can transfer your tracks and mixes or backup your song to a computer through a speedy USB 2.0 connection for MP3 encoding or CD burning from your Mac or PC. Also available, the DP-02 offers built-in multi-effects and CD mastering. No other workstation makes recording so simple, affordable and fun as the TASCAM DP-02CF.
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- Two XLR mic/line inputs with phantom power for condenser microphones
- Eight-track recording at uncompressed 44.1k/16-bit audio quality
- Portastudio-based interface with volume fader, pan, effect send, high and low EQ controls per ch.
- EQ frequency button to access high and low EQ shelf frequencies
- USB 2.0 interface for transferring tracks, mixes and backup files to a computer
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Tascam DP-008 8-track Digital Studio and SD Recorder

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TASCAM culminates 30 years of Portastudio Recording with the DP-008, a portable 8-track recorder for all musicians. TASCAM's DP-008 is an eight-track recorder that captures CD-quality audio, two tracks at a time. You can use built-in microphones to grab ideas, plug condenser mics into the XLR inputs or plug a guitar directly in to lay tracks. There's even a metronome and chromatic tuner built-in for tight-sounding tracks. The DP-008 also allows you to digitally bounce tracks to make room for more, and touches like editing and undo make recording stress-free.
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- 8-track Digital Portastudio
- 2-track simultaneous recording
- 2x - XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
- 2x - 1/4-inch line inputs, one switchable to guitar level for direct recording
- Chromatic tuner and metronome features
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 "Finally--an intuitive digital 8-track" 2010-01-18
By Mfragin
After wanting a digital multi-track for a long time, I finally decided on this model, and I'm glad I did.



One thing that is not included in a list of specs is the usability factor. I've purchased my share of electronic devices for making and recording music over the years. Just looking at a dry list of specs has often been my method of deciding on what to buy. Well, on paper the DP-008 looks good, but it's not until you use this to cut a few tracks that you realize how well it is designed. I'm SOOOO glad I didn't buy the DP-004, as this model is clearly the results of Tascam eliminating the weaker aspects of the 4 track model just in time for the 8 track version.



I have seen a lot of digital multi-tracks that look good on paper, but to use them is a real pain. The fact that the DP-008 has all the individual track knobs means that you don't have to go flipping through pages on a menu or choosing the "hot track" in some other way. Here it's all laid out logically and makes tweaking the final stereo mix a piece of cake. Sure it would be nice if there were level sliders rather than dials, but these work just fine.



I use this model to record myself playing guitar and bass, run a Boss drum machine into it, and I record vocals with an external mic though a small mixer that has some helpful effects on it. You don't need a mixer, though, as the included mics are quite good. I am able to record several tracks, "bounce" them if I want to, and then write them to a stereo master mix. Then, I export that mix on the unit itself (sounds weird, but basically you're just creating a wav file that can be seen by a computer). The final step is connecting the DP-008 to a computer and merely dragging the song files over to the computer. I then use Audacity to convert it to an ogg file or mp3.



I use Linux and the process of transferring songs to the computer is very simple. In the past you would have received a useless cd-rom with a crappy "song transfer" program and maybe some crapware to go along with it. I'm glad that Tascam has decided to treat the customer right and state it clearly: There is no need for special software. Once you export the song, it will show up as an external storage device and you can simply transfer the files over to your computer, whether it's a PC running Windows or Linux, or a Mac.

 "Perhaps Simpler Than the Porta One? Definitely CLEANER." 2010-01-16
By J. Saltsman (Missoula, Montana USA)
My biggest (and perhaps best) Christmas gift ever as a kid was a shiny black Tascam Porta One, which I received back in 1984 or 1985. I used the heck out of that thing and have a box of tapes the size of a Volvo somewhere (which I need to transfer via another Porta One someday... someday...). I've had a couple of other small recorders (digital and analog) over the years, but none of them have ever given me that simplistic user-friendly vibe that my original Porta One did - until now.



This machine sounds so clean, is so intuitive in it's controls, is just so addictive, that I can't stop recording. Within minutes of having it out of the box, I was up and running. Hardest part for me was turning it on (have to hold the button down for a sec or two before it turns on... thought it was DOA for a sec) and now hardest part is turning it off.



Tascam has created a new classic for the next generation of starry-eyed kids plunking away in their basements. Your Kings of Leon, Girls, Animal Collective, and Fleet Foxes to my Van Halen, Motley Crue, Scorpions, and Rush. Just wish I could flip the SD card over and get that backwards guitar sound! :) Wanna jam, junior?

 "Tascam, you've come a long way baby" 2010-01-01
By John Simmer (minnesota)
My first Portastudio was a cassette tape Tascam 244 circa 1980/81. It was great for it's time and I used it so much the record head actually wore down. I moved on to an updated version of the cassette portastudio years later then got away from recording.



Now I'm back into music and recording so I thought I'd give Tascam another shot. I started with the 4 track DP-004 and loved it so much I immediately returned it and ordered the DP-008 which was a wise decision. This is simply an amazing unit in every way.



At first I was concerned that the menu driven system with a jog wheel would be cumbersome and slow but I was very pleasantly surprised. It's intuitive, fast and powerful. As a former portastudio user the learning curve for me was short.



The ability to easily import/export tracks and swap SD cards between DP-008s (even a DP-004 to a DP-008) is nice. The built in reverb is good and the condenser mics are excellent. Although you can mixdown and master your recordings on the DP-008 it's pretty easy to export the tracks and master them on a computer using Audacity or Soundbooth.



Best of all the price is simply amazing for all that you get. I highly recommend this for casual to semi-serious recording.


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