A 24-track DAW with 8 mic inputs and built-in CD burner.
TASCAM's updated 2488neo 24-track, 24-bit recorder sports 8 mic inputs, giving you the power to record and mix a full band. The enhanced batch of mastering effects, on this version combine with the reverb, amp simulation, compression, and EQ processing to create and burn finished-sounding CDs in a standalone unit. With TASCAM's simple interface, great-sounding preamps and chart-ready effects, the 2488neo makes for a full-fledged 24-track production machine.
TASCAM 2488neo 24-Track Digital Recording Portastudio Features:
Updated mastering effects include multiband compression, EQ, and noise shaping for pro-sounding CD mixes
3-band EQ on 24 channels, 8-inputs and stereo bus with high and low sweepable shelving bands, and full parametric mid band
Three aux sends on all channels except the effects return
Loop effect provides reverb, delay, chorus, and more on an aux send and return
Assignable guitar multi-effects processor for overdrive, distortion, chorus, delay, flange, and more
Up to eight assignable dynamics processors for compression during recording or mixdown
Dedicated stereo compressor on the stereo output
Eight inputs: 4 XLR with phantom power double as 1/4" mic/line inputs, plus four more 1/4" mic/line inputs
Nineteen 45mm faders including master fader
LCD display for viewing meters and editing parameters
250 virtual tracks
CD-RW drive to record Audio CDs, import/export WAV files and backup hard drive
High-speed USB 2.0 jack connects to PC or Mac for data backup and SMF/WAV files
Recording resolution: 44.1kHz, 16-bit or 24-bit
Ready to get your ideas down and share them with the world? Order this DAW and you can!
TASCAM 2488neo 24-Track Digital Recording Portastudio Specifications:
Audio performance:
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
Bit depth (resolution): 16-bit/24-bit (user-selectable, per song)
Crossfade time: 10 ms
Number of tracks: 24 (8 may be recorded simultaneously)
Frequency response: INPUTS A to H STEREO/MONITOR/EFFECT SEND: 20 Hz 20 kHz +1.0/ 1.0 dB (trim at min.)
Noise level: (inputs with 150 Ohms terminator, INPUTS A to H STEREO/EFFECT SEND: <90 dBV MONITOR <82 dBu (trim at min.) faders at nominal, 20kLPF+A curve)
Dynamic range: Faders at nominal, INPUTS A to H STEREO/EFFECT SEND/MONITOR: >96 dB 20kLPF+A curve
Crosstalk: Faders at nominal, INPUTS A to H STEREO/EFFECT SEND/MONITOR: >80 dB @ 1 kHz (trim at minimum, 20kLPF+A curve 1 input at max)
Dimensions: 21.5"W x 5.7"H x 14"D
Weight: 17.6lb.
TASCAM 2488neo 24-Track Digital Recording Portastudio
Posted by Scott Lehman from Chicago on Nov 16, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: active musician
Reviewer's Play Style: rock, adult contemporary
I'm a singer/songwriter who records his own stuff. This machine is a great value. It's vastly easier than reel to reel machines of the past. Digital rocks; it's great to just hit a button to go back to the start.
Most of the features (virtual tracks, auto punch,editing, etc..) are very helpful. Absolutely buy the DVD that goes along with this. The manual is good, but when a machine has this many features, it's hard to convey it all perfectly. The support department is good. Wait time is usually about 10 - 25 minutes. Between the manual, DVD, and support you will be able to learn most of the stuff. In 6 mo's I have had nothing break. 24 tracks is misleading. It's really 18 tracks with 6 of them able to split into two, which doesn't always help (I've yet to fully figure this function out).
Now for the sound. excellent for the money, but still seems to lack a touch of some of the hard to describe characteristics (spaciallity? tonal realness? depth?) of more expensive machines. I used it entirely (including mastering) for a cd I made.
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Don't buy it
Posted by Buyer Beware from Florida on Nov 8, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Studio Engineer/Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Everything
1) This is not a professional DAW. It is clearly entry level and not well made.
2) It will crash on you. Even if you keep it in the box, and handle it like a case of eggs.
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Capable, self-contained system...
Posted by Trexx from Rochester, Michigan on Nov 7, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Classic Rock
I owned a Fostex 8 track digital for 3 years before moving to this one. My band required real time inputs for all the mics and guitars. The 2488 Neo has it with 8 simultaneous inputs. However, you need to really read the manual and practice using this recorder. It does pretty much record what you put in, and good mics and pre-amps are essential. Going from my Fostex 8 track, was a giant learning curve, although it was easier to lay nice sounding tracks on the Fostex, you will need to work a little harder on the 2488 to get those nice sounding tracks. Files for uploading and downloading does take long, but if you burn a CD from this machine you can rip it onto your computer much quicker; or you can upload the wave file which will take longer and will be a large file. I feel the 2488 Neo is worth what you pay for it, but if you plan on using your computer in conjunction, it will slow things up and will also create some frustration. There are many good features on this recorder: effects, mix down, mastering, EQ, faders, and editing controls. Learning them will be the challenge. I recommend you buy the 2488 video which is concise, and easy to follow. I have owned it now for two weeks; have laid down some nice tracks with the band. Once you start using it on a regular basis, it will become pretty easy and gratifying to work with. By the way: The manual that comes with it is not as bad as been reported, but the DVD will move you much faster and explain some of the function where the manual leaves off.
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Tascam NEO
Posted by Matthew Karkoska from College Station, TX on Oct 10, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Home Recording Engineer
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock
I have owned this unit for a few months now. The sound quality of this unit depends on how you use it, and what other equipment you have. With a good mic, quality increases. If you treat your room, learn proper recording techniques, etc, then get a good preamp and mics, you can make almost pro quality recordings. This unit captures what you put in. The effects sound pretty good, which surprised me, but the way you assign them is a real pain. And it seems that you can only use the multi effect on 1 channel, which is ridiculous. This unit would be worth way more money if it had the ability to transfer tracks to the computer more easily, and then back to the unit, without timing issues. If you do everything onboard this unit, you will be dissapointed in how difficult it is to edit audio, punch in and out, etc...If you are transferring to the computer, you will find that this unit just acts like a recording interface, without the abilities of a recording interface. Transferring tracks takes forever, and you have to do 1 at a time. Overall this isn't a bad unit, but honestly, if you are going to spend this kind of money, I would go with a computer based system. If I could do it again I would.
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Great Demos
Posted by Negaseum from Illinois on Jul 8, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: active musician
Reviewer's Play Style: progressive rock/ metal
I own this bad boy!!! It has changed our bands image 1000 percent! I could go into all of its great potential, but I want to leave you with your own perspective. For the price and easiness, it's your best weapon for making stellar demos and commercial production. You can without a doubt make a professional cd with practice. There's no limits to what you can record. I love using my line 6 gear on it and with its direct input for instruments the bass does a good job. The mic pre's are above average. You dont need eq, adjust the sound on what your recording, or try different mic angles or placement. I've recorded drums live and with the right mic technique and final mix you can have a snappy in your face sound. Experiment with this machine. You will get what you want with patience and determination. I'm still learning and getting way better at mastering this bad boy and so will you. Buy it, give it a shot!!!!!
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