Re: Inexpensive stereo recorder?



On Oct 24, 5:01 pm, Brian Link <bl...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
My son started his trombone degree this year, and needs a portable,
inexpensive way to record his lessons, combos, and other performances.
The quality need not be audiophile, but it has to be reasonably good
to give him enough feedback for his coursework.

I would recommend what I use: The Zoom H4. I use this to record my
flute practicing and performances as well as our chamber group and
other local performances. It has built-in stereo mics set 90* to each
other which have a clear, natural sound with a good stereo image.
Records on SD cards up to 2 GB in size, in MP3 or WAV, at 16 or 24
bits and 44.1 to 96 kHz. It can run on line power or on 2 AA
batteries. It can also take external microphones, with true XLR or
1/4" connectors and provides 48 V phanton power for condensers. It is
hand held in size and has surprisingly good sound quality, especially
for the price. It also has a built-in USB interface that can be used
for file transfers, or to control the device. It really is an
impressive little unit. Cost: under $300. Sort of like an Edirol R-09
but with better sound quality, XLR connectors, full 48 V phantom power
and a lower price.

It's served me reliably for the past year but I suspect it would not
survive if dropped or stepped on.

.



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