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Unlock the full potential of your studio recordings with the Sony PCM-3324, a pioneering digital multitrack recorder that has become a staple in the world of professional audio production. This advanced recording system was first introduced in the 1980s and remains highly regarded for its 24-track digital recording capability, offering unparalleled versatility and precision. The PCM-3324 is an innovative solution for musicians and producers who demand high-quality sound with the reliability of digital technology.

The PCM-3324 utilizes a PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) digital recording format, which ensures that your recordings are captured with exceptional clarity and detail. This format was a groundbreaking advancement in audio recording, setting a new standard for studio equipment at the time. With its user-friendly interface, the PCM-3324 provides streamlined operations for both novice and experienced engineers, making it a valuable addition to any recording setup.

Designed to seamlessly integrate with other studio equipment, the PCM-3324 supports a wide range of applications, from live recording sessions to complex studio projects. Its durable construction and robust performance have made it a trusted choice for professionals who require consistent and high-quality results.

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24-track digital recording capability
PCM digital recording format for exceptional sound clarity
User-friendly interface for efficient operation
Seamless integration with other studio equipment
Durable construction for reliable, long-term use
Ideal for both live recordings and studio projects

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The Sony PCM-3324 requires metal particle tape, such as Scotch 275, Ampex 467, EMTEC 931, or Sony 1460, similar to video tape.
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A PCM-3324 priced at $125 is considered a significant bargain, as it's typically valued over $3000.
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Transporting the PCM-3324 can be challenging due to its weight, which exceeds 450 lbs, necessitating a truck with a liftgate for safe relocation.
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According to this Sound on Sound interview with producer Roy Halee, a PCM3324 was used to record the Hit Factory sessions of Graceland. The result, however, required heavy editing.

At the Hit Factory, Halee sat behind an SSL console, used a Sony PCM3324 digital multitrack, and monitored on United Western speakers which he describes as "unlistenable. They were totally wrong, with no bass and the top end just screaming at you. I raised so much hell there, they hated to see me arrive. I'd ask, 'Can you voice these speakers, please?' and they would, but then another session would come in at night and somebody would change them! Unlike at Columbia, there were no standards whatsoever. You never knew what you were going to hear, and anything you did hear bore absolutely no relationship to what was on the tape. So, I brought in my own speakers — a pair of little Westlakes that we kept there — and everything was fine."

As things turned out, the most laborious and time-consuming aspects of the Graceland project took place at the Hit Factory.

"The amount of editing that went into that album was unbelievable," Halee asserts. "We recorded everything analogue, so it sounded really good, but without the facility to edit digital I don't think we could have done that project. The first thing I did was take the material to New York and put it on the Sony machine. Then we edited, edited, edited like crazy, put it back on analogue, took it to LA to overdub Linda Ronstadt or whoever, brought it back to New York, put it back on digital and edited some more. We must have done that at least 20 times, and if not for digital we could have ended up with just as many generations of recordings."