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Flash Recorders Are Cool!
I just picked up a cool item from iriver. It's the T30 1gb flash MP3 player/recorder and it rocks. It's got USB 2.0, headphones and line in for recording from any source, no PC needed. If using a microphone, evidently you need one that is self powered or something that brings the signal up to line level. However it also records surprisingly well with the internal mic. It uses only one AAA battery, so constant use which activates the backlit LCD uses the juice somewhat quickly. In my view, the portability and sound quality factor is worth the slight battery hassle.
I saw this item online for ~$130, so I'll be seeing Best Buy for a price match or else a return, mine was $169.99. It is so small it's nuts. I'm recording a CD to it right now through the line in jack. Works great!
I wish it showed you what settings are which sampling rates, instead they just say,
hi, med, low
for the recording quality. But, when you play them back, and you go to adjust the volume, the LED display shows that it's an MP3 320k 44khz (Hi)! MP3 256k 44khz (Med) Not sure what those numbers exactly mean...(?)
MINI PREAMP
I've seen small mini mic stereo preamps w/two mini mics go for like $69-99 on ebay. That's 2-mics and one 9volt preamp that outputs to line level, w/two different boost levels. Still checking out options.
I just picked up a cool item from iriver. It's the T30 1gb flash MP3 player/recorder and it rocks. It's got USB 2.0, headphones and line in for recording from any source, no PC needed. If using a microphone, evidently you need one that is self powered or something that brings the signal up to line level. However it also records surprisingly well with the internal mic. It uses only one AAA battery, so constant use which activates the backlit LCD uses the juice somewhat quickly. In my view, the portability and sound quality factor is worth the slight battery hassle.
I saw this item online for ~$130, so I'll be seeing Best Buy for a price match or else a return, mine was $169.99. It is so small it's nuts. I'm recording a CD to it right now through the line in jack. Works great!
I wish it showed you what settings are which sampling rates, instead they just say,
hi, med, low
for the recording quality. But, when you play them back, and you go to adjust the volume, the LED display shows that it's an MP3 320k 44khz (Hi)! MP3 256k 44khz (Med) Not sure what those numbers exactly mean...(?)
MINI PREAMP
I've seen small mini mic stereo preamps w/two mini mics go for like $69-99 on ebay. That's 2-mics and one 9volt preamp that outputs to line level, w/two different boost levels. Still checking out options.
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