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  • From: "Koegler, Robert" <Koegler AT ncssm.edu>
  • To: <ch-scene AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: portable recorders
  • Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 14:59:24 -0500

Hello All,



So, I want to get a portable recorder to record band rehearsals, shows
(either from the mixing board or via a mic), and interviews. I'd like
them to sound pretty good, so this means recording at a pretty good
sampling rate, bit rate, whatever. What I'd prefer is an iPod that is
set-up for recording but I don't want to try and hack an older one. Re:
minidiscs--the older ones seem to require going Digital-Analog-Digital
to get stuff onto the computer, and the newer fancier ones (Sony MZ100
or MZM200) cost $300 and $400. The Edirol R09 costs $400. I know
there's some other MP3 recorders out there like Archos, but I don't have
enough info about them. It would be nice if I could also use it for
other listening pleasure (like MP3's).



So, if some of you have experience w/ any of this, let me know what you
use and like. Thanks.



Recap:

Portable Digital Recorder

Good sampling/bit rate

Line in and Line out

Easy to get stuff off and onto the computer w/out having to go
Digital-Analog-Digital

Good, intuitive interface

Good battery life

Maybe an internal mic preamp

Could use as an MP3 player

$250 or less



-RK (first time caller, long time listener)





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