Zoom F3 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder
Key Features
- For Videographers & Sound Recordists
- 2 Ultralow-Noise Mic Pres via XLR Jacks
- No Gain Adjustment Needed
- 32-Bit Float Recording Avoids Clipping
Zoom H6 All Black 6-Input / 6-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Single Mic Capsule (Black)
Key Features
- Live/Location Recording & Podcasting
- Swappable X/Y Stereo Mic Capsule
- 4 x XLR-1/4" Mic/Line Inputs with Pads
- Fast, User-Friendly Operability
Tascam DR-10L Micro Portable Audio Recorder with Lavalier Microphone (White)
Key Features
- Videography, Interviews, Weddings, Vlogs
- Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
- Limiter & Auto-Level Prevent Distortion
- Records Broadcast WAV with Safety Track
Zoom H4n Pro 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Onboard X/Y Mic Capsule (Black)
Key Features
- Sleek Black Finish & Red Accent
- Onboard Stereo Mic & Built-In Speaker
- Dual XLR-1/4" Mic/Line/Instrument Inputs
- Overdubbing and 4-Channel Recording
Zoom H1n 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Onboard X/Y Microphone (Red)
Key Features
- Speech, Sound Effects & Music Recording
- Onboard Stereo Mic, Built-In Speaker
- 3.5mm Mic/Line Input with Plug-In Power
- Simple Layout of Common Controls
Zoom H1n 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Onboard X/Y Microphone (Gray)
Key Features
- Speech, Sound Effects & Music Recording
- Onboard Stereo Mic, Built-In Speaker
- 3.5mm Mic/Line Input with Plug-In Power
- Simple Layout of Common Controls
Tentacle Sync TRACK E Pocket Audio Recorder with Lavalier Mic and Timecode Support
Key Features
- For YouTube, Vlog, Music, Journalism
- Lav Mic with Locking 3.5mm Connector
- Wireless Control and Monitoring via App
- Timecode Jam-Sync via 3.5mm Input
Tascam DR-10L Micro Portable Audio Recorder with Lavalier Microphone (Black)
Key Features
- Videography, Interviews, Weddings, Vlogs
- Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
- Limiter & Auto-Level Prevent Distortion
- Records Broadcast WAV with Safety Track
Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule
Key Features
- Live/Location Recording & Podcasting
- Swappable Stereo Mic, Built-In Speaker
- Dual XLR-1/4" Mic/Line Inputs
- Fast, User-Friendly Operability
Zoom F6 6-Input / 14-Track Multitrack Field Recorder
Key Features
- Location Recording & Production Sound
- 32-Bit Float Recording Avoids Clipping
- 6 x High-Gain, Low-Noise Mic Preamps
- Records 6 Inputs & Stereo Mix
Zoom F2-BT Ultracompact Bluetooth-Enabled Portable Field Recorder with Lavalier Microphone
Key Features
- Videographers, Podcasters, Vloggers
- Low-Profile Omni Lav Mic, No Gain Needed
- Bluetooth for App Control & Timecode
- 32-Bit Float Distortion-Free Recording
Zoom PodTrak P4 Portable Multitrack Podcast Recorder
Key Features
- 4 x High-Gain XLR Mic Inputs with +48V
- 4 x Independent Headphone Outputs
- 4 x Sound Pads for Music and Samples
- Simultaneous TRRS & USB Call-Ins
Zoom H8 8-Input / 12-Track Portable Handy Recorder
Key Features
- Podcast/Music/Field Recording Modes
- Swappable X/Y Stereo Mic Capsule
- 4 x XLR Mic Inputs with Pads and +48V
- 2 x XLR-1/4" Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs
Tascam DR-10L Micro Portable Audio Recorder with Lavalier Microphone Kit (Black)
Key Features
- For Vlogger, Videographer, Journalist
- DR-10L Micro Portable Audio Recorder
- Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
- Fuzzy Windbuster for Mic
Sony PCM-A10 High-Resolution Audio Recorder
Key Features
- Small and Lightweight Design
- Linear PCM Recording
- Records Up to 96 kHz/24-Bit
- Bluetooth Wireless Playback
Tascam Portacapture X8 6-Input / 8-Track Handheld Adaptive Multitrack Recorder
Key Features
- Music, Field, Podcast & Voice Recording
- Detachable Adjustable Condenser Mics
- Four XLR-1/4" Inputs with Phantom Power
- Color Touchscreen, Application Presets
Zoom F2 Ultracompact Portable Field Recorder with Lavalier Microphone
Key Features
- Videographers, Podcasters, Vloggers
- Low-Profile Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic
- No Gain Adjustment Needed
- 32-Bit Float Distortion-Free Recording
Tascam DR-05X 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Audio Recorder with Onboard Stereo Microphone (Black)
Key Features
- Speech, Effects, and Music Recording
- Onboard Omni Mics, Built-In Speaker
- 3.5mm Mic/Line Input w/ Plug-In Power
- Built-In Tuner, EQ, and Reverb
Zoom H1n 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Onboard X/Y Microphone (Black)
Key Features
- Speech, Sound Effects & Music Recording
- Onboard Stereo Mic, Built-In Speaker
- 3.5mm Mic/Line Input with Plug-In Power
- Simple Layout of Common Controls
Other Buying Options
Tascam DR-70D 6-Input / 4-Track Multi-Track Field Recorder with Onboard Omni Microphones
Key Features
- Filmmaking, TV & Web Broadcast
- Optimized for DSLR Shooters
- Dual Onboard Omnidirectional Microphones
- 4 x XLR-1/4" Inputs with Phantom Power
Zoom H3-VR Handy Audio Recorder with Built-In Ambisonics Mic Array
Key Features
- For Video, Audio, VR & AR Production
- Ambisonics, Binaural & Stereo Modes
- Export to 5.1 Surround via Computer
- Ambisonics Array with Four Microphones
Tascam DR-40X 4-Channel / 4-Track Portable Audio Recorder and USB Interface with Adjustable Mic
Key Features
- Podcast, Sound Effects & Music Recording
- Adjustable Unidirectional Mics
- Dual XLR-1/4" Inputs w/ Phantom Power
- Stereo Safety Track Record Mode
Sound Devices MixPre-10 II 10-Channel / 12-Track Multitrack 32-Bit Field Recorder
Key Features
- Field Sound Mixing, Videography & VR
- 32-Bit Recording / 32-Bit USB Streaming
- Record up to 192 kHz / Stream to 96 kHz
- 8 x High-Gain, Low-Noise Mic Preamps
Zoom F1-LP 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder with Lavalier Microphone
Key Features
- Videography, Interviews, Vlogs
- Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
- Limiter & Auto-Level Prevent Distortion
- Records Stereo MP3 or Hi-Res WAV
Zoom H6 All Black Handy Recorder with Interchangeable Microphone System and Waterproof Case Kit
Key Features
- H6 Recorder with XY Capsule
- SKB Case Fits Recorder & All Mic Modules
- Four Mic/Line Inputs
- Record up to 6 Simultaneous Channels
Zoom H1n Recorder Kit with Rode smartLav+ and TRRS to TRS Adapter (Gray)
Key Features
- Recorder, Lav Mic & TRRS to TRS Adapter
- X/Y Stereo Mic
- Records to microSD/SDHC
- Built-In Limiter and Low-Cut Filter
Zoom F6 6-Input / 14-Track Multitrack Field Recorder Kit with ORCA OR-268 Sound Bag
Key Features
- Includes Zoom F6 Field Recorder
- Includes ORCA OR-268 Sound Bag
- Location Recording & Production Sound
- 32-Bit Float Recording Avoids Clipping
Sound Devices MixPre-6 II 6-Channel / 8-Track Multitrack 32-Bit Field Recorder
Key Features
- For Location Recording, Filmmaking & VR
- 32-Bit Recording / 32-Bit USB Streaming
- Record up to 192 kHz, Stream at 96 kHz
- 4 x High-Gain, Low-Noise Mic Preamps
Zoom H2n 2-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Onboard 5-Mic Array
Key Features
- Music, Sound Effects & Speech Recording
- Onboard 5-Mic Array in X/Y & Mid-Side
- 3.5mm Mic/Line Input with Plug-In Power
- Stereo/Surround Record Modes
Tascam DR-701D 4-Channel / 6-Track Multitrack Field Recorder with Onboard Omni Microphones
Key Features
- Filmmaking, TV, VR, and Web Broadcast
- Optimized for DSLR Shooters
- Dual Onboard Omnidirectional Microphones
- 4 x XLR-1/4" Inputs with Phantom Power
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Portable Digital Audio Recorders Decoded
Portable digital audio recorders are designed to be compact, easily transportable, and rugged so that audio recordists and videographers can reliably capture sound no matter where they are. Since cameras aren’t designed for optimal audio performance and computers present too much complexity and bulk for on-set applications, portable digital recorders are widely preferred for location sound recording. Whether shooting indie/feature films, developing content for TV or web videos, producing documentaries, or recording demos, rehearsals, and full musical compositions, portable digital recorders offer a convenient solution for realizing high-quality dialogue, sound effects, and live performances.
Handheld Recorders
The smallest portable digital recorders are handheld mic recorders; most offer mic/line inputs, user-friendly controls, and headphone/camera outputs in a durable and space-saving housing that can fit in your hand or sit atop a tripod or camera. Handheld recorders frequently feature onboard microphone arrays and XLR-1/4” inputs, allowing you to record a variety of sources or capture stereo sound with nothing more than the recorder itself.
Field Recorders
Another type of portable digital recorder designed to be the centerpiece of an audio recordist’s rig is the field recorder. Larger than handheld recorders and designed for life in sound bags, field recorders generally offer more extensive mixing features, more mic preamps and inputs, tactile controls, and higher audio fidelity. Models with timecode functions are even more desirable because they enable synchronization of the recorder and a camera, which can circumvent having to align audio and video files in post-production.
Portable Recorder Accessories
There are a host of ways to accessorize a portable digital recorder for enhanced performance and convenience. The inevitability of transporting your recorder and exposing it to the elements makes protective pouches, waterproof cases, and sound bags strongly recommended add-ons. Portable digital recorders with onboard microphones benefit from the addition of foam windscreens or furry windbusters, which reduce problematic sounds stemming from wind noise. Expand your recorder’s sonic flexibility with optional microphones such as interchangeable capsules, lapel mics, or miniature plug-on mics. Miscellaneous cables and adapters simplify the task of interconnecting components such as microphones, transmitters, receivers, cameras, and recorders.
Portable digital recorders require power and unsurprisingly, batteries are the most widely used source of power for portable components. Whether it’s replaceable alkaline batteries, rechargeable lithium or NiMH types, internal rechargeable batteries, or pre-configured battery packs, reliable and long-lasting power is vital. Other options may include USB power, AC adapters, and DC battery packs. Look for a device that offers multiple powering methods if you want the most flexibility.