Hard Disc Recorders

Hard disc recorders marked a major shift in studio technology by replacing tape-based recording with direct-to-disk digital systems. Emerging in the 1990s, these machines stored multitrack audio on internal hard drives, offering non-linear editing, improved reliability and faster workflow compared to traditional tape formats.

Manufacturers such as Akai, Fostex, Roland and TASCAM developed standalone hard disc recorders for professional studios and project environments. These systems bridged the gap between ADAT and DAT machines and fully computer-based digital audio workstations, shaping the transition toward modern file-based production.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2000 /

Mackie HDR24/96 Multitrack Digital Recorder

The accuracy of 24-bit recording and the flexibility of workstation editing – without the high cost and complication, that is what the Mackie HDR24/96 Multitrack Digital Recorder offered to potential recording enthusiasts.

Made In Japan

Released in 2000 /

TASCAM MX-2424 Hard Disc Recorder

The TASCAM MX-2424 is a professional 24 track, 24-bit hard disk recorder. The TASCAM MX-2424 delivers the convenience, power and reliability of a dedicated multitrack, yet still offers the sophistication of a DAW.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2000 /

Genex GX8500 Multi Format Recorder

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.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2001 /

Mackie MDR24/96 Multitrack Digital Recorder

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.

Made In Japan

Released in 2002 /

Fostex D2424LV 24 Track Digital Recorder

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!

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Made In China

Released in 2002 /

Alesis ADAT HD24XR 24 Track Recorder

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.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2002 /

Mackie SDR24/96 Multitrack Digital Recorder

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.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2002 /

Genex GX9000 8-Channel Digital Recorder

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.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2002 /

Genex GX9048 48-Channel Digital Recorder

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.

Made In Japan

Released in 2007 /

TASCAM X-48 48-Track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation

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.

Made In Japan

Released in 2008 /

Korg MR-2000S 1-Bit Studio Recorder

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.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2009 /

Klark Teknik DN 9696 High Resolution Audio Recorder

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.