Hello All?

[Dr.Cool]

Im new to this here forum so I suppose i might as well say Hello. My Question is this: I currently own a Fostex X-12 four track and ive had it for about a year. I've some recordings and good memories with it and i thouroughly enjoy using it. However, i am starting to take recording more seriously and am looking at buying the MR-8HD. I also Have ACID on my computer and use that as well to record. However the recordings I make on the computer are of less than satisfactory quality due to the fact that I don't have an interface.I think using this digital equipment has led me to feel that the Four Track had become almost subpar. At least in that it complicates puting music onto a cd. Any suggestions or insights are welcomed.

[billisa]

Originally Posted by Dr.Cool

I currently own a Fostex X-12 four track and ive had it for about a year. However, i am starting to take recording more seriously and am looking at buying the MR-8HD.

Starting off with a Digital recorder, then moving to a PC would be much easier and better with the MR8HD. Starting with a cassette isn't the best way to go for a few reasons. Using a good quality digital recorder you should have some excellent recordings to start with and you can edit/process/burn on your PC.

By the way, the MR8HD is NOT the MR8. It uses a HardDisk for storage, not a memory card (about 40gig of memory space). Plus it has extra XLR inputs, and phantom power for Condensor mics...

[pschaafs]

I moved up from the X-34 cassette. There is a huge difference in sound quality and editing options....

[Dr.Cool]

yeah, im pretty stingent when it comes to sound quality and that is one area where the four track really leaves room for improvment. and the editing features in a digital eight track are indespesible as well.