WTB: MiniDisk Recorder

willbrett · Post by **willbrett** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:15 pm

Anyone selling a cheap recording setup? I'm looking for something relatively inexpensive, just to use as a training and practicing aid.

Thanks for your help,
-Brett

tbn.al · Post by **tbn.al** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:32 pm

Go directly to Sam Ash and buy the Zoom H4 solid state field recorder. Do not pass GO! Just bought one to use for quintet rehearsals. I love it. MP3, 41kz 44kz 96kz, decent built in mics with pro phantom powered plugs available. I get 1 1/2 hrs at 96 and 9 hrs at MP3 on 2 AA's. $300. Slam dunk. I don't even own any stock. Hmm, maybe I should?
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem. ... OAodzXkK8w

willbrett · Post by **willbrett** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:17 pm

Wow... it sure looks pretty impressive. I was hoping to find something used, but if I can't I think I'll check that thing out. It seems to be in the same price range as a new Mini Disk recorder, but I think I like it better.

tbn.al · Post by **tbn.al** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:47 am

I have a friend who thinks he is getting one for Christmas. If so, he might part with his mini disk. It is a poor second though. That's why he asked for the Zoom.

quinterbourne · Post by **quinterbourne** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:10 pm

I've had an eye on this machine for a while. I was wondering how it picks up the low frequencies. Most commercial recording equipment just picks up the high stuff so recording something like Prokofiev 5 could be somewhat useless.

Anybody have any experiences recording with one these? Excerpts, solo, or even brass quintet or tuba quartet? Post or PM me if you'd like.