Soliciting for Stand Alone recorder opinions

[gimme789]

Hi all, new to the forum here.

I have used my PC for simple recordings of acoustic guitars & vocals, but am now looking for stand alone unit.

I do not need a huge system, but at a minimum need:
- Phantom power
- capable to record 2 tracks at once.
- built in reverb
- hard drive
- USB direct to hard drive
- EASY TO USE

would like (but not absolutely necessary) :
- built in drums
- built in bass

Just looking for opinions on the easiest to use, best sounding recorders which fit my requirements. Any opinions greatly apprectiated. Thanks in advance, Tom.

[moresound]

Hi all, new to the forum here.

I have used my PC for simple recordings of acoustic guitars & vocals, but am now looking for stand alone unit.

I do not need a huge system, but at a minimum need:
- Phantom power
- capable to record 2 tracks at once.
- built in reverb
- hard drive
- USB direct to hard drive
- EASY TO USE

would like (but not absolutely necessary) :
- built in drums
- built in bass

Just looking for opinions on the easiest to use, best sounding recorders which fit my requirements. Any opinions greatly apprectiated. Thanks in advance, Tom.

Hey gimme welcome to the forum.
Google up the Zoom H4n and check it out I'm sure you'll like it.

[gehauser]

Hi all, new to the forum here.

I have used my PC for simple recordings of acoustic guitars & vocals, but am now looking for stand alone unit.

I do not need a huge system, but at a minimum need:
- Phantom power
- capable to record 2 tracks at once.
- built in reverb
- hard drive
- USB direct to hard drive
- EASY TO USE

would like (but not absolutely necessary) :
- built in drums
- built in bass

Just looking for opinions on the easiest to use, best sounding recorders which fit my requirements. Any opinions greatly apprectiated. Thanks in advance, Tom.

I use the Fostex MR16HD ($400) which meets your requirements. It is very easy to use. Creates .wav files you can USB (easily) to your computer. It has reverb and guitar/amp simulators, but no drums or bass onboard.

But for the same money, I think today I would get the Zoom R16 for 24-bit (instead of 16-bit) recording quality.

[Jim Lad]

Welcome aboard.
Have a look at the Zoom R16.

[kcearl]

Welcome aboard.
Have a look at the Zoom R16.

thats the one I was going to suggest..Ive never used it but if i had the need this is the one Id be looking at...turns into a DAW controller when you plug it into your PC so 2 for the price of 1...genius

[gimme789]

I've been looking at Zoom. Can the R16 function as a standalone unit?

thanks

[kcearl]

I've been looking at Zoom. Can the R16 function as a standalone unit?

thanks

yup........

[moresound]

Can't you as well burn a CD with this unit?

[kcearl]

Can't you as well burn a CD with this unit?

i dont think so...it takes SD cards and comes with 1 gig from new....but these cards run up to 32gigs now...thats a hell of a lot of tracks

[moresound]

Coolieo...thanks KC