jff Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I'm looking at getting a hand help digital recorder to make recordings of band practices and gigs. I want an all-in-one unit that's stupidly easy to use. Do any of y'all have experience with these things? What do you recommend? Anything I should steer clear of or features I definitely want? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'm looking at getting a hand help digital recorder to make recordings of band practices and gigs. I want an all-in-one unit that's stupidly easy to use. Do any of y'all have experience with these things? What do you recommend? Anything I should steer clear of or features I definitely want? Thanks! I guess it really depends on what your looking to do and what your budget is. I don't really use the built in mics but in a pinch I've had some success with the mics on the Zoom products. I have a Sony M10 and a Tascam DR70, the Sony has two mics which I've never use and 1/8 line inputs which are really clean, perfect for external mics or soundboard feeds. The Tascam also has two mics I've never used, however it also has 4 XLR inputs with really cleam pre amps and phantom power for external mics, and an 1/8 input. I would recommend both decks over the Zooms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 My all-in-1 unit is the Tascam DR-05. Think it runs about $100 and has a pair of built ins as well as an 1/8" input. Not sure how well the built-ins handle high db environments though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 I really only want something I can use to keep track of songs at band practice, and which will allow me to easily share with my band mates. I can probably just get an app on my phone for this, but having dabbled in that, it seems like the audio is always blown out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fritz Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I second the Tascam DR-05 suggestion. I've owned this unit for a number of years now and it's great for recording up close guitar/vocal demos or full band rehearsals. When recording the full band, simply turn down the recording level so the audio doesn't peak. Easy to use and great sound for such a small unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 I think I'll go with the DR-05. Sounds like it solves the exact problem I'm dealing with. I have a Tascam digital 8-track (not something I want to bring to band practices), so I have some familiarity with how their interface works. Should be a natural fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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