recording gizmos/toys

Subject: recording gizmos/toys
From: Ana
Date: 19 Oct 98 - 01:53 AM

I want to purchase a "sound catcher"- nothing too fancy (though digital would be great),as cost is a factor down here in the Antipodes. I just want something that's good for practice or session capturing! My preference is for a Sony recording walkman-with dolby' (maybe I'm just being a snob?) but what model?. Any ideas gratefully rec

Subject: RE: recording gizmos/toys
From: Evan
Date: 19 Oct 98 - 02:29 PM

It is very hard to properly advise you without knowing more about your application: 1. What exactly is your budget? 2. Does that budget include a microphone or do you need one built in to the recorder? 3. How long are the sessions you wish to record? Location recording is a specialty of mine and I will be happy to advise you after knowing these basics.

Subject: RE: recording gizmos/toys
From: Ana
Date: 19 Oct 98 - 03:15 PM

Thanks for the reply Evan! What's my budget huh? Well with exchange rates and all it's probably easiest to equate it to the cost of(really good) cups of coffee. So , something in the equivalent range of 100 cups would suit me fine. I'm happy to buy a separate "mike", and thought about some small speakers to enhance usability when I'm away from home.( I imagined purchasing those when I had recovered both fiscally and from caffeine withdrawal-a 12 step programme would not go astray here!) Recording time? I'm pretty open on that- I Know there have been some pretty major improvements, so 20 hour playback++. As I said, nothing too fancy is required here.Th