In my mind there were three tiers of portable audio recorders: the low-end (under $400), the mid/high-range professional ( $401-$1,499), and the super premium recorders (more than $1,500). For years, this tripartite structure worked quite well. If you were…
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I love the Zoom H5. In full disclosure, I have never been much of a Zoom type of guy. It started with the guitar effects pedals in the ’90s…They were designed (and priced) for the low end market, and…
The Tascam DR-100 MK II is a new and improved version of Tascam’s DR-100. Although not perfect, I loved the DR-100. Like its predecessor, the DR-100 MKII is a professional level, two-channel audio recorder that records up to 24-bit…
[Discontinued] Quick Summary: Memory: SD Sample rate /Bitdepth: up to 24/96 Microphone Input type: External: XLR Internal: Omni and Uni Directional Phantom Power: yes Interface: USB 2 Cost: $ 300 One of the many recorders I have been…
The Zoom H2 was a popular entry level recorder for conducting oral history. While not the best recording quality, it is incredibly easy to use. Although it has been replaced by the Zoom H2n, this is still a popularly…