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09-11-2016, 08:59 AM
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stand alone recorder
looking for a stand alone recorder thats easy to use. want to keep it simple.
basic guitar and vocal. probably just using several tracks. don't seem to be many choices without breaking the bank. anybody used either one of these and whats your opinion? TASCAM DP-03SD or boss br-800 Last edited by bobbyg67; 09-11-2016 at 12:35 PM. 
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09-11-2016, 09:00 AM
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Zoom products.
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09-11-2016, 10:49 AM
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The Tascam dp-008 ex is nice. $179. I've owned other Tascams and have liked the quality and interfaces.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...FYskhgodHgEP4A
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09-11-2016, 11:03 AM
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You can read my full review here. I found the H2n considerably more intuitive and easier to use than comparable Tascam recorders.
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09-11-2016, 01:06 PM
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Since you want to overdub and multi-track the DP-03SD is exactly the type of unit that would serve you well.
You should look at the Zoom R8 which is priced at the same point. Once you start working with a recorder such as these you'll most likely quickly decide that laying your tracks down is easy, but mixing is more difficult. Where these recorders really shine is for ease of laying down tracks, but it's much easier to transfer your files to a computer and mix them in an inexpensive DAW like Reaper or even Audacity. If you follow this route (and you most likely will if you get serious) the huge advantage the Zoom R8 has over the Tascam unit is the ability to record at 24 bit resolution. It's much easier to get clean, quiet, and noise-free tracks if you record and mix in 24 bit, converting to 44.1 Khz 16 bit (CD standard) audio after mixing. I can't speak about the Tascam, but the Zoom R8 is almost as easy to use as a portable cassette player. Either of these units has built-in back electret microphones to allow stereo recording right out of the box, but you'll likely want to upgrade to use one or two better condenser mics later. The Zoom supplies 48 volt phantom power, but I'm sure the Tascam offers the same thing. The nice thing is a Zoom R8 (or the Tascam) and a good set of headphones will enable you to multitrack just minutes after opening the box. The Boss BR-800 is a similar recorder, but the specifications say it only has phantom power on 1 input which would be a deal breaker for me; difficult to record stereo with external mics unless you use additional equipment to supply phantom power to the second microphone. Last edited by Rudy4; 09-11-2016 at 01:13 PM.
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