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Gear / Technical Help => Recording Gear => Topic started by: sic_tune on October 08, 2023, 04:03:34 PM

Title: Howler recorder+streamer
Post by: sic_tune on October 08, 2023, 04:03:34 PM
A small device that records unbalanced line-level audio signals to microSD or alternatively act as a USB audio interface:
https://www.howler-audio.com/product/howler-recorderstreamer/

It seems quite pricey for what it does, but I like the idea of a simple recorder with a very reduced user interface.
I can imagine it'd pair nicely with a Tinybox or a bigger preamp in case monitoring with headphones is required.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (from the website):
Input: RCA left & right
Output: RCA left & right (THRU)
File storage: MicroSD card
Recording format: WAV or MP3 (320 kbps)
Recording quality: 24-bit & 48 kHz
Streaming quality: 16/24-bit & 48 kHz
File-transfer compatibility:
  Phones & tablets: Android USB-C & iOS devices
  Computers: Windows & macOS
Power-supply: 5V USB-C
Battery: Rechargeable Li-Po battery, up to 30 recording hours
Dimensions: 88 x 63 x 28 mm (l, w, h)
Weight: 128 g
Title: Re: Howler recorder+streamer
Post by: Ozpeter on October 08, 2023, 05:26:09 PM
It seems to me that any new recording device now that does not offer 32 bit float is a bit olde worlde.  And even more so if it's targetted at live band use.  Hmmm...
Title: Re: Howler recorder+streamer
Post by: breakonthru on October 08, 2023, 05:32:19 PM
seems to be larger, more expensive and offer less features than the numerous 2-ch handheld recorders we normally use.

its also not a "bit bucket" for lack of digital input
Title: Re: Howler recorder+streamer
Post by: dallman on October 09, 2023, 02:07:23 PM
Quote from: sic_tune on October 08, 2023, 04:03:34 PM


It seems quite pricey for what it does, but I like the idea of a simple bit bucket with a very reduced user interface.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (from the website):
Input: RCA left & right
Output: RCA left & right (THRU)
File storage: MicroSD card
Recording format: WAV or MP3 (320 kbps)
Recording quality: 24-bit & 48 kHz
Streaming quality: 16/24-bit & 48 kHz
File-transfer compatibility:
  Phones & tablets: Android USB-C & iOS devices
  Computers: Windows & macOS
Power-supply: 5V USB-C
Battery: Rechargeable Li-Po battery, up to 30 recording hours
Dimensions: 88 x 63 x 28 mm (l, w, h)
Weight: 128 g

It is not a bit bucket. At least I do not see a digital input?
Title: Re: Howler recorder+streamer
Post by: sic_tune on October 09, 2023, 06:27:59 PM
That's right, there is no digital in. I removed the term bit bucket from my initial post to avoid further confusion.