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Posted by Marcus007 on Sep-20-2009 21:36:

Best Field Recorder?

Hi,

I'm looking for advice on an audio recorder that is small, compact, and around the 200$ mark to record R,L via 1/8 from the mixers master output channel. Recommendations?

Does anyone know anything about the IKEY G3 DIGITAL RECORDER?

What are you thoughts on the H2 Zoom?

And are there any other companies that fabricate good quality recorders?

Thanks!

Posted by lenazi on Sep-21-2009 01:59:

i river until i die

Posted by nemesis8722 on Sep-21-2009 06:06:

I have the ikey. It's ok - does the job. I've never used a more expensive one, so I can't really say much.

Posted by Ryan0751 on Sep-21-2009 14:34:

Zoom H2 is great for the price, I've used mine for over a year and it just works.

Much nicer to use then the iKey product.

The Edirol unit is a bit nicer still, but more expensive.

Posted by Tony Morello on Sep-21-2009 19:07:

i still use my old minidisc

sure it sucks to have to record it back in realtime to my computer but it's never failed me

Posted by Ryan0751 on Sep-22-2009 15:28:

That's fine, but I'd never suggest anyone buy one of those now

Unless you find one in the trash.

quote:
Originally posted by Tony Morello
i still use my old minidisc

sure it sucks to have to record it back in realtime to my computer but it's never failed me

Posted by jupiterone on Sep-22-2009 17:37:

tascam dr-07

Posted by Marcus007 on Sep-22-2009 19:59:

ikey looks a bit cheap

am i wrong?

Posted by Ryan0751 on Sep-22-2009 20:12:

quote:
Originally posted by Marcus007
ikey looks a bit cheap

am i wrong?

It is, I hate that thing LOL

I've recorded tons of stuff with my H2 and it's been great.

If you want a sample, here's a club set I did a few weeks ago (it's long...). Zoom H2 connected right up to the clubs Rane MP2016:

http://www.ryanruel.com/mixsets/Rya...se_9_5_2009.mp3

Posted by DizkokidD on Sep-23-2009 19:23:

itoo have the minidisc.. and an Iriver h320

Posted by Aizome on Sep-23-2009 21:05:

Aren't the h1xx series of the irivers hard to find nowadays? Back on topic, I use a Zoom H2 recorder as well. Really nice to have around and does the job well.