Find The Right Voice-Recorders

Edirol R-09HR

If you want a high-quality audio recorder that fits in your pocket, the Edirol R-09HR can't be beat.

Yamaha Pocketrak 2G

The Yamaha Pocketrak 2G's design is ideal for stealth recordings, but its high price and scarce features make it hard to recommend over the competition.

Specs: Digital player, Stereo, 1.7 oz, LCD

Sony PCM-D50

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.

Korg MR-1

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.

Specs: Digital voice recorder, 7.1 oz, LCD

XtremeMac MicroMemo for iPod (black)

The MicroMemo by XtremeMac adds recording capability to newer iPods and Nanos but a gangly microphone may offset the benefit of the included external speaker.

Specs: Digital voice recorder