| I use a single HD24 and a 002 rack as a backup. I split the output from an AD16 to ensure that the first 8 tracks are completely redundant and I Y-cable the outputs from 8 pre's to both the Apogee and the 002.
I guess it depends on the style of music, but I can usually get away with less than 16 tracks - I do mostly classical and jazz. Even the largest orchestra's and choirs (with soloists!) have been done well with less than 16.
I never really considered the possibility of ATA drives disappearing completely...
Best,
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