Top 10 Best Portable Audio Recorder

of November 2024
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Best ChoiceBest Choice
Zoom H1n Portable Recorder, Onboard Stereo Microphones, Camera Mountable,
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10
Exceptional
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Best ValueBest Value
Zoom H8 12-Track Portable Recorder, Stereo Microphones, 6 Inputs, Touchscreen
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9.9
Exceptional
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Zoom H5 4-Track Portable Recorder for Audio for Video, Music, and Podcasting,
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9.8
Exceptional
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Zoom H4n Pro 4-Track Portable Recorder, All Black, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/
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9.7
Exceptional
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Zoom H2n Stereo/Surround-Sound Portable Recorder, 5 Built-In Microphones, X/Y,
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9.6
Exceptional
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Zoom H6 All Black (2020 Version) 6-Track Portable Recorder, Stereo Microphones,
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Zoom
9.5
Excellent
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7
Tascam DR-60DMKII 4-Channel Portable Audio Recorder for DSLR
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Tascam
9.4
Excellent
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Tascam DR-10L Portable Digital Audio Recorder with Lavalier Microphone
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Tascam
9.3
Excellent
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Tascam DR-40X Four-Track Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface, Black
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Tascam
9.2
Excellent
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Tascam DR-07X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface ,
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Tascam
9.1
Excellent
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Zoom H1n Portable Recorder, Onboard Stereo Microphones, Camera Mountable, Records to SD Card, Compact, USB Microphone, Overdubbing, Dictation, For Recording Music, Audio for Video, and Interviews

Streamlined Body with matte finish and newly designed protective mic enclosure. Built-in stereo condenser microphones in 90-Degree xY format. One-touch button controls.Battery life alkaline batteries Approximately 10 hours continuous recording time using built-in mic, 44.1 kHz16-bit. Localized and intuitive menus for easy operation.Input impedance 2 k. Playback Speed Control, Voice Emphasize Filter, and Stereo overdubbing functions.

Zoom H8 12-Track Portable Recorder, Stereo Microphones, 6 Inputs, Touchscreen Interface, USB Audio Interface, Battery Powered, for Stereo/Multitrack Audio for Video, Podcasting, and Music

Customized applications for podcasting, music and field recording. Large color LCD touchscreen display over 20 hours of operation on 4 AA alkaline batteries. Interchangeable input capsules, 4 mic inputs and 2 XLRTRS combo connectors. 12-track simultaneous recording. USB Audio interface mode to record or stream directly to your computer or iPad.

Zoom H5 4-Track Portable Recorder for Audio for Video, Music, and Podcasting, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/TRS Inputs, USB Audio Interface, Battery Powered

Uses a system of interchangeable input capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lens of a camera. Includes detachable xY capsule xyh-5 with extended signal capacity and shock mounted mics for reduced handling noise. Four-track simultaneous recording Built-in speaker 400mw 8 mono. Two micline inputs with XLRTRS combo connectors each with selectable Phantom power and -20dB pad. Runs on 2 AA batteries and records directly to SD SDHC cards up to 32GB. Max sound pressure input 140 dB SPL.

Zoom H4n Pro 4-Track Portable Recorder, All Black, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/ ¼“ Combo Inputs, Battery Powered, for Stereo/Multitrack Recording of Music, Audio for Video, and Podcasting

Four-channel recording up to 24-bit, 96 kHz. Built-in stereo XY microphones, up to 140 dB SPL. 2 XLRTRS inputs with locking connectors. Records directly to SDSDHC cards up to 32 GB. 4-in2-out USB audio interface. Monaural speaker 400 mW 8 . Linephone-LINE Output load impedance- 10 k or more. LINE rated output level -10 dBu. PHONE- 20 mW 20 mW into 32 load. All Black Finish.

Zoom H2n Stereo/Surround-Sound Portable Recorder, 5 Built-In Microphones, X/Y, Mid-Side, Surround Sound, Ambisonics Mode, Records to SD Card, For Recording Music, Audio for Video, and Interviews

Over 20 hours of operation using two standard AA batteries. Key Control, A-B Repeat, File Dividing, Normalize, MP3 Post-Encode, Marker and Surround Mixer. Additional functions include Lo-cut Filter, CompressorLimiter, Auto Gain, Pre-Rec, Auto-Rec, Tuner, Metronome, Variable Speed Playback. Records in WAV up to 24-bit96kHz and MP3 up to 320kbps. File types supported MAV,MP3.

Zoom H6 All Black (2020 Version) 6-Track Portable Recorder, Stereo Microphones, 4 XLR/TRS Inputs, SD Card, USB Audio Interface, Battery Powered

Portable 6-track portable recorder for recording podcasts, audio for video, music, and more. Includes detachable XY capsule perfect for all types of live stereo recording, compatible with all Zoom Input Capsules. Four micline level inputs with XLRTRS combo connectors for connection of microphones and line level sources. Records up to 24-bit96kHz to SD cards up to 128GB, Runs on 4 AA batteries for up to 20 hours of operation. Includes H6 All Black Recorder, XYH-6 XY Capsule, 4 AA Batteries, Cubase LE and Wavelab LE Software, and Quick Guide.

Tascam DR-60DMKII 4-Channel Portable Audio Recorder for DSLR

Fits perfectly under a DSLR camera rig, without relying on bulky recorders or the limits of the cameras microphone in. Record up to 4 channels at a time to the internal SD Card, at up to 96kHz24-bit WAV file resolution. Two mic inputs utilize locking XLR connectors with 48V phantom power the other two use a 18 stereo connector for wireless and lav mics. The channel 34 input connector supports a high-level maximum input up to 10dBV. The upgraded HDDA preamps provide up to 64dB of gain and some of the lowest noise levels available.

Tascam DR-10L Portable Digital Audio Recorder with Lavalier Microphone

44.1kHz48kHz, 1624-bit Linear PCM monopoly recording. Support WAV format compatible with BWF format. Media microSDSDHC cards supports 32Gbcapacities. Lavalier microphone with Microphone clip and windscreen included cable length 160cm. Records at least 10 hours on a single AAA battery. Bundled with a free full version of RX7 Elements, iZotope's groundbreaking audio repair and noise reduction tool.

Tascam DR-40X Four-Track Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface, Black

High-quality unidirectional stereo condenser microphones that can record in A-B and X-Y positions. XLRTRS inputs compatible with 4dBu line level 48V. 4-channel mode that can be used for dual recording and nondestructive overdub recording, etc.. Functions as a 2in 2out USB Audio Interface for Mac, PC or iOS recording.

Tascam DR-07X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface , Black

The dual internal condenser microphones can handle anything from subtle to loud, with sensitivity to capture every detail. A revamped layout means operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding markers are quick and easy. Equipped with adjustable unidirectional microphones that can be used for recording in both the A-B position and X-Y position. Uses only two AA batteries, but can record for an outstanding 17.5 hours it can also be powered by a USB mobile battery. Connect to a PC using USB Audio interface mode for voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting and songwriting with studio-quality audio.
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