field recorders with internal mics 2010

[spacecat]

Hi all=)

i have researched and researched and am wondering if the sony d50 is still the choice for audio quality nowadays

(recorders with internal mics only pls)

would be glad if i could have some 1st hand input from others with field recorders..

thx and good sound to all=)

[shuutobi]

http://www.wingfieldaudio.com/portable- ... mples.html
http://www.wingfieldaudio.com/portable- ... noise.html

I had a d50 but it was defective... I'd try again someday, because it did sound really good, it's just that one of the channels had a much lower output, and was really noisy.

The h4n internal mics sound fuller than new sony dcm m10 to me, though both are lacking high end detail. (If you want decent internal mics AND good input options)

The D50 would be my top choice in the price range still, if all you needed was internal mics.

[Pitch Black]

Another vote for the Zoom H4n. Internal Mics + 2 mic/line inputs for quad recording, or recording gigs as 2 lines from the desk + 2 ambience/audience.

check this thread: http://forum.ableton.com/viewtopic.php? ... &p=1107962

[sdmiddleton]

Another vote for the Zoom H4n. Internal Mics + 2 mic/line inputs for quad recording, or recording gigs as 2 lines from the desk + 2 ambience/audience.

check this thread: http://forum.ableton.com/viewtopic.php? ... &p=1107962

+1. Very good sounding Mics...Would be great if you could dump the memory straight to a USB stick though.. We record all our band rehearsal with this thing but means having a computer so everyone can get copies on the night etc...Minor details though!

[spacecat]

thx for ur feedback m8s=)

im still iffy.. lol..

i need one for *birdfarts* and not for recording guitars or so...

u all have a bangin weekend=)

[LP]

Marantz PMD 661 is what I settled on after quite a bit of research.

Excellent build quality, suitable for professional field work, and really quite good built-in mics.

Zooms are great, but they aren't nearly as durable or reliable, and the mics aren't all that good for quiet sounds; they also don't have actual gain controls or accurate meters. Deal breaker. The H4n is better, but still not as well designed, in my opinion.

The Sony's are alright, but by comparison, the Marantz is built like a tank, while still being small and light.

[shuutobi]

Marantz PMD 661 is what I settled on after quite a bit of research.

Excellent build quality, suitable for professional field work, and really quite good built-in mics.

Zooms are great, but they aren't nearly as durable or reliable, and the mics aren't all that good for quiet sounds; they also don't have actual gain controls or accurate meters. Deal breaker. The H4n is better, but still not as well designed, in my opinion.

The Sony's are alright, but by comparison, the Marantz is built like a tank, while still being small and light.

He specifically needed a field recorder with quality internal mics though, and the Marantz 661 is noisy and colored in that department. I have an HD-P2, but I wouldn't recommend it for it's internal mics. (Well I should say HAD... the entire mainboard needs to be replaced, as a buddy of mine fried it.)

[hoffman2k]

Coming in June: Zoom H1

Zoom has presented the H1 pocket recorder.

The Zoom H1 handy recorder uses only one AAA battery, which enables it to record for up to 10 hours. It records in 24bit 96kHz PCM and MP3. Further more it features a lowcut filter, XY Mic capsules, USB 2.0, external mics and audio device in-outputs.

Pricing and availability : €119, expected in June 2010.