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Portable Recorders

43 portable recorders from Zoom, Tascam, Blackmagic Design and more.

Recommended Portable Recorders

Sehstar
+72GB storage for long recording sessions
+Rechargeable power source
+Includes A-B repeat and password lock
−Color screen is small at 1.44 inches
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Zoom
+Includes 32GB microSD card with adapter
+Four-track recording for multiple sound sources
+Two XLR cables included for microphone connections
−Runs on 4 AA batteries, which adds ongoing battery cost
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Zoom
+Four inputs for recording multiple sources at once
+Interchangeable X/Y mic capsule included
+Includes 32GB memory card and lavalier microphone
−Storage capacity is limited to the included 32GB card
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Zoom
+Includes 32GB microSD card with adapter
+Two XLR cables included for microphone connections
+Bundled accessory pack adds extra recording gear
−Runs on 4 AA batteries, which adds ongoing battery cost
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Zoom
+Four XLR mic inputs for multi-host podcast recording
+Four headphone outputs for multiple hosts to monitor
+Phone and USB input for remote interviews
−Two-inch display size is small for navigating menus
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Zoom
+Portable recorder designed for podcast recording sessions
+Includes a 64GB microSDXC card for recording storage
+Bundle includes an SD card adapter for card transfers
−Storage capacity is fixed at 64GB with the included card
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Solid Signal
+Records and plays back video in a dedicated studio deck format
+Includes a 6 ft power cord for reaching a nearby outlet
+Comes with a 5-pack of cable ties for tidy cable routing
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Deity
+32-bit float recording for wide dynamic range
+Built-in timecode for syncing takes
+Includes W.Lav Pro lavalier microphone
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Tascam
+Four-channel recording for multiple sound sources
+Four combo XLR/TRS inputs for professional microphones
+Two built-in microphones for quick recording
No price recorded yet.
Xvive
+32-bit float recording reduces clipping risk
+Built-in X/Y microphones for stereo capture
+Records in WAV and AAC formats
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Zoom
+32-bit float recording reduces clipping risk
+Dual A/D converters for clip-free audio
+Built for filmmakers and musicians
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Kellards
+32-bit float recording reduces clipping risk
+Includes a 32GB memory card with SD adapter
+Pack includes four units
No price recorded yet.
SonicSound Technologies
+32-bit float recording reduces clipping risk
+Built-in X/Y stereo microphones
+Includes a 64GB storage capacity
No price recorded yet.
Zoom
+Bundle includes windscreen, shell case and AC adapter
+Includes a 32GB storage capacity
+Includes a USB-C cable
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Zoom
+32-bit float recording for wide dynamic range
+4-track recording for multiple sources
+Accessibility option included in the bundle
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Zoom
+Portable multitrack recorder for recording podcasts on the go
+Bundled with two Zoom ZDM-1 podcast microphones
+Sold as a complete podcast recording bundle
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Zoom
+Includes 64GB microSD storage
+Includes two ZDM-1 podcast microphone packs
+Includes headphones for monitoring
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Blackmagic Design
+Records and plays back broadcast-style video from a dedicated deck
+Designed to connect to a studio video setup
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