Types of Hard Disk Recorders

Types of Hard Disk Recorders

Hard Disk Recorders (HDRs
Record digitally onto a Hard Disk. Recording to hard disk has many advantages over the other types of digital recorders. For the remainder of th 949g63j is booklet we will focus on HDRs. These recorders really open the doors to your creativity.

Types of HDRs
There are two basic types of Hard Disk Recorders: Computer Based Recorders, and Dedicated (Stand-alone) Hard Disk Recorders.

Computer Based Recorders

Advantages:

• Graphics

Disadvantages:

• Expensive
• Require advanced computer knowledge
• Usually require a powerful computer, cards, cables, and external hardware
• Often less stable than dedicated units
• Not portable

Dedicated Hard Disk Recorders
Stand alone systems designed specifically for audio recording and editing. Dedicated HDRs range from units that are basically recorders alone, to workstations (all-in-one boxes with mixers with faders and knobs and digital effects).

Advantages:

• Great dollar value
• Familiar layout and controls
• Easy to learn and use
• Extremely stable
• Portable
• Exceptional sound qualit
• Multiple units can be easily sync'd to increase the number of tracks