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popthree · February 5th, 2005, 12:17 AM

looking for a cheap & easy recording solution...nothing too fancy, mostly just laying down song ideas. wanting to get away from cakewalk.

thinking of getting a fostex mr-8.. any opinions?

Tim Armstrong · February 5th, 2005, 12:25 AM

I Googled it, and it seems like a pretty straightforward machine. Certainly the price looks great, too!

Cheers, Tim

Joel66 · February 5th, 2005, 09:45 AM

It is, as Tim stated, pretty straightforward. My only complaint is with the capacity of the Compact Flash card, but that can easily be remedied. Actually, Wal Mart here has the 512 MB C.F. card for $65. That gives you quite a bit of recording time.

If I knew how to post a clip, or rather where to host a clip, I'd post one that I did on my MR 8.

If you want simplicity, and decent quality, the MR 8 will give it to you (IMHO).

After all that though, I'm still thinking of selling mine and upgrading to the Boss 1180. I need that Boss like I need a hole in my head though.

Joel

trag-o-caster · February 6th, 2005, 10:30 AM

If you want simple and easy to operate, without a lot of extras I'd suggest the new TASCAM DP-01 (there's also the DP-01FX with built in effects, XLR ins, etc). Since I already have a mixer with XLR ins, effects and amp emulators, I went with the cheaper version @ $399. I found it even easier to operate than my old 414 four track cassette! :D

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popthree Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sand Springs, Okay ? Age: 44 Posts: 3,492 50 Photos	Fostex MR-8 Good-Bad-Ugly ? looking for a cheap & easy recording solution...nothing too fancy, mostly just laying down song ideas. wanting to get away from cakewalk. thinking of getting a fostex mr-8.. any opinions? __________________ http://www.reverbnation.com/thebonanzalunchbox

February 5th, 2005, 12:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ocean Pines, Maryland, USA Age: 50 Posts: 13,150	I Googled it, and it seems like a pretty straightforward machine. Certainly the price looks great, too! Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

February 5th, 2005, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Joel66 Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cypress Inn, Tennessee Age: 42 Posts: 655	I have a MR-8 It is, as Tim stated, pretty straightforward. My only complaint is with the capacity of the Compact Flash card, but that can easily be remedied. Actually, Wal Mart here has the 512 MB C.F. card for $65. That gives you quite a bit of recording time. If I knew how to post a clip, or rather where to host a clip, I'd post one that I did on my MR 8. If you want simplicity, and decent quality, the MR 8 will give it to you (IMHO). After all that though, I'm still thinking of selling mine and upgrading to the Boss 1180. I need that Boss like I need a hole in my head though. Joel __________________ It takes a whole lot of liquor to like her but when I'm liquored up I like her just fine

February 6th, 2005, 10:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
trag-o-caster R.I.P. Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Age: 48 Posts: 5,142	If you want simple and easy to operate, without a lot of extras I'd suggest the new TASCAM DP-01 (there's also the DP-01FX with built in effects, XLR ins, etc). Since I already have a mixer with XLR ins, effects and amp emulators, I went with the cheaper version @ $399. I found it even easier to operate than my old 414 four track cassette! :D __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb

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