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Portable Audio Recorder for Interviews?
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Ok, they decided to go with the Zoom H4n. It’s in their budget, not overkill, just decent equipment we can play with for now. I’ll update you guys in once we’ve tested it out to let you know the results!
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Ah, I see. I’m glad you decided on the Zoom H4n – I love that little thing. I may get one myself, someday. I recorded a number of sound effects using those while at my university.
Enjoy it and have exploring its many features!
Wolf
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How about have a close look at the M-Audio Microtrack II? I have been using it solidly for the last couple of months and it is really nice. I am not sure if its too much for your budget, but when I saw some of your requirements of a portable recorder I thought I should share.
The Microtrack II records to Compact Flash and does also have a USB interface. I know Compact Flash isn’t SD but the price of the media seems to be fairly similar and the slight size difference (bigger) doesn’t bother me at all. I have an 8gig CF card and it can record so much more than I need in one session.
The recording options are great, you can choose between 16bit and 24bit, and from 44.1kHz, to 48kHz, to 96kHz. I noticed you said you may sometimes use a lapel microphone. The Microtrack II has a stereo minijack input, as well as two balanced 1/4inch inputs (which is great when you’re using higher quality microphones) and also 48V phantom power for powering quality condensor microphones.
Another thing is, you can always start with a cheaper microphone, and then get a better one later, but the Microtrack as a portable recorder is really worth the price.
Spencer Sternberg
Audio for Games
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