The PalmTrack from Alesis is an easy-to-use, versatile stereo digital audio recorder that fits into the palm of your hand. Perfect for musicians, journalists, podcasters, and more, the PalmTrack records high-quality WAV and MP3 files at rates up to 24-bit/48kHz for WAV and up to 320kbps for MP3 to meet any professional need. The unit has 4 built-in microphone capsules, allowing you to record in stereo or omnidirectional modes. The mics have high, low, and auto gain controls to ensure that your recordings remain distortion-free.
The PalmTrack records your audio onto easily-found SD flash cards with capacities up to 16GB. A card is included so you can begin recording right away. The pocket-sized device can operate on 2 standard AA batteries (included) or on AC power for terrific versatility. Standard 3.5mm mic and line inputs are provided for connecting a microphone, instrument, or other audio source. A built-in speaker and standard 3.5mm headphone jack let you monitor recordings on-the-spot. A USB port lets you connect to your Mac or PC for quick and easy file transfers.
The intuitive interface features a vivid OLED display with blue-on-black text and metering information. Simple, easy-to-use buttons allow anyone to use the PalmTrack right away, without the need for length instruction. Other features of the PalmTrack include Chorus, Pitch Shift, Delay, and Reverb settings, a tuner, a bass compensation function, and a voice cancelling mode that lets you remove vocals from MP3 files. A threaded mounting point allows you to attach a tripod for tabletop and stand-mounted applications.