Best Recorders for Podcasters
Portable recorders capture audio anywhere, with no laptop required, which is useful for field interviews, backups, or running a whole multi-mic session to SD card. Look at track count, the preamps, and whether it does 32-bit float, which makes clipping almost impossible.
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Sony PCM-A10
Pen-sized hi-res recorder with 16 GB built-in and Bluetooth remote
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Tascam DR-05X
17-hour battery life in a recorder small enough to pocket
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Tascam DR-07X
Switchable AB/XY stereo recorder that adapts to the scene
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Tascam DR-40X
Four-track field recorder that doubles as a clean USB interface
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Tascam Portacapture X8
Pro-grade 32-bit float field recorder with a touchscreen launcher
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Zoom H1essential
Ultra-compact 32-bit float recorder for anywhere, anyone
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Zoom H4essential
Four tracks of 32-bit float with two real XLR inputs
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Zoom H5
Interchangeable capsule recorder built for serious field work
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Zoom H6 Essential
Six tracks of 32-bit float recording in your hand
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Zoom H8
12-track portable recorder with a touchscreen and a podcast app
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