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Keep BR-8, or get something new?
I recently "rediscovered" my somewhat ancient Boss BR-8 digital multitracker, and (once again) found it very easy to use. Wish I'd not put it away for so long! I actually completed a rough demo yesterday of a new original, all in just a couple of hours. I'm no audio engineer, so the fact that this thing is really "no-brainer" easy to use is great for me -- I actually get some things done. HOWEVER, the output is a bit of a pain -- it has optical and midi outs, as well as two RCA-type line outs, but I don't have anything to record a finished song to (like a CD or SD card that I enables me to easily transfer finished songs to a computer, for example).... So my question is if I should invest in some piece of hardware that accomplishes that for me, or just buy a modern version of this same unit (and I know they're not expensive) that has those output abilities built-in.
Any suggestions from you more knowledgeable folks? Thanks....
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Zoom R8, R16 R24 all allow quite easy transfer to and from your computer.
I think your BR-8 uses Zip drives for storage. You would be better with solid state storage these days.
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Yep, Paul -- Zipdrive discs -- of which I have many still unused!
Lots of these cool-looking options seem to connect directly with the computer, but -- stupid question warning here -- I want to make sure I'm able to send a finished audio file (mp3, mp4?) to the computer -- not some multi-track digital file that I'd need to process further on the computer -- hope that makes sense. Any thoughts on that (or others too) are welcome; thanks!
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Rudy, is there a reason that you like this unit over any of the other similar brands with no hard drive?
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depending upon your computer, most have a 1/8" stereo audio in that would allow you to use a y adapter with 1/8" stereo on one side and dual rca on the other. cheaper than buying a new unit. note tho that you are depending upon your sound card for quality and that is a huge question.
instead get a focusrite scarlett 2i2 or presonus audio interface, and, if need be use the boss as a mixing unit. play music!
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The reason I recommend the R8 is because I've recorded 3 full length CDs for bands using a Zoom R24 so I'm intimately familiar with the R family operation. The R8 is the 2 input version of the R24 basically. If you can find another brand that Records 44.1 khz. 24 bit wav format, has XLR inputs and 48v phantom power for small diaphragm condenser mics I'd say you can think about that as a choice. Most of the comparable recorders have built-in omni eletret mics that sound pretty good, but you'll kick your recordings up to a whole other level using a pair of small diaphragm condenser mics. For that you need XLR inputs and phantom power. Some of the lower priced units don't offer that option. Any of the recorders you look at that claim it's easy to edit on them are stretching the truth almost to the breaking point. Some are capable, but not easily. Record at 24 bits (without clipping), bring the clips to a PC and edit your adio there. It's quite simple to do and is MUCH MUCH easier then trying to do any editing with the portable recorder. As paulp1960 says, you can always mix on the recorder down to a two track stereo master, but why limit yourself unless you are purposefully going for less than polished results? The Zoom records using 24 bit audio. If you do edit on the PC that ends up being a huge advantage in getting clean, clear, great sounding audio. Many other low priced recorders are limited to 16 bit audio, and it matters... a lot. Any recorder you choose will be available from many sources, but do be aware that Sweetwater automatically extends the factory warranty be an additional year. (I have no financial interest, but a long time satisfied customer...) Once you mix down to a CD quality wav file then it's simple to convert it to mp3 on must any computer using any number of free programs. Recording directly as mp3 is NOT a good idea, as it severely limits your ability to produce high quality finished tracks. You can find some additional info and details on simple home recording at the Internet Archive of my old website. I dropped my hosting a while back, but there's still useful info there: http://web.archive.org/web/201603282...ecording1.html Last edited by Rudy4; 03-14-2017 at 01:43 PM. |
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You could try to find an old ZIP disc player with USB to plug into your computer like this one: http://www.lenscomputers.com/zip-250...FQenaQodtq8JDw
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PS - ANYONE WANNA BUY A BOSS BR-8... CHEAP???
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Something new......To be honest, I would pass on the Zoom or even the great TASCAM DP 24 which blows the zoom away.....
You have something in that vein already though it is dated.....Get with current technology & go computer based
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Get something new
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http://www.bossus.com/support/knowledge_base/201944979 Lee
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Thanks, all. I ended up getting a Tascam DP03 8-track digital recorder; built-in stereo mics, apparently about as simple as it gets. I'm just trying to put as few steps between me playing and a finished simple clean finished recording, and this seemed to be the way to go. Wish me luck, and thanks again for the input...
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Tascam DP03 only does 16 bit recording as far as I know.
I would have bought the Zoom. But good luck.
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I get that, Paul -- clearly more features and capability with the Zomm R8 at the same price. But I've wasted enough time on the learning curve and just need simple. So far this Tascam seems to be suited very well to the simple but clean things I'm trying to accomplish. Trying to avoid yet another instance of wanting to achieve "perfection" get in the way of the actually accomplishing "good." And i just didn't read enough about clear differences -- especially for what I'm doing -- in 16-bit vs. 24-bit recording. 16-bit is still CD quality, as I understand. That'll work for me...
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