Well, if it wheren't for the pricetag I would say that a SoundDevices 722
is the closest match. I have one and it's perfect for what you describe.
Doesn't have a CDRW, but it mounts as a hard drive for copying.
Unfortunately non-BS HD recorders don't come in under 1k. If the sound
from the computer is your primary concern (and not portability) consider
looking into the growing collection of fanless computers available on the
market these days. Combine with a quality interface and you'll probably
still tip the scales above 1k, but just barely.
In the BS department you'll find that MD-HD with a good line converter in
front of it is your best performance/buck option, at least until you try
to get data off the device. After that an EdirolR1/R4 is probably okay,
though I've never tried one:
http://www.edirol.com/products/audio.html--mikes
On Sun, 17 Jul 2005, Richard Brewster wrote:
> I need some advice. I want to replace my Digi Design Digi001/Pro Tools
> 5.1 recorder. I have two problems with it. The principal one is that
> it's in noisy Windows 98 PC that takes up a lot of space. The other is
> that Pro Tools is more than I need. I am using 10% of what Pro Tools
> can do, if that. All I want is to record my synth as simply as possible
> in a digital format. I don't care about effects, drums, etc. My
> requirements are:
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> 1. 16-bit recording to a portable WAV format.
> 2. MP3 converter (It was an add-on for Pro Tools).
> 3. Internal CDRW drive.
> 4. Internal hard disk - possibly optional
> 5. A single unit, small and quiet -- no computer in the studio
> 6. Input padding to accept modular signal levels. I don't want to build
> an output module to convert to line levels.
> 7. Max price tops at about $1000
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> I don't really need the MP3 converter, if I can find some software that
> will convert my recordings after I transfer them to a PC via the CD.
> The following products support some of what I want.
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> Fostex VF160EX 16-Track
> Zoom MRS802BCD MultiTrak Recording Studio with CDR/RW
> Boss BR1180CD Digital Recording Studio with Internal CD Drive
> others in this category
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> But maybe this is not even the right product category. Can you help?
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> Thanks,
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> -Richard Brewster
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> P.S. I plan to sell my Digi001 and Pro Tools 5.1. It needs a computer
> with a PCI slot. The Windows 98 software and several decent books for
> Pro Tools are included. Contact me if interested.
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