Members Synthoid Posted April 15, 2004 Members Share Posted April 15, 2004 I'm narrowing down the search for a good digital recorder. The Korg D1600MKII comes recommended by a few people I've talked with....thought I'd ask the forum. Pros & Cons, and best price? Lowest I've seen is $1399. Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpieket Posted April 16, 2004 Members Share Posted April 16, 2004 Sure, it's good. Out of interest, why do you prefer it over the Tascam 2488? It's cheaper and has a better spec. -- Ronald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Synthoid Posted April 16, 2004 Author Members Share Posted April 16, 2004 So far, nobody has recommended that unit. I've had a few "thumbs up" for Yamaha though. I'll check the Tascam out. I do like the touch screen and the layout of the Korg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aunt Flo Posted April 16, 2004 Members Share Posted April 16, 2004 Touch screen is *huge*. I can't stress enough how much easier it makes the Korg units. I've got an older D16 and it is so easy to navigate because of the Touch Screen. That is now a must-have on my HD recorder features list. The D1600mkII is the last in the line of the D-series recorders and is a great unit. 40GB hard drive, built-in burner, 8 XLR inputs with phantom power, etc. The only real limitation is if you want to record in 24-bit you're restricted to 4-simultaneous recording channels and 8-simultaneous playback channels. If you record in 16-bit you can record 8 simultaneously and playback 16. You should be able to find one new for about $1200 and used for under $800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Synthoid Posted April 16, 2004 Author Members Share Posted April 16, 2004 Pianoman......where are they selling for $1200? Lowest I've seen online is $1399. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rbts Posted April 16, 2004 Members Share Posted April 16, 2004 I like mine. I agree it is very easy to use, and very intuitive.. I paid 1350 at Sam Ash... which was 50 off their list.. Woodwinds and brass winds had one for $ 800 which was used.. shrugs... I have seen some "seconds" on line for around that price too?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Synthoid Posted April 16, 2004 Author Members Share Posted April 16, 2004 Ok......anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Synthoid Posted April 18, 2004 Author Members Share Posted April 18, 2004 Nobody else into digital recording "studios?":( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rbts Posted April 18, 2004 Members Share Posted April 18, 2004 Guitar player in my band was too... He is the one who did most of the research... he said it pretty much comes down to the Korg,or a yamaha unit, but that the botttom line was that the Korg was much easier to use. He bought one, and then when he moved out ofstate, I bought one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ricklaww Posted April 18, 2004 Members Share Posted April 18, 2004 one thing about yam AW 16(1100$)-good sounding- is 16 bit record no 24.,8 inputs but 2 xlrs only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rbts Posted April 19, 2004 Members Share Posted April 19, 2004 yea, that was the yamaha that was also apparently a "contender"??? but in the end, all votes were for the Korg unit..for just all around easier to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aunt Flo Posted April 19, 2004 Members Share Posted April 19, 2004 Originally posted by Synthoid Pianoman......where are they selling for $1200? Lowest I've seen online is $1399. I've never ordered anything from these guys but they're advertising these as new, not b-stock units: http://store.yahoo.com/humbucker/kord1dighard.html Edit: After looking at it further I realize this is a V40 and not an mkII model. Other than color, I'm not sure what the difference is. V40 was the 40G HD update to the original D1600. I'm not sure what the mkII added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Synthoid Posted April 19, 2004 Author Members Share Posted April 19, 2004 The new version has better software and USB compatibility. I've seen them bundled with a mike, cables, and studio headphones for $1399. I think people on other forums said the older version was going for as low as $1000 new? That would be a good price. I wish there were some serious Korg discounters. I've seen Yamaha and Alesis gear go for really low prices, but not Korg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrokenRomeo Posted April 23, 2004 Members Share Posted April 23, 2004 I got the 24 track Tascam 2488...it doesn't have the touch screen, but has unbeatable specs and features for the price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpieket Posted April 23, 2004 Members Share Posted April 23, 2004 Originally posted by BrokenRomeo I got the 24 track Tascam 2488...it doesn't have the touch screen, but has unbeatable specs and features for the price... Why would anyone prefer a touch screen over dedicated physical buttons? Many or most of the features for which the Korg uses touch screen menus, are available as actual buttons on the Tascam. At a quick count, the Tascam has more than twice the number of physical buttons as the Korg. -- Ronald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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