I've had my Tascam for about 8 months now and I would NOT buy it again if there were anything else out there that was worth it. This unit is not very user friendly. Yet, it is the best out there from what I can find. No one makes a serious recorder as everything has shifted to what I consider unacceptable and that is computer programs. Mixing with a computer completely sucks as far as I am concerned. Recorders that claim to be 24 tracks or 32 tracks that do not have 24 or 32 sliders for each channel are just a cheap way of what I consider false advertisement. I can deal with the limited inputs available at one time like this unit has only 8. The mastering of a recording sucks with this mixer but barely manageable. You cannot pan while mastering or adjust any EQ or effects sends. You have to set it and just go with what it is set at. You are also stuck with using only 1 effect for every channel. I was looking into the 32 but that is even worse as you really only get 2 more independent channels to mix. It has 12 stereo channels and only 8 individual channels. This 24 track has 12 independent channels and 6 stereo. That is 18 channels. About the same as the 32 track that has 20. The pan button sticks. You have to turn it like 5 full turns to one direction to get the pan over. Then 100 to go to the other side. So panning is really not possible even if it were available at mixdown. A simple pan knob for every channel would solve this major problem. Recording is relatively easy but that is about the only plus which should be just standard. I'm still looking for a decent recorder don't think I will ever find one in todays environment unless I design and make it myself. Only part I would have a problem with is the programming. Wish I had an old analog 24 or 32 track tape recorder. Those were user friendly and designed great. designers got stupid when they went to digital.

We are a Christian Band and greatly desire to put this use for recordings. We have produced songs via DAW, Computers and PA systems, but only for copyright and to introduce ourselves to other congregations. We have played at services in Nevada, and are excited to produce best.

Easy to use and navigate, takes some time to learn, keep the manual handy...

A decent sounding, relatively easy to use recorder. I miss the CD burner, though...

I write and record originals and go for an organic sound which the DP 24 allows me to create with mic placement, effects choices, separation and capturing authentic sounds to record! Great unit!

Simple and straightforward, with great features (such as metronome) and good effects for vocals and guitars.