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imbetter
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Digital sound recorder.
on: August 13, 2009, 11:15:43 PM
what would everyone recommend for me to have a handy, quick use device that I can use to record my playing that could transfer files into the computer? I really have no place to start.
Thanks
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minor9th
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Re: Digital sound recorder.
Reply #1 on: August 14, 2009, 12:19:03 AM
Take a look at the Zoom H2 or H4, or the Edirol R-09. For more money, Sony's PCM D50 is nice (I have one).
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imbetter
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Re: Digital sound recorder.
Reply #2 on: August 14, 2009, 12:31:17 AM
is there anything a bit cheeper that's any good?
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quantum
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Re: Digital sound recorder.
Reply #3 on: August 14, 2009, 01:07:14 AM
It seems these devices are what is hot right now. I got myself a Minidisc recorder (this was before the above mentioned recorders came out) and it cost around $300. Now I prefer to use my computer + interface and mics to record.
Have you checked out USB condenser mics?
If your strapped for cash, get a computer mic and hook it up to your computer.
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richard black
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Re: Digital sound recorder.
Reply #4 on: August 14, 2009, 08:15:16 PM
Look at an upmarket Olympus dictation recorder. I don't know the models, but friends tell me that some are good enough for recording music. Otherwise the Zoom H2 is the cheapest trick in town.
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Re: Digital sound recorder.
Reply #5 on: August 16, 2009, 05:11:34 AM
Another vote for the Edirol. We have put it through every possible situation and it came through perfectly.
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moby1
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Re: Digital sound recorder.
Reply #6 on: August 16, 2009, 10:53:17 PM
I recently purchased an M-Audio Microtrack II, which I really like. In addition to the 1/8" mic that comes with it, it also has two 1/4" jacks with phantom power that you can use for a pair of condenser mics. This gives you the ability to get a really high quality recording. I also have a Sony MZ-M10 minidisk recorder which I really hate for a number of reasons (hard to use, transfer files, and edit files). I'd go with something like the Microtrack, which records directly to a flash card and is very easy to use. Oh, and it was $200 online.
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