Hard Disc Recorders

The hard disc-based recording format for multitrack recording represents a significant advancement in audio production technology, offering unparalleled flexibility, convenience, and reliability. Unlike traditional reel-to-reel or tape-based systems, hard disc recording utilises digital storage media, such as hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs), to store audio data. This allows for seamless recording, editing, and playback of multiple audio tracks simultaneously, without the physical limitations and degradation associated with tape. Hard disc-based recording systems typically feature intuitive user interfaces and powerful editing tools, empowering musicians and audio engineers to create professional-quality recordings with ease. With virtually unlimited track counts, non-linear editing capabilities, and real-time processing effects, hard disc-based recording has become the standard in modern music production, offering unmatched versatility and efficiency for capturing and shaping audio.

Released in 2000
The Genex GX8500 is an 8 channel, multi format digital audio recorder designed for multichannel mastering and location recording applications in which audio must be recorded and stored at the highest possible quality.
Released in 2001
The Mackie MDR24/96 was Mackie’s price-busting commitment to nonlinear hard disk recording. For the first time recordist or those replacing aging ADAT®s, the Mackie MDR24/96 was promoted as the perfect choice.
Released in 2002
A computer-based digital multitrack set-up might be fine for studio use, where you can work around limited inputs and complex operational issues, but when it comes to live recording, they simply don’t cut it. Enter the Fostex D2424LV!
Released in 2002
The Alesis ADAT HD24XR was the world’s first 96kHz, 24-track hard disk recorder designed to fit into any ADAT environment and match ADAT’s legendary performance and affordability.
Released in 2002
The Mackie SDR24/96 is the ideal solution for live, home or project studio recording. Because the Mackie SDR24/96 is portable (3ru) and lightweight, it is the perfect recorder to travel with bands or sound engineers from gig to gig.
Released in 2002
The new Genex GX9000 combines 8 channels of single wire 24-bit / 192kHz PCM recording and playback with 8 channels of DSD recording and playback. Industry-standard file formats ensure instant interchange with popular workstations.
Released in 2002
The Genex GX9048 combines 48 channels of 24-bit/192kHz PCM recording and playback with 48 channels of DSD recording and playback to deliver unrivalled levels of performance and flexibility. Seamless punch in and out in DSD mode elevates Direct Stream Digital far beyond its traditional archiving and mastering applications, enabling all the post-production flexibility you’re used to with existing PCM formats.
Released in 2007
Tascam X-48 was the world’s first standalone 48 track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation. It integrated the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, with the GUI, editing features and plug-in compatibility of a computer-based digital audio workstation.
Released in 2008
The Korg MR-2000S is an ultra-high-quality recorder capable of recording and playing back in DVD audio format (24bit/192 kHz), SACD (Super Audio CD) quality (1-bit/2.8 MHz), and an even higher-quality 1-bit/5.6 MHz format. Additionally, it can also play back MP3 files, which are commonly used in computers and many portable digital audio devices.
Released in 2009
The Klark Teknik DN 9696 High Resolution Audio Recorder offers 96 Tracks of high-resolution recording at 24-bit/96kHz for up to 9 hours and can be integrated with a Midas digital console making it the ideal recorder for live recording rigs the world over.
Released in 2011
The Roland R-1000 is an intuitive stand alone, dedicated recorder/player designed to work with the V-Mixing System in any live event or production. You can also connect and use the R-1000 with any digital console that has MADI output capabilities by using the Roland S-MADI REAC MADI Bridge.
Released in 2011
Tascam X-48 MkII is the new and improved version of the original X-48, world’s first standalone 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation co-developed with SaneWave. The Tascam X-48 MkII continues to integrate the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, with the GUI, editing and mixing features of a computer-based digital audio workstation.
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