TASCAM 2488 NEO

The 2488 neo is the successor of the 2488MkII, by far the most affordable 24-track recording and mixing workstation ever made for home studios.

Eight inputs can be simultaneously recorded into the XLR and jack inputs. Each song can have up to 250 virtual tracks, 24 of which can be chosen for the final mix. A submixer allows to add eight more input channels during mixdown for a total of 32 mixing channels. A further stereo track is provided for recording the pre-master which can then be written directly to CD/CD-RW.

The 2488 neo has four XLR inputs with switchable phantom power for condenser mics plus four balanced jack inputs one of which can be switched to high impedance for electrical guitars. Each track and input offers 3-band EQ and three effect sends for sound and dynamics variation.

The 2488neo’s editing functions enables the user to edit their audio tracks with high precision. Sections can be copied and pasted, cut and moved, tracks can be duplicated and up to 999 steps can be undone and redone. Alternative takes allow users to select the best take from multiple takes of a recording session.

For data backup, songs can be written to CD-R/CD-RW or can be transferred to a computer via a USB connection. Songs can also be exported as WAV files, and mono WAV files can be imported into songs.

Main Features
Recorder section
24-track HDD-based multitrack recorder (80 GB)
44.1 kHz, 24/16 bit
Simultaneous playback of 24 tracks
Simultaneous recording of 8 tracks
250 assignable virtual (alternative) tracks
2 additional tracks for mastering
Powerful editing functions
Copy -> Paste/Insert, Copy From -> To (allows precise alignment of a copied section), Move -> Paste/Insert, Open, Cut, Silence, Clone Track, Clean Out, Loop Paste
Flexible Undo/Redo
999-level history allows undo/redo of track editing, recording, auto punch and mastering operations
999 markers plus In/Out/To locate points per song
Return To Zero function
Manual punch in/out
Use the transport keys or an optional foot switch (Tascam RC-30P) to start/stop a recording session
Auto punch in/out
Start/stop recording automatically
Multiple take function: Record a section many times, then choose the best take to insert
Rehearsal function
Practise your takes until you're ready for recording
Repeat playback or recording function
Practise or record a section as often as you wish
Variable pitch
Alter both playback and record speed/pitch by ±6%
Slow Speed Audition
Reduce the playback speed of a selected pair of tracks by 50-100% to rehearse tricky lead lines etc.
Waveform view
Set playback marker or locator points precisely by scrolling through the waveform of your recording
Mixer
24+8-channel digital mixer
Main: 12 mono + 6 stereo channels, Sub: 8 mono channels
20 physical faders
Physical master fader for submix
3-band EQ on all 24 channels and 8 inputs
High and low sweepable shelving bands and full parametric mid band
8 analogue inputs
4 XLR/TRS balanced inputs with phantom power
4 TRS balanced inputs (one shared with additional connector on unit's front for direct connection of a guitar or electric bass)
8 trim controls and 8 overload indicators
3 aux sends on all input and track channels
For use with internal loop effects or external effects devices or for monitoring purposes
Channel link
Control two channels with one set of controls
Solo/Mute
Pre-listen and mute channels individually
Flexible on-board digital patch bay
Assign inputs and tracks to mixer channels with a few key presses
Quick setup utility
Instantly load track assignments for commonly used procedures like Recording, Track Bouncing or Mixdown
Snapshot memory
Store settings of your recording session to recall them whenever you want
Digital input (SPDIF)
Analogue (RCA) and digital (SPDIF) master outputs
TRS quasi-balanced monitor output
Headphones output
Effects
Internal effects and dynamics processors
Reverb, delay, chorus and others to be used as loop effect
Up to 4 insert mic effects
Assignable guitar multi-effects processor for overdrive distortion, delay, flange, amplifier simulation, acoustic guitar simulator and more
Dedicated stereo dynamics processor on the stereo output
Chromatic tuner
Mastering compressor (single band or multi-band)
Mastering equalizer and noise shaper
MIDI
Sync to MTC (Master/Slave)
MMC (MIDI Machine Control)
MIDI Clock output with SPP (Song Position Pointer)
Metronome
Import and play Standard MIDI (SMF) files (external sequencer or sound module needed for audio output)
CD writer
On-board CD-RW drive
Burn your mixdown on CD
Import/export WAV files
Backup your hard drive
Play Audio CDs
Live Writer function
Use the markers to set track increments automatically
Other
High-speed USB 2.0 port
Connect your PC/Mac for data backup/restore and SMF/WAV file transfer
Connector for expression pedal
Allows control of Wah or Volume

Power supply and other specifications:
Power requirements 230/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 41 W
Applicable electromagnetic environment E4
Dimensions (W x D x H) 545 mm x 355 mm x 145 mm
Weight 8 kg