ANSWERED! Recording Equipment Question for all

[Navytubaman]

Thanks everyone, the collective group said 2 thumbs up to the zoom, I just ordered one from Amazon, and my kids can have a recording to practice along with now.

When I started looking there were too many to choose from and all said this was the "Idiot Proof" way to go.

Thanks
Happy Tootin'

I am in need of some recording equipment and need the help of the masses to figure out what is best. I started looking and there are ton's of small handheld recorders.

I am not trying for CD quality results, but need a way to record a lecture recital and put it on CD for students to hear a piano track and follow along. Again, not looking to make a full blown professional release, but more for practicing along for solo and ensemble, etc. Just basic.

NEEDS TO BE:

Inexpensive, something I can pick up at Best Buy, or Radio Shack, or ships quickly.

Record as an MP3 and plug and play into my computer so I can burn a CD. (simple, simple, simple as I'm not a tech guy.

I am really looking to:

record something, drop it on my computer, and burn it on a disc.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Wyvern]

There are a number of recording devices which have been discussed on here before.

However, the ZOOM H2 will do all you require and is relatively inexpensive. The results I get from mine are excellent! Several friends have bought one themselves after hearing my recordings.

[jamsav]

The Zoom H2 , Amazon.com

[tbn.al]

I have a Zoom H4 and I love it. I use it for exactly what you are wanting to do. It is basically the same unit as the H2 but with a few more bells and whistles and better built in mics. The user interface on the H2 is much simpler to use.

[Bob Kolada]

What would be something in the same vein for audio and visual?

[bort]

http://www.amazon.com/Flip-UltraHD-Camc ... 543&sr=8-1" target="_blank

Maybe not the best sound quality, but it's cheap and has HD video too... eh??