(Mike Rivers) wrote in message news:znr1087849971k@trad...
In article writes:

Mike, I guess I am not ruling out tape altogether, but I really know
nothing about these machines. Do you have a recommendation on a
smaller scale set up (16 tracks - you can't fit 6 people in my space)

Tracks don't take up a lot of physical space in the room, so there's
no appreicable difference in size between an Ampex MM-1200 24-, 16-,
or 8-track recorder. In fact, there's really not much difference in
terms of footprint between an Ampex and, say, a TASCAM MS-16 other
than that the TASCAM sits on a table or in a rack while the Ampex goes
all the way to the floor. The MM-1200 is a fairly small machine. So is
the Otari MX-80 series - newer, but harder to work on and probalby
harder to find parts for than the Ampex. An Otari MTR-90, Studer A-827
or MCI JH-anything are larger machines (as is the Ampex MM-1000) which
is why I didn't suggest those.

If you're going with ProTools anyway, then you might as well just
forget the recorder. You can use ProTools for your recorder, and you
can, if you insist, mix in ProTools. Or you can get a console and mix
using the console, and do some signal processing in ProTools. That's
probably the best of all worlds, but if you don't have space for the
console, then I guess you're stuck with "the box."

Thanks for all the input.

Thanks for all the input.

I might interject a thought quick thought here. Since you're moviing
from a VS and you mentioned the SX-1.

If you're thinking about staying with an all-in-one format, you might
look at the Akai DPS24. It is a substantial upgrade from the 1680.
It's a substantial upgrade from a 2480.

I upgraded from a 2480, and the Akai really spanks the Roland
sonically. It can interface with a computer, so you can run all the
plug-ins your heart desires. It has sample accurate editing.
Import/exports Broadcast .wav files. 100 mm touch-sensitive faders.

And, it has all the little things that make a difference, like a mono
button, very cheap remote optionsm (it uses an LRC), and seemless
punching. It's been quite stable every since it's release.

Oh yea, 24 tracks of uncompressed audio. The Tasky only does 16.

They are streeting for $2,500 right now. An incredible value in my
opinion.

Taylor

My experience agrees with Taylor's - I posted my reply a few days ago
in an orphaned thread. The DPS24 usergroup & its archives are
valuable enough information for those who might be interested that
I'll use some bandwidth to post it again.

"It's another all in one box - but I am very satisfied w/ sound
quality, ease of use, flexibility of routing, software stability and
inter-platform exchange of audio. Check out the Akai DPS24. I've
been using it a year for small ensembles and live multitrack
recording. Check out the independent usergroup @
http://p206.ezboard.com/fdpsworldfrm3

Good luck, as always, YMMV.
Rob"

If you're thinking about staying with an all-in-one format, you might
look at the Akai DPS24. It is a substantial upgrade from the 1680.
It's a substantial upgrade from a 2480.

I upgraded from a 2480, and the Akai really spanks the Roland
sonically. It can interface with a computer, so you can run all the
plug-ins your heart desires. It has sample accurate editing.
Import/exports Broadcast .wav files. 100 mm touch-sensitive faders.

And, it has all the little things that make a difference, like a mono
button, very cheap remote optionsm (it uses an LRC), and seemless
punching. It's been quite stable every since it's release.

Oh yea, 24 tracks of uncompressed audio. The Tasky only does 16.

They are streeting for $2,500 right now. An incredible value in my
opinion.

Taylor

"It's another all in one box - but I am very satisfied w/ sound
quality, ease of use, flexibility of routing, software stability and
inter-platform exchange of audio. Check out the Akai DPS24. I've
been using it a year for small ensembles and live multitrack
recording. Check out the independent usergroup @
http://p206.ezboard.com/fdpsworldfrm3

Good luck, as always, YMMV.
Rob"

Here's a good read from a couple of members of the Akai board.

http://www.digitalprosound.com/artic...e.jsp?id=26335

"It's another all in one box - but I am very satisfied w/ sound
quality, ease of use, flexibility of routing, software stability and
inter-platform exchange of audio. Check out the Akai DPS24. I've
been using it a year for small ensembles and live multitrack
recording. Check out the independent usergroup @
http://p206.ezboard.com/fdpsworldfrm3

Good luck, as always, YMMV.
Rob"

Here's a good read from a couple of members of the Akai board.

http://www.digitalprosound.com/artic...e.jsp?id=26335

My experience agrees with Taylor's - I posted my reply a few days ago
in an orphaned thread. The DPS24 usergroup & its archives are
valuable enough information for those who might be interested that
I'll use some bandwidth to post it again.

"It's another all in one box - but I am very satisfied w/ sound
quality, ease of use, flexibility of routing, software stability and
inter-platform exchange of audio. Check out the Akai DPS24. I've
been using it a year for small ensembles and live multitrack
recording. Check out the independent usergroup @
http://p206.ezboard.com/fdpsworldfrm3

Good luck, as always, YMMV.
Rob"

If you're thinking about staying with an all-in-one format, you might
look at the Akai DPS24. It is a substantial upgrade from the 1680.
It's a substantial upgrade from a 2480.

I upgraded from a 2480, and the Akai really spanks the Roland
sonically. It can interface with a computer, so you can run all the
plug-ins your heart desires. It has sample accurate editing.
Import/exports Broadcast .wav files. 100 mm touch-sensitive faders.

And, it has all the little things that make a difference, like a mono
button, very cheap remote optionsm (it uses an LRC), and seemless
punching. It's been quite stable every since it's release.

Oh yea, 24 tracks of uncompressed audio. The Tasky only does 16.

They are streeting for $2,500 right now. An incredible value in my
opinion.

Taylor