Alesis HD24 user reviews ( 8/10) - 13 user reviews

• 06/04/12

  blousemanne's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " A simple machine, powerful and reliable."

  Characteristics

  Support: two removable hard drives.
  
  
  
  I note that I do not use ANY MIDI functionality.

  Utilization

  General configuration very simple. The manual is comprehensive and covers the needs of most users, in my opinion.

  Sounds

  I will not here review the converters, having owned this unit ONLY. For my part, I find excellent dynamics (though some have taken missed, I always found afterwards that it was the wrong adjustment or configuration: the HD24 was never responsible for this decline )

  Overall Opinion

  I use it and then 18 months of intensive (daily, sometimes for 6 to 12 non-stop) home studio (I said that I know of no other such enregistreurde; I bought, tried, j ' I was immediately captivated I also think to buy a second soon to work 48 tracks)
  
  
  
  The PLUS + + + + +:
  
  
  
  - Exceptional reliability: never (ever) any judgment, any bugs, any crash. This device seems indestructible.
  
  
  
  - Accessibility: after a careful reading of the record and some returns to it from time to time, the handling is easy.
  
  
  
  - Work with two removable hard drives, with which backups are a breeze (although the reliability of the HD24, I always backup on two separate disks).
  
  
  
  - Price: possession of a professional quality recording made me dream for years (I owned a Tascam TSR-8 (excellent) and hesitated between the HD24 and a 24 track 2 inch tape, because j 'have a holy horror of the computer (which I do by no means denigrates here >> I have friends who do wonderful work on PC and I recognize the appeal) So, the price, even if respectable ..., I do not (too) high, anyway, I consider the price / quality ratio as EXCELLENT!
  
  
  
  - Look, but it is obviously very subjective ... The meters are very readable and the screen, for my part, pleasant and well sized.
  
  
  
  ------ The LESS:
  
  
  
  - Quite noisy fan (at the end of sessions, its judgment is a welcome relief)
  
  
  
  - Screen printing on white keys pale green difficult to read
  
  
  
  - The supplied remote is ridiculously basic. After 6 months, the scroll was not working fast back only half the time! A gimmick, unworthy of the machine it drives ... and I mean it. I'm trying right now a BRC (Big Remote Control, Remote BIG Alesis, compatible with the HD24) on which I will table a notice soon.
  
  
  
  - Some hard disk malfunction. Ex: I have a Seagate "up" (to "load" to the ignition) up to 98% and hangs after. It is rather curious and annoying (I'm trying all possible combinations of jumpers, to no avail). I waited to find a satisfactory hard drive and I bought two others of the same model (Western Digital 280 GB, I will give later references) that give me satisfaction.
  
  
  
  I would do of course this choice in a heartbeat!
  
  
  
  PS: I emphasize that this opinion is only my opinion. It is only a modest contribution and a thank Audiofanzine site, so precious and rich. Good music at all!
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• 06/17/11

  enmakak's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Ben what level of dtails"

  Characteristics

  I use it in 48 kHz ADAT SOUND VERY CLEAR AND EAR

  Utilization

  BEN DIFFCILE ENOUGH SINCE THE BEGINNING I use it, WITH 01X AND THEREFORE I88X ADAT and analog 16 analog and 8 ADAT. ROUTING quite difficult. Besides, I ADVISED THE PORT FIRE OR OTHERWISE, BECAUSE QUITE random image SYNC WITH NUENDO 4.

  Sounds

  VERY GOOD SOUND CONVERTOS more than adequate. WELL IT IS BEST TO WORST BUT ALSO.

  Overall Opinion

  BEN MOI PERSO I AM NOT YET READY TO GIVE UP, VERY RELIABLE MACHINE. I do it again
  
  CHOICE WITHOUT PROBLEMS.
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• 11/02/10

  Le Studio Voce à Morin-Heights Q.C. Canada's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Alesis HD 24"

  Characteristics

  Super converter, I use the lite pipe to send it to my ray-dat RME. For the fan noise of hard drives, I removed it does not engage in the hard disk completely. Niet fan noise. On

  Utilization

  LogicPro 9 via the ray dat configuration is very simple. It is a plug and play. I did not even need manuals. If there are several avenues to take LogicPro like configuration is better than Sonar or the logistics are more complex. 

  Sounds

  Very transparent I combine all with a pre-amp or Tl x73i Vintech Audio Dual Pentode or Neve Portico 5016.

  Overall Opinion

  I would do this choice because right now I can not afford to have an Apogee and many tracks.
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• 10/23/10

  ektor2000's review ( translated ) Improve this translation "Very good product."

  Characteristics

  Analog: In & Out jacks symmetrical 24 tracks
  
  Digital: 3 x 8-channel ADAT TOS-Link
  
  Ethernet: RJ45 10/100
  
  Support: IDE HDD
  
  24 bits/44.1/48KHz. Are MODEL 88.2/96 kHz.
  
  Alesis Sync Sub D 9 points.
  
  24 tracks simultaneous.
  
  Projects 6/12/16/24 tracks.
  
  Worldclock. 

  Utilization

  Manual clear.
  
  Track delay.
  
  Copy / paste / transfer.
  
  Easy to use.
  
  
  
  Beware of power failure.
  
  The HDD loses the TOC.

  Sounds

  Nothing to say.

  Overall Opinion

  4 years of use.
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• 10/04/10

  kennyburrel's review ( translated ) Improve this translation "A product without competition in its category"

  Characteristics

  Analog digital technology and
  
  On Hard Disks (40.80 gigabytes or more) 2 removable trays.
  
  16-bit and 24-bit / 44,100 and 48,000 kHz (+ is a version in CHRE 96,000)
  
  supports all types of microphones but watch out preamp to +48 V
  
  8, 16 and 24 simultaneous tracks available in increments of 8 only.

  Utilization

  Configuration relatively simple but it is better to research a little the issue before the session.
  
  Nothing to replace, the hours fly by! 
  
  No effects or internal tone, it is a recorder that's all.
  
  Recording clear enough and downloadable.

  Sounds

  Converters are good if we consider the quality-price ratio.
  
  ditto for transparency.
  
  Good dynamic, but this response is insufficient because it depend on the entire hardware you use with it (preamps, microphones ... etc.)
  
  example in making a digital recording + preamp Berhinger ADDA 8000 (but yes! yes!) + microphones Audio Technica AT 2020 (yes it is!) + worldclock ART (absolutely!) + connection = good excellent results in making its acoustics.
  
  Everybody can do as they feel like depending on their budget.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for 5 years or so.
  
  Nothing equivalent in hardware quality / price ratio, number of tracks-functionality.
  
  Solid and reliable gear.
  
  the Fireport is effective for a relatively rapid transfer of tracks.
  
  A nice soundcard competitor on the reliability side.
  
  The small capacity hard drives are more reliable (40 gigabytes)
  
  Very practical - the system of hard disks with removable drawers.
  
  
  
  Think about connecting your devices via BNC worldclock, that is very stable.
  
  
  
  Conclusion that is good hardware and you will optimize it by choosing the right corresponding hardware
  
  
  
  The HD 24 is rackable
  
  Do not lighten up on the quality of the connection (Multicore, adat, BNC etc. ....)
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• 09/18/10

  freddie54's review ( translated ) Improve this translation "Very reliable gear!"

  Characteristics

  analog and digital (ADAT)
  
  41 and 48k for mine
  
  2 drawers for hard drives
  
  etc. ...

  Utilization

  config is super simple direct to the disc, it does not plant (no windows), it can work for hours and hours it's super reliable!
  
  The manual must be read so as to master the locate etc ...

  Sounds

  dynamic question and converters is pretty good!

  Overall Opinion

  I own the HD 24 from 2004 and I record all the big concerts that I do the sound for. I 'm really satisfied!
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• 09/18/10

  ignition78's review ( translated ) Improve this translation "Advice re: HD24"

  Characteristics

  I use this product for 8 years.
  
  24 tracks 16/24 bit 48kHz
  
  It is excellent, reliable and robust, good dynamics if the preamps follow.

  Utilization

  Very simple setup.

  Sounds

  Very transparent, rendering depends mainly on the converters used.

  Overall Opinion

  It is excellent, reliable and robust, excellent purchase which I will not part from.
  
  FYI I prefer to make the recording in dtd rather than through sound cards.
  
  Comparison between a mix on protools and the former I had a lot more dynamism and an incomparable grain leaving the "factories". (on the other hand, it is not the same job and only the ear is a guide ...)
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• 09/17/10

  vasseurH's review ( translated ) Improve this translation "Very practical"

  Characteristics

  The documentation is in English and very complete.

  Utilization

  Very good machine, easy to use, intuitive and well designed.
  
  
  
  If I were to knit pick, the negatives for me would be:
  
  - The noise of the fans that cool the hard drives. But hey it's not a gas plant either.
  
  - The transfer rate of Ethernet is actually ridiculous ... and Fireport option is too expensive for my taste. There are alternative solution to mount the hard drive on a computer (see HD24 tools). But I have not yet ordered the drawer compatible to get into my tower.

  Sounds

  The converters seem quite right.

  Overall Opinion

  You should know that if the HD24 loses its electrical power short of recording, data will be on the disk but will be inaccessible because it did not have the time to write the TOC. You will find (among other) solutions for recovering data on this site:
  
  http://ringbreak.dnd.utwente.nl/ ~ mrjb/hd24tools /
  
  
  
  Another solution: lug an onduleur ...
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• 03/12/09

  fabrice.fargues's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  For CHARACTERISTICS, see below ... CHARACTERISTICS nice, it can stall 5, a possibility of flying the 120 tracks ... It's rare, but may need it for the freaks "an instrument, a trail" ...

  Utilization

  Very simple configuration, the manual is sufficient for small dtails own brand. Those beginners on ancient multi tracks will not be lost, it's really a "magnto" old-technology DtDs as support instead of the good old band ...

  Sounds

  The converters are their job properly, in complete neutrality and that is what we had. For lovers of the conversion "extreme", start with the lock to an external clock, type bigben, you redcouvrirez these converters, and 24 tracks of 48kHz flies, you'll find that investment in convertos of external major brand is justified by no ... The dynamic is not food, and it is the principal.

  Overall Opinion

  Discoveries I have a few years ago, and used rgulirement of live recordings for 2 years ... A stability never taken into default, has not crash!! And for the record "live" is critical. Quality sound recording to the appointment, simplicity of use ... A decision that happiness. He even when some small default, the tlcommande mrc "pro" not found (but it is REALLY out??), It makes a little noise, not much, but it ' is tiring time, and transfer files via the ethernet port (meaning be super fast ...) which caps 450Ko / s, which is terribly slow, so one MUST prvoir Fireport option.
  
  Competition, mainly Tascam, Fostex, Mackie, are also excellent recorders DtDs 24 tracks, but either in terms of connectivity, flexibility (able to mix on his favorite daw barrires without any file format ...) , robustness, reliability and especially prices, no possde the strengths of this adorable HD24 ...
  
  
  
  A smart investment for those who want simple and very effective ...
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• 08/03/06

  Vévé's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  24 analog input / output jack balanced (+4 dBu level so) plus 24 ADAT I / O. Midi in and out, footswitch and remote control. Ethernet port for data backup and update the software.
  
  24 tracks recorded in 24 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 IDE hard disk. Small problem, it does not always recognize, however, comes with Maxtor HD. Other brands seem to work.

  Utilization

  The device is very simple for everyone who is familiar with multi-track recording. Editing is a bit tedious but all the classics are present. This can sometimes save a blunder.
  
  
  
  The manual is clear and precise.

  Sounds

  I do not use the HD24 converters but those of my DM24 so I do not know what they are worth.
  
  For the dynamic characteristics refer to the manufacturer.

  Overall Opinion

  He was perfectly integrated into my system and running in perfect sync with my DM24 and my pc. All transport functions are from my table at the exeption of the "jog / shuttle." No crashes except with the Maxtor, it's not like Windaube :-)). I also have his older brother (Adat Black face) and I am very happy with my purchase. Small flat (because it is one), the noise of the fan. Added to the PC it bothers me a little mix .. The transfer of tracks by Ethernet is long but the purchase of Fireport is a good alternative.
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