Handheld recorder for sampling percussive noises

[SuburbanThug]

Hey ya'll. Just wondering if anyone can recommend a handheld recording device with a USB connection for sampling mostly percussive noises. I'm stuck out in the woods on a very slow internet connection so any help would be greatly appreciated! My price range is up to around 600 dollars but I'll definitely entertain all recommendations.

[sounddevisor]

I'm a big fan of the Tascam hard-disc recorders as general-purpose portable recording devices. I have the DR-40, which has some useful features - mic pre-amps and balanced inputs, so you can hook up real microphones; fairly decent built-in mic capsules; the ability to record 4 tracks separately; hooks up to the computer via USB for fast file transfer. Should be well under your budget - I think I paid around $200 or $250 for mine.

[alpertt]

I have read only very good things (but never have a chance to use unfortunately) about Sony PCM-D100. Around 1000 usd. You may find 600 second hand maybe?

I have Zoom H4N.
Good XY mics with 90 & 120 degree option, 4 seperate channels 24 bit 96 khz (stereo only) plus can be used as soundcard. Around 200 usd.

For Iphone there is Rode and tascam mics.
Tascam is 20-30, Rode is 100-150 usd.

[eddiex]

i also have a zoom h4n that is amazing!!! for 600$ though, you should just get an ipad and a bunch of apps. no internet needed. you might need a mic. or something.

[eddiex]

also fun and affordable-the roland sp404 sx. leaves you some room for a mic. and some phones.

[eddiex]

self editing: oh ha! I'm assuming you want something to play your samples.
get a zoom h4n. best hand held out there.

[SuburbanThug]

Thanks guys! These are some good suggestions so far. The Sony looks bad ass but it looks like the Zoom could do the trick practically as well.

[cmreal04]

http://www.sonicsense.com/blog/audio-in ... oland-r-26

[panten]

I just recently bought the Olympus LS-14 and couldn't be happier with it. It records a great crisp sound and if I connect it using USB to my iPad with the Camera Connection Kit I can record sounds directly into Samplr using the recorder's Microphones SWEET.

http://www.olympus.co.uk/site/en/a/audi ... index.html

[Matt_Quinn]

I have and love a Marantz PMD620. Fantastic little unit.

[Ryder17]

I have an olympus LS-5 for this very purpose..... Could not be happier! It dosen't feel plasticky like some of the others i've tried. Functions are basic and the sound is incredible.

[SuburbanThug]

I went with the Olympus LS-14. Pretty excited to go out and started banging on everything in sight. Thanks everybody!

[chrk]

Great, have the LS-11 myself.

Get yourself one of these: Olympus LS-05/LS-10/LS-11/LS-12/LS-14 Mini Windjammer (new style)

Keeps off a lot of rumble.

[SLEEarts]

I'm also a very satisfied user of the H4N.

[SuburbanThug]

Great, have the LS-11 myself.

Get yourself one of these: Olympus LS-05/LS-10/LS-11/LS-12/LS-14 Mini Windjammer (new style)

Keeps off a lot of rumble.

I figured I should get one. Didn't want to pay fifty bucks for it though.