What is a good recording device (to record to CD) for a solo artist just starting out?

Question

I am an acoustic guitarist/singer and I've been writing and playing my own songs for about four years but I don't know anything about recording devices. I want to record my songs (which just include acoustic guitar + voice) to Cd's for my friends to listen to; but I have no idea where to start. I'm looking for something relatively inexpensive. Anybody got any ideas? Thanks so much.

Answer 1

I own a BOSS CD 900. It is very easy to use and the sound quality is very good but it may be a little more than you need, however they do make a smaller version you can probably get for about $550.00 to $600.00. good luck.

Answer 2

The Boss BR-600 provides 8 is the perfect personal studio for musicians who want to record at home and on location. It features 8 simultaneous playback tracks, and each of the 8 tracks also contains 8 virtual tracks so you can record multiple takes and choose your favorite at mixdown.

COSM effects and pitch correction Powerful BOSS effects are built into the BR-600. These are high quality algorithms you can use to pump up the impact of dull tracks, fix mistakes, and master your final mixes. Includes COSM guitar and bass amp models, chorus, delay, reverb, EQ for every channel, and pitch correction.
The BR-600 has a high-quality drum machine built in. Perfect backing tracks can be assembled from the nearly 300 drum/percussion preset patterns, or beats can be programmed from the velocity-sensitive pads. Rock, pop, blues, country, R&B, Latin, and more kick-start a song from the many styles provided.

The ultra-portable BR-600 is ready to record wherever and whenever you are. It can operate on 6 AA batteries (or AC). Quality stereo microphones are built in for point-and-capture recording on the spot. Record band rehearsals, gigs, or use the BRT-600 to capture ambient sounds. The BR-600 will get the job done beautifully.
The BR-600 records its CD-quality digital audio direct to the included Compact Flash card, the international standard for reliable, portable storage, and even comes with a custom carrying bag and XLR-to-1/4" mic adapter.

retails for about 350.00

Answer 3

if you have a computer, you can get many recording programs for that.

or a 4-8 track digital recorder.

both require mics and a little pizzazz.