What is the difference between multi-track recording and going straight to DAT?
Multi-track recording enables you to overdub and mix. When you record straight to DAT (2-track), you are recording directly to the final stereo tracks and, therefore, mixing live as you record. Any type of project that needs to be “layered” (e.g., dialogue with music and SFX or a music project that requires overdubs) needs to be on a multi-track format. Two track recording is suitable for recording dry narration or a live music performance.
