The Zoom HD16 gives you versatile, intuitive multi-track recording with a clear, intuitive interface. You can send your recorded WAV files to the included DAW software in your computer via its USB connection. Then, use the unit as a control surface to adjust, fade, pan and mix every aspect of your project. Recording, arranging, mixing and mastering has never been easier or more immediate.
Price: $599.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
Every feature on this unit is usable and sounds great. You really dont need to use Cubase but is a nice extra and you can use the unit as a control surface! I really like that it has metering for every channel, 80gb hard drive and a cd burner
Quality:
Built like a tank
Value:
Alot of bang for the price cant beat it!
Desirability:
Im a gear head the features on this tuns me on ALOT!
Sound:
This unit sounds great! I tracked a drummer and then laid down my guitar and vocal tracks using the amps in the unit. I was floored by the outcome of the project. The Zoom blows away all other daw workstations!
Ease of Use:
Had it less than 24hrs and had a whole song recorded and mastered. Thats real drums, 2 guitar tracks, bass and vocals. Very easy and sounds great
Support:
Havent had to use them so I dont know
Overall:
I plan on using this for years and would buy another if something happened to it. Best money I spent on recording gear period, and I owned a Pro Tools setup
The Zoom HD8 gives you versatile, intuitive multi-track recording with a clear, intuitive interface. You can send your recorded WAV files to the included DAW software in your computer via its USB connection. Then, use the unit as a control surface to adjust, fade, pan and mix every aspect of your project. Recording, arranging, mixing and mastering has never been easier or more immediate.
Price: $499.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
The internal effects processor was a key element in my studio,as the effects in my Peavey PV10 mixer are virtually useless.
Quality:
I love the tactile aspect of this recorder,as everything’s solid & smooth to the touch.It has a nice sleek & nuetral quality in appearance.
Value:
I chose this product specifically for all of it’s various features at a bargain of a price-worth every red cent.
Desirability:
More for practicality than anything else,as I am always on a budget.
Sound:
I use this recorder in conjunction with my Korg Triton Extreme & Alesis Ion & this recorder relays very clean recordings to cd’s very well. I have also had great results with my AKG Perception 100 microphone,as the vocal effects are impressive.
Ease of Use:
Since I am new to multi-trackers,I would have to give the Zoom recorder a top rating for ease of use,as I’ve only had the recorder a few months & I had most of all the functions figured out in a couple of weeks & at this point,I am very fluent with this product.
Support:
No support needed thus far.
Overall:
Will utilize it as long as it holds up.
A new and unique model has joined Korg’s D-series of digital recorders — acclaimed for their high audio quality and easy operation. The user-friendly presentation of the D888 is familiar, yet lurking inside this 8 input/8 output mixer is a complete 8-track digital recorder.The new D888 Digital Recording Studio goes where no digital recorder has gone before, and its intuitive, real-time design assures immediate results. When you get back after recording the gig or capturing live audio anywhere, just hook this baby up to your computer via the USB 2.0 port, and access the .wav files!
Price: $699.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Quality:
Trim controls are ridiculous !!
Desirability:
Great concept — poor execution
Sound:
Big problem with the trim controls. Hard to control mic levels.
Support:
They know about the problem but aren’t doing anything about it!!
Overall:
Disappointed !! If they would fix the trim controls, this could be a nice unit.
The 2488neo is Tascam’s latest take on its 24-track, 24-bit recorder. Sporting eight mic inputs, it’s one of the few recorders able to record and mix a full band. A new batch of mastering effects joins the reverb, amp simulation, compression and EQ processing to create and burn finished-sounding CDs in a stand-alone unit. With Tascam’s simple interface, great-sounding preamps and chart-ready effects the 2488neo is the ultimate 24-track production machine.
Price: $739.95 Buy now!
Tacam’s DP02 makes recording simple by matching 8-track CD-quality recording with a Portastudio interface–so you can ditch the menus and concentrate on the music. A pair of record-quality Tascam mic pres feature XLR inputs with phantom power for condenser mics and a guitar in for direct recording.
Price: $819.95 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
Overall ok however most of the guitar distortions leave a lot to be desired. I’ve used one or two but not often. My only criticism would be the small monitoring screen. More tracks would also be nice, but “bounce” works well so you can get around that given the price.
Quality:
I imported this unit from Neveda USA to Sydney Australia, so I guess it may have taken some knocks along the way via FedX? If so, it hasn’t made any difference. Very happy.
Value:
I paid a little over half the price via the States than what a DP-02 costs in Australia. 
Desirability:
Looks way better than the earlier models.
Sound:
This is my first home studio digital recorder so I don’t have much to compare to. However, I’ve been playing guitar for over 30 years and have “some” idea of what is a reasonable sound! To my ears it sounds great. My muso friends agree.
Ease of Use:
Very easy once you’ve flipped through the manual just to be sure.
Support:
Haven’t need it.
Overall:
I’ve produced my first home recorded CD on the DP-02 and I’m extremly happy with the result.
From guitar pick to compact disc, the BR-1200CD can turn your ideas into radio-quality songs with power and ease. Packed with great COSM effects and amp models derived from BOSS’s GT-6/6B multi-effects processors, plus a great-sounding bass and drum rhythm programmer for instant backing tracks, the BR-1200CD is the friendliest and most comprehensive hard disk recorder on the market.
Price: $895.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
From COSM to drum tracks, this has everything.
Quality:
Nothing has happened to it in the years I’ve used it, and I’ve left it lying on the ground for weeks at a time.
Value:
Coudln’t ask for something better at the price it cost.
Desirability:
There are more unique things now, but for when it was made, this is very good.
Sound:
It has studio quality sound, and it has never sounded bad to me.
Ease of Use:
It’s kind of complicated at first, but you can get the hang of it relatively simply.
Support:
They have helped me solve all of my problems.
Presenting the new state-of-the-art in digital recording systems. With 24 tracks, 2 swappable bays, built-in computer interface, and resolution up to 24-bit/48 kHz, it’s easy to see why this is the future of recording.
Price: $1599.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
quite okay!
Quality:
Not a professional quality product!
Value:
Save your money and buy a real professional recorder..not this one!!
Desirability:
I dont want this anymore! buy a one from me!
Sound:
I had earlier Fostex D-90 and this Alesis HD24 has no so good Ad/da-converters as fostex. The sound of this machince is too thin and not so dynamic..lower-sounds are also problem..it gives a cracked sound easily. I compare this like a low-cost soundcard! Is this made in china..it really sound’s like a low cost recorder. People are stupid cause they give a way their professional fostex recorders for free and i was one of those stupid person’s. I try to sell this unit away!
Ease of Use:
This machine is easy to use but its not important for me!
Support:
it is working!
Overall:
Iam dissapointed and difficoult to sell away!
The X-48 has 96kHz/24-bit recording ability across all 48 tracks and 192kHz across 24 tracks. Multi format support for audio files and OMF import and export enable for integration into a range of workstations, including Pro Tools. The X-48 also supports Firewire hard drives and Gigabit Ethernet transfer. Other highlights include its built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer, VGA display output, powerful editing functions and DVD+RW backup drive.
Price: $4499.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
Has a lot of internal features to be an all in 1 station but requires thousands of dollars invested in a T/dif mixer system or analog i/o cards that do dont come with the machine.
Quality:
seems cheaply made for the price paid.
Value:
maybe in the thousand dollar price range this would be okay.
Desirability:
Its pretty and thats about it.
Sound:
RADAR kills the sound quality on this unit. It isnt bad just not up to par for the money. If you can get one of those. Plan on selling this one.
Ease of Use:
Very hard to grasp and the windows vista system will freeze up from time to time. Shoulda stuck with B.e.
Support:
tascam support is the worst of all the industry.
Overall:
okay if your rich
Korg’s renowned D-series of digital recording studios welcomes the new D3200 Digital Recording Studio. The D3200 is the first in its class to provide up to 32 tracks of simultaneous playback and up to 12 tracks of simultaneous recording to support high channel-count projects
The new MR-8HD offers recording to 40GB an internal 3.5 in. hard drive. It offers more than 15 hours of 8-track recording with CD quality (16 bit/44.1kHz). Up to 4 tracks can be recorded simultaneously. A new push-dial button makes for easier menu operation.
Price: $389.95 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
Actually four mono tracks and two stereo tracks. You don’t have eight independent mono tracks as the name might imply, but with a little planning you can do most of what you need for nice quality demos. Four simultaneous inputs is great in this price range. The editing functions are great and fairly powerful. The autopunch function is wonderful for someone like me who makes a few mistakes here and there – very easy to fix them. I can occasionally hear a slight click on the individual track when I punch in/out, but it hasn’t been noticeable in the final mix. 40GB of hard drive space is more than enough.
Quality:
Built fairly sturdy. I have read some comments on the MR-8 where people claim the buttons wear out. I assume this has the same buttons but am not sure. I’ve only had mine for a couple of weeks so too early to tell.
Value:
I think this is a great unit for the money.
Desirability:
I bought it and am glad I did.
Sound:
Very good sound quality for the money. Reverbs and amp simulations are OK, except for the distortion, which is not so good. I would have rather had EQ built in than all the effects, since I will mostly use my own effects.
Support:
Haven’t had to use it.