Tascam Model 24 24-track Multi-Track, Live Mixer and Recording Studio, Analog Mixer, Digital Recorder, USB Audio Interface

DAWs take too much time. I can run drums guitars, bass and vocal into this and get a very good recording, tweak all the levels on board and even add minimal effect just like and old analog mixer. But if I want, I can take the raw recordings and edit them in a DAW, so this gives the best of both worlds. I use this as my PA mixer as well run out to a power amp. I really like this thing, it's an all in one solution for the home studio. It has 16 xlr inputs, I could always use more, but it's definitely enough to record an entire band, depending how crazy you get with the drum mics. Only issue is the instructions are pretty weak, but there are plenty of good videos on YouTube to explain how to use all the functions.

Love the feel of a mixing desk! Getting around and getting to know it was fairly easy. Sound is excellent as well as use with my Mac and getting tracks to and fro. This is a great way to get away from your DAW!My first 4-track was a cassette 4-track in 1987. Using this Tascam gave me “that feeling again” as weird or cool as that may sound.So far, I’ve had no issues with use or function.

This is a great sounding mixer and recorder, useful for studio recording and live sound. 16 mic input channels are really fantastic! The mix can be heard on the output channels, fully EQd, while all channels can be recorded without being affected by the EQ or fader position. Perfect for well mixed and EQd live sound and at the same time, recording of a direct signal that can be EQd and mixed later in your favorite mixing software. The only small drawback is that phantom power is applied to all channels simultaneously, so if you have vintage ribbon mics that might be damaged by phantom power, you may not want to plug them into the phantom power carrying inputs; you need to put a phantom power blocker in between the mic and the input.

This has potential as a stand-alone but I wish that Tascam was more clear on which of their models are DAW CONTROLLERS. I bought the model 24 in hopes of controlling tracks on my DAW & using the 7 band EQ’s. Unfortunately after days of trying to figure out the formatting of the card to updating the firmware & following various video tutorials on turning this into a DAW controller, I came to find that model 24 is NOT a DAW controller. The only model that does this is Model 12. I only found this out after scrolling through comments on Tascam’s YouTube videos. Because of this I had to return it. I wish there were more affordable dual layer consoles that give you a hybrid of digital & analog sound, most are like $3,000+.. hopefully this helps someone else that was looking to do the same with their DAW.

I had a big headache getting this from Amazon but they came through and I appreciate that. The unit based on the size I would suggest that the manufacturer consider a bigger digital display. you have this gigantic piece of real estate and you have this small less than my cell phone size screen? That’s the only thing so far that I found I don’t like I’m just getting into it and I’m gonna be recording up a lot of stuff I may edit my review down the road

I'm beyond stoked and completely satisfied with my purchase, This Tasscam 24 is amazing, with the built-in audio interface, compressor, preamps, and equalizers you're basically buying three or four different pieces of equipment in one. I was blown away by the analog sound quality when I ran my guitar and vocals through channels one and two for the first time. The one knob compressor sounds amazing, you just dial it into your taste, the equalizers with sweeping mid-band range is awesome. I have no doubt my band and I are going to be able to produce a studio quality sounding album off of this board.

Only has two monitor sends. Other than that, it’s a fantastic unit, and recorded my godson‘s band flawlessly worth every penny.

The media could not be loaded. New out the box the unit was defective, gave a “codec 30 error, power unit off”. Tascam warranty covered parts but not labor after 90 days. Poor move by tascam to not stand by its manufacturing problems or its customers. Do not buy!