re-: [Harp-L] Portable Recorders

[randysinger <randy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

i do a lot of portable recording, There are some new options on the 
market now, even some kind of new small hard drive recorder designed 
specifically for the live concert taping enthusiast, it is quite 
amazing and has EVERYTHING a taper needs. But it is a little pricey and 
has too much for my needs.

My personal choice for the easiest is the mindisc recorder-- you can 
find them at various internet portals. Mindisco.com has some nice ones 
and they have an optional excellent tiny stereo mic that plus right 
into the unit that I purchased. You can get better quality with a 
larger mike, but then you need the adapter, etc. I just like the 
convenience of a small mic with good sound. Or you can record straight 
into the unit from the board. The last song on my cd HARMONICA DREAMS 
was a live show with a 8 piece band on a huge stage that i recorded 
using a mindisc player. On the cd, the quality of sound between this 
live minidisc recording and the rest of the cd, professionaly recorded 
was not vast. The minidisc recording was clear enough to put on a 
commercial cd.

My favorite minidisc player is the Sharp 1 bit portable recorder.  
Regardless of what one you get, make sure you can adjust the input 
level of the mic easily from the front of the unit instead of having to 
navigate thru a menu system. This makes adjusting the mic level a 
breeze. I also love the AKAI portable, it was the easiest to use, but 
only available, i believe on Ebay

good luck,

r.



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Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 11:04:41 -0400
From: Kevin Keith <revinkevin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Portable Recorders
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Happy 4th,
  I am hoping someone can help me out with a recording question? I would
like to record myself everytime I play at either a jam or a gig? What
kind of nice little portable recorders are available. Can anyone help me
on this with their own experiences and trial and errors? Thanks Kevin 
Keith