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Location: Denver, PA | I've been given the go ahead to buy a new toy :D . I want to get a digital recorder, and I had just been assuming that would be the iDea preamp, however as the moment when I need to pull the trigger approaches, and I do a little research, it seems that the Zoom Hn4 might be a valid option. It looks to me like the trade-offs are convenience (iDea) vs features (Zoom).
Has anyone had an opportunity to compare the options? Any preferences, or other thoughts?
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Location: Phoenix AZ | The iDEA is just for quick/dirty recordings to practice with or bring as background tracks for a gig. I love the thing to death, but it's not really a full fledged "recorder" by my definition.
Call or email Lost Art Vintage and get yourself an OLYMPUS LS-10. You'll be amazed at the high quality recordings, abundant features and low price. Many members here have bought these from Al and are very pleased with them.
Just my opinion. |
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Location: Omaha, NE | There are so many great choices in this space anymore. Its a great time to buy.
I picked up a Zoom H2 a year or so ago. Lovely. Brilliant quality sound, and simple and ridiculously portable.
If I were buying today, I'd think long and hard about one of the new "YouTube" recorders like the Kodak Zi8. It doesn't have the quality stereo mic's that the audio-only units do, but its still amazing.
Good luck, and have fun! |
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
The iDEA is just for quick/dirty recordings to practice with or bring as background tracks for a gig. I love the thing to death, but it's not really a full fledged "recorder" by my definition.
Call or email Lost Art Vintage and get yourself an OLYMPUS LS-10. You'll be amazed at the high quality recordings, abundant features and low price. Many members here have bought these from Al and are very pleased with them.
Just my opinion. Listen to Dave...He's da man. |
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| Olympus LS-10 from Al. |
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Location: NJ | ls-11 is the latest one and I have them in stock |
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Location: Denver, PA | Thanks for the feedback. Does the LS-11 have the XLR/ .25'' RCA input options that the Zoom H4n has?
(I did scan the net before asking :) and it looks like it will accept an external mic or line input), but I didn't see a reference to an XLR input. |
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Location: NJ | too small for xlr |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Check with Jukebox Joe Tuñón .
He just upgraded his digital recorder and has a couple of really nice ones that might meet your needs.
If I remember correctly a Zoom 1266CD and a Zoom H4n. |
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Location: Hanau, Hessen, Germany | Check the songs on my Ningsite, they are recorded with the ZoomH4n (except Meutis Mix). As I am a noob in homerecording you get a good impression of what the little thing is able to do even if the user doesn't have a clue ;) |
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Location: Denver, PA | Thanks all.
Al, I hope to drop by your store next week, take a look at the Ls-11, and perhaps get a demo.
Meuti, your version of 16 Tons on the ning site inspired me to try a little Travis picking. Good version - and I've been enjoying trying out a new style. Thanks
Ken |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by alpep:
ls-11 is the latest one and I have them in stock Al is crusty, can be a PITA, and critisizes CA food to much, but he's as honest as can be, will give you a good realistic prices, and you'll walk away feeling good about the deal.
I wouldn't go anywhere else..... |
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Inboard or Outboard recorder?