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FunkDat
Total Posts: 28
Joined 01-27-2011 status: Regular |
For those that have experimented with portable recorders and the Motif, I was wondering if you have any recommendations on the best one for the money. Im curious in one that is well-suited to work with the Motif and has quality built in mic/s. Some sort of power adapter would be nice as well. Money is an issue but dont let that discourage any suggestions. Thanks! |
jan bruijn
Total Posts: 4952
Joined 04-30-2005 status: Guru |
Check out the pocketrak CX models of Yamaha. Jan |
FunkDat
Total Posts: 28
Joined 01-27-2011 status: Regular |
Is this something that you use or have used, or are you just recommending it because its Yamaha haha! I did see these and they might be good options. The Sony PCM-M10 seems like a really good choice too. |
lexus
Total Posts: 157
Joined 01-27-2006 status: Pro |
I’ve tried the Zoom H4. Very nice, with 4 inputs (2 combo jacks and 2 built-in microphones placed in an XY configuration on the unit). Amazing gear :) |
FunkDat
Total Posts: 28
Joined 01-27-2011 status: Regular |
Im glad you posted that Lexus. I had already ruled out all Zooms due to so many bad reviews on their cheap design. And from what I saw their internal mics werent anything spectacular. I dont really feel like carrying around an additional mic for one. And two, it might feel a little awkward at times out in public haha! Buuuut I did check them out again and, youre right, the H4, or I should say the H4n (the newest model) looks pretty amazing. It looks like it might be the best or close to the best option below $500. It has so many different features, multi-track recording, XLR jacks and the internal mics sound good from what Ive seen on videos. I would probably never need 80% of the features but still cool nonetheless. Now if it only had a lithium battery I could...maybe justify dropping $300 on one. Thats a good price for someone who knows they will use it alot. I dont know why almost all of them require double/triple AAA’s though. Other than remotes, nothing I have purchased in at least eight years required these. I shouldnt have said anything about the price being a little steep because for what it does, its not. But Im also waiting to learn more about the ipad w/ the motif and karma 3.0. For me, its one or the other. I also checked out the Yamaha brands but compared to other audio recorders there are barely any reviews on these. |
jan bruijn
Total Posts: 4952
Joined 04-30-2005 status: Guru |
Yes, I use the CX pocketrak myself. LOL. Works great for me. Jan |