Tascam 2488mkII 24-Track Recording Workstation

Larger hard drive, an all-new LCD display, new guitar effects and improved CD mastering capabilities.

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Tascam 2488mkII 24-Track Recording Workstation reviews

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"BUY THIS BOX! (before you buy yet another software program that you won't use!!)"

Feature:
It truly is an "all in one" answer to the job of recording from the bedroom to the stage. I am a "sound guy" in the "real world" and I try to record most jobs. I have used the TASCAM 'lots over the years. (today, I record everything on a usb thumb drive out of a peavy 24fx . . .that works great and many times I will reload that into the tascam for other "stuff" if I'm on the road and am just waiting for the next bus to the gig LOL)

Quality:
Others talk about crashing, I have never had a crash and have owned one since they first came out and cost $1000 net. I would suggest that quality of power is many times the issue, but, machines do crash, so, just give it a try!

Value:
This is the best deal in america. When not working, I am either in a music store, on the web, or reading catalogs . . . this is the very best value out there in my opinion.

Desirability:
It is simple, yet not confusing. It may look like it does not do much, but, in a pinch, I have even run sound with this machine & it is great for a "one man band" type of show, especially techno/ trance. You can set up an entire show that seem like loops and then play 8 live tracks @ the same time . . .it just takes being comfortable with the box.

Sound:
Having started recording on a 3m/walensak reel to reel recorder when I was 14 (1969!), I truly believe that this is the best "stand alone" multi-function recorder on the market considering the cost/feature value. I now use an ALESIS 24HD (for my personal mp3 projects), but, I always take my TASCAM on the road in my special portable suit case. This is my second machine and may buy one more because it looks like the recorder will be discontinued soon! 8 comps and effects on every pass is a great help in a motel room at 3am after a gig!! ( I have even sold cd's of the previous nights shows in the past made with the cd burner ) IT is the best high grade "sketch pad" and better than many of the last generation HD recorders (like the early roland's . .FOR THE MONEY, YOU CAN NOT BEAT THIS SYSTEM.

Ease of Use:
Once you know how to use this box, it is a joy, but others have suggested getting the DVD to start off with, DO THAT, it is much easier than reading the manual . . these things do WAY MORE than even the company knows many times, so don't be afraid to push the thing as far as it will go.

Support:
I have tried, but, it is hard to get in contact with tech people for low end products when the company also supports large commercial products in the same area . . .and most sales people are LOCKED in on every kind of software in the world . . .since I hate software based ANYTHING, I have a fond spot for this machine.

Overall:
I will use this machine until it goes away. (since I have 2, I hope to always have one that works . .I will eventually leave it @ home or loan it to my church . . .the folks @ church have ALL of the most current gear, but, in a crunch, they could do A LOT with this and I would encourage any "start up group" or small church to consider buying one instead of some (expensive) digital mixer that no one will be able to use . . .BUT YOU KINOW THEY WON'T DO THAT!!

Submitted: 7/9/2008

Style of Music: commercial sound


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""a sum gesture for your buck""

Feature:
In an all and one package suite, you cant ask for more in the ease of use dept. The voice recording effects are outstanding and once you take it to the next level with the internal Eq and compression stations...Wow...Its you and your creative mind against the the Enginuity of the Tascam-2488!

Quality:
I do Live sound for up 16pc bands and when i do 10pc and under I like to take my Tascam-2488 and try new things. I have enough mic space to connect 3lead vocals, 3 percussionists, and 2winds a bass player and keaboardist, yet have enough back-up mics inputs to better mic up drums or the timbales.

Value:
In short I paid more for the 1st release of this product only to be sold later with more upgrades at a lower price. And since I never keep reciepts...what can I do?

Desirability:
Not only does it look good its a sturn piece of equipment. The wide screen is lit well and to carry and place it on a table you fingers grip firmly under each hand placement for a firm and reliable grip.

Sound:
In a world were computers are the key source of what to record on...I still prefer the stand-alone Tascam-2488. My Tascam-2488 has 24 tracks and just about all the unlimited virtual tracks i need to get the job done! Sound...well lets just say that I can record on my Tascam-2488 and make it sound just as good if not better than your pc-recording. And since I don't use my Tascam-2488 to connect to the internet...I won't have a problem with a slow running hard drive due to viruses and such.

Ease of Use:
Great sound is what I got from my Tascam-2488 2days after I opened it up and got it out of the packageing. I like to read and familiarize myself first before I jump into it. Since I use standalone gear I connected my synth-keyboard to a stereo track and my condenser to track one and the rest is history!!!

Support:
Till now I've had no need to contact the dealer but...Since upgrades have been implemented to the new release model...in the near future I will be talking to my Tascam dealer to see about getting my gear upgraded aswell.

Overall:
When I first bought my Tascam-2488 I liked everything but...the save and reload system. It takes too long for it to reload a song saved from cd-rw and to save to cd-rw its still a long process. I,ve seen zip-drives save and reload faster the the current setting.

Submitted: 9/7/2007

Style of Music: Tropical Salsa, Latin pop + ballods, R&b urban style and hip-hop


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The 2488mkII is the follow-up to the best-selling, simple-to-use 24-track recording and mixing workstation for home studios. Like its predecessor, 8 inputs can be simultaneously recorded into the XLR and 1/4 in. inputs -- enough for a whole band. 19 physical faders control mono and stereo channels without scrolling through pages for quick and easy mixing. Each channel has 3-band EQ with a parametric mid-band and access to three built-in effects processors, including reverb and multi-effects.

After the final mix is recorded to the dedicated stereo master recorder, the built-in CD-RW drive can burn a CD master in addition to backing up the hard drive and importing and exporting WAV files. New features from the 2488 include a larger hard drive, an all-new LCD display, new guitar effects and improved CD mastering capabilities.

Features:
3-band EQ on 24 channels, 8 inputs and stereo bus with high and low sweepable shelving bands and full parametric mid band

3 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 8 assignable dynamics processors for compression during recording or mixdown

Dedicated Stereo Compressor on the stereo output

8 inputs: 4 XLR with phantom power double as 1/4 in. mic/line inputs, plus 4 more 1/4 in. mic/line inputs

19 x 45mm faders including master fader

LCD display for viewing meters and edit 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 MacĀ® for data backup and SMF/WAV file

Optional Recording Pack Contents
1 x Stoppit Microphone Pop Filter/Popper Stopper
1 x OnStage 7701B Tripod Boom Mic Stand
1 x Memorex CDR80 50-Pack Spindle (52x, 700MB)
1 x CBI MLC20 Mic Cable 20 Ft
2 x CBI BL2A 1/4 in. TRS To 1/4 in. TRS Cable (6 Foot)
1 x AKG Perception 220 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
2 x KRK RP8G2 Rokit G2 8-Inch Powered Studio Monitor

Technical Info

Recording resolution: 44.1kHz, 16-bit or 24-bit

Dimensions: 21.5 in. W x 14 in. D x 5.7 in. H

Weight: 17.6 lbs.
Real 24-track recording with the simplicity and affordability of an analog Portastudio, plus the power of digital editing and processing! The 2488 MkII has 4 XLR combo mic/line/instrument inputs and 4 more 1/4" line inputs. All 8 analog inputs can record simultaneously. A USB 2.0 jack makes for quick data backup on your Mac or PC. With a new larger hard drive, the 2488 MkII provides ample space for several 24-track songs. Need to store them elsewhere? Burn a CD on the internal CD-R drive or put that USB to use! Guitar effects and a General MIDI sound module are onboard for quick music-making. With 19 faders, 8 assignable dynamics processors, digital multi-effects and guitar effects, plus 3-band EQ and 3 aux sends on every channel, the 2488 MkII makes mixdown a delight--and keeps the creativity at your fingertips.
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