Korg D888 8-Track Hard Disk Recorder
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Eight inputs, eight outputs, eight tracks of recording. Includes Cubase LE 4
Overview
Eight inputs, eight outputs, eight tracks of recording.
A new and unique model has joined Korg's D-series of digital recorders - acclaimed for their high audio quality and easy operation. The user-friendly presentation of the D888 is familiar to anyone who has ever sat in front of a traditional analog mixer. Yet lurking inside this eight input/eight output mixer is a complete eight track digital recorder.
New recording frontiers
The new D888 Digital Recording Studio goes where no digital recorder has gone before. Its intuitive, real-time design assures immediate results. At home, the D888 provides an intuitive mixer layout that allows your sound modules and instruments to stay connected to the mixer inputs so you can start recording whenever the mood strikes you without having to change any connections.
Lightweight and portable, the D888 is also perfect as a live or location “capture” recorder for recording band rehearsals and gigs and other applications. In the field, the versatile input and output sections allow the D888 to record on location without interfering with the P.A. system’s house mix. The output section is also ideal for feeding into a cue mixer, a larger recording system, or other audio applications. With eight-track simultaneous recording you can capture the performance with enough separation to allow overdubs, corrections, and other production steps at a later date.
Back in the home studio, tracks can easily be transferred between the D888 and a computer-based… read more editing/recording environment thanks to native WAV format recording. A high speed USB 2.0 connection moves the data quickly, with the entire hard drive showing up as a mounted disk on your desktop. The MIDI output transmits MIDI Time Code so other equipment can sync up to the D888.
Mixer masquerade
The D888 offers an interface like no other digital recorder. As with a traditional analog mixer, each channel has its own channel strip, complete with trim, 3-band EQ, effect send, and pan controls – each element offering its own dedicated real-time knob. This allows a quick check of the current mixer settings by simply glancing at the knobs.
The Mic inputs provide both XLR and TRS balanced inputs, and phantom power is available. This thoughtful arrangement allows a wide variety of sources to be connected for additional flexibility. High-quality mic preamps are teamed with professional A/D converters for excellent sound.
Throughout, the mixer uses 40-bit, 44.1 kHz processing for a clean audio signal that surpasses CD quality. The eight individual output arrangement is incredibly versatile, allowing the D888 to be the perfect choice in many audio situations. In the Individual Mode, each output is directly tied to a particular channel, perfect for “in-line” live and studio connections. With the Individual Mode off, outputs 1 & 2 become the Monitor outputs, and outputs 3 & 4 serve as the Master outputs. A digital S/P DIF output is also provided. Each of the two headphone outputs is thoughtfully equipped with its own level control.
“No conversion” WAV format recording
All eight tracks can be recorded or played back simultaneously. Eight virtual tracks exist for each track, bringing the total track count to 64. You can bounce tracks together digitally – with no fidelity loss – to free up more tracks. The entire mix can be bounced down to the stereo Master Track. In fact, you can make eight final mixes and then choose the best one. All tracks are saved as WAV format files, for easy sharing with other recording systems.
Non-destructive editing tools point to the power of the recorder section, allowing you to copy entire sections of the song, swap tracks, erase, etc. Undo and Redo commands allow you to hear both the “before” and “after” versions of any edit before you commit to any changes. In addition to regular recording, punch in and punch out recording allows precise overdubbing and fixing any sour notes. Each song allows you to store four edit locate points, as well as one hundred mark points, for quick navigation to various locations in the song.
The internal 40GB hard drive allows a maximum total recording time of over 120 hours.* For ease of use, the recorder section uses traditional transport controls. A backlit LCD provides metering and other pertinent information.
Effects at your fingertips
Eleven different effect types are provided for the Master effect, and are instantly selectable from the front panel. Each channel has its own send knob, and a global return knob allows you to set just the right mix. In keeping with the D888’s real-time approach, effect parameters are also editable from a dedicated front panel knob. And of course, the effect settings are memorized with each song.
An internal metronome is provided. The metronome can be sent from Master and Monitor outputs, or just the Monitor outs alone, so musicians can follow a click-track during recording or performance.
* Maximum single recording time is six hours.
Specifications subject to change without notice
Optional Recording Pack contents
1 x Raxxess POMT Stoppit Microphone Pop Filter
1 x On-Stage 7701B Tripod Boom Mic Stand
1 x MXL 440/441 Recording Ensemble Microphone Pack
1 x Korg D888 8-Track HD Recorder and Mixer with Effects
1 x Memorex CDR80 50-Pack Spindle (52x, 700MB)
1 x CBI MLC20 XLR Microphone Cable (20 Foot)
2 x CBI BL2A 1/4-inch TRS to 1/4-inch TRS Cable (6 Foot)
2 x KRK RP8G2 Rokit G2 8-inch Powered Studio Monitor read less
A new and unique model has joined Korg's D-series of digital recorders - acclaimed for their high audio quality and easy operation. The user-friendly presentation of the D888 is familiar to anyone who has ever sat in front of a traditional analog mixer. Yet lurking inside this eight input/eight output mixer is a complete eight track digital recorder.
New recording frontiers
The new D888 Digital Recording Studio goes where no digital recorder has gone before. Its intuitive, real-time design assures immediate results. At home, the D888 provides an intuitive mixer layout that allows your sound modules and instruments to stay connected to the mixer inputs so you can start recording whenever the mood strikes you without having to change any connections.
Lightweight and portable, the D888 is also perfect as a live or location “capture” recorder for recording band rehearsals and gigs and other applications. In the field, the versatile input and output sections allow the D888 to record on location without interfering with the P.A. system’s house mix. The output section is also ideal for feeding into a cue mixer, a larger recording system, or other audio applications. With eight-track simultaneous recording you can capture the performance with enough separation to allow overdubs, corrections, and other production steps at a later date.
Back in the home studio, tracks can easily be transferred between the D888 and a computer-based… read more editing/recording environment thanks to native WAV format recording. A high speed USB 2.0 connection moves the data quickly, with the entire hard drive showing up as a mounted disk on your desktop. The MIDI output transmits MIDI Time Code so other equipment can sync up to the D888.
Mixer masquerade
The D888 offers an interface like no other digital recorder. As with a traditional analog mixer, each channel has its own channel strip, complete with trim, 3-band EQ, effect send, and pan controls – each element offering its own dedicated real-time knob. This allows a quick check of the current mixer settings by simply glancing at the knobs.
The Mic inputs provide both XLR and TRS balanced inputs, and phantom power is available. This thoughtful arrangement allows a wide variety of sources to be connected for additional flexibility. High-quality mic preamps are teamed with professional A/D converters for excellent sound.
Throughout, the mixer uses 40-bit, 44.1 kHz processing for a clean audio signal that surpasses CD quality. The eight individual output arrangement is incredibly versatile, allowing the D888 to be the perfect choice in many audio situations. In the Individual Mode, each output is directly tied to a particular channel, perfect for “in-line” live and studio connections. With the Individual Mode off, outputs 1 & 2 become the Monitor outputs, and outputs 3 & 4 serve as the Master outputs. A digital S/P DIF output is also provided. Each of the two headphone outputs is thoughtfully equipped with its own level control.
“No conversion” WAV format recording
All eight tracks can be recorded or played back simultaneously. Eight virtual tracks exist for each track, bringing the total track count to 64. You can bounce tracks together digitally – with no fidelity loss – to free up more tracks. The entire mix can be bounced down to the stereo Master Track. In fact, you can make eight final mixes and then choose the best one. All tracks are saved as WAV format files, for easy sharing with other recording systems.
Non-destructive editing tools point to the power of the recorder section, allowing you to copy entire sections of the song, swap tracks, erase, etc. Undo and Redo commands allow you to hear both the “before” and “after” versions of any edit before you commit to any changes. In addition to regular recording, punch in and punch out recording allows precise overdubbing and fixing any sour notes. Each song allows you to store four edit locate points, as well as one hundred mark points, for quick navigation to various locations in the song.
The internal 40GB hard drive allows a maximum total recording time of over 120 hours.* For ease of use, the recorder section uses traditional transport controls. A backlit LCD provides metering and other pertinent information.
Effects at your fingertips
Eleven different effect types are provided for the Master effect, and are instantly selectable from the front panel. Each channel has its own send knob, and a global return knob allows you to set just the right mix. In keeping with the D888’s real-time approach, effect parameters are also editable from a dedicated front panel knob. And of course, the effect settings are memorized with each song.
An internal metronome is provided. The metronome can be sent from Master and Monitor outputs, or just the Monitor outs alone, so musicians can follow a click-track during recording or performance.
* Maximum single recording time is six hours.
Specifications subject to change without notice
Optional Recording Pack contents
1 x Raxxess POMT Stoppit Microphone Pop Filter
1 x On-Stage 7701B Tripod Boom Mic Stand
1 x MXL 440/441 Recording Ensemble Microphone Pack
1 x Korg D888 8-Track HD Recorder and Mixer with Effects
1 x Memorex CDR80 50-Pack Spindle (52x, 700MB)
1 x CBI MLC20 XLR Microphone Cable (20 Foot)
2 x CBI BL2A 1/4-inch TRS to 1/4-inch TRS Cable (6 Foot)
2 x KRK RP8G2 Rokit G2 8-inch Powered Studio Monitor read less
Specs
Recorder Section:
Number of Tracks:
64 + master track* (including virtual tracks)
8 track simultaneous recording/playback
*Saved as stereo WAV files, number of tracks depends on capacity of the hard drive.
Recording Format:
44.1 kHz, 16-bit uncompressed
Recording Time:
Max. 124 hours (based on 40 GB hard disk drive, maximum single recording time is six hours)
Number of Songs:
Max. 200 songs
Mark Points:
100 points per a song
USB Function:
Supports USB 2.0
The whole internal hard drive is available to mount to your computer as a FAT32 USB external drive
Track Edit Functions:
Copy (over-write)
Erase
Swap
Assign wav file to track
Song Edit Functions:
Copy
Delete
Rename
Protect
Save Now
Metronome Function:
Tempo range: 40 ~ 240 BPM
0, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 beats
Mixer Section:
Structure:
8 channel inputs (8 busses)
Monitor x 1
Master x 1
Send to internal effect x 1
Signal Processing:
40-bit, 44.1 kHz
EQ:
HIGH (Fc: 10 kHz, G ± 15 dB), MID (Fc: 2.5 kHz, G ± 15 dB), LOW (Fc: 100 Hz, G ± 15 dB)
Effect Section:
Structure:
Master x 1
Signal Processing:
40-bit, 44.1 kHz
Number of Programs:
11
General:
Display:
160 x 104 dots LCD with backlight
Power Supply:
AC
Current Consumption:
32 W
Dimensions:
14.74” (W) x 13.03” (D) x 4.33” (H)
375 (W) x 331 (D) x 110 (H) mm
Weight:
9.70 lbs. / 4.4 kg
Principal Specifications:
Frequency Response:
10 Hz ~ 20 kHz +1 dB/ -2 dB @ +4 dBu, 10 kΩ load
S/N:
96 dB (typical) @ IHF-A
THD+N:
0.03 % (typical) 20 Hz ~ 20kHz @ +16 dBu, 10 kΩ load
A/D Conversion:
24-bit, 64 times over-sampling
D/A Conversion:
24-bit, 128 times over-sampling
Recording/Playback bit rate:
16-bit
Analog / Digital Input and Output Specifications:
When output assign is INDIVIDUAL
INPUT 1-8:
Connectors:
XLR-3-31 type (+48 V phantom power, SW), 1/4” TRS phone jacks (balanced)
Input Impedance:
4 kΩ (XLR-3-31), 10 kΩ (1/4” TRS phone)
Nominal Level:
-60 dBu ~ +4 dBu @ TRIM = max. ~ min.
Maximum Level:
-48 dBu ~ +16 dBu @ TRIM = max. ~ min.
Source Impedance:
600 Ω
MONITOR OUTPUT L/R [CH1, 2]:
Connectors:
1/4” phone jacks (unbalanced)
Output Impedance:
500 Ohm
Nominal Level:
-10 dB
Maximum Level:
+2 dBu
Load Impedance:
greater than 10 kΩ
MASTER OUTPUT L/R [CH3, 4]:
Connectors:
1/4” phone jacks (unbalanced)
Output Impedance:
500 Ohm
Nominal Level:
-10 dBu
Maximum Level:
+2 dBu
Load Impedance:
greater than 10 kOhm
CH5-8 [CH5-8]:
Connectors:
1/4” phone jacks (unbalanced)
Output Impedance:
500 Ohm
Nominal Level:
-10 dBu
Maximum Level:
+2 dBu
Load Impedance:
greater than 10 kOhm
PHONES:
Connectors:
two 1/4” stereo phone jacks
Output Impedance:
100 Ohm
Maximum Level:
50 mW + 50 mW @ 32 Ohm
S/P DIF OUTPUT:
Connector:
optical
Format:
24-bit S/P DIF (IEC60958)
USB:
Connector:
type B
Format:
USB2.0 High-Speed Device, USB mass-storage class
Supported OS:
Windows Me/2000 or later, Mac OS 9.0.4 or later
(If you wish to use the D888 with a PC running Windows 98, please contact your local Korg distributor.)
FOOT SW:
Connector:
1/4” phone jack (use separately sold PS-1)
Included Items:
AC cord
Options:
PS-1 Pedal Switch
MIDI Function:
MTC transmission:
frame rate 30fps, format 30NDF
Specifications subject to change without notice
Number of Tracks:
64 + master track* (including virtual tracks)
8 track simultaneous recording/playback
*Saved as stereo WAV files, number of tracks depends on capacity of the hard drive.
Recording Format:
44.1 kHz, 16-bit uncompressed
Recording Time:
Max. 124 hours (based on 40 GB hard disk drive, maximum single recording time is six hours)
Number of Songs:
Max. 200 songs
Mark Points:
100 points per a song
USB Function:
Supports USB 2.0
The whole internal hard drive is available to mount to your computer as a FAT32 USB external drive
Track Edit Functions:
Copy (over-write)
Erase
Swap
Assign wav file to track
Song Edit Functions:
Copy
Delete
Rename
Protect
Save Now
Metronome Function:
Tempo range: 40 ~ 240 BPM
0, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 beats
Mixer Section:
Structure:
8 channel inputs (8 busses)
Monitor x 1
Master x 1
Send to internal effect x 1
Signal Processing:
40-bit, 44.1 kHz
EQ:
HIGH (Fc: 10 kHz, G ± 15 dB), MID (Fc: 2.5 kHz, G ± 15 dB), LOW (Fc: 100 Hz, G ± 15 dB)
Effect Section:
Structure:
Master x 1
Signal Processing:
40-bit, 44.1 kHz
Number of Programs:
11
General:
Display:
160 x 104 dots LCD with backlight
Power Supply:
AC
Current Consumption:
32 W
Dimensions:
14.74” (W) x 13.03” (D) x 4.33” (H)
375 (W) x 331 (D) x 110 (H) mm
Weight:
9.70 lbs. / 4.4 kg
Principal Specifications:
Frequency Response:
10 Hz ~ 20 kHz +1 dB/ -2 dB @ +4 dBu, 10 kΩ load
S/N:
96 dB (typical) @ IHF-A
THD+N:
0.03 % (typical) 20 Hz ~ 20kHz @ +16 dBu, 10 kΩ load
A/D Conversion:
24-bit, 64 times over-sampling
D/A Conversion:
24-bit, 128 times over-sampling
Recording/Playback bit rate:
16-bit
Analog / Digital Input and Output Specifications:
When output assign is INDIVIDUAL
INPUT 1-8:
Connectors:
XLR-3-31 type (+48 V phantom power, SW), 1/4” TRS phone jacks (balanced)
Input Impedance:
4 kΩ (XLR-3-31), 10 kΩ (1/4” TRS phone)
Nominal Level:
-60 dBu ~ +4 dBu @ TRIM = max. ~ min.
Maximum Level:
-48 dBu ~ +16 dBu @ TRIM = max. ~ min.
Source Impedance:
600 Ω
MONITOR OUTPUT L/R [CH1, 2]:
Connectors:
1/4” phone jacks (unbalanced)
Output Impedance:
500 Ohm
Nominal Level:
-10 dB
Maximum Level:
+2 dBu
Load Impedance:
greater than 10 kΩ
MASTER OUTPUT L/R [CH3, 4]:
Connectors:
1/4” phone jacks (unbalanced)
Output Impedance:
500 Ohm
Nominal Level:
-10 dBu
Maximum Level:
+2 dBu
Load Impedance:
greater than 10 kOhm
CH5-8 [CH5-8]:
Connectors:
1/4” phone jacks (unbalanced)
Output Impedance:
500 Ohm
Nominal Level:
-10 dBu
Maximum Level:
+2 dBu
Load Impedance:
greater than 10 kOhm
PHONES:
Connectors:
two 1/4” stereo phone jacks
Output Impedance:
100 Ohm
Maximum Level:
50 mW + 50 mW @ 32 Ohm
S/P DIF OUTPUT:
Connector:
optical
Format:
24-bit S/P DIF (IEC60958)
USB:
Connector:
type B
Format:
USB2.0 High-Speed Device, USB mass-storage class
Supported OS:
Windows Me/2000 or later, Mac OS 9.0.4 or later
(If you wish to use the D888 with a PC running Windows 98, please contact your local Korg distributor.)
FOOT SW:
Connector:
1/4” phone jack (use separately sold PS-1)
Included Items:
AC cord
Options:
PS-1 Pedal Switch
MIDI Function:
MTC transmission:
frame rate 30fps, format 30NDF
Specifications subject to change without notice
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-390-6800
Web: https://www.korgusa.com/support
Phone: 631-390-6800
Web: https://www.korgusa.com/support
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(50 ratings)
Submitted February 12, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com
"A good effort but not the best work Korg could have done"
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I really wish I'd known how bad the pre's are in these boxes, and if I'd known I might probably have continued looking. Korgs refusal to fix this issue is mystifying. Not that it makes them unusable or anything, but if I hadn't already owned some gear with decent pre's in it to beef up the signal path I'd probably have sent it back. Things are changing fast in this arena and while the D888 is a good niche product for those of us who will put with 44khZ and want more than 2 channels of recording at a time, that alone isn't going to keep this product selling. I predict within two years someone will say to me, 'You've got a Korg -what- for sale?' because nobody will remember this thing.
Sound
I like this device better than another reviewer but he's right about the trim pots; they are horrible, definitely the weakest part of this device. I've had it for a few months and been using the pre's on my old Mackie 1202. Now I'm looking for a tube pre to warm things up a bit. Other than that it's mostly a good product; the USB interface is wide open, allowing you to see the whole drive in Win XP or Linux. The user interface is pretty good. Team this up with Ardour on your Linux box and you've got a hell of a DAW. The fact you can only go 44khz is a flaw but personally I find it adequate for my needs.
Features
No accessories came with it, there really should be at least a short USB cable. Jumping to mark points is… read more instant and easy. On the down side, the silk screened lettering is unfortunately much too small for my old eyes. There's no real reason for it, they had plenty of room and chose to use a small font and a dull white. Some attention to ease of use would have paid off here.
Ease of Use
The manual is great, downloadable online and for the most part, if you understand an analog mixer you can get results from this box. But here again, the pre's are the problem. Wether plugging in an SM57 or a Rhodes NT or a AKG C1000, they are just pure clunky junk that responds not at all until they come live at the end of their travel and peg the VU. You'll need to find a ballpark setting and do the real work with an external pre on each track you use. On the other hand, how many DAW's in this price range can handle 8 simultaneous inputs?
Quality
Solid enough but again, the pre's are junk. Live recording can be a problem due to long pauses after recording tracks, to rebuild files. The longer the track, the longer it goes offline when you shut down. I think if I ever tried to use it live I might just leave it on for all 4 sets. You could convievably use this thing for your only mixer, live, recording while you perform. I would NOT want to try it.
Value
I'm still pretty happy with it, despite its flaws. It should be about $200 cheaper due to the bad pre's, which add to the real cost of setting up a decent system centered around this thing. For those without a DAW or external effects, the onboard affects are decent.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed to call.
The Wow Factor
Nothing with a display as small as this is going to get much of a rating for 'sex appeal' It just looks like a pretty ordinary mixer with a few cute red green and yellow lites and an LCD display.
Musical Background:
ex-pro annoying the neighbors
Musical Style:
Acoustic and electric folk and blues. Much angst and crying in beer. read less
Sound
I like this device better than another reviewer but he's right about the trim pots; they are horrible, definitely the weakest part of this device. I've had it for a few months and been using the pre's on my old Mackie 1202. Now I'm looking for a tube pre to warm things up a bit. Other than that it's mostly a good product; the USB interface is wide open, allowing you to see the whole drive in Win XP or Linux. The user interface is pretty good. Team this up with Ardour on your Linux box and you've got a hell of a DAW. The fact you can only go 44khz is a flaw but personally I find it adequate for my needs.
Features
No accessories came with it, there really should be at least a short USB cable. Jumping to mark points is… read more instant and easy. On the down side, the silk screened lettering is unfortunately much too small for my old eyes. There's no real reason for it, they had plenty of room and chose to use a small font and a dull white. Some attention to ease of use would have paid off here.
Ease of Use
The manual is great, downloadable online and for the most part, if you understand an analog mixer you can get results from this box. But here again, the pre's are the problem. Wether plugging in an SM57 or a Rhodes NT or a AKG C1000, they are just pure clunky junk that responds not at all until they come live at the end of their travel and peg the VU. You'll need to find a ballpark setting and do the real work with an external pre on each track you use. On the other hand, how many DAW's in this price range can handle 8 simultaneous inputs?
Quality
Solid enough but again, the pre's are junk. Live recording can be a problem due to long pauses after recording tracks, to rebuild files. The longer the track, the longer it goes offline when you shut down. I think if I ever tried to use it live I might just leave it on for all 4 sets. You could convievably use this thing for your only mixer, live, recording while you perform. I would NOT want to try it.
Value
I'm still pretty happy with it, despite its flaws. It should be about $200 cheaper due to the bad pre's, which add to the real cost of setting up a decent system centered around this thing. For those without a DAW or external effects, the onboard affects are decent.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed to call.
The Wow Factor
Nothing with a display as small as this is going to get much of a rating for 'sex appeal' It just looks like a pretty ordinary mixer with a few cute red green and yellow lites and an LCD display.
Musical Background:
ex-pro annoying the neighbors
Musical Style:
Acoustic and electric folk and blues. Much angst and crying in beer. read less
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