hi magician...i have the fostex fd-8..and if ya want my two cents on all this...not that i know a whole lot...but i know what i like...and the fd-8 is affordable..and pretty easy to learn how to use...i would most definitley recomend getting the 250 mb zip drive..im sure the other guys here will give ya some great insight on different models of recorders..good luck
I am wanting to set up an efficient recording system. I have decided NOT to go with a full PC set-up, even though I have a more than adequate PC, but am looking at either a Fostex FD-8 or Fostex D-90 which is a rack mounted, dedicated 8 track recorder. I have a 12 channel mixer so that isn't a major problem. I will have to look at a suitable software package for final mix-down, editing and CD burning. My aim is to have a system that is able to record anything that I throw at it, and with time produce a CD of top demo quality. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.
If you already have a mixer, buy the D-90 or the new D-108. I have the D-90 and it works great. Think about how many inputs you need, drum machines, etc. Are the inputs on the FD-8 enough for you? Will they be enough in the future? If doubtful, go with hard-disc recording with a separate mixer. Hope this helps.
alu
