rackmount recorder: 16 tracks @ 96/24?!

dubrichie · 25th April 2006

hey all,

i'm currently looking for a rackmount back-up recorder that is capable of 16 tracks @ 96/24 preferably with ADAT inputs.

any suggestions?

the closest i have found so far is the alesis hdr24 but that can only do 12 tracks at 96/24 so would be a compromise.

any suggestions greatly appreciated,

regards,

richie.

heyman · 25th April 2006

What is your price range.?

dubrichie · 25th April 2006

undecided as yet, but as low as possible really since i just want a very basic backup recorder... in case you were going to suggest radar!

but then again, if a simple, functioning second-hand radar box that will do the job i need it to can be had for a reasonable price i could be tempted.

but sure what were you thinking of anyway, regardless of cost issues?

regards,

richie.

heyman · 25th April 2006

If cost is an issue and you cant find a used Radar that matches those specs you want (16 at 96... )

Contact Dale at Izcorp...1-800-776-1356 - They may have a used Radar s-nyquist model with only digital cards to keep the price down..

Or build your own PC with some i/o cards.. But after the cost of the PC and racking it up and the i/o cards it seems like it would be a wash..

Also, to be honest with you...

The RADAR sounds better at 44.1/24bit than most other cards out there running 96 and higher.. (Please this is not a flame war)..

Best of luck..

phelbin · 25th April 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by heyman

The RADAR sounds better at 44.1/24bit than most other cards out there running 96 and higher..

It's true. I got my Radar to do the higher sample rates, and almost never do it now. 44.1 or 48 sounds great. If you could find an older Radar for a good price, you'd be in good shape.

thenoodle · 25th April 2006

fostex makes a few

subspace · 26th April 2006

I use the discontinued Mackie SDR 24/96 for 24-track live recording at 96k. It works fine with a few operational tweeks, but it's a dicey buy on the used market.

dubrichie · 26th April 2006

ok, well since i cant find any kind of standalone digital recorder that can take in 16 digital inputs at 96k and i cant find a sample rate converter that can do 16 channels (only 8, and a grand a piece, which isn't worth it for what i need 2 of them for) can anyone recommend me a 16 channel 1:2 line-level splitter that will not compromise the quality of a signal chain comprising of wunder, dav and chandler preamps?

thanks,

regards,

richie.

25th April 2006	#1
dubrichie Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 2,319 Thread Starter	rackmount recorder: 16 tracks @ 96/24?! hey all, i'm currently looking for a rackmount back-up recorder that is capable of 16 tracks @ 96/24 preferably with ADAT inputs. any suggestions? the closest i have found so far is the alesis hdr24 but that can only do 12 tracks at 96/24 so would be a compromise. any suggestions greatly appreciated, regards, richie. __________________ Regards, Richie. "a paradigm of restraint and good taste at a time of frequent excess"

25th April 2006	#4
heyman Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 2,660	If cost is an issue and you cant find a used Radar that matches those specs you want (16 at 96... ) Contact Dale at Izcorp...1-800-776-1356 - They may have a used Radar s-nyquist model with only digital cards to keep the price down.. Or build your own PC with some i/o cards.. But after the cost of the PC and racking it up and the i/o cards it seems like it would be a wash.. Also, to be honest with you... The RADAR sounds better at 44.1/24bit than most other cards out there running 96 and higher.. (Please this is not a flame war).. Best of luck.. __________________ Best quote ever....! Posted by Infernal Device.. "Guitar Center.... Even the good news is in the moan zone."

26th April 2006	#7
subspace Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Too sun Posts: 810	I use the discontinued Mackie SDR 24/96 for 24-track live recording at 96k. It works fine with a few operational tweeks, but it's a dicey buy on the used market. __________________ "If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is good."

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dubrichie Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 2,319 Thread Starter	the little things in life... ok, well since i cant find any kind of standalone digital recorder that can take in 16 digital inputs at 96k and i cant find a sample rate converter that can do 16 channels (only 8, and a grand a piece, which isn't worth it for what i need 2 of them for) can anyone recommend me a 16 channel 1:2 line-level splitter that will not compromise the quality of a signal chain comprising of wunder, dav and chandler preamps? thanks, regards, richie.

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