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[newatthis]

I just installed a new 40G Seagate Hard Drive in my HD24 and also am using the older 10G Maxtor that came with it. When I try to record on either drive, it only allows 8 of the 24 channels to go into record mode. I tried to push the input select, and do as the manual describes, but it stays at only 8 tracks?

Anyone familiar enough to help me out??

Thanks
AJ

[DJL]

Originally Posted by newatthis

I just installed a new 40G Seagate Hard Drive in my HD24 and also am using the older 10G Maxtor that came with it. When I try to record on either drive, it only allows 8 of the 24 channels to go into record mode. I tried to push the input select, and do as the manual describes, but it stays at only 8 tracks?

Anyone familiar enough to help me out??

Thanks
AJ

Hmm, my guess is that in the beginning you setup the song for only 8 tracks. Push the "ALL INPUT" button... and all 24 tracks should light up... if only 8 tracks light up you most likely started the song in the 8 track mode. If so, start a new song... push the "NEW SONG" button and setup the song for 24 tracks and see if that solves your problem.

[newatthis]

Originally Posted by DJL

Hmm, my guess is that in the beginning you setup the song for only 8 tracks. Push the "ALL INPUT" button... and all 24 tracks should light up... if only 8 tracks light up you most likely started the song in the 8 track mode. If so, start a new song... push the "NEW SONG" button and setup the song for 24 tracks and see if that solves your problem.

Did the trick,,,,,thanks!!! I just got it and was freaking. lol It worked fine once I did the "NEW SONG" way of doing it.

Thanks again

Peace
AJ

[DJL]

Originally Posted by newatthis

Did the trick,,,,,thanks!!! I just got it and was freaking. lol It worked fine once I did the "NEW SONG" way of doing it.

Thanks again

Peace
AJ

Way kool... you're welcome. Don

[Idgeit]

mmmmm these HD24's are looking pretty sweet.

*wanders to gather money*

Just wondering what do you guys use to edit once you have recorded with the HD24?


Thanks

- Idgeit

[noisedude]

You have to look at putting the drives into a PC ... there is another option but it is very time-consuming for file transfers.

Yeah, the HD24s are really good because they are quality converters for the money. If you go for the no-nonsense recording approach they are great. It's a straight shoot between them and the Mackies.

[Idgeit]

What would you need to send the tracks over to the computer?

Thanks

- Idgeit

[Adam P]

The HD24 has a built in Ethernet for (very slow) file transfers out of the unit. You can also get the optional FirePort 1394 which allows you to connect the drive to a computer via FireWire for a much faster transfer.

[Track Rat]

Or you can get a device with three banks of Lightpipe (24 total tracks) in and out and make real time transfers. I use a MOTU 2408 but Hammerfall makes a nice unit too. Personally, I feel this is the best option as it allows you to use the HD24 as a 24 channel sound card. I likes it.

[newatthis]

Originally Posted by Idgeit

mmmmm these HD24's are looking pretty sweet.

*wanders to gather money*

Just wondering what do you guys use to edit once you have recorded with the HD24?


Thanks

- Idgeit

I just got mine, and I run my mix out of a Mackie 24X8 (direct out on each channel) into the HD24, then back out of the HD24 and right back into the Mackie (24 inputs) for mixdown. It works like a champ, sounds great, and now that I have the one glitch worked out (which was my fault anyway) this thing kicks butt. Then I will run my master out into my Alesis Masterlink 9600 to make the master CD.

After having it on last night for about 10 minutes, the band was recording a 24 track demo into it. We put 10 tunes down (scratch tracks) quickly and easily.

I was deciding between the Alesis or the Mackie HD recorder, and I am glad I went with the Alesis. Its nice have 24 1/4" inputs on the back along with 24 1/4' outputs as well.

I was also going to run the HD24 along with my 5 ADAT tape machines. Run them all together and record on both at the same time, but I see that isnt going to last long. I see the Adat tape machines becoming fancy paperweights.

This morning I just bid on an Alesis Fire Port docking unit so I can bring the hard drives home from the Studio and play around doing the mixes here on my computer. That should be fun.


The Alesis HD24 seems to be a great and affordable investment!!

Peace
AJ -

[DJL]

Originally Posted by noisedude

You have to look at putting the drives into a PC ... there is another option but it is very time-consuming for file transfers.

No you don't.

Yeah, the HD24s are really good because they are quality converters for the money. If you go for the no-nonsense recording approach they are great. It's a straight shoot between them and the Mackies.

How long have you had your Alesis ADAT HD24 and how much real hands on experience have you had with the Alesis and or Mackie HD24... or are you just repeating what you've read about HD24 recorders on the internet again... or are you basing your comments on some MP3 file you heard this time?

[noisedude]

Originally Posted by Track Rat

Or you can get a device with three banks of Lightpipe (24 total tracks) in and out and make real time transfers. I use a MOTU 2408 but Hammerfall makes a nice unit too. Personally, I feel this is the best option as it allows you to use the HD24 as a 24 channel sound card. I likes it.

That's a good option for definite. The studio in which I use the HD24 is only connected to the PC via Nuendo, so it's another whole run through the desk and in and out of analogue to get the stuff edited.

Anyway, I'm done with the HD24 for the time being, I'm going to be spending my time using the Sony Baby Oxford desk that Bruce just got from now on. Full Pro Tools rig, and some proper Wurlitzer synths. Should be fun!

DJL -

[Track Rat]

Originally Posted by noisedude

The studio in which I use the HD24 is only connected to the PC via Nuendo, so it's another whole run through the desk and in and out of analogue to get the stuff edited.
DJL -

Via Nuendo?? I mean this in the nicest way when I say "HUH??"

[noisedude]

Sorry - Nuendo hardware. The re-badged RME stuff. The desk sits in the middle and is connected to both the PC and the HD24. Yesno?

[Track Rat]

How does the HD interface with the RME? Lightpipe? If so, no matter how the analog side is wired, once recorded the audio could go to the PC via Lightpipe unmolested.

[noisedude]

Sorry, obviously haven't made myself clear at all. In this particular studio there's not a lot of joined-up thinking. The HD24 and PC are kept separate by that extra layer of AD/DA.

The 24 channel direct outs on the desk are connected to the 24 inputs on the HD24. The first eight are also connected to the PC. The eight groups on the desk go to the HD24 in three sets, so channel one on the desk goes to 1, 9 and 17, channel two goes to 2, 10 and 18 etc etc. The groups also feed the first eight inputs on the PC.

I didn't design the studio. It gives a lot of flexibility for routing your inputs to the two recorders either direct per channel or via group bussing. But the HD24 essentially operates as a glorified tape reel ... not taking advantage of it beyond its converters.

[noisedude]

In response to the Mackie vs Alesis question - I have only used the Mackie as a live recorder straight off the pre-fades of an A+H GL3. I've not A/B'd with the Alesis so I frankly don't know which one is 'better'. I can't name a single studio in my area that uses the Alesis, but could show you straight to half a dozen that use the Mackie ones. Frankly, they both do a job for me but I can't be bothered getting to grips with them much because they don't interest me at this stage. I use too much in the way of VSTi plugs to make an external HDD recorder an economical option.