A good 4track recorder which is the best

Subject: RE: A good 4track recorder which is the best
From: Jim Carroll
Date: 21 Jan 10 - 02:05 PM

Do you mean a 'tape' tape recorder or a cassette recorder?
Jim Carroll

Subject: RE: A good 4track recorder which is the best
From: treewind
Date: 21 Jan 10 - 02:54 PM

Sound Devices 744T
Jim: GUEST didn't mention tape.
Nor did GUEST say anything about price. Just "best"...

Subject: RE: A good 4track recorder which is the best
From: GUEST,Ian Gill
Date: 21 Jan 10 - 03:43 PM

Lots of people willing to offer advice and opinion out here GUEST but you have to help us to help you. What is your price range? What do you want to record - vocals, instruments, how many and of what type? Is this for home use or taking to gigs? Do you want to make demos or use for practice/experiments? Do you have microphones? Do you desire or need a mixing facility? Analogue or digital? "Best" can mean lots of things to lots of people - best price, sound quality, ease of use, features, portability and so on - I'm sure you get the picture.

Subject: RE: A good 4track recorder which is the best
From: johnadams
Date: 21 Jan 10 - 03:48 PM

Sure that's one of the best Anahata but more of a location film recorder than anything else. I've lusted after one since they came out - happily I don't need one now.

If GUEST is thinking of a Portastudio type machine then tape is not necessary given the new Samson Zoom R16.

I've not tried one but if it's as good as my Zoom H2 it should be a very usable machine.

Subject: RE: A good 4track recorder which is the best
From: treewind
Date: 21 Jan 10 - 06:49 PM

That Zoom R16 certainly has a lot of functionality for the money!
There's a nice Edirol 4-track too, The R-44 - similar style to the Sound Devices but a less heart-stopping price...