Best home recording unit under $500

The Actionman · July 31st, 2007, 11:52 AM

I'm throwing this out as my spare laptop I had in mind to convert to use for this just had a stroke...That's my luck of late!

Anyways, can you guys chime in on a unit that has on-board HD and possibly a CD writer - if that's a better option for mastering etc. - and also some on-board effects and possibly phantom power.

I have the option of using another desktop computer as a dumptank if using one of those multi-interface deelybops and a good soundcard with some recording software if the concensus is that it's a superior way of doing things, but I really would prefer to have a stand alone to avoid the afore mentioned issue of computer failure. I have done plenty of 8-track cassette recording and am attracted to this kind of device for familiarity. I have a buddy who keeps saying I just need to get a Powerbook and use Garage band...that puts me well beyond my budget.

Thanks for your input and suggestions!

jjh37854 · July 31st, 2007, 05:02 PM

MR-8HD

I was shocked at ease of use and sound quality, and I think they have a version with the built in burner for still under 5 bones

OrovilleTim · July 31st, 2007, 05:36 PM

I'm still in love with my BR-600. I've had it since December. I just can't say enough about this thing! *BUT*, it doesn't have a hard drive, and no CD burner. I like this though, as I pull the card and import/export using BRWC (BR Wav Converter.) I can also have a whole stack of cards if I like too.

July 31st, 2007, 11:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Actionman Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Beautiful North Georgia! Posts: 434	Best home recording unit under $500 I'm throwing this out as my spare laptop I had in mind to convert to use for this just had a stroke...That's my luck of late! Anyways, can you guys chime in on a unit that has on-board HD and possibly a CD writer - if that's a better option for mastering etc. - and also some on-board effects and possibly phantom power. I have the option of using another desktop computer as a dumptank if using one of those multi-interface deelybops and a good soundcard with some recording software if the concensus is that it's a superior way of doing things, but I really would prefer to have a stand alone to avoid the afore mentioned issue of computer failure. I have done plenty of 8-track cassette recording and am attracted to this kind of device for familiarity. I have a buddy who keeps saying I just need to get a Powerbook and use Garage band...that puts me well beyond my budget. Thanks for your input and suggestions! __________________ Twang on!

July 31st, 2007, 05:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
OrovilleTim Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Oroville, CA Age: 37 Posts: 554 19 Photos	I'm still in love with my BR-600. I've had it since December. I just can't say enough about this thing! BUT, it doesn't have a hard drive, and no CD burner. I like this though, as I pull the card and import/export using BRWC (BR Wav Converter.) I can also have a whole stack of cards if I like too. __________________ Fender Special Edition Koa Tele / Fender Deluxe Series Powerhouse Strat Fender 65 Twin Reverb / Fender Blues Junior / Marshall DSL 50 & 1960AV Acoustic: Taylor K14CE / Fender Acoustasonic DSP Junior

July 31st, 2007, 05:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
jjh37854 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco Age: 35 Posts: 1,161 7 Photos	MR-8HD I was shocked at ease of use and sound quality, and I think they have a version with the built in burner for still under 5 bones