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Professional-grade handheld audio recorders
Have you ever wanted to capture a sound? Maybe it was a great concert, baby's first words, bird calls, or a field recording for radio, movie, or television production. While capturing sound in our daily lives is not as common as capturing images with photography, both require an investment if you want to do it right.
More than a few MP3 players include basic voice and line recording features, but none of them are capable of recording at or above CD quality. If you're looking for a serious portable audio recorder capable of recording in multiple formats at pro-audio resolution, the following list showcases the best tools available.
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Sony PCM-D50 |
Edirol R-09 Audio Recorder - black |
Zoom H2 |
Korg MR-1 |
M-Audio MicroTrack II |
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| Review summary | If you're looking to make great mobile recordings without lugging around a cumbersome laptop recording rig, the Sony PCM-D50 offers an unbeatable combination of design, recording quality, battery life, and features at a justifiable price. | The Edirol R-09 isn't perfect, but what it lacks in features, it makes up in its small size and rich recording detail. | The Zoom H2 is a fun, practical, and affordable tool for capturing interviews, lectures, and music rehearsals. Cheap construction and lackluster recording performance, however, make the H2 less than ideal for demanding professional recording applications. | Given the Korg MR-1's high price and poor suitability for the rigors of mobile recording, we only recommend it to discriminating audio archivists willing to accept practical limitations for increased recording resolution. | ||
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| Digital storage media capacity | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 20 GB | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| Weight | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 7.1 oz | Info unavailable | 6.7 oz |
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| Product type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Digital voice recorder | Digital voice recorder | Digital player |
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| Digital player (recorder) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | MP3 , PCM , WAV | MP3 , WAV | MP3 , WAV |
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| Software type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities , Steinberg Cubase LE |
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| Sound output mode | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Stereo | Stereo |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 2.8 in x 1.4 in x 6 in |
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| Resolution | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 128 x 64 |
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| Mfr estimated battery life | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 4.5 hour(s) |
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| Width | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 2.8 in |
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| Product name | Sony PCM-D50 | Edirol R-09 Audio Recorder - black | Zoom H2 | Korg MR-1 | M-Audio MicroTrack II | Zoom H4 |
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