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Stephen J. Williams · February 10th, 2008, 01:36 PM

right now i'm using a rode shotgun mic... but i want to get closer (auido wise) to all the action. I'm looking for a digital recorder that can be hooked up to a lapel mic. Any suggestions. i'm working with a low budget, i'm looking for something around 150...
Steve

Renton Maclachlan · February 10th, 2008, 01:50 PM

Samson Zoom H2 ($US200)
http://www.samsontech.com/products/p...fm?prodID=1916

Iriver 7XX or 8XX series

Stephen J. Williams · February 10th, 2008, 02:10 PM

i've heard a lot of great things about the H2... just seeing if anyone was using something else... maybe even a little cheaper. If not then i'll probably break down and buy it. Just not as soon as i would like to be able to.

Chris Harris · February 10th, 2008, 03:05 PM

Some of us are using the iRivers, although they're no longer manufactured.
Try looking around the internet to see if you can find one, it might be worth it if there's a reasonable deal. I think I paid $50 shipped for one, although I can't remember for sure.

Dave Blackhurst · February 10th, 2008, 03:27 PM

PM if you want an iriver - I picked up an H2 so I've got a couple to spare floating around rather sell to a DVi'er than eBay which is where my excess stuff usually goes. Irivers are nice for the price, havent' had a chance to A/B the Zoom, but I had in mind for more of an ambient solution - the Irivers are good to stick in a pocket and go.

Renton Maclachlan · February 10th, 2008, 08:20 PM

I'm after one more. What price are you selling for?

Stephen J. Williams · February 10th, 2008, 10:15 PM

dave... i'm interested... send me a price

John Stakes · March 2nd, 2008, 01:45 PM

i've heard good things about the Olympus recorders, but they record in WMA format...whereas the H2 records in WAV.

This brings a question, since you usually compress audio after it is recorded, are there any disadvantages to just recording it compressed from the jump? I know it saves time, and takes away total control, but what do you guys think?

...also recommend other solutions as I am not trying to hijack the thread.

EDIT: I just noticed this is an old thread...so you probably made your purchase by now, so in that case I will hijack :)

John Moon · March 2nd, 2008, 02:01 PM

Edirol R9 has worked flawlessly for us. We use a Giant Squid lapel mic with the recorder.

February 10th, 2008, 01:36 PM	#1
Stephen J. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 768	digital recorders right now i'm using a rode shotgun mic... but i want to get closer (auido wise) to all the action. I'm looking for a digital recorder that can be hooked up to a lapel mic. Any suggestions. i'm working with a low budget, i'm looking for something around 150... Steve

March 2nd, 2008, 02:01 PM	#9
John Moon Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 446	Edirol R9 has worked flawlessly for us. We use a Giant Squid lapel mic with the recorder. __________________ John J. Moon www.northernlightfilmworks.com - Event DV Top 25 Recipient

February 10th, 2008, 01:50 PM	#2
Renton Maclachlan Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,180	Samson Zoom H2 ($US200) http://www.samsontech.com/products/p...fm?prodID=1916 Iriver 7XX or 8XX series

February 10th, 2008, 02:10 PM	#3
Stephen J. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 768	i've heard a lot of great things about the H2... just seeing if anyone was using something else... maybe even a little cheaper. If not then i'll probably break down and buy it. Just not as soon as i would like to be able to.

February 10th, 2008, 03:05 PM	#4
Chris Harris Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 487	Some of us are using the iRivers, although they're no longer manufactured. Try looking around the internet to see if you can find one, it might be worth it if there's a reasonable deal. I think I paid $50 shipped for one, although I can't remember for sure.

February 10th, 2008, 03:27 PM	#5
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	PM if you want an iriver - I picked up an H2 so I've got a couple to spare floating around rather sell to a DVi'er than eBay which is where my excess stuff usually goes. Irivers are nice for the price, havent' had a chance to A/B the Zoom, but I had in mind for more of an ambient solution - the Irivers are good to stick in a pocket and go.

February 10th, 2008, 08:20 PM	#6
Renton Maclachlan Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,180	I'm after one more. What price are you selling for?

February 10th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#7
Stephen J. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 768	dave... i'm interested... send me a price

March 2nd, 2008, 01:45 PM	#8
John Stakes Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 558	i've heard good things about the Olympus recorders, but they record in WMA format...whereas the H2 records in WAV. This brings a question, since you usually compress audio after it is recorded, are there any disadvantages to just recording it compressed from the jump? I know it saves time, and takes away total control, but what do you guys think? ...also recommend other solutions as I am not trying to hijack the thread. EDIT: I just noticed this is an old thread...so you probably made your purchase by now, so in that case I will hijack :)