The 2488neo is TASCAM's latest take on its 24-track 24-bit recorder. Sporting eight mic inputs it's one of the few recorders able to record and mix a full band. A new batch of mastering effects joins the reverb amp simulation compression and EQ processing to create and burn finished-sounding CDs in a stand-alone unit. With TASCAM's simple interface great-sounding preamps and chart-ready effects the 2488neo is the ultimate 24-track production machine.
Eight microphone inputs four XLR and four 1/4 accept condenser and dynamic microphones for recording. A guitar/bass input is also available for recording directly to the 80GB internal hard drive. Multi-effects like chorus delay compression and reverb are available while recording and a reverb processor on a send/return buss can be added to all tracks. Also available during mixing are 3-band EQ and up to 8 dynamics processors plus stereo compression on the mix. Tracks can be edited using copy/paste insert looping and other functions with the waveform displayed on the LCD screen for precision edits. If you prefer to edit on a computer you can import and export tracks as WAV files over USB 2.0.
Once your mix is finalized record it using a dedicated stereo master track. You can later add mastering effects like EQ and multi-band compression for a radio-ready sound before burning it to CD or transferring to computer. TASCAM's 2488neo is the simplest path to creating pro-sounding mixes in a compact affordable purpose-built system.
• New mastering effects include multiband compression EQ and noise shaping for pro-sounding CD mixes
• 80GB internal hard drive
• 3-band EQ on 24 channels 8-inputs and stereo bus with high and low sweepable shelving bands and • full parametric mid band
• Three 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 eight assignable dynamics processors for compression during recording or mixdown
• Dedicated Stereo Compressor on the stereo output
• Eight inputs: 4 XLR with phantom power double as 1/4 mic/line inputs plus four more 1/4 mic/line • inputs
• Nineteen 45mm faders including master fader
• LCD display for 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
• Recording resolution: 44.1kHz 16-bit or 24-bit
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