Betsy,
I think Sony still manufactures some pro models, such as the TCM-5000EV
mentioned by another poster, but I think they stopped making the popular
and more portable WM-D6C and WM-D3 models. Marantz also still manufactures a
range of pro cassette recorders. The days of pro cassette recorders are
probably numbered.
Similar pro digital recorders have until recently cost $1000+. Marantz will
start shipping a new pro digital recorder this month (PMD670, see
www.marantz.com/pdfs/e_pmd670.pdf ). It uses CF cards or microdrives for
storage and has USB upload. Some places are selling it for under $600. Still
a lot of money but pro cassette recorders often cost $400+ so it isn't that
much more expensive. Other digital options include minidisc. The audio
quality of minidisc is very good and you'll get features like manual gain
control that you'd normally only find on pro equipment if you buy models by
Sharp ($200+). The downside is real-time upload to PC. Also smaller and
lighter than pro equipment but less durable and reliable.
There are a lot of other digital options involving memo recorders and
various consumer audio devices but if you're used to using pro equipment you
probable don't want to go there.
Alan.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Betsy Strick" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 4:49 PM
Subject: audio recording equipment
Qual-Software List --
Can anyone recommend audio recording equipment with excellent sound quality
and other features that make it useful? Sony no longer manufactures the
"professional model" portable tape recorders I used for several years,
which had wonderful clarity and allowed me to hear things that all other
recorders missed. Digital audio recorders are said to be generally better
than tape recorders but, if that's so, which among the digital recorders
are best?
Thank you,
Betsy Strick
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