Topic: Cheapest 24-bit Recorder?

[DMBprez]

SSIA, what do you guys have for me? 

Many thanks in advance.

[Ozpeter]

Zoom H1?

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

DR-07. $130 shipped from B+H.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/599284-REG/Tascam_DR_07_DR_07_Portable_Digital_Audio.html

[bonghitwillie]

i got a zoom h2 for $160 a couple of yrs ago.  it is a little slow with the functions, but works well.

[Ozpeter]

I guess the cheaper the recorder, the less likely it will be anything like a 24 bit preamp on it.  But if you're thinking of recording at low levels then normalising later, to avoid overs, then I guess cheap and 24 bits can be mentioned in the same breath.

[Johnny Thunder]

I know how to scour the web. Though I very much prefer R-09 or better, I got an H2 brand new for $110 from an Amazon seller a couple weeks ago.

-JT

[earmonger]

24-bit is not going to be relevant if your inputs are noisy--you'll just get hi-fi noise. So check out reviews before you go for the very cheapest.

[fmaderjr]

24-bit is not going to be relevant if your inputs are noisy--you'll just get hi-fi noise. So check out reviews before you go for the very cheapest.

And don't get a Zoom product. A DR-07 is a much better choice unless you care about the internal mics (the Zoom's do have pretty good internals. As much as I hated my Zoom H4, the internals sounded very good to me).

I would recommend  a DR-07 and using external mics like one of the Church Audio products with a battery box.