[Hidden-tech] Digital speech recorder recommendations wanted
Jeff Rutherford
jeff at jeffrutherford.com
Wed Nov 4 15:56:03 EST 2009
Will,
You should also consider the Edirol R-09 recorder. It has built-in
stereo mics. I'm pretty sure, you can also use an external mic (lapel
mic). It will fit into a pocket. It will record in either WAV or Mp3
format. It records to SD. It runs on AA batteries. It connects to your
computer via USB for easy transferring of files.
I have one that I've used for recording podcast interviews (face-to-face
- talking with someone). I haven't used it to record a lecture or talk.
Here's an extensive review.
http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/2006/08/31/edirol-r-09-digital-recorder-review.html
If you're really curious, I'd be glad to meet you and you could check it
out.
Jeff
Will Loving wrote:
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> Thanks for everyone's input. I totally agree with everyone on the Zoom
> products, I own an H4 and have used the H2, both for recording music.
> They do an absolutely awesome job using either the built-in mikes or
> the source inputs.
>
> However, for this application, it needs to fit into a "pants pocket",
> not "shirt pocket" as the person in mind only wears polo shirts and
> needs to have it where it won't fall out when he moves around. It also
> needs to be similar in size or smaller than the Minidisc recorder that
> is being replaced, meaning iPod size rather than the bulkier Zoom
> products.
>
> Based on previous suggestions and my research, we are looking at the
> Sony and Olympus lines of digital voice recorders. Does anyone have
> suggestions beyond those two companies?
>
> Will
>
> Will Loving, President
> Dedication Technologies, Inc.
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> on 11/4/09 11:21 AM, P. Al Williams at palwilliams at northamptontv.org
> wrote:
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> The Zoom H2 is the best of these solutions I've used, but if you
> want a more advanced unit, you should look at the Zoom H4. It
> produces phantom power and is essentially a mobile 4 track.
>
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Tom Gajda
> <tom at engineeringwriter.com> wrote:
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> I concur on the Zoom H2. Easy to use, incredible sound
> quality, and it offers 90 degree stereo, 120 degree stereo,
> and 2 and 4 channel surround recording.
>
> It records at numerous .wav and .mp3 resolutions. Make a
> recording, connect the recorder to your USB port, and transfer
> the recorded files to your computer for editing. Or pop out
> the SD card and transfer the files from it to your computer.
>
> Connect a high quality microphone if you like, but for most
> purposes, the built-in stereo mics produce exceptional
> recording quality with good separation.
>
> When interviewing subject matter experts or recording client
> meetings, place it on the conference table in surround mode.
> All voices will be captured clearly.
>
> Fits in a shirt pocket.
>
> I have owned mine for a year and it has performed perfectly.
>
> Regards,
>
> Tom
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> Behalf Of *Frank Aronson
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 04, 2009 8:18 AM
> *To:* Tom Adams ~ Reelife Productions & Folktography
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> *Subject:* Re: [Hidden-tech] Digital speech recorder
> recommendations wanted
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> If they want a dedicated unit, the Zoom H2
> <http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1916&brandID=4
> <http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1916&brandID=4>>
> gets very high marks. It's a bit larger than the units you
> can get at Staples, but the recording quality is near studio
> quality. It's a very versatile unit that offers omni an
> uni-directional recording as well as an external microphone.
> It comes with a 512MB SD card, but that can be replaced with
> a larger one later.
>
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>
> I have a friend who uses one and she swears by it (she's a
> professional musician).
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> Just another option.
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> Frank Aronson
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> On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 9:27 PM, Tom Adams ~ Reelife
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> Will,
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> He/She wouldn't be able to use the same lapel mic but there
> are many variations on the idea for the iphone. Here's a
> few...copied & pasted:
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> There's a product called fourtrack
> <http://www.sonomawireworks.com/iphone/fourtrack/>
> The headset jack on the iPhone and iPod touch (2nd gen.) have
> three contacts inside. The normal two for stereo headphones
> and an additional contact for the mic input. Several companies
> have released "headphone-mic" adapters so that you can use
> your high quality headphones as a headset. These add-on
> microphones are a good way to record with FourTrack because
> you can position the microphone away from the sound source and
> have a longer lead for your headphones.
>
>
>
> here's another device
> <http://dvice.com/archives/2009/07/external-mic-fo.php> ,
> different article <http://www.redferret.net/?p=16657>
>
>
>
> Companies like Brando offer low-cost microphones for the iPod
> Touch and iPhone, ... find a mic that suits your needs. Don't
> pay much if you're just looking to make voice memos, but some
> of the higher-cost mics can pick up sound from across the
> room, if that's what you want to do.
>
>
> 'nuther
> <http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/07/ipill_microphone_for_ipod.html>
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> On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 9:02 PM, Will Loving
> <will at dedicationtechnologies.com> wrote:
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> Hey Tom,
>
> Unfortunately the iPhone does not have a microphone jack that
> would accommodate the lapel mike.
>
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>
> Will
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> Will Loving, President
> Dedication Technologies, Inc.
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> on 11/3/09 4:23 PM, Tom Adams ~ Reelife Productions &
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> "there's an app for that"
> -sorry...I don't mean to be smug...
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> Seriously, the iphone has some great memo/voice recording
> apps...If your associate happens to have an iphone, - he's
> got many options.
> sorry, can't help otherwise..
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> On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 2:51 PM, Will Loving
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> I'm looking for recommendations for a digital recorder
> for someone who does a lot of extemporaneous
> presentations and wants a recording of each one for
> future reference. The person is currently using a Sony
> MZ-M200 Minidisc Recorder.
>
> Specs are as follows:
>
> * solid state -- with removable memory like an SD
> card
> * external microphone jack for a lapel mike
> * can easily be slid into a pants pocket
> * will not turn on/off easily while in pants pocket
> * durable
> * good battery life
> * mono is fine, does not need to be stereo
> * time/date stamp would be helpful but not a
> requirement
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>
> Any suggestions?
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> Thanks,
>
> Will
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> Will Loving, President
> Dedication Technologies, Inc.
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