Mic/Recorder For Live Interviews?

dmshep · Post by **dmshep** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 8:50 am

I have a friend who publishes a magazine and is looking to expand into podcasting. She currently uses and iPod with mic attachment, but is looking for something that will begin to approach broadcast quality, but still be portable and compact. Any reccommendations?

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:45 am

I just saw an article about a new mic that has a flash recorder built in. It may be ideal for your pod cast. Unfortunately, I don't remember who makes it, but it shouldn't be hard to find with a search engine.

Spikey Horse · Post by **Spikey Horse** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:50 pm

It's not cheap!

http://www.soundonsound.com/news?NewsID=7827

For that price I would rather get a (2nd hand?) portable DAT and use a separate mic.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:13 pm

Yup, it's pricey... Now. Next year, it'll be ten quid.

Still, it's a pretty cool idea.

I've seen portable Flash, HD and CD recorders by Fostex, Sony, Marantz for around $250.

Newsles · Post by **Newsles** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:31 am

I work in broadcasting (radio) and we still use Minidisc for outside reporting. The compression isnt an issue with voice at all. MD's are now pretty cheap, tho you DO have to watch how you handle domestic models - the pro ones are sturdier - but more expensive!

glsimonsen · Post by **glsimonsen** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:29 pm

Maybe 3 months ago Electronic Musician reviewed 6 or 8 field recorders.