Re: Recommendations for a simple very portable digital recorder
- From: "Soundhaspriority" <nowhere@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:57:19 -0400
"jwvm" <jwvm@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Oct 5, 4:54 pm, "Soundhaspriority" <nowh...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"jwvm" <j...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hello,
A local radio show host wishes to post his weekly programs on the web
and needs some easy way to record his show. A digital recorder is an
obvious option and has the advantage that the recording will already
be digitized. He wants something that is simple to use and easily
carried and easy to read since his near vision is a bit limited. A
Zoom H2 might be a good choice but is overkill here and probably too
complicated for what is needed. Recording quality is not a primary
concern here either since the resulting files will need to be
compressed to something like 64kb/s mp3. Also, it would be helpful if
Guitar Center carries the unit so he could try it out in the store.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
jwvm
Would a usb mike, or a usb mike converter be within consideration?
Seehttp://mxlmics.com/accessories/accessories.html
and http://www.mxl-usb.com/
These choices are likely to make his voice sound better than the mike in a
cheap flash recorder. The quality can be important to a radio host,
regardless of the compression level. He can use the Microsoft built-in
accessory program, "sound recorder", and convert to mpg3 with WinLame.
Bob Morein
(310) 237-6511
Actually, he plays recorded tracks and has phone interviews so it is
necessary to record the feed. Thanks for the suggestion.
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I wish I could make a specific recommendation, but take note of the
following:
1. Even if the end product is low bitrate, the quality of the analog front
end of the recorder does matter to some extent. The artifacts of compression
do not mask the artifacts of classical distortion.
2. The broadcast feed is compressed, probably through an Orban appliance. A
low end recorder intended for voice use typically has automatic volume
control. This is a double dose of compression, which is extremely
undesirable. The recorder you choose must have the option of recording with
manual level control/no AVC.
3. Since the cheapest recorders are intended for voice dictation, you may
find nothing below a certain price point. I don't know exactly what it would
be. I did a quick B&H search for "professional flash recorders", which you
can view here:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=search&A=search&Q=&ci=0&sb=bs%2Cupper%28ds%29&sq=asc&sortDrop=Price%3A+Low+to+High&ac=&bsi=&bhs=t&shs=flash+recorder&ci=4253&basicSubmit=
which bottoms out at $225.
I see one consumer level stand-alone device that may be suitable, the Ikey
at $120:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/457042-REG/Ikey_Audio_IKEYPLUS_iKEY_Plus_Portable_USB.html#specifications
If he were willing to use the Windows application, "Sound Recorder", the ADS
RX-150 at $40 might be ideal:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/341000-REG/ADS_Technologies_RDX_150_EF_RDX_150_Instant_Music.html
Bob Morein
(310) 237-6511
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