hudsonsaul
New member
Hi there,
I've been successfully recording the two bands I'm in (three piece & two piece) using a TASCAM US800, great simple device I purchased a while back thanks to this forum. I tend to use minimum of 4 tracks, all the way up to the available 8 depending on gear, room, etc. Its been heaps of fun experienting with mic placement, DAWs, basic mixing etc.
Sadly, the situation has changed, and we're in dire need to get some demo recordings and I can no longer haul all the mics, mic stands, interface, laptop, etc to these sessions and setup/packup. So I'm looking for an alternative simpler option, such as Zoom H4N, Tascam DR-40, or maybe even something a bit more pricey such as Zoom R16 (ideally not though).
Most likely the H4N seems the pick of the bunch. However could someone please explain to me the bare basics of this thing, it says 4 tracks, but does that mean I can simultaneously record 4 individual tracks, then export these to my DAW and mix each track accordingly? Or is it actually only able to record 2 unique tracks simultaneously? I'm hoping the former, but can't for the life of me find the answer.
Outside of the H4N, any other recommendations on how to capture as many individual tracks simultaneously as possible (played live - demo quality) without carrying & setting up all my gear constantly?
Much appreciated,
Hudson.
I've been successfully recording the two bands I'm in (three piece & two piece) using a TASCAM US800, great simple device I purchased a while back thanks to this forum. I tend to use minimum of 4 tracks, all the way up to the available 8 depending on gear, room, etc. Its been heaps of fun experienting with mic placement, DAWs, basic mixing etc.
Sadly, the situation has changed, and we're in dire need to get some demo recordings and I can no longer haul all the mics, mic stands, interface, laptop, etc to these sessions and setup/packup. So I'm looking for an alternative simpler option, such as Zoom H4N, Tascam DR-40, or maybe even something a bit more pricey such as Zoom R16 (ideally not though).
Most likely the H4N seems the pick of the bunch. However could someone please explain to me the bare basics of this thing, it says 4 tracks, but does that mean I can simultaneously record 4 individual tracks, then export these to my DAW and mix each track accordingly? Or is it actually only able to record 2 unique tracks simultaneously? I'm hoping the former, but can't for the life of me find the answer.
Outside of the H4N, any other recommendations on how to capture as many individual tracks simultaneously as possible (played live - demo quality) without carrying & setting up all my gear constantly?
Much appreciated,
Hudson.