Fostex D824 8 Track digital recorder

[Kevin Deschwazi]

Anyone ever used or have an opinion on the Fostex D824 8 Track digital recorder (or the 16 or 24 track versions)?

I've read some flattering magazine reviews (or one to be precise) but i'd appreciate some user experiences

I'm currently using a Zoom all in one studio which I can't knock as an introduction to recording but I'm now finding it a bit limiting and so I'm looking at moving on to a standalone mixer-multi track recorder-CD-R setup.

Opinions on it's suitability for this setup is much appreciated.

Here's the SOS review of the 24 track version:

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan0...43ace8748c9249

[noisedude]

hi kevin

i don't know too much about this particular one but i looked at the review and (though i may get slated for this) i have to say i'd trust that review based on the reviewer. i've had a couple of Paul White's books and he's a decent and rigorous reviewer with lots of experience.

so the question you have to ask yourself is, does it do what you want?

sit down with a bit of paper and write down what you want to do. have an idea of how important each thing is. then see how much what you want costs, and what you can get cheaper that does almost all of those things.

Nik

EDIT: Digital Village are doing a deal on the Mackie 24-track at the moment. dunno if that's of any use.

[billisa]

Originally posted by Kevin DeSchwazi
Anyone ever used or have an opinion on the Fostex D824 8 Track digital recorder (or the 16 or 24 track versions)?

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I've heard nothing but good things about the Fostex D16/24's. I own a VF160 (standalone mixer/recorder) and it's VERY stable. The Fostex people have done a great job designing an operating system that requires little maintenance, and rarely if ever loses data.

[ausrock]

The subject of this type of recorder was discussed recently in a forum at RecordingOrg and it appeared that people were having more reason to speak in a negative way about the Mackie and Alesis units than the Fostex. Don't misunderstand, there were no major gripes, but there was that general feeling.

Personally, I use a Fostex D160 and it has been as stable as a rock. Skippy who had been the resident expert here uses 2 or 3 of the D1624's, again, last I heard he hadn't experienced any issues. If there is one complaint, it is in regard to Fostex's use of Jenglish when they translate user manuals.............they take some getting used to.

The Fostex "D" series are probably the sleepers where this style of recorder is concerned.

[Kevin Deschwazi]

Very useful, thanks chaps