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M-Audio Micro Track 24/96
by Dan Nims - 10/14/05 7:38 AM In reply to: M-Audio Flash Tracker!!! This is the one!!! by pvercelloI've had mine for a little over a week. There is a lot to like with this device. Easier to fit in your pocket than the R-1. Has balanced tip-ring-sleeve quarter inch inputs along side the 1/8th inch stereo mic input. I've ordered an adapter so I can use my xlr microphones with it, however, the included tee-shaped mic works very well. Because the two pickup elements are 180 degrees opposed (the top of the tee) the stereo imagining is quite good.
I did a brief comparison with the Marantz 660 using it's recessed built-in mics...mine sounded better! True, the Marantz has built in xlr inputs, but the adapter from Sound Professionals at thirty bucks should even the playing field. Of course, you can't put the Marantz in your pocket.
I believe Audio Technica makes an upscale one point stereo microphone that will use the 1/8" input on the R-1. From the postings I've read, I believe I made the correct choice in getting the M-Audio Micro Track. I've already got a couple of Rode NT1 condenser mics, so I'm anxious to get the adapter so I can try them out!
Good luck!
Dan Nims
Eugene, Oregon
Dan-Nims@comcast.net
battery life?
by kristivan - 3/21/06 11:28 AM In reply to: M-Audio Micro Track 24/96 by Dan Nimshi!
Would like to ask you, if you are still content with your recording device, and if you could give me at least some indication about the recording lengths on one charge.
thank you
Urban Zorko
Ljubljana, Slovenia
http://www.soundrecorder.org
by brooksy1290 - 6/5/06 1:02 AM In reply to: Best portable digital audio recorder.... by muse manSee Best sound recorder Software:
http://www.soundrecorder.org
Creative Jukebox 3
by namwith - 3/17/05 11:10 PM In reply to: Best portable digital Audio Recorder for under $200 ? by Michael Kadar-kallenI once had (for about a month) the Creative Jukebox 3, which, as one of the first hard-disk based mp3 players, had the suprising ability to record audio through a "line-in" plug. Of course, the thing died before I could test its record ability and is now discontinued. Check it out here: http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=216&product=296&nav=1
My digital recorders
by vonnieglen - 3/26/05 11:33 PM In reply to: Best portable digital Audio Recorder for under $200 ? by Michael Kadar-kallenI have three portable digital recorders, each has it's own advantages and disadvantages. The first is the Fostex MR-8 which really is a great device. It is actually a multitrack recorder designed for recording music. It records wav files to compact flash. It has built in effects and uses standard dynamic mics. I think it lists for around $300. It is extremely easy to use and there is a great yahoo support group. I got mine in "like new condition" from Ebay for $250 with two 512mb and one 128mb cards. It will run on six rechargable AA battery's or the AC adapter. It is too big to hide and weighs a couple of pounds.
On the opposite end of the spectrum is my tiny I-audio U2. It is smaller than a bic lighter and weighs 1.2 oz with it's built in Lithium Ion battery. It records to mp3s or wav files of various bitrates up to 128 kbps. It records mono from it's internal mic. You need a stereo preamp for external mics. The device has great menues and a multitude of extra features, like a great little FM tuner and digital effects. For such a tiny device the quallity of the recording is incredible. I paid $115 for a "like new" 512mb unit from ebay.
In the middle is my Ripflash DX. It records to it's 256 mb memory or MMC/SD flash cards. It encodes up to 128 kbps wma files. These files are superior in sound quallity to the mp3 files produced by the little U2. It also requires a stereo pre-amp for the highest quallity live recordings. It doesn't have as many extra features as the U2 and there are a few minor quirks with it's software. It weighs around 2 ounces with the two rechargable NIMH AAA batteries I use. There is a Yahoo Ripflash user group. It is about 1.8"x2.8"x.6". I paid $59.00 for it.
Which one is best? That is very hard to say, they each have a niche. The Fostex is amazing, but much larger than the other two. It records direct to high quallity wav files and has a multitude of handy I/O. If you don't have an AC outlet you better pack a dozen extra AA batteries. The U2 is incredibly small and has a host of convenient features. The Ripflash is a little quirky, but it's recording quallity is phenominal for such a small device. Both the U2 and the Ripflash will record for hours at a time.
For totally portable high quallity recording, I choose the $59 RipFlash DX with the miniature archos preamp I found on Ebay for $25 with a couple external miniature condensor mics made for minidisc recorders found on Ebay for around $30. The files can be downloaded in seconds either from a flash card reader or the unit itself. I edit the files with Cool Edit Pro, now known as Adobe Audition. Unfortunately, I don't think it is being manufactured still.
I hope that helps someone.
Steve
Best portable digital Audio Recorder for under $200 ?
by pgoelz - 3/30/05 9:55 AM In reply to: Best portable digital Audio Recorder for under $200 ? by Michael Kadar-kallenUnder the category of "what doesn't work", I have tried an IRiver iFP-899 and a Samsung YP-MT6.
The iRiver unit wasn't too bad.... you could select quite a few bitrates for the line input and it didn't sound too bad. It also has an undocumented feature where you can make the line input a powered mic input! It's in the setup options. What killed it for me was the stupid software it required. You can't just drag and drop files from player to computer. You can't get MP3s back out of the device at all. And recordings made from the line input are stored as *.REC files, not MP3s. After I returned it, I discovered that in fact they ARE MP3s.... you just have to change the file extension.
The Samsung is OK too, but no mic input. It shows up as a regular drive when you plug it into a computer via USB and you can drag and drop to your heart's content without any software. However, the recordings made from the line input have problems with loud sounds with significant high frequency content. It sounds to me like the MP3 encoder can't follow some sounds.
Stick witht he Edirol or the Marantz. So far, they are the only things out there that give decent quallity.
Paul
easy
by cv4321 - 4/1/05 8:05 PM In reply to: Best portable digital Audio Recorder for under $200 ? by Michael Kadar-kallencreative zen micro 4 gig 180$ has voice recorder done
Best portable digital Audio Recorder for under $200 ?
by pnai4eva - 4/2/05 9:41 AM In reply to: Best portable digital Audio Recorder for under $200 ? by Michael Kadar-kallenI bought the Samsung yp-t7z. It has 1GB, plus the voice recording is really good. It costs about $200. There is also another one with 512Mb that costs $150. I chose the 1Gb one, and it works really well for me!
Edirol R1 Record Time Left
by GY - 5/8/05 10:27 AM In reply to: Best portable digital Audio Recorder for under $200 ? by Michael Kadar-kallenSo, I've got an R1 on order, but I've got some questions. Is there a way to see how much record time you have left while recording?
Edirol R1 Record Time Left
by clasic - 5/8/05 2:11 PM In reply to: Edirol R1 Record Time Left by GYyes
depending of the record quality you choose (from mp3 to 24bit)
using the display butom you can see the time left prior starting recording
during actual recording using the same display butom you choose to see REMAIN recording in real time
clasic
Neuros vs. Edirol R1 - Help please !!!!
by imolinav - 5/24/05 2:23 AM In reply to: Edirol R1 Record Time Left by clasicDear Sir or Madam:
I write this letter to ask your opinion on the Neuros MP3 player. All your opinions and comments will be really appreciated because I am deciding wether to buy or not a Neuros MP3 player. Thank you very much in advance for all your help.
Answers to the following questions will help me to get more acquainted with the Neuros MP3 player. I am very interested in acquiring the Neuros HD 30 GB USB 2.0
1. I used to work as a photographer, and a lot of the equipment manufactured for working-photographers is built with such quality and reliability that it can last for many, many years. Is there a life-time for the Neuros MP3 player ? If there is not really a life-time for the player please tell me how long you have had your Neuros MP3 player.
2. Does the Neuros MP3 player break down easily and often – if any, what kind of problem did you find yourself with the Neutros? How many times have you had malfunctioning problems since you got it – if you had any?
3. If the Neutros MP3 player fails and you need to send it back to neutros, how good and how expensive is their service?
4. I want to use the MP3 player with an external microphone for high-quality dialogue recordings of interviews or conferences. These recordings may last from one hour to several hours. I own a small omnidirectional microphone. However, Neuros offers a Portable Stereo Preamp and Mic Unit.
http://www.neurosaudio.com/store/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=DigitalInnovationsCatalog&category%5Fname=Neuros+Gear&product%5Fid=4019500
This unit combines a preamp (needed to work with the Neuros) and an omnidirectional mic. Do you recommend buying this unit – and why? - or would you use a separate mic and preamp like the ones in the two following links:
Mic.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=179607&is=REG
Preamp.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=130518&is=REG
5. The Neuros that I have the most interest for is the HD 30 GB USB 2.0. Is it possible to detach the 30 GB “back” and swap to an 80 GB “back”? When you detach the “back”, can you play the “back-less” Neuros by itself?
6. Does the Neuros recognize playlists transferred from Windows Media Player? Does the Neuros support ID3-tagged album art? Is there a chance that in the future with an upgrade, one may be able to view photos on the Neuros?
7. What is the farthest away that one can be from the Neuros in order for the built-in microphone to catch a lecture, a conference, etc.?
8. Do you think the Edirol R1 is a better buy and can be of better use than the Neuros for the purposes that I previously explained?
Thank you very much for your time and kind attention to this matter.
Yours sincerely,
Ignacio Molina.
neuros experience
by brekfest - 12/3/06 8:54 PM In reply to: Neuros vs. Edirol R1 - Help please !!!! by imolinavi bought a cheap neuros from ebay over a year ago and i also got a neuros for free through a promotion. both of them are in a box in my basement, not working.
the first time one broke down, i sent it back to neuros to get repaired. the repair process was very easy. i think i only paid for shipping.
after both of them stopped working, i gave up and got an ipod. im still looking for a good way to record concerts easily, and for under $200. the neuros would've been perfect, but they need to imrpove the design to be more reliable.
(NT)
by duane59 - 6/13/05 1:04 PM In reply to: Best portable digital Audio Recorder for under $200 ? by Michael Kadar-kallenNew newsgroup for Edirol R1
by drt-3d - 6/19/05 11:02 AM In reply to: Best portable digital Audio Recorder for under $200 ? by Michael Kadar-kallenGreetings... After reading the discussions here, I went ahead and ordered the Edirol R1 which will replace my minidisc recorder for field recordings.
Seeing the interest in this new recorder, I created a mailing list for the owners (or anyone insterested in learning more, sharing tips, etc) of the Edirol R1.
The name of the newslgroup is edirolR1@yahoogroups.com.
You can join by going through the group's web page:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/edirolr1/
Or simply by sending an email to:
edirolR1-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Thank you!
George T.
R1 - no mono mode
by hcir - 8/12/05 9:17 AM In reply to: Best portable digital Audio Recorder for under $200 ? by Michael Kadar-kallenIf this is true, a serious omission for the radio interview and conference recording market. Recoring mono gives twice the record time in PCM and double the reolusion in MP3.
I wonder if they plan to update this if this?
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