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Tascam DR-100mkII
December 18 2012Jeff Towne reviews two recent digital audio recorders we’ve been eyeing: the Tascam DR-100mkII and the Olympus LS-100. For the needs of radio producers, one recorder gets a very positive review. The other doesn’t. Jeff will give you the whole story, with photos, sound files, etc.
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Olympus LS-100
December 2012Jeff Towne reviews two recent digital audio recorders we’ve been eyeing: the Olympus LS-100 and the Tascam DR-100mkII. For the needs of radio producers, one recorder gets a very positive review. The other doesn’t. Jeff will give you the whole story, with photos, sound files, etc.
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Tascam DR-40
December 2011Transom is always searching for the ideal field recording devices at the lowest cost. Our TOOLS Editor Jeff Towne just reviewed the new Tascam DR-40 and says, “At last! The recorder we’ve been waiting for! Well, almost…” Read all about it.
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Sony PCM-M10
September 2011Transom is featuring another of Jeff’s ongoing series of affordable gear tests, this time, the Sony PCM-M10. It fills a niche somewhere between smartphone and professional recorder. Read on for a complete rundown on all the features, with photos, comparison chart, and audio tests.
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iPod and iPhone Recording
February 2010Radio producers have long been intrigued by the idea of bootstrapping an iPod or iPhone to make legitimate field recordings, even if only for backup or emergencies. Kludges have fallen short, but they're falling a good deal less short these days. Transom's Tools Editor Jeff Towne takes a couple of new devices for an extended spin.
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Zoom H4n
December 2009Our Tools Editor Jeff Towne has subjected another new digital audio recorder - the Zoom H4n - to his rigorous examination. Jeff thinks it’s a pretty impressive machine for about $300. If you’re in the market, check his review, with lots of audio clips and photos, as usual.
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Tascam DR-Series Flash Recorders
September 2009Jeff Towne reviews three new portable digital recorders from Tascam (The DR-07, DR-1, and DR-100). One of them gets the nod as the best new budget recorder. Jeff also includes a mini-review of a relatively inexpensive omni field mic to match with the new generation of recorders, the Audio Technica 8010.
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Marantz PMD 661
April 2009Jeff Towne has been working with the new Marantz 661 Digital Audio Recorder, an update of the 660. This machine has nice features like XLR inputs, AA batteries, and a 1/4-inch headphone jack. Jeff says the pre-amps are much better than in the earlier unit and that the 661 now uses SD cards. Check it.
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HHb FlashMic DRM85
August 2008Continuing in Transom's tradition of reviewing the new digital field gear for radio reporting, our Tools Editor Jeff Towne has just finished testing the HHb FlashMics, in both cardioid and omni versions. This is a unique field recorder, albeit expensive and with a few other downsides--but, depending on your requirements, certainly a tool you should check out.
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Olympus LS-10
May 2008TOOLS Editor Jeff Towne has been living and working with the Olympus LS-10 - another of the new little digital recorders - and just added his review to our roster. Depending on your needs, the LS-10 is pretty close to the mark... and it's cute, especially when it's wearing its little earmuff windscreens.
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