Need a portable recorder

[funkybass]

I just joined a band that does originals. They dont have a Demo so I'll have to learn the songs at practice. Is there a small recorder I can take to practice to record the songs and get a general sound I can practice to at home?

 

[Ed Fuqua]

Zoom H1

 

[Dbassmon]

Zoom product is wonderful. I have an old H4, no moving parts, Sounds terrific H2, H1 or D3 (adds video capability) are all great products.

A digital recorder is one of those things every musician must have, along with a stereo system and a metronome.IMO

 

[Dave Walker]

M-Audio Microtrack 2

 

[tdub0199]

I'm really liking my ZOOM H1.... you can't beat it for $100.00....

 

[Blake Bass]

Olympus LS-11 is great too!

 

[NoiseNinja]

It's expensive but the Sony PCM-D50 is really nice.

 

[Phalex]

How do all of these little recorders work at high volume levels? Can you plug them into the board?

 

[kraigo]

My H2 is mics only. There is a three position switch to pad down inputs. It seems to be able to handle pretty loud sources. I don't know if I'd be thrilled with the results in a small practice room with a very loud band.

I'm thrilled with it, though.

KO

 

[Blake Bass]

The Olympus works great at high volume levels, it has adjustable recording levels and mic sensitivity settings. I haven't tried recording through the board with it.

 

[cbrophy]

I just got the Roland R-05. Very nice...automatic level sets for rehearsal recording. Slow down playback for practicing/learning parts. Additional mic input. USB interface.

 

[Killspringer]

Zoom h4n is the best at any price

 

[Turock]

I did a lot of searching, comparing, etc... I went with the Sony PCM-M10. Easy to use, 4 gig internal memory, wired remote, batteries last much, much longer than any of the others. Ability to use internal or outboard mics. Up to 96kHz/24 bit. Sound quality is excellent.

 

[dave64o]

We have a Zoom H1 and I've recorded my wife's last few orchestra concerts with it. The sound is phenomenal and the price can't be beat.

 

[Stinsok]

How do all of these little recorders work at high volume levels? Can you plug them into the board?

The Zoom H1 has an external mic input (1/8''.) It has a auto level control and a meter display. I think it may be possible to do.

 

[Stinsok]

We have a Zoom H1 and I've recorded my wife's last few orchestra concerts with it. The sound is phenomenal and the price can't be beat.

My daughter sings in a choral group at college. We went to a perfomance a couple of weeks ago. I stuck the H1 in my pocket just in case. We found seats center/middle of the hall. I simply put the recorder on the arm of my chair and turned it on. I was super impressed by the recording capability of this little gem. The recording sounded like what I experienced. I thanked my wife again for giving it to me. Simply awesome for the money.

 

[butchblack]

How do all of these little recorders work at high volume levels? Can you plug them into the board?

I have a Tascam DR-1 which I highly recommend. Mine has a line in for a mini stereo so you could run it off of a board. You might need an adapter. It also has a limiter and an input volume switch so you can set the recording volume below peak. I don't know if that works with the line in, but you should be able to control the volume at the board. If you want to hear an example go to https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=207503069283141 This was my band last night recorder placed on window sill behind amp, so quality probably could have been better with better placement.