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    Olympus LS5

    Handheld Stereo Recorder

    Sam Inglis reviews the latest pocket-size stereo recorder from Olympus.

    Reviews Nov 2010
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    ESI Rekord M

    Portable Stereo Recorder

    Hardly a month goes by that a new handheld stereo recorder doesn't turn up at SOS Towers, but the Rekord M has to be the...

    Reviews Oct 2010
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    Korg Sound On Sound

    Compact Multitrack Recorder

    In SOS mag's 25th anniversary year, it's nice to see a manufacturer naming their product in our honour. Seriously, though... Korg aim to break the mould with this pocket-sized stereo recorder, which offers overdubbing with no specified track-count limitation.

    Reviews Sep 2010
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    Tascam DR08

    24-bit 96kHz Digital Recorder

    Tascam have made their smallest, lightest and most straightforward pocket recorder so far.

    Reviews Aug 2010
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    Alesis PalmTrack

    24-bit Portable Recorder

    The PalmTrack is an extremely affordable pocket-sized recorder with plenty of features — but have Alesis sacrificed quality to keep costs down?

    Reviews Jul 2010
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    Sony PCM M10B

    Portable Stereo Recorder

    The portable audio pioneers release their smallest and most affordable handheld 24-bit/96kHz recorder yet. We put it through its paces.

    Reviews Mar 2010
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    Buying A Used Tape Machine

    Advice on acquiring and maintaining reel-to-reel recorders

    The sound of analogue tape is still revered, but acquiring and maintaining your own machine presents a unique set of challenges.

    Sound Advice Mar 2010
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    JoeCo BBR1 BlackBox Recorder

    24-track Digital Recorder

    Recording in a live environment demands simplicity and stability, and this intriguing new product from SADiE co-founder Joe Bull is designed to offer both.

    Reviews Jan 2010
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    Zoom R16

    Digital Multitracker, Audio Interface & Controller

    Have computers made digital multitrackers obsolete? Zoom dont think so.

    Reviews Sep 2009
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    Zoom H4N

    Portable 24-bit Recorder

    The H4 remains one of the most flexible of the current crop of portable 24-bit recorders, but Zoom have found plenty of room for improvement — and, more importantly, theyve used it.

    Reviews Jun 2009
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    Yamaha Pocketrak 2G & CX

    Stereo Recorders

    These portable digital recorders are tiny, convenient, and they look great... but are Yamaha's latest gizmos any good for musicians?

    Reviews Feb 2009
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    Line 6 BackTrack+Mic

    Guitar Recorder

    Line 6 BackTrack is a single-channel, Flash-memory audio recorder that’s tailored to the needs of guitar players and songwriters. Designed to sit in-line with your guitar (it has an instrument input impedance), it records everything you play as soon as audio is detected. Check out our test report...

    Reviews Feb 2009
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    HHB CDR882 DualBurn

    Dual-drive CD Recorder

    Newer technologies may be available, but the CD is still alive and kicking... and this unique stand-alone recorder is arguably the pinnacle of CD technology.

    Reviews Dec 2008
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    Edirol R09HR

    24-bit/96kHz Portable Recorder

    Edirol have enhanced their popular stereo recorder in the face of growing competition. How does it measure up?

    Reviews Aug 2008
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    Tascam DR1

    Portable Digital Recorder

    The field recorder market just got a little more crowded, but does Tascam's take on the portable two-track concept add anything new?

    Reviews Jul 2008
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    Olympus LS10

    Portable Stereo Recorder

    The latest entry into the world of portable stereo recorders comes from a company better known for their cameras and accessories.

    Reviews Jun 2008
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    Fostex MR16HDCD

    Digital Multitrack Recorder

    Fostex's new recorder is the lowest-cost digital 16-track currently on the market. How have they made it so affordable?

    Reviews Dec 2007
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    Q. How do I maintain my tape machine?

    Hugh: It's strange. A few years ago I used tape machines almost every day, but now it is something of a...

    Sound Advice Nov 2007
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    Roland MV-8800

    Production Studio

    Have Roland finally outgunned Akai's renowned MPC series in the battle for the hip-hop market?

    Reviews Oct 2007
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    Q. Are there any current alternatives to the Roland VS-series multitrackers?

    I have been trying to upgrade my Roland VS1680 hard-disk multitracker, as it has no CD burner. I have seen the Korg D3200...

    Sound Advice Sep 2007
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    Tascam DVRA1000HD

    High-resolution Stereo Recorder

    Real-time recording to CD, DVD or HD — and DSD too? Tascam's newly upgraded DVRA1000 now seems to have it all...

    Reviews Sep 2007

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