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TASCAM 2488mkII 24-Track Recording Workstation
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Larger hard drive, an all-new LCD display, new guitar effects and improved CD mastering capabilities.
Overview
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… read more 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 Mac® 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 read less
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… read more 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 Mac® 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 read less
Specs
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.
Dimensions: 21.5 in. W x 14 in. D x 5.7 in. H
Weight: 17.6 lbs.
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-726-0303
Web: https://tascam.com/us/support/contact
Phone: 323-726-0303
Web: https://tascam.com/us/support/contact
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(54 ratings)
Submitted September 7, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com
""a sum gesture for your buck""
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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.
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.
Features
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!
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!!!
Quality… read more
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?
Manufacturer 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.
The Wow Factor
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.
Musical Background:
Sound engineer, recording producer/singer
Musical Style:
Tropical Salsa, Latin pop + ballods, R&b urban style and hip-hop read less
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.
Features
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!
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!!!
Quality… read more
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?
Manufacturer 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.
The Wow Factor
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.
Musical Background:
Sound engineer, recording producer/singer
Musical Style:
Tropical Salsa, Latin pop + ballods, R&b urban style and hip-hop read less
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