Mixing down to CD-R

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I overheard a guy in a music store saying that you can mix down to a Phillips CD-R simply by plugging a BR-8 straight into it. He says you don't even need to put it through a computer, nor use a digital cable. Is this true? Are there any major sonic disadvantages to not using a digital cable?
 
TSH,

Yes, it's absolutely true. There a number of manufacturers making stand alone CD recorders intended to be used in a home stereo system. They will record any audio source just like a tape deck would. Some have both analog and digital inputs. If your soutce has digital outs, Then that would be the way to go; one less trip through the looking glass so to speak. But the analog path should work fine if your source material is well recorded.
The "consumer" variety cd recorder is at your local Hi-Fi
dealer now for about $400-$500.
There are also higher grade units available if you have the cash, from places like Full Compass.


Twist
 
HEYYYYYYYYYYY Twisty:

What is your choice for a CD-R box? Would you go for the Masterlink? The Phillips boxes are less costly, as I've seen from the advertising.

I'm about to go for a CD-R box; but, I'm doing research and you are part of my research as your opinion is valued.

There is also the Yamaha box but it looks more complicated than the Masterlink; I do believe Ed has not spoken too well of the Masterlink due to its components which he knows much more than I do.

Thanks for your input...


Green Hornet
 
The CDRW-5000 from TASCAM is good enough for mixdown from that BR8. And since it's been replaced by the 2000 and the 700, the price is plummetting. I've seen it for $500.
 
Now what the hell are we supposed to do with all our expensive old DAT mixdown decks?
 
Yo Green One,

I don't own one, so my opinion isn't worth much in this case. However, if I use my ratiocinative powers (I learned a new word!), I would say since the MD-8 is analog out you could be just as well off with one of the consumer grade models. You've probably heard they implement SCMS,which just means you cant make a copy of a copy. I believe you can recopy the original as many times as you want.

The Tascam units appear to be a definite step up though,
and if they really are down to $500, that's in the same price range as the Phillips models. I remember hearing a lot of complaints about the Phillips units here on this board over the last few months.


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