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BUYER’S GUIDE | Stereo Handheld Recorders ALESIS PROTRACK FOR APPLE IPOD Features: Two-channel recording; 16-bit/44.1 capable via Apple iPod storage (iPod not included); built-in stereo condenser mics; 2 XLR/line combo inputs with phantom power, 1 1/8” output; onboard switchable limiter Price: $499 Contact: Alesis at 401-658-5760, www.alesis.com FOSTEX FR-2LE STEREO FIELD RECORDER Features: Type II CompactFlash; 16/24 bit; up to 96 kHz sampling; BWF, MP3 (192 kbps stereo); stereo mics; two XLR mic inputs; twosecond pre-rec buffer; Auto File Closing; ALC, HPF; USB 2.0; wired remote control. PRICE: $799 Contact: Fostex at 973-394-0015, www.fostex.com M-AUDIO MICROTRACK II Features: Two-channel recording; 24-bit, 96kHz capable; two adjustable internal mic capsules; 1 1/8” stereo and 2 TRS inputs with phantom power, 1 1/8” stereo and 2 RCA outputs; SPDIF digital I/O; USB connectivity; analog limiter; BWF markers; compact flash card data storage; rechargeable internal battery operation Price: $499 Contact: M-Audio at 626-633-9050, www.m-audio.com HHB FLASHMIC PORTABLE RECORDER Features: Microphone, 1 GB flash memory; Sennheiser capsule, condenser DRM85 or cardioid DRM85-C; records WAV linear, MP2; USB. PRICE: $1,049 (both models). Contact: HHB/Sennheiser at 860434-9190, www.hhb.co.uk AMERICAN AUDIO POCKET RECORD Features: Two-channel recording; 16-bit, 44.1kHz capable; 1 1/8” stereo input; built-in 128MB flash memory and SD card slot (up to 4GB); built-in speaker/monitor; USB connectivity; 2 AA batteries or DC 5V operation Price: $199 Contact: American Audio at 323-582-2650, www.americanaudio.us MARANTZ PMD620 Features: Two-channel recording; 24-bit, 44.1/48kHz capable; two omni electret internal mic capsules, offers 360-degree recording capability; 2 1/8” inputs, 1 1/8” stereo output; USB connectivity; 2 AA batteries required Price: $599 Contact: Marantz Professional at 630-741-0330, www.d-mpro.com IKEY PLUS PROFESSIONAL USB PORTABLE LIVE RECORDING DEVICE Features: Connectivity to supported USB 1.0/1.1/2.0 storage device; iPod compatible; WAV, MP3 to 320 kps; RCA inputs; microphone input, phantom power; built-in phono preamp; LED memory remaining, peak hold, overload, low-battery indicators; rechargeable, DC charger; VU meter; 1/8-inch headphone monitor; record volume control; reset button; two pounds. PRICE: $249.99. Contact: iKEY Audio at 732-346-0061, www.ikey-audio.com BOSS MICRO BR Features: Four simultaneous playback tracks (plus 32 VTracks), MP3 compatibility, onboard multi-effects, built-in rhythm patterns, a tuner, USB, an SD Card slot, 128MB card included, dedicated guitar input, Time-Stretch and Center Cancel features (including MP3 files). Price: $319 Contact: BOSS at 323-890-3700, www.bossus.com NAGRA ARES-MII Features: Two-channel recording; 24-bit, 48kHz capable; built-in mono microphone, external stereo clip-on microphone; cable with XLR connectivity; USB connectivity; internal editing functionality; 2GB internal memory; ‘instant-start’ one button recording; built-in loudspeaker; operates on 2 AA batteries Price: $995 Contact: Nagra USA at 615-726-5191, www.nagraaudio.com KORG MR-1 1-BIT MOBILE RECORDER Features: Two-channel recording; 1-bit audio formats (DSD) and 24-bit, 192kHz capable; CM-2M stereo microphone with mic clip stand included; 1 1/8” balanced input, 1 1/8” balanced output; “AudioGate” audio file conversion application; 20GB internal data storage; USB connectivity; built-in rechargeable battery with AC adapter/charger Price: $899 Contact: Korg USA at 516-333-9100, www.korg.com OLYMPUS LS-10 Features: Two-channel recording; 24-bit/96kHz capable; built-in stereo microphones; 1 1/8” Stereo mic input and 1 1/8” stereo line input; 1/8” output; 2GB built-in flash memory; SD Card slot; Reverb and Euphony effects; stereo 16mm speakers; USB connectivity; operates on 2 AA batteries or via DC power connection Price: $450 Contact: Olympus America at 888-553-4448, www.olympusamerica.com BUYER’S GUIDE continues on page 54 ® EDIROL BY ROLAND R-09HR Features: Two-channel recording; 24-bit, 96kHz capable; two internal mic capsules; 1 1/8” stereo input, 1 1/8” stereo output; USB connectivity; speed control; built-in speaker; records to internal memory or SDHC cards (up to 32GB); 2 AA batteries required Price: $450 Contact: Edirol by Roland at 323-890-3700, www.rolandus.com/edirol 52 | ProAudio Review | June 2008 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.fostex.com http://www.alesis.com http://www.m-audio.com http://www.hhb.co.uk http://www.americanaudio.us http://www.d-mpro.com http://www.ikey-audio.com http://www.nagraaudio.com http://www.bossus.com http://www.olympusamerica.com http://www.rolandus.com/edirol http://www.korg.com http://www.proaudioreview.com

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ProAudio Review - August 2008 Contents Publisher's Page Broadcast News and New Products Yamaha Pocketrak 2G Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder Bench Test Marantz PMD620 Flash Recorder TASCAM DR-1 Portable Digital Recorder Tips From The Pros: Location/Production Audio Prosumer Portables in a Pro World Studio News and New Products Apogee Ensemble Solid State Logic Duende Mini FireWire DSP Live News and New Products Avril Lavigne's The Best Damn Thing World Tour Behringer Eurolive B412DSP and B415DSP Active Loudspeakers Gear for FOH Engineers — A PAR Contributors’ Wish List Contracting News and New Products Buyer's Guide Single Slice

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