Suggestions for recording sets from mixer.
So I’m looking for something to record my sets from my mixer. I’ve used Traktor to record my sets when mixing internally, but want to look for something that I can use when not using laptop/controler/Traktor and using mixer/CDJs.
The Reloop Tape looks interesting, but I wish it recorded to WAV and not just MP3. My mixer has REC Out, so I’d like to use that and not rely on something that needed a microphone.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
An interesting option - and a RIDICULOUSLY cheap one - is Minidisc. You can pick up used Minidisc players on eBay for peanuts; just make sure you get one that supports ATRAC3.5 at minimum.
Hmmmm…cheap is good. What is the max recording time you can do with those?
You can pick up a portable stereo digital recorder for pretty cheap. I’d go for that over the Reloop.
Any particular recorder you can suggest?
Max on a minidisc is 80 minutes, which is okay if you’re just doing hour sets. If you’re doing all-night jobbies though, you’re better off just taking your laptop tbh. Even the cheapo digital recorders are still like £50 
Minidisc recorders are like £5-10 on eBay haha.
Ok… so I’ve been looking at a Tascam DR-40. It has a pair of XLR/TRS combo inputs in addition to the 2 mics, so I could send audio right from mixer REC Out to the device…and have the option of also recording ambient audio at the same time on a separate track. It records in MP3 or WAV…which I like…but its like $150.
Any other options out there that are cheaper but still can accept input from mixer and not rely on Mics?
Well anything with a Line Input really… Old DAT recorders, digital Dictaphones, personal voice recorders, etc etc. The two deciding factors are always going to be cost and quality though, and it’s usually going to be a trade off between the two.
EDIT: An old Sony TCD-D7 will give you 120 minutes of raw, uncompressed PCM (48/44Khz) audio recorded to a single tape. Can sometimes pick them up for under £50 on eBay if you’re lucky 
Hell, even THIS could work: Pardon our interruption...
Supports WAV and MP3, but doesn’t specify what the sampling rate is which could be an issue.
EDIT2: According to this link (The information is not available right now), it’s 48/16 which is slightly better than CD quality (PCM 44/16). Looks like a bargain for £15!
I’m not seeing a Line input on those super cheap recorders?
From the eBay listing:
Support MP3/WAV recording formats
Record audio from LINE-IN
Also ships with a stereo 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable for that very purpose. The other link confirms the sampling rate to be 48Khz 
The Zooms are FANTASTIC, but they’re also over a hundred quid 
Yeah, but you buy once and you won’t need to buy again. Just make the investment. It’s like buying Technics.
I’m still not seeing a Line In socket though, there’s Headphone and Microphone inputs but no Line visible.
I know assumption typically “makes an ass out of u and me”, but I’m assuming that the Mic socket is either a) switchable between line/mic level, b) auto-sensing, like some laptops/onboard sound these days or c) uses a TRRS socket with the “shallowest” contact for the mic input on the bundled one.
It just wouldn’t make sense them shipping it with a 3.5->3.5 cable - and advertising it as being able to accept a line input - if it didn’t. Plus, if it arrived and it DIDN’T accept line in, PayPal would refund you instantly anyway, so it’s pretty low-risk. In fact, I’m going to order one now to answer this definitively for you guys
It also comes with a old modem cable for “telephone recording” but there doesn’t seem to be a socket for that on the device.
I’ve checked a few of the other similar listings, and it appears that the 3.5mm jack cable connects to a telephone wire junction box which ISN’T pictured in that listing. I need to do some more research on this one methinks.
EDIT: Yep, Telephone and Microphone impedence are both 600ohms, so I’ve got no clue whatsoever now. It specifically says it supports recording from “Line-In” sources, but you can never be too careful.
Jesus christ, try reading the OP to begin with. Then form a reply in your mind. Double check before your brain tricks you into replying.
@Ross, I’m not sure what you are referring to when you say “ball ache”…I have simply asked for suggestions and have asked some questions to those that have responded. Perhaps it’s just an expression that sounds more rude than you intended. Anyway, I did look at the H2N, but while it does have line in recording…it seems to have way more features for fancy mic recording…while I don’t mind investing in good gear, I don’t want to pay for a bunch of features I won’t use…or at least don’t want to pay that much…the Tascam DR40 can do similar things but is a bit cheaper and has lots of great reviews.
@mdcdesign, thanks for the research, I might have almost ordered that one as well given the low price. As it is, I would like to stay away from device options that require separate “media” (e.g., cassettes, CDs, DAT tapes etc.) as recording to SD card or USB flash drive is just so much more convenient for me.
I wish there were more reviews of the Reloop tape so I could have that for comparison, it is almost the same price as the Tascam, but with no WAV Recording option (maybe this is not a big deal); it does have an audio thru…but I don’t really need that.
At the moment I’m leaning toward the Tascam, but will keep looking for other options. If anyone has other suggestions, specific models I should look at, I’m still very much open to them.
I’m in a similar situation. Hope it doesn’t bother if I ask here.
Can you plug de Record Output from the Mixer into de Input form de Audio Interface and record it in Trakor, or in any other Software?
Can’t you just record the set IN Traktor?