Purchase Advice Needed

[Peter Batah]

Hello all. I hope that I am posting in the appropriate section. A short while back I began a thread in the TASCAM DM-3200 & DM-4800 sub forum. Well, it finally happened. My gear is gone. I am sure that I will feel the loss for a while.

I find myself posting here today looking for advice / suggestions on what I am going to replace the DM-4800 with. If such a thing is possible. Here is what I am leaning towards at the moment. Please feel free to chime in. Your time and guidance will be greatly appreciated.

We sold a fairly large property where I used the entire basement for my project studio. Control and live rooms. That is no longer the case as we have moved into a fairly large 2-story condominium. It is very different. And now find myself working out of a room whose dimensions are approx. 16' D x 14 feet W.

I had to start somewhere and knew that I definitely could not use anything as large as the Argosy Series 70 that I had so I picked up a Glorious Sound Desk Pro. Here is a link to the manufacturers website.

In the event that my wife and I should choose to move again it is important that mobility take priority.

Glorious Sound Desk Pro.

Option 1:

I was looking at the SSL 18 as a decent audio interface.

Solid State Logic SSL 18

And the Presonus Fader Port 16 as my control surface.

Fader Port 16 DAW Controller

Option 2:

Tascam Model 16 or 24 (This most likely would require more furniture which I am not keen on acquiring)

Tascam Model 16

Tascam Model 14

Thank you in advacne. Peter

 

[Mark Richards]

Hello Peter. I can't speak knowledgeably to any of your interface options, other than to mention that the TASCAM Model 16 and 24 are analog front-of-house mixers with onboard recording capability. The have minimal stand-alone editing, and no mastering capabilities because they've been designed for use with a D.A.W. The big plus, IMO: no latency issues when tracking, and completely "hands on" knobs and faders.

This Sweetwater video is a very good overview of the intended use of the Model series.

Post in thread 'Tutorial and Informational Videos For Model 24/16/12'

Aug 11, 2020

Tascam Model 24 Mixer Demo

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[Peter Batah]

Good morning @Mark Richards Thank you for the prompt response. And thank you for the YT video. Actually, I have sat through all of them. Of course coming from the DM I can certainly appreciate the tactile feel of faders and knobs. I am going to take a little more time before reaching a decision. As I said in my original post I would like to be as mobile as possible. And as great as the Models 16/24 seem they would certainly take up more real estate. Decision decisions decisions. Have a safe and wonderful weekend. Peter

 

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The Behringer Wing with the Wing-Live 64 channel recording card (come with the Wing) is not a bad solution. It can also be automated via OSC (I helped with the development of the automation app by testing it on the X32 for years). One can record on the Wing-Live card and mix directly from it using automation, like a huge Portastudio. Of course one can also use USB/Dante or other interfaces to a DAW or external recorder. The Wing is not small but it's very thin and packs into a compact case. Fold-down touchscreen is a bonus.