redeyedrichard Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I am looking for a smallish recording device to capture jam sessions on. For years we have been using a tape deck and been recording onto tape. It takes too long for me to set up additional mics hooked up to my laptop just for the sake of a quick demo take. Any suggestions on handheld/8-track recording devices. I have been looking at this: Check the specs at: Dolphin Music We might get this one...but has anyone else got any suggestions or recommendations. I've been taking little sound clips on my mobile phone recently because the tape deck is screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irg82 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I don't have one, but I've heard these are really good: http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/fl...roduct_id/33869 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeyedrichard Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 I don't have one, but I've heard these are really good: http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/fl...roduct_id/33869 Yeah I have been looking at those too. They sound great. Hopefully I will be able to go to a local music store and demo them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evermore Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 That Zoom looks pretty neat. I listed a few others that look good. I like the looks af the Micro BR its got amp and mic simulation and a rhythm/drum machine. Micro BR Digital Multitrack Recorder MR8 MKII 8 Track Digital Multitrack Recorder Zoom MRS8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Bill Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 a link to some Amazon reviews/comparison of some the equipment mentioned in this thread: http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000F...howViewpoints=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeyedrichard Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Cheers Uncle Bill. I had a good read of some of that. There are some great devices out there right now.... BUT GUESS WHAT.... Literally an hour ago I ordered a ZOOM H4!! After reading all of that stuff about the Edirol though I might have made a mistake. However I picked my H4 up off of eBay brand new for... ...wait for it... ... £161.50!!!!!! Compare that to Soundcontrol's price tag of £219 and Dolphin Music's price tag of £199. There cannot be much difference between the H4 and the Edirol...but for a difference of nearly £100 then I am pretty pleased. I will let you know what I think of it. The reviews I read are very favourable. By the way...if you live in the UK there is another H4 going for that price on eBay right now. Looks like a handy piece of kit. Thanks for the posts people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spmurw Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I got the Zoom H4 about 3 months ago - I really like it...it is very easy to use(I use it to record my band's practices and shows). The built-in mics sound really great. My only gripes are that the input levels on the mics are not easy to adjust on the fly and you cannot create track marks without inputing into a computer program. For instance, if I recorded my band's 45 minute set, it comes in 1 long track that I have to go back and edit. I highly recommend upgrading the soundcard to 4 GB, it is well worth it. I also love the portability of it and the sound is excellent. The interface is pretty easy to use and the upload into computer takes a few minutes. All in all, a great piece of equiptment...although, I wouldn't be surprised if somebody came out with an improved portable device soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeyedrichard Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 I got the Zoom H4 about 3 months ago - I really like it...it is very easy to use(I use it to record my band's practices and shows). The built-in mics sound really great. My only gripes are that the input levels on the mics are not easy to adjust on the fly and you cannot create track marks without inputing into a computer program. For instance, if I recorded my band's 45 minute set, it comes in 1 long track that I have to go back and edit. I highly recommend upgrading the soundcard to 4 GB, it is well worth it. I also love the portability of it and the sound is excellent. The interface is pretty easy to use and the upload into computer takes a few minutes. All in all, a great piece of equiptment...although, I wouldn't be surprised if somebody came out with an improved portable device soon. Thanks mate. I have read a number of reviews and it seems to me like I have made a good buy. It should arrive within the next couple of days. Great first post by the way. Glad you could join us all over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeyedrichard Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Well, I got my Zoom H4 through today...and I must say...it is fan-freakin-tastic. It really is a neat little device. I wholeheartedly recommend one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNK Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 It is a great machine. I have one, but am going to sell it because I never use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeyedrichard Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 Why didn't you tell me that? Joking. It is an amazing machine. I haven't stopped using mine since I bought it. I think my brother is using it right now actually. I highly reccommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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