Safa has a good history of releasing quality voice recorders for the masses and they have just released their newest version, the Safa Best Seller for Specialists. The Best Seller supports the recording format of PCM with lossless compressed linear (WAV format) and CD sound quality as well. It includes both a high performance directional and non-directional microphone with many different recording modes like interview, music and meeting. It will also feature an amber backlight, and outputs like cassette, CD player and phone. Memory can be expanded to 8GB with the micro slot SD card. [AVING]
Sony is expanding its line of professional quality digital audio recorders with the addition of the PCM-D10. The gadget is actually the cheapest flash-based recorder from Sony that is capable of recording 96kHz/24-bit stereo audio. The recorder has a 4GB of built in memory, which is expandable via a MicroSD/Memory Stick Micro slot. The PCM-D10 is also the first member of the PCM-Dxx family to feature a built-in speaker for playing back recordings. It also has a low-cut filter, a digital limiter, and a 5-second pre-recording buffer. The Sony PCM-M10 is due out in October 2009 for $399. [Gizmodo]
If you’re looking for a slim voice recorder, then check out the A33 from SAFA. This compact device offers 2GB of storage, A-B repeat function and up to 264 hours of recording time. It comes in two different color options white silver and dark silver. Sadly, the A33 is only available in Korea at the moment for unannounced price yet. Read more
SAFA from Korea today introduced its latest voice recorder in the Korean market. Dubbed as the A350R, the gadget comes in a book-shaped case to secretly record voice. The recorder boasts dual-stereo microphone and provides up to 247-hour recording time. Other features included pre-listening function, A-B repeat function, voice activated recording function, high- and low-speed playing support. [AVING] Read more
Here is the Yamaha Pocketrak 2G stereo digital pocket recorder that boasts a 2GB of internal memory, 9 hours of recording time, integrated speakers, twin high sensitivity swivel microphones and USB connectivity. The device is able to record in MP3 or PCM format. The Yamaha Pocketrak 2G is priced at £260. [UberGizmo]
Edirol has decided to spice up its R-09HR recorder. It can take up to 96KHz recordings instead of 48KHz and supports SDHC up to 8GB instead of the 4GB. Additional features a monitor speaker, remote control and playback speed control. No word on a US release, however the R-09HR is available in the UK for £249.00 or $497. [Brad Linder]
Priced at $69.99 the Ultra Thin Credit Card Voice Recorder from ThinkGeek measures in at only 6.5 millimeters thick. The device features 1GB of built-in storage, a flip-out USB connector, and flush-mounted controls. It also can act as an MP3 player and USB flash drive. The gadget records audio in WAV file format. [ThinkGeek]
by Nicole on January 30, 2008
Congrats to Kenwood for the launch of their very first digital PCM recorder. It comes with 2GB of internal memory and SDHC card support. The MGR-A7 supports MP3 and WMA files, uses the Wolfson WM8985 digital amplifier, and has continuous recording time of 12.5h in PCM or 19h in both MP3 and WMA modes. No word on pricing or availability for this badboy.
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Sony has just announced the arrival of the ICDUX70 and ICDUX80 voice recorders that double as digital audio players (DAPS). They feature a 1GB / 2GB of internal storage space and play back for MP3 files and record in MP3 stereo format, can capture 290 / 581 hours of audio in LP mode and is powered by plugging into a USB port. No word on pricing, but these two should be available later this month.
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PCM, which stands for Pulse Code Modulation is the cheapest and most compact digital voice recorder out there. With Sanyo’s release of their latest digital voice recorder, comes with 8GB internal memory, 12 hours of recording in PCM mode or 1116 hours in MP3 mode. It requires a AAA battery for operation. Recording all those stupid and lame moments has never been easier.
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