Small Digital Home Recorder
I'm thinking about purchasing a small (inexpensive) digital recorder that will record to MP3 format. I would like to be able to record the acoustic guitar and add an electric track and maybe my wife's voice on another, may even together? Does that make it a 2 track recorder? it would be great to be able to add other stuff, but I believe more tracks would drive up the price. A friend of mine owns a Zoom H4 that he uses on MP3 mode and it looks fairly simple until he tries to record separate tracks and then its not so simple.
Question, is there an easy to use recorder that will do what I want to do? Is the Zoom H4 that confusing? I'm a blooming idiot when it comes to recording anything! My last recorder was back in 1969...a cheap tape recorder that I bought for ten bucks. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I did some searching on past threads and I quickly go overwhelmed....senior moments are becoming more frequent:) |
If you want to multi-track, I wouldn't recommend the H4n...it's cumbersome for that purpose. The H4n is much better as a field recorder, and then you have the multitrack functionality in a pinch. If your primarily goal is multitracking, get a dedicated multitrack recorder. Zoom makes an R8, and there are many others. No specific experience. IMO, if you're multitracking at home, the easiest way to do this is on the computer. If you're only recording 1 track at a time, I'd look at the soon-to-be-released Behringer 302 USB - it's a small mixer and USB interface all in one. My guess is you'll be able to get out the door with that and Reaper software under $100.
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Simplicity is not part of multi-track recording. Especially with field recorders (hand held). I own both an H2 and H4 and either can be used as multi-track recorders if you hook them to the computer and make them into an interface. An iPhone can be called a computer too - technically. But if I'm typing a term paper, I want a real computer. The H4 can be a standalone 4 track recorder (2 the first pass and then individual tracks after), but you sure have to punch some buttons and run through some menus, and find a headphone multiplier if more than one person at a time is recording/monitoring the original recording and the mix on second pass. If you are going to do multi-track, consider other options. Well therein lies the difference between field recorders (which may be capable of recording additional tracks but with additional work) and a simple interface like the Lexicon Omega which allows up to 6 tracks at once, and more later. I prefer these to the old-school units, but not everyone does. Therefore, perhaps a standalone unit which looks like a standard mixer and operates more old-school-style for doing multi track is going to do it for you. Some are actually very functional and quite small. Some even have the CD burner built in. |
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I want a stand alone unit. Thanks for your input. |
This guy looks awesome. It's under 3 bills, intuitive, plenty of tracks to do what you want (but not too many to be overwhelming), exports to wav or mp3. The reviews are all pretty good.
I wish I had a use for it right now. Tascam DP-008 |
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Or is this all I need? (plus a mic I presume) http://www.amazon.com/Tascam-DP-004-...ref=pd_cp_MI_2 Thanks! |
I have purchased and used just about any recorder you can think of, from reel to reel to a 32 track digital recording stations. Field recorders included. For the OP, the little Boss Micro BR is a very easy and inexpensive introduction to multi tracking. User friendly, and as I said, quite easy to learn. The sound quality is very good, there are built in effects, a drum machine, tuner, and "std" mastering tools for ease of, well, mastering. Quite a lot for the money. This link will get you the details I've left out. And yes. I do own one.
http://www.bossus.com/gear/productde...8&ParentId=325 |
Please disregard my previous question. I researched a bit, and sprang for the Tascam DP008 linked by earlier poster.
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One other thing you might consider... XLR microphone preamp input(s). I think I would want at least 2 if it was my only piece of recording gear. I love the simplicity of multi-track recorders. I use a Yamaha 16 track 24bit console and I love the old time use of real button and meters. I could do without it but it was left here by a buddy and I've gotten lazy using it. I've never mixed down a song with it tho. I export the wav files to my computer and mix in Reaper. BTW, the Tascam mentioned above looks like a winner to me at it's price point. |
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This looks kind of cool and it has the XLR inputs...nice. |
Can someone tell me what this means?
"Stereo reverb effect on send/return path" Does it mean that you can add reverb while recording or add after its recorded? Thanks |
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My First Recording--next step please?
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The hitch right now is that Soundclick page is telling me it's for original or properly licensed music only. I suppose Leo Kottke's "Fisherman" is not properly licensed for me to play, therefore. What now? Is there a free place other than Youtube to legally upload a sound file that others can access? BTW, the file supposedly goes to WAV format to get it on the PC, but it plays from one of those blue "bordered box player" graphics that I always thought was MP3. So where do I look to see what is the final file type? Thanks for any help, Frank HS |
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Right click on the file and click properties. There should be a line that says "Type of file:" |
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Is it easy to use? I'm thinking about buying this unit. Thanks. |
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