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Title: recorder as USB mic
Post by: rastasean on November 17, 2016, 04:58:29 PM

Hi All,

When I connect my recorders to my computer, it mounts the USB drive so I can transfer files to/from the card to the computer. So what I'm hoping to find is a recorder that I can use as a usb mic while connected to my computer. apparently the zoom h1 can do this but I'd like to know other options.
If there's not a reasonably priced recorder to do this, what's your favorite USB headset you've used?

zoom h1:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1260111-REG/zoom_h1b_h1_ultra_portable_digital_audio.html

thanks,
rastasean

Title: Re: recorder as USB mic
Post by: morst on November 18, 2016, 11:34:13 PM

My first SD recorder was the Zoom H2, and it totally can do this. I like the mics on it just great for a handheld.

https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/h2-handy-recorder

Title: Re: recorder as USB mic
Post by: 2manyrocks on November 19, 2016, 12:06:23 PM

If you have external mics, I'd go with a Focusrite 2i2  usb interface on sale now for $99 at the usual places.