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Hard disk/CD recorder in a box. Suggestions?

2005-07-17 by Richard Brewster

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:

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

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.

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

But maybe this is not even the right product category.  Can you help?

Thanks,

-Richard Brewster

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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