The "what portable recording device should I buy?" thread

[kristofferlislegaard]

as i will be using xlr/4track recording a lot i still want the r26 =)

[kristofferlislegaard]

I ended up getting myself a R-26.
Here is a cool recording I did with it:

http://soundcloud.com/kristofferlh/frosty-the-hydrophone

[mac]

I ended up getting myself a R-26.
Here is a cool recording I did with it:

http://soundcloud.com/kristofferlh/frosty-the-hydrophone

cool, it reminds me of a Collin Olan release – Rec01 (Apestaartje).

post more samples of the r-26, please. especially recorded with external mics.

[mac]

i just upgraded to sony pcm d50 + a denecke ps2 phantom power unit for the xlrs . i decided to get it after researching a few different xlr units. Following atricle at Rene Coronado's blog as well as e-mailing with a few other users of such setup convinced me to go ahead with denecke. no doubt best price to quality raito. worth a look for everybody with d50 but no xlrs yet.  

http://thesoundmyheadmakes.blogspot.com/2011/03/quickie-shootout-744t-vs-pcm-d50-with.html

it arrived yesterday and i haven't had much time to play with it but the first recordings are pretty impressive in comparison to zoom h4n. seems like a great purchase.  

[mdoudin]

I need a new one, zoom is way too noisy.. the R26 came to my mind. anyone has a killer argument for buying it?

Thx, Marc

[kristofferlislegaard]

I would suggest saving up for really good preamp to put in front of your zoom.

I am saving up for a Sound Devices Mixpre now to use in front of my r-26 =)

[StephenVitiello]

I would suggest saving up for really good preamp to put in front of your zoom.

I am saving up for a Sound Devices Mixpre now to use in front of my r-26 =)

For Sound Devices (and other pro gear), keep an eye on Trew Audio's consignment page. There's a few 2nd hand Sound Devices there now:
http://www.trewaudio.com/consignment/mixers/

[kristofferlislegaard]

That is a really good tips! Do you know if they ship worldwide? To Norway in my case...

[StephenVitiello]

That is a really good tips! Do you know if they ship worldwide? To Norway in my case...

I don't know but I hope they do

[mdoudin]

Thanks for the tip (Kristian) and the website (Stephen). Nonetheless, I bought it, I simply needed to. Got a new one for 350 bucks (rest sale).. I used to have a nice preamp.. not weatherproof though.. Guess I need to save up for smth else as well.

[a-m#2]

I would suggest saving up for really good preamp to put in front of your zoom.

I am saving up for a Sound Devices Mixpre now to use in front of my r-26 =)

Yup, I second that. I own an AETA Mixy (3-input portable pro mixer with usb port), expensive gear but the sound quality is flawless and warm, and routing possibilities are almost endless.
http://www.aeta-audio.com/index.php?id=mixy&L=0

[Nordman]

Hi!

I'm going to Malaysia and Borneo this summer for a month of adventures. I'm thinking of producing some kind of sound-diary. Currently I own a Zoom H2 but i think it's so noisy and it would be great if there were something more water resistance. Any suggestions? 

[kristofferlislegaard]