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Sweetwater's selection of quality portable recorders is the best and most reliable you'll find anywhere. We back up the products we sell with excellent service and an incredibly knowledgeable staff, so you can be confident that any portable recorders question you may have will be answered by experienced professionals who use the gear themselves. Sweetwater's vast inventory and free shipping mean we can deliver portable recorders quickly, at a great value. Look to the friendly pros at Sweetwater to help you shop for portable recorders.
Edirol R-4 B-stock Blowout!
Edirol R-4
24-bit/96kHz 4-channel Mobile Recorder with Onboard Wave Editing, 40GB Internal Drive
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Zoom H2 Handy Recorder Zoom H2 Handy Recorder
Handheld SD Recorder with Four Internal Mic Capsules, and the Ability to Record 360-degree 4-channel Data The Zoom H2 Handy Recorder puts pro-quality audio literally in the palm of your hand! The followup to Zoom's super-successful H4, the H2 Handy Recorder gives you an amazingly versatile tool for capturing top-notch 2-track audio. Its internal 4-mic capsule allows for several different polar...
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Zoom H4 Handy Recorder Zoom H4 Handy Recorder
4-track Portable Recorder with Built-in Effects, Phantom-powered Mic Inputs, and 24-bit Capability The world of handheld recorders has never been the same since the introduction of the Zoom H4 Handy Recorder. Loaded with a host of features and boasting top-notch microphones and components, the H4 can function as both a premium stereo field recorder and a multitrack  you'll be amazed at...
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Edirol R-09HR Edirol R-09HR
Handheld 24-bit/96kHz PCM Recorder with Built-in Condenser Microphones, Preview Speaker, Large Display, Wireless Remote, USB 2.0, and Included Editing Software The Edirol R-09HR handheld digital recorder gives you up to 24-bit/96kHz audio without compression to a removable SD (or high-def SDHC) memory card. Plus, it can record and play back high-quality MP3s! The R-09HR uses built-in electret condenser microphones for crystal-clear sound capture,...
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Sony PCM-D50 Sony PCM-D50
24-bit/96kHz Portable PCM Recorder with 2-position Stereo Microphones, 4GB of Internal Flash Memory, Aluminum Housing, USB Port, Pitch Control, Limiter, Low-cut Filter, A-B Repeat, and MP3 Playback The Sony PCM-D50 portable PCM recorder lets you make high-quality stereo digital recordings anywhere. This compact unit certainly doesn't skimp on the good stuff, including 24-bit/96kHz quality audio, a Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo slot, MP3 playback, and dual digital limiter.The PCM-D50 also...
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Line 6 BackTrack + Mic Line 6 BackTrack + Mic
24-bit Guitar Recorder with 1/4" Input, Built-in Microphone, and USB Line 6's BackTrack + Mic is always ready to record, allowing you to make sure those fleeting moments of inspiration are never again lost. BackTrack + Mic is "always on" and begins recording the second its 1/4" input or built-in mic detects a signal. Press the "Mark" button to separate your...
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TASCAM DR-1 TASCAM DR-1
24-bit SD Recorder with Variable-angle Stereo Microphones, MP3 and WAV Recording, Low-cut Filter, Auto-gain Control, Limiter, and Overdub Capability The TASCAM DR-1 handheld SD recorder lets you get amazing sounds accurately, anywhere you go. Its built-in stereo condenser microphones are adjustable, allowing you to record incredible stereo sound from nearly every angle (great for capturing meetings as well as performances). This compact...
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Superscope PSD340 Superscope PSD340
Dual CD Player/Recorder with Real-time Key and Pitch Control, Programmable Playlists, MP3 Conversion, and Flexible Recording Options The Superscope PSD340 dual drive CD recorder and MP3 CD player is designed especially for musicians and music educators who use music CDs for accompaniment. The PSD340 features both a CD recording drive and an innovative MP3 CD player drive capable of real-time changes of key, tempo, and...
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M-Audio MicroTrack II M-Audio MicroTrack II
24-bit/96kHz CompactFlash Recorder with 48V Phantom Power, TRS and Line Inputs, and T-shaped Condenser Mic The MicroTrack II adds even more top-level pro features to the wildly successful handheld recorder that audio and film professionals have used for years for top-notch audio capture. Among the features of this newest generation of MicroTrack are an extended input gain range, analog input...
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Marantz PMD660 Marantz PMD660
Professional Compact Flash Recorder with 5-1/2 Hour Record Time and MP3, WAV and BWF Support Professionals who use portable recording devices for ENG, location recording of choirs and ensembles, or any other type of field recording know that a recorder needs to not only sound good, but be reliable. Marantz Professional PMD Series portable recorders are built to withstand the rigors...
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Roland CD-2e Roland CD-2e
CD/SD Card Recorder with Built-in Stereo Microphone and Speakers The Roland CD-2e CD-R/SD recorder unites portability with a host of easy-to-use features, making it an excellent digital recorder for musicians and students on-the-go! The CD-2e has a professional stereo microphone built into it for easy recording of rehearsals, lectures, and live...
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Yamaha Pocketrak 2G Yamaha Pocketrak 2G
Handheld Recorder with 2GB of Memory, Long-lasting Rechargeable battery, Adjustable Microphone, USB, and Included Cubase Ai Software The Yamaha Pocketrak 2G handheld portable digital recorder packs CD-quality stereo recording capability into a handy little feature-filled unit. Now you can capture great audio anywhere, thanks to the easy-to-use, super-slim (1/2"-thick) Pocketrack 2G, which includes tilt-up adjustable mic,...
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Marantz PMD-620 Marantz PMD-620
24-bit Handheld Flash Recorder with Built-in Condenser Microphones and Speaker, Non-destructive Editing, Unlimited SD Card Size, USB 2.0 Port The Marantz PMD-620 24-bit handheld digital recorder puts Marantz quality and the convenience of recording to SD flash media in the palm of your hand. The PMD-620 can record high-quality WAV or MP3 files and features onboard editing, a large, easy-to-read display, and an onboard speaker. This...
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Line 6 BackTrack Line 6 BackTrack
24-bit/48khz Guitar Recorder with 1/4" Input and USB Line 6's BackTrack makes sure those fleeting moments of inspiration are documented, with no distracting fuss or complex preparations. BackTrack is "always on" and begins recording the second its 1/4" input detects a signal. Press the "Mark" button to separate your latest moment of creative...
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TASCAM GT-R1 TASCAM GT-R1
24-bit/48kHz Digital Recorder/Guitar Trainer with Built-in Microphones, Instrument Input, Amp and Effects Simulation, 1GB SD Card, and Rechargeable Battery The TASCAM GT-R1 portable SD recorder and guitar trainer lets you record high-quality digital audio anywhere, or plug in your guitar or bass with great built-in effects. It's a great tool for songwriters! The GT-R1 includes built-in stereo microphones to capture incredibly detailed,...
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Yamaha Pocketrak CX Yamaha Pocketrak CX
Handheld Recorder with 2GB of Memory, Rechargeable battery, Adjustable Stereo Microphone, USB, and Included Cubase AI4 Software The Yamaha Pocketrak CX handheld digital recorder doesn't just offer the stunning CD-quality stereo recording capability of its predecessor, the Pocketrak 2G - it also offers improvements such as improved recording time, an X/Y stereo mic configuration, peak limiter, training features, and...
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Marantz PMD560 Marantz PMD560
Rackmount Solid-state Recorder with up to 36-hour Recording Time and Onboard Editing Features Marantz Professional's PMD Series offers high-quality, high-reliability solid-state recorders for critical field applications, meetings, voice dictation, concerts, rehearsals, worship services, and other events in rackmountable units. The PMD560 features RCA I/O and can record up to 36 hours...
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TASCAM Field Pack TASCAM Field Pack
24-bit/48kHz SD Recorder/Stereo Condenser Microphone Bundle with Mic Battery and Stand The TASCAM Field Pack pairs the handheld DR-1 digital recorder with the great-sounding TM-ST1 stereo condenser microphone - complete with its own stand and battery! The Field Pack's 24-bit/48kHz DR-1 features built-in, adjustable stereo condenser microphones, allowing you to record incredible...
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Marantz CDR310 Marantz CDR310
Portable CD Field Recorder with Phantom Power, Built-in Condenser Mic, and Speaker The Marantz CDR310 makes all-inclusive CD recording technology available in a clever portable format. The CDR310 offers hours of one-touch recording in uncompressed and MP3 formats, and provides a long list professionally requested features including optional battery operation for up to four...
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Sound Devices 702 Sound Devices 702
2-track CompactFlash Recorder with High-quality Preamps and FireWire Computer Connection Sound Device products are built tough and to very high standards. Though compact, they're packed full of features, too. The 702 is a streamlined 2-track Compact Flash recorder that's loaded with some premium components, such as two Sound Device next-generation preamps, complete with phantom...
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Marantz PMD670 Marantz PMD670
Professional Compact Flash Recorder with 5-1/2 Hours Record Time and MP3, WAV and BWF Support This recorder is the next generation in digital audio. We've done away with tape; now the PMD670 does away with hard drives and all moving parts! Using CompactFlash memory cards or Microdrives, this unit can record up to 5-1/2 hours of stereo 48kHz audio. It's rugged and portable, too ...
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Sound Devices 722 Sound Devices 722
Portable Digital Recorder with 80GB Internal Hard Drive and Two XLR Microphone Inputs The Sound Devices 722 digital 2-track recorder gives you a compact, file-based solution for easy and effective field recording applications. The 722 is capable of writing and reading uncompressed PCM audio at 16 or 24 bits, with sample rates between 32 and 192kHz. Compressed MP3 audio...
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Edirol R-4 Edirol R-4 B-Stock 
24-bit/96kHz 4-channel Mobile Recorder with Onboard Wave Editing, 40GB Internal Drive The R-4, a 4 channel portable digital recorder and wave editor - all in one convenient unit. The R-4 is uniquely designed to offer sound professionals a cost-effective, high-quality solution to multi-channel field recording. The ability to record 4-channels in 24-bit/96kHz resolution and edit...
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Edirol R-44 Edirol R-44
Portable 4-channel SD Field Recorder with Built-in Effects, Pre-record, Onboard Mic and Speakers, USB The Edirol R-44 is ideal for field recording situations that demand the highest quality. Weighing just less than three pounds, the R-44 uses SD or large capacity SDHC cards, handling 4 channels of professional, uncompressed audio with selectable bit depths and sampling frequencies. Quiet and...
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Sound Devices 788T Sound Devices 788T
8-track CompactFlash Recorder with 160GB Internal SATA Drive, FireWire, USB, Word Clock, and Time Code Generator The Sound Devices 788T is a portable 8-track audio recorder with time code - ideal when you need extensive, fully-featured I/O and superb, professional sound. Each of the 788T's eight mic/line inputs provide peak limiters, high-pass filters, and 48v phantom power for condensers. What's more,...
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Korg MR-1 Korg MR-1
1-bit/2.8MHZ Handheld Recorder with Built-in Condenser Mic, 20GB Hard Drive, and USB 2.0 If you're someone who does a lot of location recording and want to be outstanding in your field (so to speak) the Korg MR-1 portable recorder, offers the pristine fidelity and flexibility of 1-bit technology (used for the SACD format), which makes it an excellent choice for location...
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Edirol R-4 Pro Edirol R-4 Pro
24-bit Recorder with 80GB Hard Drive, Built-in Condenser Mics, and USB In this day and age, studio engineers aren't the only ones that demand exceptional sound quality. From ENG Electronic News Gathering to field recording for film and television to location recording of small ensembles and bands, portability and great sound are essential. Lucky for those of us...
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Marantz PMD661 Marantz PMD661 
Handheld SD Recorder, 24-bit/96kHz Resolution, Switchable 2 XLR and TRS Inputs, Phantom Power, Built-in Stereo Condenser Microphones, Built-in Stereo Speakers, OLED Display, 1/4" Headphone Jack, and USB The Marantz PMD661 embodies the same, convenient handheld design as Marantz's other portable recorders. Yet, Marantz upped the ante, making the PMD661 capable of recording at even higher sample rates and bit depths - straight to SD media. Marantz's other handheld recorders top out at 16-bit...
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Marantz PMD671 Marantz PMD671
Professional Compact Flash Recorder with 5-1/2 Hours Record Time and MP3, WAV and BWF Support Marantz Professional's PMD671 for one-touch, non-stop, PC-compatible recording. Marantz Professional unveils a new, upgraded portable recorder, the Marantz PMD671. This solid state device can record audio files to affordable and widely available Microdrives or Compact Flash cards with just...
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Sony PCM-D1 Sony PCM-D1
24-bit/96kHz Portable Recorder with Internal Flash Memory, WAV File Capability, and Long Battery Life How's this for cool? Sony's new lightweight, titanium-bodied PCM-D1 portable recorder is free of all drive mechanisms. It comes equipped with extraordinarily sensitive, built-in condenser microphones in an X/Y configuration, plus it's designed with circuits that process stereo sound with...
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Sound Devices 702T Sound Devices 702T
2-track CompactFlash Recorder with Time Code, 192kHz Resolution, and FireWire Computer Connection The 2-channel Sound Devices 702T is a powerful 2-track file-based digital audio recorder with time code. The super-compact device records and plays back to convenient, removable CompactFlash cards, making field recording simple and fast. It writes and reads uncompressed PCM audio at 16 or 24...
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Korg MR-2000S Korg MR-2000S
5.6 MHz 1-bit Single-rackspace Digital Recorder with 80GB Hard Drive, USB 2.0 Connectivity, XLR and RCA I/O, S/PDIF Digital I/O, and Word Clock Support The Korg MR-2000S 1-bit rackmountable studio and live recorder is an ideal tool for making pro-quality masters, recording live shows with high fidelity, and archiving sessions. Its 2.8/5.6 MHz 1-bit recording capability gives you astoundingly high-quality results, and it's also capable of 16-...
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HHB MDP500 HHB MDP500
Portable MiniDisc Recorder with USB Interface Journalists, broadcasters, and portable recordists have long championed the virtues of the MiniDisc. The ability to record up to 160 minutes of mono audio on a single disc makes MiniDisc a convenient and affordable medium. The MDP500 was built with input from the industry's leading ENG...
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Marantz PMD570 Marantz PMD570
Professional Compact Flash Recorder with 5-1/2 Hours Record Time and MP3, WAV and BWF Support For years, Marantz Professional has been an industry leader in the recording and gathering of audio for every application from Houses of Worship to Corporate Boardrooms to Municpalities to Courthouses and beyond. Not afraid of moving forward with technology, the new Marantz PMD570...
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Sound Devices 744T Sound Devices 744T
File-based Digital 4-track Field Recorder with Hard Drive and Compact Flash Storage Media, Uncompressed and Compressed Modes, Mic/Lines with Phantom Power, FireWire Connectivity, and Time Code Function The Sound Devices 744T digital 4-track recorder gives you a compact, file-based solution for easy and effective field recording applications. The 744T is capable of writing and reading uncompressed PCM audio at 16 or 24 bits, with sample rates between 32 and 192kHz. Compressed MP3 audio...
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Fostex FR-2LE Fostex FR-2LE
CompactFlash Recorder with 24-bit/96kHz Resolution, USB 2.0, Built-in Stereo Microphones, Pre-record Buffer, and 128MB CompactFlash Card The Fostex FR-2LE provides all you need when out recording in the field: a compact device in a rugged chassis with high-quality sound and features galore. The Fostex FR-2LE features a built-in stereo microphone, so you're always ready to record. What's more, it offers two XLR/TRS combo inputs...
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HHB FlashMic HHB FlashMic
Condenser Microphone with Built-in Flash Recorder, WAV and MPEG-2 Support, and Configuration Software FlashMic Condenser Mic/Flash Recorder with 1GB Memory Why didn't anybody think of this before? HHB has developed the FlashMic DRM85, the world's first professional digital recording microphone, which records WAV and MP2 files. Perfect for broadcast and press interviewing, the FlashMic...
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Marantz CDR420 Marantz CDR420
Portable MP3/WAV/CDR Workstation with Onboard Editing, 20GB Hard Drive, and USB 2.0 Marantz's CDR420 is as easy to operate as a standard tape deck, but captures audio in great-sounding uncompressed WAV format. The audio is saved to an internal 20GB hard drive that's capable of holding 24 hours of uncompressed 44.1/48kHz WAV files or a staggering 1,800 hours of MP3-quality...
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TASCAM HD-P2 TASCAM HD-P2
Portable High-Definition Stereo Recorder Co-developed with Frontier Systems, the TASCAM HD-P2 portable high-definition Stereo Recorder can capture audio at up to 24-bit resolution and sampling rates of up to 192kHz onto CompactFlash media. The audio files are instantly available for editing or transfer to DAWs through the built-in...
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HHB FlashMic DRM85 LI-C HHB FlashMic DRM85 LI-C
Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Built-in Flash Recorder, WAV and MPEG-2 Support, and Configuration Software The FlashMic DRM85 LI-C is a cardioid version of HHB Communication's FlashMic - the world's first professional digital recording microphone! Perfect for all voice recording applications, in particular boradcast and press interviewing, the FlashMic DRM85 LI-C combines a high-quality Sennheiser...
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Alesis ProTrack Alesis ProTrack
Digital Recorder/iPod Dock with Two Combo Inputs, Stereo Output, Onboard Stereo Microphones, and Phantom Power The Alesis ProTrack handheld stereo digital recorder for iPod turns your player into an amazingly capable portable recording device! Simply slide your iPod into the ProTrack and you're ready to record quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio - anywhere. It includes a pair of combo XLR/1/4" inputs,...
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Fostex FR-2 Fostex FR-2
Portable 2-channel CompactFlash Recorder with Microdrive Technology The Fostex FR-2 has been designed specifically for location sound recording, broadcast & sound effects acquisition, TV & radio documentary, and in fact any application where high quality audio recording is required. The Fostex FR-2 sets a new price performance ratio in the compact portable...
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BLUE Mikey BLUE Mikey
iPod Stereo Condenser Microphone with Variable Gain Control, Positionable Design, and Built-in Speaker Blue's Mikey simplifies iPod recording - just attach this superb stereo condenser microphone to the base of your iPod and point it at the source! A convenient solution for recording your live shows, band rehearsals, interviews, lectures, or even just making notes to yourself while you're on...
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