Topic: New Gear (2013) - Portable Digital Recorders

[notlance]

Since this thread has digressed to write about the Fostex DC-R302, I'll add this:

Mic input S/N (A-weight): More than 55 dB (INPUT GAIN maximum / 150 load: / input referred noise: 125 ｄＢｕ)

Let's hope it is much more than 55 dBA.  Perhaps the noise is much less at lower gain settings.

Otherwise this recorder looks interesting.

[sunjan]

Dunno what your cut-off for size is, but you could add Korg MR-1000.

[Chimney Top]

And why are not the Sound Devices 702, 702T, and 722 on your list? Am I missing something?

This thread focuses on the portable handheld  recorders with XLR inputs like the one's on the list.  there are already 'good' portable recorders around if you wanted to just post 'every portable recorder ever made'.  if these get any better, the 'ultra high-end' ie: sd 722 stuff is going to become obsolete, unless people like carrying around extra gear 5-7 times the size.  but, i am adding them for a comprehensive list.

[John Willett]

And why are not the Sound Devices 702, 702T, and 722 on your list?  Am I missing something?

They are - didn't you read the OP?

Actually, to that list he could also add the Nagra LB.

[notlance]

Actually, the OP was edited to add the SD 702/722 after I made my above post.

[John Willett]

Nagra SD (1 XLR Input)

Actually the Nagra SD has two XLR inputs - these can be mic. or line level with the optional plug-on lead options.

larger size

You should add the Nagra LB to this larger list.

[George2]

According to American Musical, the Fostex Distributor in USA, the DC-R302 will be available in April or May this year.
Seems already available in UK.
Hoping John Willet will do a review on this, as I know he likes Fostex.

[Chimney Top]

Since this thread has digressed to write about the Fostex DC-R302, I'll add this:

Mic input S/N (A-weight): More than 55 dB (INPUT GAIN maximum / 150 load: / input referred noise: 125 ｄＢｕ)

Let's hope it is much more than 55 dBA.  Perhaps the noise is much less at lower gain settings.

Otherwise this recorder looks interesting.

what you missed is the OP asks for additions to the list so we can have a comprehensive look at all the new products and compare to older models.  the thread hasn't digressed... it's still growing.

thanks for reading and all the contributions.


i will leave the lists split - handheld/pocket sizes and 'larger' sizes.

[Chimney Top]

Nagra SD (1 XLR Input)

Actually the Nagra SD has two XLR inputs - these can be mic. or line level with the optional plug-on lead options.

larger size

You should add the Nagra LB to this larger list.

cool.  i missed the cord option.

[aaronji]

^^^ The Nagra SD looks like a cool recorder, but I think it only half belongs on the list.  It does have that cable for two XLR mics, but no P48.  Since the vast majority of people here aren't using dynamics, it probably needs an asterisk or something!

[flintstone]

Add to the list the Sony PCM-D1 and PCM-D50.  If you add Sony's XLR-1 XLR Mic Adapter ($450), which is made for these recorders, you can use XLR mics.  Note that the adapter is not an external preamp, just a way to provide phantom power and balanced mic inputs.

[flintstone]

Like Goldilocks, I think I'd re-cast the list into three groups

pocket size

Zoom h4/h4n
Tascam DR-100/DR-100 mkII
Olympus LS-100
Tascam DR-40
Nagra SD

Medium size

Roland R-26
Marantz PMD 660/661
Fostex FR-2LE
Sony PCM-D50 plus Sony XLR mic adapter
Sony PCM-D1 plus Sony XLR mic adapter

large size

Marantz PMD 670/671
Fostex FR2
Tascam HDP2
Korg MR-1000
Sound Devices 702/722
Sound Devices 744T
Sound Devices 788T
Edirol R-44
Tascam DR-680
Nagra LB

[acidjack]

And why are not the Sound Devices 702, 702T, and 722 on your list?  Am I missing something?

that was my question..

[notlance]

I can quibble with your classifications since the Fostex FR-2LE is actually larger than the SD 702, 722, and 744, but that is not what struck me when I saw you list of "large" recorders.  Being an old fart like I am, I still find it remarkable that an 8-channel recorder no larger than a cigar box (now I really am dating myself) can be considered "large".

[willndmb]

Isn't the Sony adapter like 4 or 500 bucks?
Better off buying a normal per IMO