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TASCAM 2488neo

Item ID: 2488neo

24-track Standalone Digital Audio Workstation with CD-RW Drive, 19 Faders, Eight Inputs, and Mastering Effects

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Make Great Recordings from Start to Finish!

The TASCAM 2488neo 24-track hard disk workstation improves on the popular 2488mk2, adding mastering effects and a great new look to an already amazing recording solution! The 24-bit 2488neo features an 80GB hard drive, eight mic inputs, built-in effects, and the abiliy to function as a 36-channel digital mixer. This model adds a multiband compressor and mastering effects, allowing you to add the perfect "finishing touches" to your tracks before committing them to a finished CD - courtesy of the CD burner onboard the 2488neo!



TASCAM 2488neo Standalone 24-track Hard Disk Digital Recorder at a Glance:
  • A powerful standalone recording solution
  • Hands-on operation
  • Mastering effects

A powerful standalone recording solution
The 2488neo features an 80GB hard drive, enough for hours of 44.1kHz/24-bit recording. Eight microphone inputs, four with XLR and phantom power, can be assigned to any track for recording large ensembles. A reverb effect, multi effect with guitar amp simulation, and up to 9 compressors are also included.

Hands-on operation
In addition to its great features, standalone operation, and powerful recording capabilities, the 2488neo offers incredibly intuitive, hands-on operation - the best of digital and analog worlds, combined! Its bold new look makes the 2488neo fit perfectly into any home, project or pro studio. If you choose to expand your recording or editing operation or want quick and easy data backup, this TASCAM unit includes a high-speed USB 2.0 computer connection.

Mastering effects
A new mastering effect onboard the 2488neo includes multi-band EQ, compression and limiting for professional-sounding mixes which can be burned to CD or transferred to computer through the USB 2.0 jack. Built for musicians who want to record without needing a computer, the 2488neo continues TASCAM's legacy of easy-to-use Portastudios for home recording. Call your Sales Engineer today and start recording pro-quality tracks - right out of the box!

TASCAM 2488neo Standalone 24-track Hard Disk Digital Recorder Features:
  • 24-bit, 24-track hard disk recorder
  • 36-channel Digital Mixer
  • Built-in reverb, effects, and compression
  • New multiband compressor and mastering effects
  • 3-band EQ on 24 channels, eight 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: four XLR with phantom power double as 1/4" mic/line inputs, plus four more 1/4" mic/line inputs
  • Twenty 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
  • Dimensions: 21.5" W x 14" D x 5.7" H
  • Weight: 17.6 lbs.

The TASCAM 2488neo gives you the power to make great tracks and the control to do it easily!

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Manufacturer Part Number 2488neo

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Reviews

FLAWLESS!!!

by Michael Yolch from Pittsburgh, PA
January 20, 2012
Music Background: Full-Time Musician
Let's cut straight to the chase. I've been recording for over 20 years on everything from the very first 4-track cassettes to big giant fancy studio stuff. Despite what the world seems to tell you, co... read more [+]mputer software is NOT the only way to make great recordings. I wasted THOUSANDS of dollars on different recording software and all the crap that goes with it, only to be repeatedly discouraged by endless menus, errors, connectivity issues, latency delays and the list goes on and on.

After A LOT of research, I decided to return to my roots of old-school knobs and faders and pulled the trigger on this TASCAM 2488NEO. I just finished up recording my ENTIRE brand new album on this machine without a single glitch and the results were nothing short of ASTONISHING. Everybody asks..."Gees man, what studio did you record this in?" Um... my own little home studio.

If you are even remotely considering ANY other hard-disk recorder, forget about it and NEVER look back. There is NOTHING on planet Earth that touches this machine for the money. Period.

THANK YOU TASCAM!!! close [-]

This thing is incredible!

by Brian from Canada
January 11, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician, Recording Engineer
Forget glitchy computer programs and all the problems you get with computer recording, not only is the Neo pretty it truly delivers! No latency, Midi control, simple all in one editing and effect fea... read more [+]tures and for the price I don’t even know where to start. Extremely easy to navigate it also ships with a 160GB drive although the specs say 80GB. You truly will not be disappointed THANK YOU TASCAM! I was really getting tired of PC based recording and with the USB export feature you can still get your files to popular PC/MAC software should you feel the need. There are not many Standalone studios like this so get off the fence while you can still get one. Love it! I just love this thing! close [-]

This is the real deal

by Mr JR from Chicago
January 10, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician, Recording Engineer, Guitar player and instructor
I can't say enough about how great this recorder is. I am a professional musician/guitarist and I own one and use it every day. My home studio is set up as a professional studio with this device as th... read more [+]e center piece. To get the best out of it use good quality monitors, good mic pre's and the world is at your finger tips. Great ease of use like the old analoge days plus the added atvantage of the digital editing make this thing the best of both worlds. Sound quality is awsome, I have done entire full length CD's and many commercials and songs for movies using this recorder. Any type music affords well on. I am a hard rock metal player and can record the entire band on this thing. Dont take my word just check one out. close [-]

The Best

by Jake from Chicago
January 9, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician
I love this thing and I'm grateful to Tascam for making it. Been recording over 20 years since I was a teenager and I've come full circle. I just swore off pro tools for my own projects because I'm ti... read more [+]red of making cardboard music with my eyes and tweaking garbage to death instead of recording quality, moving music. Less is more - I wanted to get back to using my ears. It is no exaggeration to say that you can make a professional release using nothing but this box, a decent pre and maybe some outboard effects. If you have something to say, this machine can get you there. If you don't, all the gear in the world won't help. close [-]

Perfect!

by Andy from Riverside, CA
December 23, 2011
Music Background: Ex pro, now hobbyist.
If you're thinkin' of buying it, stop thinkin' and do it! One of the few digital recorders with enough simultaneous inputs to record in the real world with real poeple rather than just a DAW/MIDI fron... read more [+]t end (but it can do that too).

Has enough onboard for most uses so no additional expense.

Sounds good and easy to use, I bought the DVD but didn't really need it. close [-]
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