Tascam DP-24SD VS DP-32SD Comparison

[@ozzmannsanchez6180]

Recuerdo cuando esas maquinas usaban cassette...80 y 90 s...

[@prometheuseleutherios8645]

👍Congratulations!!! Good choice!!! I've got also one unit, the Tascam 32sd!!!

[@stagemonkey2022]

Awesome! Thank you! It was a tough choice, I thought about getting the Model 24, seems like a nice unit also, possible built a little better! I appreciate you stopping by

[@fireside007]

Ty!! . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! !

[@stagemonkey2022]

Thanks brother! I appreciate that!

[@wildbillslawncare5901]

That was a mouthful 😂I got to say Frank this is way over my head, but very interesting. It's very nice equipment, but would take me a long time to learn this 😂

[@stagemonkey2022]

Thanks for stopping by brother I appreciate it

[@wildbillslawncare5901]

@@stagemonkey2022 Oh no problem brother 👍👊💯

[@lgpatterson6259]

Honestly it’s very easy to get basic recording started.. just press 3 buttons and off you go

[@maval4537]

​@@lgpatterson6259 I think that wildbill was just making fun of stagemonkey in a sarcastic way and he didn't notice🤔

[@JohnBassarcticsoundstudios]

I like the 24 over the 32 for the fact that it has 12 mono inputs. At one time they sold both for the same price. I took the 24 over the 32 hands down.

[@wailersbarrett]

How do you split sterio into mono

[@twelveouncetrance4034]

I record music in a band called Neutral Earth (Neutral Earth-full album) available on KZbin. I record with my band mate who resides in a different state; we both have tascam DP32s and create music by exchanging SD cards. My question is- if I record music to a DP32 would the SD card play & record on a DP24 (or visa versa). I have a tascam model 24 and it’s SD card will not play in my DP32. Obviously they are quite different units, as where it seems the DP32 & DP24 are very much alike, as this video aptly demonstrates. I’m thinking of purchasing a DP24 but only if the SD card is compatible with the DP32. Thanks.

[@stagemonkey2022]

That is a very good question. I no longer own the DP24, I sold it. Boy on the face you would think it would work, but I can see where it may not. I will try and find out and update this comment, if you find out, please post. thanks for the great question

[@stagemonkey2022]

If you need a drum track, let me know. Could be fun!

[@StratsRUs]

I would like MIDI on any modern recorder.I like my Midi gear but cannot use them away from a computer

[@stagemonkey2022]

Im totally with you! Although there are solutions, but the solutions are not real cheap. Thanks for commenting I appreciate it

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

What i do not understand is how ( talking about the DP 24) you have to do to handle 24 tracks if the inputs are , if i'm not wrong, 18 . Expecially when you have to do the mixdown of each single track recorded. I apologize for my bad english. Thanks for your kind reply. Patrick from Italy

[@stagemonkey2022]

Hey Patrick, I have not yet had a chance to use the unit as of yet. Im not sure I understand your question, but you do have 24 channels to mix and I believe you would output it as a mix song in stereo. Thanks for the question

[@baritony8763]

I'd like to see a vid on how to record your first track(with an effect and compressor.I bought the DP-24SD and it 's more technically complex than I expected.

[@darvisg.sonyah2055]

Yeah! me too

[@stagemonkey2022]

There is a guy that talks about this unit, I don’t know the channel name, but he says it’s ok to remove and insert the SD card with the unit on. The manual says not to. Be sure the unit is OFF before inserting or removing the card or you WILL RISK corrupting or losing data.

[@stagemonkey2022]

I will get a video made soon my friend

[@stagemonkey2022]

@@graxjpg some of the information out there is in correct, one of the things I have seen people do is suggest removing or installing the SD card while the unit is on, dont do that! Be sure your unit is off!

[@pirateshack9315]

@@stagemonkey2022 i think his name is phil tipping, it's been awhile so i could be a little off but he's very thorough

[@MemoGrafix]

2 Things I don't like about this is no way to output video to a larger screen nor motorized faders. If I knew how to mod electronics I would have been done it I've had mines for nearly 10 years now. I do use a document camera focused on the screen. However, good rock solid unit.

[@stagemonkey2022]

I appreciate you stopping by brother! Thanks for the comments

[@MemoGrafix]

@@stagemonkey2022 - You're Welcome I'm a Sister, made by nature.

[@stagemonkey2022]

@@MemoGrafix my apologies

[@MemoGrafix]

@@stagemonkey2022 Okay,😀 no problem.

[@robertkoretsky6170]

They both can only record or mix 8 simultaneous tracks, to the “mastering product”, or to a PA system. Post-production is what you do to the raw tracks after recording them. Of course, the 32 track machine can create 32 tracks to the mastered product. A mastering product is a stereo recording that you can send to some further, post production machine, like a computer that’s running some post-production software. Both have main/monitor outputs to go to your PA in a live performance situation. 8 is the key number.

[@stagemonkey2022]

Thank you for the information I really appreciate that. I really have not had a chance to really mess with this yet. Thanks for stopping by

[@mickenilsson]

It would be so awesome if someone just made a whole solution for smaller studios. I think a lot of people would let a sigh of release if someone just made something like that. It would be super clean with minimal cables otherwise going fkn everywhere. 32 channel simultaneous recording. All the fx and utilities you would need internally. A small monitor on board and a monitor out for better overview. I know I would replace my wonky computer anytime for that, just to be able to work, instead of beeing annoyed that you have to upgrade you stuff every other month just to keep with it.

[@stagemonkey2022]

@mickenilsson I 100% totally agree with you. At least they are still making these smaller devices other wise your only choose is using a DAW

[@stagemonkey2022]

@@mickenilsson that’s totally true. I would agree

[@Albert.Halsey]

How many physical inputs does the 32sd have? I mean, i have a full band and i want to record us live, but i need (at least) 12 physical inputs. Does any of these units have them?

[@stagemonkey2022]

Honestly you would be better off with a dedicated mixer for a live performance. Not sure how big your band is, but we normally use any where from 16 to 26 inputs for our sound

[@Albert.Halsey]

@@stagemonkey2022 Thank you for answering. We are a 5 members band we use (4 mics, 1 electric guitar, 1 acoustic guitar, 1 bass, 1 synth, and 5 drum mics) Our plan is to live record our performances, but i can’t find any info about affordable mixers or recorders that can do both. If you have any suggestions i’d really appreciate it!

[@BearfootBob]

@@Albert.Halsey it could be done with Behringer UFX 1604, if you can find one. 8 XLR + 8 stereo 1/4" inputs, records it as 16 separate tracks. 16-bit to SD, can do 24-bit with HDD.

[@stagemonkey2022]

@@Albert.Halsey The best thing you can do is get a Tascam tape unit, those old cassette units are awesome and easy to use.

[@stagemonkey2022]

@@BearfootBob Thats true, anything easy

[@asmr6773]

What is the brand of the xlr/trs input connectors of the 24sd????

[@stagemonkey2022]

That's a great question A S M R! I couldn't find any information on it, I believe though that they are using their own branded connectors, but I could be totally wrong. I would only be guessing. If you do find out something, please come back and post it here! Thank you so much I do appreciate it!

[@asmr6773]

@@stagemonkey2022 I think the brand is Zwee or Chunsheng, both chinese. Can not zoom enough on the photos i found on Google. I think Tascam had some bad issues with Neutrik connectors on some of their older models of field recorders. Like the DR 40x. But i am not shure. I am just a beginner and enthusiast with a poor budget, so i try to do my research always. Because you start buying cheap stuff and at the end of the day you end up spending a fortune trying to look for the perfect cheap thing..... life. So you say to your self i should have bought the fancy one. But if you buy the fancy one... it dies early and you say to yourself: i should have bought the basic, cheaper one. 🙃🙃🙃🙃 So anyway, .....do you think i can go pro with one of those mixers? I just want to record line level instruments.....???? I do not want to be asking record lables. Plus i think i will have a hard time looking for a record lable that i can fit in and that will like my music. I just want to produce my albums even if i havo no fans at all. I want to quit DAWS. I think i will do better with hardware. I have some experience in the past but with portable 16 bits mixers. Software is too much bugs, and headaches. It has a lot of cons also. I can record on SD cards and use them with daws like 50/50. I have a feeling that a new generation of economic Tascam and Zoom mixers are on their way. So i think i will end up saying to my self: you should have waited a little bit. But as far as i know 24bit/ 48khz is professional and the standard.

[@stagemonkey2022]

@@asmr6773 I like DAWS but as you know they are not portable. So I wanted to get a newer portable recorder and I thought about one of the smaller 4 tracks, but for only a little more money I could get the Tascam DP-32. I know it’s not the perfect unit, but it’s got a lot of good reviews and people have made really nice recordings using it. I thought about getting the Model 24, it’s a little more money so you could look into one of those also. I have had Tascam multitrack recorders for years and have loved them. I still have a few along with some old DAT units which by the way still sound fantastic. I love your comments and input. Thank you! I hope you find a recorder that works for you. Honestly I have not even had a chance to use my DP 32 yet so I can’t even give you any input as of now. Life has been so busy, but I’m wanna get recording soon. Thanks again

[@asmr6773]

@@stagemonkey2022 ok. Good luck, thanks

[@stagemonkey2022]

@@asmr6773 thanks man I appreciate it

[@andrewlove4464]

Can i use this as a normal mixer

[@stagemonkey2022]

I have not tried it since I own lots of mixers, but I would think so , yes

[@TheAndyland1]

Does this unit have a built in Disk Drive

[@stagemonkey2022]

unfortunately it does not, although there is a SD card slot

[@billhallsongs]

If you can find the original DP-24 used, there is actually a built in CD burner.

[@stagemonkey2022]

@@billhallsongs Yes I correct me if Im wrong, but I believe the original one includes MIDI in and outs...

[@kaybhee6]

same 8 mic in,,,, right

[@stagemonkey2022]

correct

[@mickenilsson]

So you can't record 24 or 32 channels simultaneously? If not, I don't have a use for it... Too bad!

[@stagemonkey2022]

I do not believe you can. I have not yet used the unit as I been extremely busy with work, but very soon I plan on digging in. But from what I’m seeing all the tracks together isn’t possible. I’m very excited to start recording on the unit though. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. So sorry for my long delay

[@markembo9629]

You state dp24 has 12 mono at one time, and state 20 for the dp32 as you can convert stereo to mono... Guess which other unit uses the exact same firmware and can also convert stereo to mono... 18 mono on the dp24 vs 20 on the dp32 , obvious too... just count the faders That said, both only have 8 physical inputs - limited to recording 8 tracks at one time

[@stagemonkey2022]

I know. I’m no expert on the subject as the units were new to me. I have learned more since and will make more videos at some point. The 8 tracks kind of sucks. Especially for mic’ing drums, but in most cases for a home studio it should be fine at least in my case it will be. I appreciate you stopping by any other in sites would be welcomed! Thank you my friend

[@showbread9366]

No digit io & no midi otherwise I’d be interested for sure

[@stagemonkey2022]

Yes thats the only down side, but you can purchase an external box to make MIDI work, which is a little frustrating but at least its possible...

[@mjklein]

Tracks are NOT "inputs."

[@stagemonkey2022]

Yes your are correct. I kept using incorrect terms, hard to fix once posted! lol

[@mjklein]

@@stagemonkey2022 you wouldn't be the first person to use KZbin annotation for that! (Ahem) lol

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

They would have been perfect if they would have USB.

[@stagemonkey2022]

Hey Jay, Thanks for stopping by. I have not got a chance to use the unit yet, but there is a USB connection on the back, I'm not sure why I did not show the back of the unit, I'm sorry. I really wish the unit had MIDI In/Out - That's really a bummer that that's missing on this unit, I know you can purchase equipment to add MIDI but point is this unit does not have it! But we will be looking at this unit again in future videos! I appreciate your comments!

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

@@stagemonkey2022 I can't recall USB, but yes, no Midi was a bummer too-

[@stagemonkey2022]

@@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist Im not sure about the USB port on the unit, I think its used to transfer the mastered recording to your computer

[@malloryonbass]

USB also transfers individual tracks to a DAW if you want to mix there. You can also use it to back up the SD card.

[@stagemonkey2022]

@@malloryonbass Thank you Mike for that information, I have not even had a chance to use the unit yet...