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  • From: "kmr" <rossreport AT bellsouth.net>
  • To: ch-scene AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: portable recorders
  • Date: 7 Nov 2006 14:44:54 -0800

Rob,
My Edirol R-1 is a dream. There's a new one that's cheaper/smaller. Ed
has an MAudio he likes.
I think with any of them, you'll eventually want a nice stereo mike.

kmr
www.ludland.com/ilud


Koegler, Robert wrote:
> 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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