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Title: A cheap portable recorder with digital input?
Post by: colargol on April 13, 2014, 06:11:13 AM

Hi!

I have not had a lot of luck finding a digital input (optical/coax) solution that enables me to record digitally directly to my computer lately. I used to have a m-audio usb thing, but that would not work for windows 7.

So I was thinking I could use a cheap digital recorder with digital input instead. Does anyone have any advice? (or does anyone have any luck with a digital usb input device?)

-colargol

Title: Re: A cheap portable recorder with digital input?
Post by: Colin Liston on April 13, 2014, 08:15:26 AM

This Tascam dr-100 mkii has a digital input and can be found new for any where from $175-225

Title: Re: A cheap portable recorder with digital input?
Post by: Jonmac on April 13, 2014, 08:38:46 AM

Quote from: colargol on April 13, 2014, 06:11:13 AM

Hi!

I have not had a lot of luck finding a digital input (optical/coax) solution that enables me to record digitally directly to my computer lately. I used to have a m-audio usb thing, but that would not work for windows 7.

So I was thinking I could use a cheap digital recorder with digital input instead. Does anyone have any advice? (or does anyone have any luck with a digital usb input device?)

-colargol

I use one of these,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADS-Instant-Music-Vinyl-Cassette-Ripper-to-mp3-ipod-or-cd-/111320144585?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_PortableAudio_MP3PlayerCarKits&hash=item19eb329ac9

it works very well.

Jon.

Title: Re: A cheap portable recorder with digital input?
Post by: John Willett on April 13, 2014, 08:48:19 AM

Quote from: Colin Liston on April 13, 2014, 08:15:26 AM

This Tascam dr-100 mkii has a digital input and can be found new for any where from $175-225

Agreed - this is the best value.

The only others with digital in are the Marantz PMD 661 II and the Sony PCM-D100, both of which are more expensive.

Title: Re: A cheap portable recorder with digital input?
Post by: John Willett on April 13, 2014, 08:49:53 AM

Quote from: Jonmac on April 13, 2014, 08:38:46 AM

Quote from: colargol on April 13, 2014, 06:11:13 AM

Hi!

I have not had a lot of luck finding a digital input (optical/coax) solution that enables me to record digitally directly to my computer lately. I used to have a m-audio usb thing, but that would not work for windows 7.

So I was thinking I could use a cheap digital recorder with digital input instead. Does anyone have any advice? (or does anyone have any luck with a digital usb input device?)

-colargol

I use one of these,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADS-Instant-Music-Vinyl-Cassette-Ripper-to-mp3-ipod-or-cd-/111320144585?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_PortableAudio_MP3PlayerCarKits&hash=item19eb329ac9

it works very well.

Jon.

Cheap, but only 16-bt maximum.

The Tascam DR100-II is a much better option.

Title: Re: A cheap portable recorder with digital input?
Post by: flipp on April 13, 2014, 09:00:01 AM

MicroTracks have digi in (S-PDIF only) and can be had used for under $100.

Title: Re: A cheap portable recorder with digital input?
Post by: colargol on April 14, 2014, 02:06:54 AM

Thanks for good advice  :)

I ordered one of those ADS things, that is definitely the cheapest option (found one for usd 15 on ebay), and if it works, it would be fine for me, as everything I would need to transfer is 16bit. It is mainly from old sources, DAT, minidisc and such. If this does not work right for me, I will consider a Tascam dr100mkII

-colargol