Topic: Looking for a portable recorder

[ben9999imsc]

1. use li-on battery

2. better than hi-md (Mic in recording)

3. the size is not bigger too much than md , like a ipod classic is ok .

4. can transfer music to computer


is there a portable recorder fit those requirement above

[boojum]

Depends.  How much are you willing to spend and what are the most important to least important requirements?

[ben9999imsc]

Depends.  How much are you willing to spend and what are the most important to least important requirements?

budget below 600

all requirements are important

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

iRiver???  http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,64277.0.html

Terry

[flintstone]

The M-Audio Microtrack 2496 (and soon-to-be-released Microtrack II) meet your criteria.  The preamp in the Sony HiMD recorder is very good, probably better than the Microtrack for recording low level sounds (that is, sounds that require you to turn up the preamp gain during recording). 

The Microtrack has a Lithium-Ion battery, but it is not replaceable in the field.  An external power supply can run the Microtrack and re-charge the internal battery via the USB port.

Flintstone

[ben9999imsc]

any other choices ?

[illconditioned]

The PCM-D50 (Sony) would fit your bill very well-- almost.  I guess it is a bit bigger than MD. The pres are at least as good as the MD, probably better.  Flash recorder and easy transfer to a computer.  I would buy this over MD now.  Price is pretty reasonable too ($500), considering.

One unanswered question is how this thing works for loud mic input.  There is supposedly a -20dB attenuator on it.  But, I'm wondering if this will do the trick for moderately loud shows.  I guess you can always build a 10dB pad to get the right range.

  Richard

[neutrino]

I'd recommend the Edirol R-09. Check out the sticky at the top of the forum and see if fits all your needs.

[ben9999imsc]

I'd recommend the Edirol R-09. Check out the sticky at the top of the forum and see if fits all your needs.

the Edirol R-09 have a li-on battery ??

[illconditioned]

I'd recommend the Edirol R-09. Check out the sticky at the top of the forum and see if fits all your needs.

the Edirol R-09 have a li-on battery ??

No, the r09 uses two AA batteries.  The r09 is fine, except for quite/acoustic music you'll need an external pre.  Hold on.  You're *asking* for a li-ion battery?  Removeable cells are much more useful, right?

  Richard

[aaronji]

I agree that the MTII seems to be the only one in this class (inexpensive flash recorders) that meets all of your requirements.

But you should also take a look at the R09 and the Marantz PMD620.  They both take AA batteries, but you can get some pretty good record times from both using rechargeable batteries.  Two pairs and you have a lot of recording time!

What it really comes down to:  think about how you are going to use it and how much you want to spend...Then spend a few hours comparing different makes and models, and make some sort of choice.  In the end, most devices have their fans and detractors, so you will have to sort through a lot to determine what is best for you and reflects your priorities (specs/size/weight/recording medium/build/etc.)...The forums here are a great place to start, though...