Marvel Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I've wanted to post about this gear for a while, as it isn't heard of much by the general public. Twenty-four tracks of 24 bit/192Khz recording... and up. Much of what you might hear on the radio has been recorded on RADAR systems. Their list of users is incredible. Of course, you might think it all sounds bad, but I think that isn't the fault of the gear. Ahhhhh, the price matches the technology, too. A view of the back looks like most PCs, except for all the custom electronics stuffed into the case. http://www.izcorp.com/radar-v-snyquist.php Really impressive stuff. Under the community tab, you can see lots of the groups who have used this equipment for their albums. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Way out![H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Pretty cool gear. What sort of price starts the entry level there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Dee, I think the 24 track with 192Khz is around $19K. Not for the faint of heart, or just to play. You would be going into business with this kind of gear. But you would still need the main console, studio space, and all the outboard gear, too. Microphones, etc. Then you need a business plan that is viable. You need a manager for the business, and clients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Dee, I think the 24 track with 192Khz is around $19K. Not for the faint of heart, or just to play. You would be going into business with this kind of gear. But you would still need the main console, studio space, and all the outboard gear, too. Microphones, etc. Then you need a business plan that is viable. You need a manager for the business, and clients. Fairly sophisticated technology read! Sounds like it does what it designed to do well. Almost has to be cost-effective. I'll venture cost is! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 I had read about the DSD multitrack recorders, and lost the info. Here is a link to one of the few companies producing multitracks using the Direct Stream Digital, at 2.8Mhz. The pricing is appropriately higher. http://www.superaudiocenter.com/Products.htm Even Mallette would love the transparency of these. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthfreek Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 120GB of storage running 24 tracks of 24/192 might get you a song or two. I love my MOTU 896HD and two of those will handle almost any recording siuation one could imagine. If I had almost $20,000 to spend I think I would go a different route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 The MOTU 896HD is a great piece of gear, and their converters have a great reputation. What software are you using? We are using Cubase at the college where I work (Music Dept. composition class). If I were going to go into the recording business, I would be looking for some backers (read money!) and try to go all out. Since a 24 track Studer would cost way more than the RADAR system, I don't think it is unreasonable at all. The Sonoma system pushes $100K, but it's using the DSD technology, and should be as transparent as it gets for now. A good friend of mine usually records at a studio in SanDiego that is using a high end Pro Tools rig, and his tracks come out incredibly clean and real sounding. Imaging on his mixes are superb. I'm sitting here with a single 20 bit ADAT, and I can't get off my butt to record anything. It's hard to perform and engineer at the same time, but it is more the lack of initiative... [*-)] Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Maybe an event where invited to record will inspire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthfreek Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I'm using Logic Pro 8 and I love it but it's not for everyone. Definitely the best deal out there now as they've dropped the price to $499. It IS a Mac-only app. I'm using Dynaudio BM5A monitors and a M-Audio Tampa preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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