Digital Recorders

Paul White and Hugh Robjohns discuss the evolution of recording from the perspective of their own experiences, starting with analogue tape and ending with computer-based digital systems.

Getting the jitters about your digital clocking? Don't know your AES from your EBU? Then read on.

My band members and I wish to find an easy and affordable way to record and disseminate arrangement ideas. Currently, we...

I use MIDI-sequenced sound modules for backing, so I am considering the option of sync'ing my sequencer with my AW4416 and running the modules in time with the recorded material. Or is it more sensible for me to record the module outputs to the hard drive?

Recently, I bought a digital recorder and have been re-recording some of my old compositions from scratch in digital but, to my great disappointment, I am finding that my mixes are sounding harsh and cluttered. I thought digital recording would give me more clarity in the mix because of its higher fidelity. Where am I going wrong and what can I do about it?

Taking a compact DAT machine out and about can gain you some unique recordings, but can also present you with some unique problems.