Among the big names in the audio industry is Tascam. Over the years it has built high performance audio equipments that are also known to be cheaper than most of its competitors. One of its popular equipments is the Tascam 2488-NEO 24-Bit 24-Track Hard Disk Recorder and Mixer. This is pretty much all you need to come up with a high quality audio recording and mixing if you are on a tight budget.

Tascam 2488-NEO 24-Bit 24-Track Hard Disk Recorder and Mixer for Convenient Recording and Mixing

Tascam 2488-NEO 24-Bit 24-Track Hard Disk Recorder and Mixer for Convenient Recording and Mixing

The Tascam 2488-NEO 24-Bit 24-Track Hard Disk Recorder and Mixer is an all around audio recorder with built-in enhancement features to help you produce superb quality tracks. It features the new mastering effects like the EQ, Noise shaping, and multiband compression to achieve professional sounding CD mixes.

Product Description:
24TR Workstation
List Price: USD 1199.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 649.99
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Features:
  • Create a fully mastered CD with excellent mastering effects
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • 3-band EQ on 24 channels
  • 250 virtual tracks
  • 80GB hard drive
Special Features: The 2488neo is TASCAM's latest take on its 24-track, 24-bit recorder. Sporting eight mic inputs, it's one of the few recorders able to record and mix a full band. A new batch of mastering effects joins the reverb, amp simulation, compression and EQ processing to create and burn finished-sounding CDs in a stand-alone unit. With TASCAM's simple interface, great-sounding preamps and chart-ready effects the 2488neo is the ultimate 24-track production machine.
Brand: Tascam
Model: 2488NEO
Customer Reviews


Freezes constantly
I bought the unit new and on my first night of live recording of 3 tracks with regular mics, it froze 3 times and each time all data got lost. This is not for professional use.


Great Recorder
I write songs and play acoustic guitar, and going back many years have a number of audio cassette recordings which recently I converted to MP3's and transferred to my computer. I spent some time searching for a digital multitrack recorder which I could use going into the future. Inasmuch as I only use between 4 and 6 tracks per recording, I almost settled for a less expensive machine; but I'm glad I put out the extra few hundred dollars for the Tascam 2488 neo. I especially like the following features:

(1) The autopunch feature is great. It allows me to very easily correct my mistakes without having to re-record an entire track.

(2) The 250 virtual tracks available for each song allow me to do a number of takes for each track and choose the one I like best.

(3) The new Mastering tool is awesome. After reading a couple of books on home recording, I was left with the impression that the final step of mastering is one that perhaps I should hire a professional to do. While I'm sure I could achieve slightly better results doing this, the Tascam 2488 neo does an excellent job of mastering my mixes with the push of a button.

(4) The 80 gig hard drive is more than ample; and it is very easy to transfer both individual tracks and completed songs back and forth between the neo and my computer.

(5 The user's manual is very thorough and easy to understand. In today's world user's manuals often are vague and indecipherable; so anticipating this possibility when I bought the unit, I also bought the DVD tutorial which is sold separately. The tutorial indeed was helpful but turned out to be unnecessary. The user's manual covers everything in detail; and if anything, it spells out the obvious at times.

I could go on: But the most important thing is that I now can make (and have made) multitrack recordings of my songs which appear at least to me to be professionally done. The best thing is that the more I use this machine, the quicker it is becoming to make new recordings because I've discovered the settings I like best and can quickly recall them and use them for different songs.


Tascam 2488 multitrack digital recorder
In one word, "incredible".
Due to the multitrack input capabilities it becomes quicker & easier than
computer based programs & equipment.
The Tascam 2488 Neo Multitrack Digital Recorder makes professional home recording a reality for almost anyone.

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It also sports a 3-band EQ on 24 channels, stereo bus, 8-inputs and so much more options. You can also use the loop effect to delay, reverb, and chorus using an aux return and send. Apart from that, it has a guitar multi-effects processor that is assignable for effects editing.

When you need a cost effective all around recording gadget, the Tascam 2488-NEO 24-Bit 24-Track Hard Disk Recorder and Mixer is one of the best deals you get. It offers professional sounding outputs at a cheaper price.