Hello everybody. New around here. New at everything. Like the David Bowie song, Absolute Beginner.
I've been reading through the topics a lot, but I haven't found the answer I was searching for. The doubts arise from the fact that I'll be focusing more on phonography, not on taping live music. I want to record nature sounds, people talking, machine sounds, and so on.
So, as much as I hate to bother you, here are my questions.
The starting point is obviously the recorder. Now, I really can't decide, even after all the reading and comparing. My budget is limited.
Since I already own a microphone (even if it's far from perfect, I will first experiment with what I have), I was thinking about a dedicated unit (i.e. not something with built-in mics).
Is it a good idea?
The Tascam DR-70d or the DR-60d seem pretty popular around here, and I would like to stay in that price range (around 300 $). There's also a used Roland r-26 on sale for that price.
Keep in mind that I'm just starting. Thanks for your help.
P.S. It's nice to be here. It looks like a really nice place.