Hi folks.  I've been looking for a digital multitrack solution to record a CD. I've been scouring the forums and reviews of the Boss products (as well as others), but it seems most of the comments, questions, and marketing videos are all about the drum sounds, electric guitar effects, looping, etc. as opposed to what I'm looking for, which is how good is the unit for recording nice clean high quality acoustic guitar with a professional sound.  Also intrested in recording quality of vocals, again, clean, not over processed.  My goal is to produce a solo acoustic CD on my own, but I'm no recording engineer, just a musician, singer, songwriter.  The main features I'm looking for are sound quality and ease of use (short learning curve).

I called Sweetwater and described my goals and the guy I talked with was very helpful and seemed to know what he was talking about.  He recommended the Boss BR-1600CD.  I'd imagine it would do the trick from all the reviews I've read, but it seems a bit overkill for what I want to do.  The BR600 appears to have all the features I'd need.  The BR1600 uses uncompressed audio format , which I've learned is important, but from what I've been able to gather the BR600 is not uncompressed audio.  The 1600 also has it's own phantom power for the moderatly high end mics I'll be getting.  The 600 would require me to get a preamp or phantom power unit.  I don't know if this would hurt or help the sound on the 600.

So, has anybody used the BR600 to put out a professional quality CD or is it mostly a scratch pad of sorts to get ideas down and record rehearsals?

I'd appreciate any comments and or tips to steer me down the right path.

Thanks,Frank

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