Fostex D-108

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Has anybody here own one of these...or has anyone used one? I'm looking for a digital multitrack but am short in the finance department...and this looked quite a good deal.

Just so you know, i'm only a home user, looking to record me and my band, and maybe friends...
 
I've had a D-108 for just over a year. I've been really pleased with the unit generally. I'd say it's easy to use and ideal for small home studios (especially as the price is dropping all the time). You can record 24 tracks in total on the D-108, though only 8 at a time and you can only playback 8 at a time. The other tracks are basically so you can have more takes on a vocal or guitar part (for example).

The only reason I'm now planning to upgrade is because 8 tracks isn't enough. Even when I first got the D-108 I had to bounce down tracks in order to finish songs. I wouldn't say this was a bad thing though cause I've learnt a lot about mixing things like drums, simply because I had no choice than to bounce down to stereo tracks.

Hope this helps,feel free to ask if you wanna know anything else
 
Thanks for the response.

I had heard some rumours that the unit was quite complex to operate....or if not complex then a bit confusing...sounds like you don't think so, which is good.

I am currently upgrading from a 4-track but am still worried about running out of tracks...Fostex do a 16 track model of the unit I heard...I think 16 tracks would do me for sure....they are a chunk more expensive more not as expensive as a 24 track....Not surprisingly!

Having used a 4 track for so long i'm no stranger to bouncing but it would be so nice not to have to! I may wait a while and save a few more pennies and get a 16.
 
I understand why some people say that Fostex recorders can be a bit confusing at first, but once you learn how to use it properly (shouldn't take too long) everything's fine. It may be slightly easier for me because my previous recorders were the Fostex FD-4 and the Foxtex X-14!

I definitely say save your money for the 16 track version if you can (the D-160v2). It's obviously more expensive but will probably save you money in the long run by not having to upgrade the 8 track. Just remember that you can still only record 8 analog tracks at once cause it only has 8 inputs (16 outputs). If this is not a problem, save your pennies!
 
I'm using a D160 running off a Soundcraft 24/8 console, but I also have Fostex's VC-8 AD/DA converter which allows me to record the full 16 tracks at once if necessary...........plus there are the other 8 "virtual tracks" available for alternate takes which can be swapped around as required.

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Why do you have three profiles for one question ? (ausrock not included)
 
Great site, 1st time here. I have a D-108, have had it 3 yrs., I love it, even though it's only 16 bit. I just(last week) replaced the hard drive, it had been makin clicking noises.I was a little aprehensive, but it was a cakewalk. I have recorded live bands, as well as my own recording,& this machine is great. I don't know why the HD failed, but this thing is built pretty tough, otherwise.
I use it in conjunction w/ a Tascam TD-1000 dig. mixer. Good Luck! I hope this helps a little....
 
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I use my 108 as a backup in case my pc crashes......I've had it since it first came out........tryin' to find the software update,I had it once but I lost it...it allows the 108 to use a larger hard drive....can't find it on the net anywhere.......anyone know where to find it.............by the way I'm looking for a used fostex d2424lv
 
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