Zoom H4n Handy Portable Digital Recorder

Zoom H4n Handy Portable Digital Recorder Review

Zoom H4n Handy Portable Digital Recorder Feature

• Built-in X/Y stereo mics record at either 90° or 120°
• Four channel simultaneous recording using built-in and external mics
• Digitally controlled, high-quality mic preamp for improved audio quality
• Large 1.9-Inch LCD screen and improved user interface for easy operation
• 24bit/96kHz Linear PCM recording for pristine recording

Zoom H4n is the most sophisticated portable handheld recorder with new features and improved user experience at every level. Among its many new features, Zoom’s H4n offers superior, built-in X/Y stereo condenser mics that allow variable recording patterns at either 90° or 120°. Higher quality audio capture through its new, digitally controlled, high-quality mic preamp, the ability to use internal and external mics simultaneously for 4 channel recording, a large LCD screen,more intuitive interface and onboard reference speaker will take the user’s recording experience to the next level. The H4n’s onboard X/Y stereo condenser mics are arranged with the right and left mics on the same axis. This design ensures that the mics are always equidistant from the sound source for perfect localization with no phase shifting. Frequency response remains uniform throughout your recording. The result is great stereo recording with natural depth and accurate imaging every time. The mics also adjust for variable recording patterns at either 90° or 120°. Our unique design lets you rotate each mic capsule from 90° (standard) to 120° (wide-angle) stereo for the ultimate versatility in any recording situation. Everyone knows that proper miking is essential to making a great recording. The H4n is the only handheld recorder that allows you to record on four channels simultaneously by using its onboard mics with either external mics or direct inputs. You can then use its built-in mixer to blend the channels for perfectly balanced recordings. Now your recordings can be richer than ever before. Or, to get a great recording of a live performance, use the H4n’s onboard mics to get a room mix while simultaneously recording a stereo mix from the mixing board for a live recording that is easily one of the best you’ve ever heard.

RCA ANT1050 Digital Flat Passive Ultra-Slim-Profile Antenna with Enhanced Reception (Black)

RCA ANT1050 Digital Flat Passive Ultra-Slim-Profile Antenna with Enhanced Reception (Black) Review

RCA ANT1050 Digital Flat Passive Ultra-Slim-Profile Antenna with Enhanced Reception (Black) Feature

• RCA digital, flat, passive ultra-slim-profile antenna receives free uncompressed digital signals and supports 1080p signals
• More free channels with easy-to-use effective parental controls and enhanced services such as digital closed-captioning
• Preview digital reception at www.StayTuned2TV.com
• Receives local HDTV and DTV as well as analog UHF and VHF and has enhanced reception for harder-to-get channels
• The sleek black design disappears into its surroundings, and is backed with a 1-year limited warranty

This RCA Digital, Flat Passive Ultra-Slim-Profile Antenna receives free, uncompressed digital signals and supports 1080p signals. Broadcast digital TV gives you more free channels, easy-to-use effective parental controls, and enhanced services such as digital closed-captioning. To preview digital TV, go to www.StayTuned2TV.com. This antenna receives local HDTV and DTV, as well as analog UHF and VHF, and has enhanced reception for harder-to-get channels. The sleek black design disappears into its surroundings. RCA backs this antenna with a 1-year limited warranty.

Technical Pro 72-1502U Digital Hybrid Amplifier - Preamp - Tuner with USB

Technical Pro 72-1502U Digital Hybrid Amplifier - Preamp - Tuner with USB Review

Technical Pro 72-1502U Digital Hybrid Amplifier - Preamp - Tuner with USB Feature

• Features include: 1500 watts peak power 7.2 Channel up conversion Inputs: RCA (2CH input, 5.1 CH input), USB and SD Card, iPod/MP3
• Outputs: Banana binding post (4 full range speakers), Push button (surround sound speakers),
• Dual microphone inputs (1/4 inch)Microphone volume, bass, treble and echo controlsDigital fluorescent output display
• Removable rack-mount bracketsRemote ControlRemote requires two AAA batteries (not included)
• Dimensions: 19 w x 3.5 h x 13 d inches110-220V SwitchableIncludes retail packaging*iPod not included
• 2 RCA (Record line, Pre-amp output), 2 mono RCA (Subwoofer)Separate gain controls for Pre-amplifier and subwoofer outputsAM/FM digital tuner
• Outputs: 2 RCA (Record line, Pre-amp output), 2 mono RCA (Subwoofer)
• Outputs: Banana binding post (4 full range speakers), Push button (surround sound speakers), 2 RCA (Record line, Pre-amp output),

Technical Pro changes the face of amplifier technology with the introduction of HYBRID, a technological advance that makes bulky and inefficient amplifiers a thing of the past. We started with the same revolutionary technology found in our power amplifiers, and incorporated a pre-amp, tuner and a dual Karaoke mic mixer. With high power output, versatile loading options, high thermal capacity and reliability, the HYBRID series brings you all of what Technical Pro stands for-incredible performance and sound, versatility, and the ultimate in reliability under harsh conditions. With its newest feature, a USB and SD Card input right on the face the Hybrid makes it even easier to enjoy your music

TASCAM iM2 Channel Portable Digital Recorder

TASCAM iM2 Channel Portable Digital Recorder Review

TASCAM iM2 Channel Portable Digital Recorder Feature

• Adjustable stereo condenser microphones
• 125dB maximum level for recording loud concerts and instruments without distortion
• Built-in analog to digital converter and microphone preamp for low noise recording
• Switchable limiter attenuates high-level signals to prevent recording overload
• Powered through Apple dock connector

TASCAM's iM2 turns the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into a high-quality stereo recorder. A pair of condenser microphones - the same high quality as TASCAM's best-selling DR-series recorders - plugs into the dock connector of your Apple device.The microphones are adjustable over 180 degrees for the best sound placement. The uni-directional elements are arranged in an AB pattern for detailed stereo imaging while capturing the ambience of your room.The iM2 contains its own microphone preamp and analog-to-digital converter for low noise and great audio quality. Unlike mics that use the built-in iPhone preamp, the iM2 can handle up to 125dB sound levels to capture the loudest concerts and instruments without distortion.

PreSonus DigiMax D8 8-Channel Mic Preamp w/ Digital Output

PreSonus DigiMax D8 8-Channel Mic Preamp w/ Digital Output Review

PreSonus DigiMax D8 8-Channel Mic Preamp w/ Digital Output Feature

• Eight Class-A mic preamps w/ balanced analog output
• 24-bit / 48K resolution
• Ultra-wide dynamic range
• 20 dB PAD, +48V phantom power
• Word clock input

The DigiMax D8 is an 8 channel preamplifier featuring 8 award-winning class A XMAX mic preamps with 24-bit ADAT digital output. All eight preamps include variable trim control, 48V phantom power, ultra-fast acting LED metering and 20 dB pad. In addition, 2 instrument inputs are located on the front panel for direct Hi-Z instrument input. Balanced TRS direct analog outputs are located on the rear panel for routing and flexibility.The DigiMax D8 also includes word clock sync input for ultra-low jitter and robust synchronization. The DigiMax D8 is the perfect solution to add eight professional microphone preamplifiers to any digital recording system with ADAT optical lightpipe expansion capability including Digidesign's HD and 003 systems, RME, YAMAHA, Alesis, Mackie, and many others.

TASCAM DP-008 8-Track Digital Portastudio

TASCAM DP-008 8-Track Digital Portastudio Review

TASCAM DP-008 8-Track Digital Portastudio Feature

• 8-track digital Portastudio with 2-track simultaneous recording capabilities
• Records to SD/SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB in size; comes with 2 GB SD card
• Each track has its own row of knobs for level, pan and effects
• Built-in metronome and chromatic tuner for tight-sounding tracks
• Powered by four AA batteries or optional power supply

Concentrate on your music and not on the recording process with the easy-to-use Tascam DP-008 8-track digital Portastudio, which can capture CD-quality audio wherever you roam. Using a Secure Digital (SD) memory card, you can record two tracks simultaneously and work with up to eight tracks in a multi-track project.

The easily portable Tascam DP-008 eight-track recorder (see larger image).

Side view of the Tascam DP-008 (see larger image).

You can use built-in microphones to grab ideas, plug condenser mics into the XLR inputs or plug a guitar directly in to lay tracks. There's even a metronome and chromatic tuner built-in for tight-sounding tracks. The DP-008 also allows you to digitally bounce tracks to make room for more, and touches like editing and undo make recording stress-free.

Each track on the DP-008 has its own row of knobs for level, pan and effects, just like Tascam's classic cassette Portastudios of the past. The effects knob sends to a built-in stereo reverb processor with hall, room, stage and other effects. Each track also has EQ to tailor the sound for your mix. When your song is complete, mix it to a dedicated stereo track while riding levels and flipping pan as much as you want. You can export your mix, or even individual tracks, as a WAV file.

What's in the Box
Tascam DP-008, USB cable, 2 GB SD card, batteries, user manual

Features and Specifications

• 8-track Digital Portastudio
• 2-track simultaneous recording
• (2) XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
• (2) 1/4-inch line inputs, one switchable to guitar level for direct recording
• 1/4-inch footswitch input and Autopunch features for punch-in recording
• RCA line outputs
• 1/8-inch stereo headphone output
• Chromatic tuner and metronome features
• Stereo reverb effect on send/return path
• Level, Pan and 2-band EQ controls per channel
• 44.1kHz/16-bit recording resolution
• Records to SD or SDHC Card media, up to 32 GB supported
• USB 2.0 connection to computer for backup and track/mixdown export
• Built-in stereo electret condenser microphones
• Backlit LCD display
• Powered by four AA batteries (included) or PS-P520 power supply (optional)
• Up to 5.5 hours of battery life (recording, phantom power off); up to 6 hours of battery life for playback
• Measures 8.7 x 1.42 x 4.98 inches and weighs 19.7 ounces (without batteries)