Portable recorder recommendations.

[OzGizmo]

If you do a search for those makes and models on the forum you will find lots of information. You often learn lots more by going through previous threads and replies.
If there is any specific info that hasn't been covered don't hesitate to ask.

[Resonator]

Originally Posted by OzGizmo

If you do a search for those makes and models on the forum you will find lots of information. You often learn lots more by going through previous threads and replies.
If there is any specific info that hasn't been covered don't hesitate to ask.

I have gone through lots of the older threads.Some of them several years old and found some useful info.The Tascams don't seem to be talked about much.
It was bump an older thread or start a new one.

I'd find info on why different models have their microphones configured differently useful.I'm mainly looking to record sound samples more than recording say guitar or trumpet or something.So i'm interested in what mike configuration is best for this.

[John Willett]

The Olympus LS-100 is nice as is the new Roland.

Yes, the Tascam units are also good.

Nagra has recently launched the new LINO which appears to be a more affordable SD but with fixed microphones (but avoid the new PICO, which appears to be designed for radio reporters). The Nagra SD is excellent (I have one) and I expect the LINO to be likewise.

[TSM]

Originally Posted by John Willett

as is the new Roland.

Hi John,
Which model are you describing?
Thanks

[John Willett]

Originally Posted by TSM

Hi John,
Which model are you describing?
Thanks

R-26

[Resonator]

Cheers for the replies,hadn't really looked at the Roland.
That and the Olympus are probably going to be out of my price range though.
I can pick a Tascam DR-08 up quite cheap.It could well suit my purposes as I don't want all the bells and whistles such as effects etc.
I'm not going to rush though i'll have a good look around first.

[2manyrocks]

I've had the DR-05 for about a year. Battery life is excellent. The control layout is good. It uses micro SD cards which I've found to be a drawback in the sense that they are so small, it's easy to misplace one.

I recently bought a DR-2d when it was the stupid deal of the day at MF for $99 US. The recording quality seems to be improved over the Dr-05 even though the mics are still in a fixed position. I prefer the control layout and design of the DR-05 over the DR-2d. The DR-2d uses normal size SDHC cards. Battery life is not as good as with the DR-05-IMO.

Tascam has a new model out which has XLR inputs on the body of the recorder. I haven't heard it, but it has a similar body/control style to the DR-05. Might be worth the extra $ to get those XLR inputs?