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Alesis ADAT HD24 Digital Hard Disk Recorder

Presenting the new state-of-the-art in digital recording systems. With 24 tracks, 2 swappable bays, built-in computer interface, and resolution up to 24-bit/48 kHz, it's easy to see why this is the future of recording. Learn More...

    • New $1,499.00
  • Installment Plan:4 payments of $374.75
    • free ground shipping
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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10

Feature:
quite okay!

Quality:
Not a professional quality product!

Value:
Save your money and buy a real professional recorder..not this one!!

Desirability:
I dont want this anymore! buy a one from me!

Sound:
I had earlier Fostex D-90 and this Alesis HD24 has no so good Ad/da-converters as fostex. The sound of this machince is too thin and not so dynamic..lower-sounds are also problem..it gives a cracked sound easily. I compare this like a low-cost soundcard! Is this made in china..it really sound's like a low cost recorder. People are stupid cause they give a way their professional fostex recorders for free and i was one of those stupid person's. I try to sell this unit away!

Ease of Use:
This machine is easy to use but its not important for me!

Support:
it is working!

Overall:
Iam dissapointed and difficoult to sell away!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
Easy to use and no hassle.

Quality:
Excellent sound recording. You can get closest to the analog tape sound you want. The rack is 3U mount and doesnt take up much space. Hard disk connection is good in ensuring best connectivity.

Value:
For less than 1500USD you get this amount of audio performance and recording..perfect deal.

Desirability:
Of course, I got it after much consideration it's a worthy and long term investment and return.

Sound:
Perfect AD/DA conversion with highest fidelity and quality.

Ease of Use:
Easy to use

Support:
Havnt tried yet but should be good and responsible.

Overall:
Excellent professional equipment you must have to start a studio.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
Works very well with my DM-24 with exception of fast forward and rewind. Syncs up just fine for automated mix. So I use the the little remote that came with the Alesis for FF/REW. Two bays...easily save your projects with safety copies. Beautiful legible display. Go down to CompUSA for cheap, cheap hard drives. Fireport tops it all off with easy movement of files to and from computers for additional editing (Neundo, ACID, you name it...what more could you for about $2000.00 total. Just awesome.

Quality:
Perfect condition upon receipt. No problems thus far after one year. I know the HD-24 was assembled in China but what the heck, we will have to see about its durability. This is a global economy. If you are going to buy only US you've got a major problem.

Value:
Sure it is. After this model became available Mackie had a near heart attack and put out a competive model which I believe uses proprietary storage media and that is one freakin' pain in the butt. The price of their unit was lowered by the way after the HD-24 blasted their arrogant asses.

Sound:
Listen the sound is very, very good. I started my studio career with analogue-the first portastudio;4, 8, and 16 channel Tascams-moved to ADATS and now have gone on to computer and the HD24. The guy who talked about RADAR is a freakin' anus. We know thats a great unit but it costs 3x as much. Be fair.

Support:
I have not had to deal with them for any Alesis product I have owned. By reputation, they are given some knocks.

Overall:
It is good for another two years until the next big thing emerges and we move forward and say goodbye. Meets current needs quite well at an extremely reasonable price point

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
I don't believe the HD24 is designed for "Features", but instead for stability and ease of use. I those catagories it gets high marks indeed.

Quality:
So far so good. No problems what so ever. I love the fact that I can buy extra caddies & Hard drives, and store complete projects on hard drives rather than clutter my shelves with dozens of SVHS tapes.

Value:
We needed a reliable means of recording live in the field, with a platform that could easily export tracks into Protools (or any other DAW system). The HD24 along with the Fireport have filled our situational need quite nicely and at a price much less than we were willing to spend.

Sound:
I work with PTHD in studio and am used to some pretty nice sounding gear, however the HD24 is used for remote recording and the sonic quality of the tracks we record is excellent compared to other products in the price point.

Support:
I wanted the latest Firmware upgrade (which btw addresses some of the issues others have posted here) and I wanted the make the best use of the Fireport. Tech support was incredibly helpful, knowledgable, considerate and not condescending. Oh and he spoke my language (English) without an accent from some far eastern country.

Overall:
Every situation is different so there is no "One Size Fits All". But for our specific need, we considered dozens of alternatives and even field tested several of them. When all the features, advantages and benefits were compared this unit was clearly the best choice for the money.

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