Re: Portable recording device

[synchro1 <synchro1@ix.netcom.com>]

Korg MR-1, perhaps?  Can be had for about $400 US new last I looked.

-----Original Message-----
>From: Byron Howell <howell.byron@gmail.com>
>Sent: Oct 14, 2008 7:29 PM
>To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
>Subject: Portable recording device
>
>Hi Loopers
>
>A request for advice from all the gear junkies on this list. I am
>packing up for a while; the drums, P.A system, loopers, midi
>controlllers etc.... going into storage to enable a bit of foot loose
>and fancy free traveling.
>
>I will be taking with my macbook, (cant function without that),
>however i dont want to lug any extra gear such as microphones,
>interfaces etc.....The performer is going on hold for a while and i am
>restricting myself to whatever sound creations i can do in the
>software environment. One backpack must contain everything for
>survival.
>
>I am looking for a portable recorder to record samples of
>environments, conversations, backgroud noises etc..of the various
>places i visit. I would have to be as small as possible, able to
>record quality audio and be able to tranfer the data to my mac.
>
>Price is always a matter of concern, but since i am funneling my
>entire music creation down to one recording device, it does deserve
>some hard saving so i am willing to spend.
>
>Any suggestions would be of great help.
>
>Byron
>