Tascam 2488 24-Bit 24-Track Digital Workstation

3-band EQ on 24 channels. 8-inputs. 3 aux sends.

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Tascam 2488mkII 24-Track Recording Workstation

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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. Learn More...

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10 zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.

"All the pro recording studio time you want at REASONABLE rates!"

Feature:
I'm glad it didn't require any "accessories".

Quality:
As far as quality is concerned, I havn't owned it long enough. Ask me in two or three more years. I would say not to mix any projects on it while wearing a wrist watch. You'll scratch the paint off the palm rest. (lower side corners) I would recommend NOT taking it to "the clubs".

Value:
BIG BANG for the "buck"! If you know what you're doing as a recordist and, you know what you want to hear, you will achieve results. Tascam has finally leveled the "playing field" for musicians W/out a major label recording contract.

Desirability:
It's pretty. I get a lot of girls hanging around it in my studio.

Sound:
I really love it now. Sounds smooth and silky when I want it to and bold and harsh if I need it to be. The glitch I had experienced with it misteriously dissapeared. THAT alone makes the unit sound great! Like anything new, it did take some time to get used to. However, I'm still experiencing nice sonic surprises at each level of recording.

Support:
Nobody home.

Overall:
For making music, I can't imagine making any improvements. Except, the paint finish and a larger hard drive for greater storage capacity. Maybe a 1/2 Hr. DVD to go along with the manual. I plan to use and care for this unit for perhaps 10 or 20 years.

Submitted: 10/29/2004

Style of Music: many influences, many


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"2488 II is getting a bad rap for no good reason."

Feature:
Again, I am sure that there are better units out there but for the price PLEEEEZE! I am still finding out features, short cuts and cool goodies that make my life easier.

Quality:
I would love to see the unit be a little more sturdy as far as the chassis is concerned. I wouldnt want to carry it around alot as the case is mostly plastic.

Value:
Bang for the buck, I will have to say Tascam is the top. I did considerable research before buying including talking to other home recording freaks like me and It came highly recommended

Desirability:
The look of the unit is good but not easy to find all controls. There are better looking and arranged units but still, you cant have everything

Sound:
I only rate it a nine because I know that there are better units out there. Still it does everything I need as a part time pro. I have not experienced any problems that others have seen. I would like to have better access to the patch bay. The manual is a little sketchy for a beginner.

Ease of Use:
Like I said, the manual could be more user friendly. Some of the instructions are vague. Controlling the features are easy once you get the hang of it. The recalling of scenes is a little mystical still. Also the detail about not being able to set in and out points util the display stops flashing gave me a fit. Probably newbie syndrom.

Support:
It seems as though there are some problems with all tech support, but I have found that if you supply ample info and are prepared they tech support guys are good at getting you pointed in the right directions.

Overall:
This unit has suprised me on all fronts. What it can do exceeds my current needs for recording/editing and I dont expect to outgrow it any time soon.

Submitted: 8/11/2007

Style of Music: Country, Texas style country, 70s rock and blues


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Way way back in 1979, when Tascam introduced the first 4-track cassette tape Portastudio, they were also helping set the professional audio industry standard for recording tracks: 24. Like the Portastudio, 24 recording tracks caught on, becoming the primary creative tool for artists and producers worldwide. Was then. Still is. Only now everyone can have access to that magic number of tracks. Twenty-five years after the first Portastudio comes the incredible 2488. It's by far the most affordable 24-track recording and mixing workstation ever made for home studios - and the only model within 3X its price range that can truly run 24 tracks at 24-bits/ 44.1kHz. Eight inputs can be simultaneously recorded into the XLR and 1/4 in. inputs. Twenty physical faders control the mixdown channels; each channel has 3-band EQ and access to three built-in effects processors. A 40GB internal hard disk gives the user ample space for 20 to 30 24-track songs and virtual tracks for comping. Plus the 2488 has a USB 2.0 port for back-up via home computer.

Features:
3-band EQ on 24 channels, 8-inputs, tone generator 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 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 four dedicated 1/4 in. mic/line inputs

20 x 45mm faders including master fader

LCD display for viewing meters and edit parameters

CD-RW drive to record Red Book CDs, import/export WAV files and backup hard drive

64-voice General MIDI sound module

Standard MIDI File player

High-speed USB 2.0 jack connects to PC or Mac� for data backup and SMF/WAV file
Real 24-track recording with the simplicity and affordability of an analog Portastudio, plus the power of digital editing and processing! The 2488 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 40GB hard drive, the 2488 provides ample space for 20 to 30 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 20 faders, 8 assignable dynamics processors, digital multi-effects, plus 3-band EQ and 3 aux sends on every channel, the 2488 makes mixdown a delight--and keeps the creativity at your fingertips.

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