Best Mastering CD Recorders & Duplicators
Slot loading transport 24 bit A/D and D/A converters Sample rate conversion MP3 file Playback MP3 Action setting Key control (change the key w/o changing the speed) Pitch control Auto cue from menu Auto ready from menu S/PDIF coaxial and optical digital I/O RCA unbalanced analog I/O ±16 percent pitch control on playback Power on play Sync record start. Auto or manual track division All, single, or A-B repeat play Elapsed, remain, total, and total remain time display Continuous, single, random, or program (up to 99 songs) play Erase or un-finalize for CD-RW discs Selectable disc reading speed Dedicated L/R input level control Digital attenuator CD-TEXT read and write PS/2 Keyboard input for CD-TEXT input and remote control Wireless (I/R) remote control unit (included) Selectable infra-red remote enable/disable. Recordable discs: CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA Resolution: 16 bit linear Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Frequency converter input: 32KHz to 48KHZ Frequency response: 20 Hz~20 KHz ±0.8 dB (playback) ±1.0 dB (recording) Signal to noise ratio: 95 dB (playback) 90 dB (recording) Dynamic range: 95 dB (playback) 90 dB (recording) Distortion: 0.006 % (playback) 0.008 % (recording) Channel separation: 90 dB (playback) 80 dB (recording) Wow and flutter: < 0.001 % (Unmeasurable) Analog inputs: Unbalanced RCA pin Level -10 dBV ±2 dB (Full Scale -16 dB) Minimum input level -19 dBV (adjustable level at Full Scale -16 dB) Input impedance 22 KØ ±10% (unbalanced). Slot Loading Transport.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This CD recorder kinda reminds me of my Nakamichi Tape decks. Finalizing the disc requires that you push the multi jog button twice, not stated in the manual."
"On the pioneer you could sync 1 or sync all, which means it could start recording and stop within one track, or continue to do every track with track marking and go into pause mode after 5 seconds of silence. It was useful in 1 track mode for not getting part of the next track recorded. Instead of it marking 2 tracks, it didn't recognize a gap so it tracked it as one track. However when the next track began it marked the track."
"I bought this recorder to replace my Philips CDR 760 which quit working and left me with a un-finalized disc my computer would not even play."
"It's NOT MEANT for a Professional Recording Studio. This unit is meant for a Home Studio."
"When you get the recording just right you can't copy the disc to CD-R and then use the CD-RW again (Unless you go to your computer and rip the CD-RW disc to MP3 format and then copy the MP3 files back to a CD-R disc - so you then have lost your superior vinyl recording in the process). Be aware... Update (7/3/14): NOTE TO VINYL LP FANS...I am still loving this recorder it is an amazing product, however if you are recording your vinyl LPs while listening to the LP (you pretty much have to) be aware of how you connect the recorder. 1) I first hooked it up with the turntable pre-amp inputs into the "Analog In" of the recorder and then connecting the recorder's "Analog Out" to my Amplifier (standard in-series). The output from the recorder's "Analog Out" sounds fantastic, no doubt, but the turntable signal has gone through the recorders ADC/DAC converters (so it is no longer a true analog signal being sent to my amplifier - I could hear the subtle difference, and it took a while to figure out what was going on). 2) So I added two "Y" splitters from the turntable pre-amp and connected one end of the splitters to the recorder "Analog In", and the other end of the splitters to my Amplifier (basically putting the recorder in parallel rather than in series). I now get the signal from my turntable directly to my amp, and rely on the recorders display and a set of headphones for recording while I listen to the LP (No connection is made to the recorder's "Analog Out" jacks - if I want to connect the recorder's output to my amp it is an easy change at the "Y" splitters)."
24 bit A/D and D/A converters.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Recording to CD's has worked satisfactory to date."
"Have had it for a couple years."
"Unlike my HHB CD unit which is made in England, and when I bought it in 1999 was $1,000.00 then."
"TASCAM Products are always good."
"Can't get a better one even if they made them."
"Absolutely fabulous piece of equipment!!!"
"Wonderful addition to studio."
Easy to see large (24-dot) LED Right & Left level meters - 128 x 64 dot matrix organic light emitting display for high menu operation visibility.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this to copy high quality open reel tapes, but it works great playing back dsd files on SD, CF, and flash drives."
"I use this to digitize vinyl albums and it's ease of use and flawless operation make this a very enjoyable process."
"terrific recorder- stable and reliable, with an abundance of inputs and outputs; I love the removable media."
"Outstanding fidelity and very easy to use."
"This unit is freaking amazing! This unit makes the process so easy. I rip my vinyl with this unit at 24/188.4 onto an SD Memory Card (it also accepts compact flash memory). It reads these files just fine (it wont read FLAC files at 24/192 though)."
"When recording to wav files, that's not a problem because you can combine the tracks on a computer."
"Everything you need for any stereo formant except CD, which is why it's superior."
Best Mastering CD Duplicators
24 bit A/D and D/A converters.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Recording to CD's has worked satisfactory to date."
"Have had it for a couple years."
"Unlike my HHB CD unit which is made in England, and when I bought it in 1999 was $1,000.00 then."
"TASCAM Products are always good."
"Can't get a better one even if they made them."
"Absolutely fabulous piece of equipment!!!"
"Wonderful addition to studio."
Best Mastering CD Recorders
Slot loading transport 24 bit A/D and D/A converters Sample rate conversion MP3 file Playback MP3 Action setting Key control (change the key w/o changing the speed) Pitch control Auto cue from menu Auto ready from menu S/PDIF coaxial and optical digital I/O RCA unbalanced analog I/O ±16 percent pitch control on playback Power on play Sync record start. Auto or manual track division All, single, or A-B repeat play Elapsed, remain, total, and total remain time display Continuous, single, random, or program (up to 99 songs) play Erase or un-finalize for CD-RW discs Selectable disc reading speed Dedicated L/R input level control Digital attenuator CD-TEXT read and write PS/2 Keyboard input for CD-TEXT input and remote control Wireless (I/R) remote control unit (included) Selectable infra-red remote enable/disable. Recordable discs: CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA Resolution: 16 bit linear Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Frequency converter input: 32KHz to 48KHZ Frequency response: 20 Hz~20 KHz ±0.8 dB (playback) ±1.0 dB (recording) Signal to noise ratio: 95 dB (playback) 90 dB (recording) Dynamic range: 95 dB (playback) 90 dB (recording) Distortion: 0.006 % (playback) 0.008 % (recording) Channel separation: 90 dB (playback) 80 dB (recording) Wow and flutter: < 0.001 % (Unmeasurable) Analog inputs: Unbalanced RCA pin Level -10 dBV ±2 dB (Full Scale -16 dB) Minimum input level -19 dBV (adjustable level at Full Scale -16 dB) Input impedance 22 KØ ±10% (unbalanced). Slot Loading Transport.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This CD recorder kinda reminds me of my Nakamichi Tape decks. Finalizing the disc requires that you push the multi jog button twice, not stated in the manual."
"On the pioneer you could sync 1 or sync all, which means it could start recording and stop within one track, or continue to do every track with track marking and go into pause mode after 5 seconds of silence. It was useful in 1 track mode for not getting part of the next track recorded. Instead of it marking 2 tracks, it didn't recognize a gap so it tracked it as one track. However when the next track began it marked the track."
"I bought this recorder to replace my Philips CDR 760 which quit working and left me with a un-finalized disc my computer would not even play."
"It's NOT MEANT for a Professional Recording Studio. This unit is meant for a Home Studio."
"When you get the recording just right you can't copy the disc to CD-R and then use the CD-RW again (Unless you go to your computer and rip the CD-RW disc to MP3 format and then copy the MP3 files back to a CD-R disc - so you then have lost your superior vinyl recording in the process). Be aware... Update (7/3/14): NOTE TO VINYL LP FANS...I am still loving this recorder it is an amazing product, however if you are recording your vinyl LPs while listening to the LP (you pretty much have to) be aware of how you connect the recorder. 1) I first hooked it up with the turntable pre-amp inputs into the "Analog In" of the recorder and then connecting the recorder's "Analog Out" to my Amplifier (standard in-series). The output from the recorder's "Analog Out" sounds fantastic, no doubt, but the turntable signal has gone through the recorders ADC/DAC converters (so it is no longer a true analog signal being sent to my amplifier - I could hear the subtle difference, and it took a while to figure out what was going on). 2) So I added two "Y" splitters from the turntable pre-amp and connected one end of the splitters to the recorder "Analog In", and the other end of the splitters to my Amplifier (basically putting the recorder in parallel rather than in series). I now get the signal from my turntable directly to my amp, and rely on the recorders display and a set of headphones for recording while I listen to the LP (No connection is made to the recorder's "Analog Out" jacks - if I want to connect the recorder's output to my amp it is an easy change at the "Y" splitters)."
Best Mastering DVD Recorders & Duplicators
The user friendly LCD interface provides a simple one step copy function that burns your DVD blank discs at an optimal speed producing 1 15 (depends on your # of Targets on your duplicator) copies every burn cycle. Inside this copy tower, different CD and DVD formats are automatically detected to allow stable and secure buffer speeds while under run protected burning without the added trouble or stress from a computer to handle such functions. Warranty: 3 year labor & 1 year parts, free life-time technical support.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"When I burn a cd thats a few seconds short of 80 mins, my computer burner will drop a song from the list due to time space restraints."
"When it arrived well packaged in an undamaged box when I opened it all the drives were loose and sliding back and forth in the case."
"I use this to duplicate CDs and i was impressed."
"Very happy with."
"I've had this a few months now and it works great."
"I pop in my master, all the duplictor drives pop out, waiting for a fresh CD/DVD."
"Does the job, I purchase for work and fitful the need."
Best Mastering DAT Recorders
Quantity: 1. Many usage of an LED headlamp such as camping, backpacking, hunting, fishing, Emergencies and home repairing. Zoom function that allow the beam can be focused. Many usage of an LED headlamp such as camping, backpacking, hunting, fishing, Emergencies and home repairing.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Decently bright which is why it's not a one star!"
"No star but I have to give one to submit."
"This product is not made of Aluminum Alloy. This product is plastic made."
Best Studio Cassette Recorders & Duplicators
The PORTASTUDIO 424 is a 4-track "Multitrack Master" cassette tape recorder and a full function 8x2 mixer combined Into a single workstation.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"do it again - a little better - repeat to infinity - learn the nobs and levels. (seems their obsessive determination overrides their shame in sounding bad--which would make the normal person give up and do something else.instead."
Best Mastering Recorder Combo Decks
The Tascam CC222mkIV CD and cassette deck now features tray-loading CD transport that was designed purposefully for audio recorders in-house by TEAC. Phono input to accept signals from turntables with phono-level outputs.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After my living room CD player bit the dust after 25 years of faithful service, I decided to "go the distance" and purchase a unit that not only records CDs to cassettes but cassettes to CDs! Both the deck and the CD player have clear, easy-to-read counters and separate record meters, which is VERY helpful when dubbing from cassette to CD or CD to cassette. And -- once you get the hang of it -- the TASCAM is pretty straightforward doing straight copying from cassette to CD and CD to cassette."
"I use the headphone jack in the front to my powered speaker system while sorting through the tapes. The manual is well written and logical - you can stop the tape in dub mode, put another tape in, run it to your selection, push "pause" and hit DUBBING and it will add to your CD if you have not finalized it. So nice to have all those memories and music in a convenient CD form."
"The only reason I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars, is because for every 1 CD transfer, I encountered 3-4 "recording errors" which led me to scrap what was already recorded and start again."
"I was able to hear a significant change in blooming of the sound stage, its overall presentation and detail of the music texture, when I changed out cheap stock, white and red RCA copper interconnects to a pair of Kondo KSL VzII, silver cables."
"Before buying any important electronics devices, check the manual online to see if the illustrations,instructions are clear and concise."
"I own 2 of these, great tape deck, I expect it to last the rest of my life...........Tascam is the best........hands down, convenient, easy to use, high quality sound."
"The transfers from cassette were excellent, and the automatic reverse with continuing CD write was a time and attention saver."
"After a few tries, and a few months, you get an answer."
Best Mastering Minidisc Recorders
Based on the bestselling MD-CD1, the new model adds new digital I/O, additional file playback from CD, an expanded pitch range for CD playback and more. Play, record or dub to MiniDisc.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was hoping that the CD unit on the Tascam was a burner, but it is only to play and record to the MD."
"This item is exactly what I was looking for and it works flawlessly,easy to operated and a great addition to my sound system."
"The recorder is really great, just like I expected."
"If you're into minidiscs, this unit is the `final word' ..."
"I bought it because my previous Sony CD-MD combo could no longer be repaired. 2) If playing a CD in Program Mode (as when copying selected tracks) you must clear the program manually when inserting a different CD."
"The best thing in audio equipment next to professional DJ systems."
Best CompactFlash Mastering Recorders
TedGem USB Voice Recorder, 2 in 1 Mini 8GB Digital Voice Activated Audio Sound Recorder & USB Flash Drive for Meetings, Seminars, Dictations & Recording Interviews. Specifications: Product Size: 60mm×20.7mm×7.8mm. Product Wight: About 13 grams. Power Supply：Polymer battery 3.7V 80mAh, recording last 15 hours. Recording Format: WAV, 512Kbps. Capacity: 8GB, equal to record 94 hours. 1.Connect the voice recorder to computer with USB, 2.Create a new "txt" file in the "record" folder, and content is the current year, month, date, hour, minute and second and then save it. Mini Digital Audio Sound Recorder & USB Flash Drive. ❤CHARGING & RECORDING SIMULTANEOUSLY - Mini USB voice recorder only records when audio sound or voice is available, thus removing unnecessary long periods of silence from your recordings. Its a great recording device for recording interviews, seminars, meetings, lectures, doctor's advice, evidence collecting, business negotiations, discreet & covert recording and so on.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've been having a lot of trouble with a coworker lately, so I wanted something that would allow me to discretely record any incidents which I could use if needed to back up my statements."
"This is first I have used a recorder like this, The recorder works very well and is very simple to apply, just slide the connector up out of the shell and then plug in."
"when I got it , I m a little bit surprise, its so big, I thought it size maybe smaller but actually big is good it can hold everything for travel."
"I'm not very tech savvy and I usually have her help me, but since it was a gift I was on my own."
"And awesome way to catch someone and prove that they aren't working and are watching TV when they should be working."
"This recorder is small but has a great pickup of sound."
"If they tweaked the voice activation feature I think it would be a really good product but I can only give it two stars because it works as A voice recorder yes, but the voice activation feature that separates it from cheaper regular ones without it is not reliable."