Alesis ADAT HD24XR 24-Track Digital Hard Disk Recorder

44.1, 48 and 96 kHz sample rates. Cables not included.

Item: ALEADATHD24XR

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28 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

5 People wrote reviews

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

"EXPERIENCED!"

Feature:
I love the HD-24! I love the people who decided to finally make it!

Quality:
The product is made well. The BUTTONS that are pressed, to be of constant use, are too delicate. There are ample and solid materials that can be used to make this product perfect.

Value:
Yes!

Desirability:
The sex appeal; give me a break! Technical Marvel; I'll give you that. Practical Use; #1 priority! Color; Silver/Black/Grey are the colors of the Industry Flag! "the sheer genius of its design or features), that make you lust for this piece of gear even if you could make good music without it?"; You would need to hire me to answer this question. But I have 3 jobs.

Sound:
When technology does what it is designed to do, life is good! A machine that works for me, and waits for me, that’s all I ask for. The ALESIS HD-24 is my current answer. I only wish all other manufactures would adopt this philosophy. This would assure a cease to economy and creative issues. [What ever happened to - “Together we Stand”?

Ease of Use:
Sound is as relative to taste, as it is to site, smell, and touch. However, the Alesis HD-24 is one means of technology that blurs the lines.

Support:
I have dealt with a company rep. He was very helpful to fix my problem of "Track-10" not able to calibrate to “0-db.” However, I have recently reencountered this problem, but I’ve learned to live with it. I do wish to someday have a Full 24 Track Unit... This may be a QC issue, or poor choice in materials? As long as the Brain works, and I can write my music, your “political red-tape” is somewhat palatable... And mind you, it’s not all due the price - because you must always consider the current economy status. I still worry about how much will it cost to fix it, or buy a new one. But if you, and others, would make anything that would last 50 years, you would have a reputation that would last 100 years! And that means loyal customers for 100 centuries! You do the math...

Overall:
How long do you expect to be satisfied with this product before searching for another product?: The answer to this question would be based on your QC department, and/or “political-red-tape” issues... - Will you supplement it or replace it?: Either, or? The saying used to be “Money Talks”... Now it’s “Bills Talk Louder!” - What would lead you to search for another product - would you wear this out, seek some specific features, keep this but seek additional or different sounds and features?: Based on your support... Wear and Tear... I’m not sure that I can find a better company/manufacture of such a great product? But again - The answer to this question would be based on your QC department, and/or “political-red-tape” issues... - How would you compare this product to others you considered, and why did you choose this one (if you bought it)?: Yes - I bought it! And if I bought and used the others that I considered, then I could give you more details... I chose this one because I own 3 ADAT-XT’s, and a BRC, which helped get my job for TV. But I quit that gig because my health gave up, just before the ADAT’s did! Fortunately, the ADAT’s died. I’m still alive! - Does this product help you meet your musical goals?: Totally and Absolutely! - If the product were lost or stolen, would you replace it or buy something else - if so what else?: Due to plausible compatibility issues, I would be forced to replace it, If I had to get something else all together, I would get an alternate and permanent, likewise, reliable system and stick to that. - What do you wish you knew before you bought it?: I’ve been around long enough to find Alesis! - What do you like most about it?: The Artistic Freedom that such technology could, and should, allow the Artist! - What do you like least about it?: The Buttons! They’re too fragile to handle on a constant basis... Sorry... [fg]

Submitted: 3/6/2008

Style of Music: Also Vast!

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

"A great product for live playback"

Feature:
Get the firewire interface, you'll hate yourself if you don't.

Quality:
GREAT

Sound:
Bare non a bargain for replaying multi track audio for live performance application. Easy to use, Sounds perfect.

Ease of Use:
30min and your up and running.

Support:
Fairly great tech support

Submitted: 10/19/2007

Style of Music: Rock

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About This Product!
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The First Hard Disk Recorders Worthy of the Name ADAT...
Introducing the world's first 24-track, 24-bit/96kHz hard disk recorders designed to fit comfortably into any standard ADAT environment -- and match ADAT's legendary performance and affordability.

With their patent-pending method of writing to the hard drive, HD24 and HD24XR are the first hard disk recorders built from the ground up exclusively for the purpose of recording music instead of data -- resulting in remarkable stability and performance. And yet, thanks to their use of standard, low-cost IDE computer drives, the recording media costs no more than traditional ADAT tape on a per track basis.

Two hot-swappable media bays provide convenient access to the recording drives, and allow the user to backup data in just minutes. You can edit tracks internally or easily transfer to computer via built-in Ethernet. They're the only HD recorders on the market with standard ADAT Optical and ADAT Sync, enabling them to work efficiently with existing systems. And they offer the same exceptional user-friendly interface ADAT users have come to expect.

Alesis reinvents digital recording. Again.

Features:
24-track, 24-bit digital audio recording at 48kHz (12 tracks at 96kHz)

High sample rates for top-notch audio. Digital: 44.1-96kHz. Upgrade HD24 to 96kHz with the EC-2

Fully loaded standard connections include 24 analog inputs and outputs (+4dBu, 1/4 in. TRS), plus 24 channels of ADAT Optical I/O

Dual recording bays utilize standard low-cost, removable IDE drives so media costs don't break the bank

Instant random access to audio using ADAT/FST (File Streaming Technology). Hit rewind or fast-forward and you're there in a flash

Internal editing capabilities include cut, copy, paste, and track-move with undo. Or use the built-in Ethernet port to easily send files to a computer DAW

Multiple units can be synchronized to create a larger system, and easily integrated into an existing ADAT system

Everything you need for a world-class digital recording setup: MIDI in/out, MTC out, Ethernet, ADAT Sync in/out, and Word Clock in

The included 40GB drive provides 180 minutes of 24-track record time at 24-bit

Technical Info

Media
2 Caddys:
1 with installed 40GB HD
1 empty which can contain IDE/EIDE/ATA Drive of 5400/7200/ 10000 RPM up to 2000GB

Track Count
24 tracks at 24-bit/48kHz

12 tracks at 24-bit/96kHz

Sample Rates
Digital: 44.1-96kHz

Analog: 44.1-48kHz (HD24). Upgrade HD24 to 96kHz with the EC-2.

Connections
Analog: 24 24-bit inputs, 24 24-bit outputs (1/4" TRS, +4dBu)

Digital: 24-channel I/O via 3 ADAT Optical inputs and 3 ADAT Optical outputs.

Other: MIDI in/out. Alesis Sync in/out (DB-9). Word Clock input (BNC, 75). Footswitch jack for punch in/out (1/4 in.). LRC input for traditional wired remote (1/4 in.). 10 Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45).

Audio Specs
Frequency Response: 20Hz20kHz +0/1dB

Dynamic Range: 103dB A/D, >103dB D/A (A-weighted)

Distortion: <0.003% THD+N

Input Levels: nominal +4dBu, maximum +19dBu

Pitch Control: +100 cents/200 cents, min-max 30-50kHz (30-100kHz with version 2.0).

Power & Dimensions
Power: 90-230V AC, 60W

Dimensions (H x W x D): 5.09 in. x 19 in. x 17 in. (127mm x 483mm x 432mm), 3U rackmount

Weight: 20 lbs. (9.07kg)
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