(Part 2) Best portable studio recorders according to redditors

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We found 285 Reddit comments discussing the best portable studio recorders. We ranked the 44 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.

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Top Reddit comments about Portable Studio Recorders:

u/BangsNaughtyBits · 4 pointsr/podcasting

Weird. My H6 came with one.

Movo sells one for $20.

https://www.amazon.com/Movo-WST-R30-Windscreen-Technology-Recorders/dp/B012Y85YME/

Zoom sells a kit with dead kitten and a wired remote.

https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-APH-5-Accessory-Pack-H5/dp/B00KW865KE/

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u/jopasm · 3 pointsr/LocationSound

I can't remember if the DR40 has a 1/4” tripod mount on the back. If it does you could use a super clamp, possibly with a small ball head. Here's a cheap one:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06XWTL7LC

You can use a pouch/bag to hang it from your shoulder, it will leave the display visible but there design of the recorder might make it hard to just glance down at your levels. Here's an inexpensive, decent, pouch to illustrate:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07DL5MY2R

u/sampete1157 · 3 pointsr/podcastgear

Haven’t used this for podcasting...but the Zoom h6 is a great one for recording audio as a filmmaker. It uses a regular SD card, AA batteries, 4 XLR inputs with separate controls. We have them at my school and I love them, but again, I don’t have a portable podcast setup like what you’re looking for, so I’m not sure if this would work for you. It’s in Amazon for about $300 (ouch). Definitely take a peek though!

EDIT: links
Just recorder (refurbished) (new is +$30) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N5GF15R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RJn1DbV0Y8QN9
Podcast set up: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D464N1V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.Kn1Db36YM4M6

u/HybridCamRev · 2 pointsr/videography

u/HengaHox - if budget permits, I recommend the H5 plus the shotgun capsule and a set of headphones for $399.99. [Referral Link].

The H5 is a much better recorder than the F1 with the same capsule, and will give you cleaner sound. Here are a few examples shot with the H5/SHG-6 combination:

u/Chocolatechimps · 2 pointsr/musicproduction

Pocket operators are awesome gadgets, but I tend to feel like they’re not much more than a gadget. I honestly feel that way about the OP-1 as well..... but I still want one anyway.

I think if you really want to get him something that could push his music in a new direction a Zoom H1 Audio Recorder could be cool. They allow you to sample anything around you in decently high quality, and playing with those samples can allow for a lot of exploration when it comes to sound design (if he makes flume type music, he probably likes sound design). This gift runs of the risk of him just simply not being interested in making his own samples, but if that’s the case a portable audio recorder is just a helpful piece of gear to have as a producer, and he’ll find a use for it somehow.

The Zoom H4n runs a bit more (looks like 200 bucks after a quick search on amazon, so the top end of your budget) but it allows you to plug in mics which use XLR and that is HUGELY important to capturing different sounds, in high fidelity, low fidelity if you want, and do so for music, video, or anything else. This isn’t a gadget, it’s a full-on piece of gear. The ZoomH4n would be an option he wouldn’t need to upgrade, whereas if he likes the H1 he may decide to buy closer to the H4n down the line.

u/CptK1RK · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

Look into the Moondog Labs anamorphic lens for iPhone.
For audio, I’d look at the Zoom H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder Bundle with Movo UHF Wireless Dual Lavalier Microphone System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XS8941D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1SVeAbX6VS4CV
Don’t worry about the boom mic just yet. Use the two lab mics and use the Zoom H1 as a room/boundary mic.
Let me know if you have any further questions and good luck.

u/strommlers · 2 pointsr/sounddesign

I would pick about a 5 minute clip of a video (with little to no words) and strip the audio and make it yourself. You'll have plenty to do. There are some great animations on youtube and vimeo.

I recommend this portable recorder at about $110.

u/thejesiah · 2 pointsr/podcasts

5 mics at once definitely starts getting into the less-than-cheap range of products. The Behringer mentioned is the most bang for the buck, though they are notoriously meh in sound quality. I'd suggest finding a used Mackie board.

Keep in mind that a multi-channel mixer on its own isn't going to let you multi-track record all those separate channels for editing and mixing later. Not on its own. You'll need a sound card aka audio interface that can handle more than the standard 2 channel stereo input that your computer already has.
If you're okay with a stereo recording, then a traditional mixer is fine - mix it down to stereo with levels you can live with, and pipe that into your computer or Walkman.

As far as expanding with a soundcard (that can remove the need for a traditional mixer all together)....

I love my MOTU ULtralike Mk3. Even the non-mic inputs have enough gain on them for a decent mic / condenser... and MOTU makes boxes that have many many more mic-preamps for all sorts of multitrack fun. But they are not cheap (not the most expensive by far, either). M Audio and Zoom make some decent audio quality boxes that might have enough mic pres.

Speaking of Zoom, another option might be a Zoom H6 or H5. They are portable recorders, but maybe that will actually simplify the recording process. And portability is good sometimes. Although not top of the line, Zoom are used by some of your favorite podcasts and have pretty great sound quality and incredibly affordable.
The H6 I think lets you record 4 mics plus use the built-in stereo mic (so you'd get 5 sources). Double check that that's possible at the same time, though...
https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/h6-handy-recorder

And get this accessory and you'll get 6 mic inputs, all recording their own tracks. https://www.zoom-na.com/products/product-accessories/zoom-exh-6-dual-xrltrs-input-capsule-zoom-h5-h6-u-44-and-f4

Then you'll need some microphones, but really decent quality 57/58 knockoffs are a dime a dozen these days.

Or heck, here's a whole package deal... can't vouch for the mics in this, but this is probably similar to the setup I would get in your shoes:
https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H6-Movo-Omnidirctional-Microphones/dp/B01N5F3HKC/ref=pd_sbs_267_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01N5F3HKC&pd_rd_r=2W9N4YA28JWTJWVDA5XF&pd_rd_w=0rQLo&pd_rd_wg=28zCq&psc=1&refRID=2W9N4YA28JWTJWVDA5XF

u/audible_geek · 2 pointsr/GWABackstage

Also seconding the use of a pocket field recorder, such as the kind used for note-taking in meetings. I bought a Sony one for $60, but you can get the ~$30 version on Amazon, as well as the external stereo mic that plugs in. It'll make you sound so much better, vs the internal mic on the unit.

For home use, and USB interface, I'm partial to the Rode line. I've heard real good things about the NT-USB, but I would order direct from the manufacturer, as there's a note that some Amazon Rode mics are not authentic.

If you really want to step up the game, get a semi-professional portable field recorder. I use a Tascam DR-44WL. It's got two built-in stereo mics oriented in X-Y fashion and two extra XLR inputs for plugging in more professional mics. I use mine mostly for sound effects and foley work. Although some have told me that this is a bit overkill for what I'm doing, (don't care!) And of course there's always more serious hardware and the prices go up from here.
Good luck!

u/GinkoWeed · 2 pointsr/microphones

This one has alright reviews. Might want to research pocket recorders or something.

u/SnowflakesAloft · 1 pointr/videography

That's also what I'm trying to find.

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So far I've come up with this kit: https://www.amazon.com/Saramonic-UWMIC9-RX9-TX9-96-Channel-Wireless/dp/B075GT89WR/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=saramonic+mic&qid=1558280999&s=gateway&sr=8-4

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I've also been looking at this kit: https://www.amazon.com/Tascam-DR-10L-Recorder-Lavalier-Headphones/dp/B079ZJH77P/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Tascam+DR-10L+recorders&qid=1558279084&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

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The second kit would have to be synced, but given the complexity of going out of range and risking losing audio when they return it may be the better option. I'm finding it hard to believe that you can't sync two rode transmitters to one receiver on the cam.....

u/JSSVoices · 1 pointr/audioengineering

A Zoom H6 might my be just what you’re looking for.

u/klockpro · 1 pointr/livesound

I have the Tascam DR-05 and a Zoom H1N. I also have a Tascam DR60D for DSLR audio shoots. I used them in lots of different location recording aspects for video production.

I really like the Zoom H1N. For the kind of thing you are talking about, I prefer it over the Tascam. I don't know if it is the mic positioning or just the mic elements themselves, the Zoom seems to just sound better to me for quick audio grabs. They have a nice little "Cat" to go over the mics for outside recording and I found it really helps to eliminate any wind noise.

I think this kit with the shockmount kit, would do good to get you started on your project:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B4KFQW7

u/StargatePioneer · 1 pointr/podcasts

I would get the K & M Microphone Stand with Telescopic Boom Arm. IT may be easier to get a desk based stand but this will remove the microphone from physical contact with the same table you are using for your computer/recorder/mouse to prevent noises from translating from the table through the stand to the microphone and into your recording.

I would urge you to go higher than $100 for the microphone to a large diameter broadcast dynamic microphone like the re20 or the re320. You can get a package from BSWusa.com to include the shockmount and the pop filter that's the best deal around but if you want to stay under $100 per item I would recommend either the Samson Q2U or the sE Electronics V7.

If you use the sE Electronics V7 I would recommend one of the Makie Audio Interfaces. The Mackie Onyx Artist is currently under $100 but if you wanted to futureproof yourself with the ability to expand to one additional microphone I would highly recommend going with the Mackie Onyx Producer instead. The Samson Q2U can output via USB and XLR at the same time so you could go into the Mac and a XLR connection (like a portable audio recorder) at the same time with no need for the Mackie Interface.

The next one is outside of your price range but I would highly recommend that you invest in a portable audio recorder. Yes you can record straight to your Mac but I've seen so many software recorders fail and lose episodes that a hardware recorder is generally best in my opinion. For your application I would either recommend the Zoom H5 at $270 or the Sound Devices Mix Pre-3 at $650. Either will work for you but the preamps and options on the Mix Pre-3 are pretty sweet. Also, if you upgrade to the re20 or the re320 the preamps on the Mix Pre 3 won't be working as hard and might end up giving you a cleaner sound. The Mix Pre-3 can also act as an audio interface to your Mac as you record at the same time so there would be no need for the Mackie Audio Interface. You can use the Zoom H5 without an audio interface as well but you cannot record on the Zoom H5 and pass the audio to your Mac via USB at the same time.

There's other things I would consider as well but if it was me I'd grab the Zoom H5, the sE Electronics V7 and record straight to a the Zoom.

u/antdelvec · 1 pointr/podcasting

Thanks for everyone's input. I started to put together a list based on a combination of a lot of these RECOs. Let me know if you think I'm missing anything. I tried to stay around $1000 and have padded some of these line items, but let me know if you think I'm missing anything.

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-Zoom H4 bundle: around $300 with xlr cables, 2 handheld mics and mic stands

-2 Audiotechnica mics (Cardioid Condenser): around $250

-2 Audiotechnica headphones: around $150

-Mounts and shocks: around $100

-additional accessories: around $100

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Total Ballpark: $900

u/metamatic · 1 pointr/gadgets

I got a Yamaha Pocketrak that does CD-quality audio in stereo for $79 during a sale at a music store. Current model is under $100 on Amazon, and it drops WAV or MP3 (your choice) onto a MicroSD card. Runs for hours on a AA cell. You can plug in an external mic too -- I use mine with a pair of binaural mics for field recording.