More CD-Recorder--live?

nashvillebill · #1 07-20-2003, 11:30 AM

There was a previous thread about a CD-R, evidently for home or studio use. But I want to add one to my PA rack to record the band, in a live setting. The features I need are:
-rack mount
-meters or lights to set incoming signal levels
-reasonable cost (translate: cheap)

Any additional features I should look for?? Any recommendations (or ones to avoid?)

Thanks!!

brianrost · #2 07-21-2003, 08:37 AM

Define "cheap"

Rack mount as a factory feature means a pro unit. They start at about $400 new for Tascam's cheapest. Most are $5-600.

Consumer units start around $200, need "music" CD-R blanks and you'd have to jerry-rig them into a rack.

Ones to avoid: I've heard horror stories about the older Philips units that are all over eBay. I owned a JVC unit for all of a weekend before I sent it back as it didn't work properly.