Re: [IRCA] Off topic - Digital Audio Recorders

["Mark Durenberger" <Mark4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tom there's a raft of tiny digital recorders available.  The Sony 820 you 
mention does have a USB connector...that's critical nowadays, so you can 
lift files directly to the computer.

Olympus also has a very good machine...the VN-8100PC (again, PC means it has 
a USB port).

Three things to watch for:

1)  Don't pay for fancy built-in mikes or stereo recording.  While it's 
tempting to think of being able to record two channels at once, usually that 
stereo is "joint stereo" and there's bleed-through between channels.

2)  Be sure the recorder has a line-in jack for your radio.

3)  Make sure the low-end response is good.  Many such units are 
"voice-grade".  You should be allowed to test, through a real speaker.  The 
Olympus DOES have good low-end.


.mp3 files are fine for DX recording.  Stay away from .wma files if you can.

Regards,

Mark Durenberger

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Subject: [IRCA] Off topic - Digital Audio Recorders

> I am planning on purchasing a digital audio recorder and desire
> input from people who use them.  What brand/model, what
> features are desirable, file type (wav, MP3 etc), ease of operation,
> battery life, etc.  My local Walmare has two Sony models; ICD
> BX800 and ICD PX820
>
> I already have Total Recorder on my
> PC but desire a simpler device to capture audio.
>
> Your
> comments are welcome.
>
> Tom Jasinski
> Joliet, IL
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