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Yamaha Pocketrak 2G (No Longer Available)

Item ID: Pocketrak2G

Handheld Recorder with 2GB of Memory, Long-lasting Rechargeable battery, Adjustable Microphone, USB, and Included Cubase Ai Software

Sorry, the Yamaha Pocketrak 2G is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

From Our Research Team:

CD-quality Audio from a Pocket-sized Recorder!

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, built-in speaker, and USB connectivity. It's onboard 2GB of memory gives you hours of recording time, and the included Cubase AI production software lets you get started on making incredible recordings right away from the Pocketrak 2G.

Yamaha Pocketrak 2G Handheld Portable Digital Recorder at a Glance:
  • Yamaha quality in a portable package
  • Long recording time
  • Built-in speaker
  • In the box

Yamaha quality in a portable package
The Pocketrak 2G builds upon a successful lineage of recording technology from Yamaha and features two tracks of CD-quality recording in PCM, MP3 and Windows Media (WMA) formats. It's perfect for podcasting, field and location recording, audio for video, and more.

Long recording time
The Pocketrak 2G includes a rechargeable AAA nickel-hydrogen battery capable of providing 19 hours of MP3 recording to its 2GB of internal memory. Plugging its sliding USB connector into a powered USB bus simultaneously recharges the battery and transfers files to a PC or Mac.

Built-in speaker
The Pocketrak 2G is incredibly compact, but Yamaha managed to include an onboard speaker in addition to a headphone jack, making it a handy portable music player that supports MP3 and WMA files with DRM10 support.

In the box
Included in the box is the Pocketrak 2G, a USB extension cable, stereo earphones, a leather carrying case and stand adapter, as well as Cubase AI, an "Advanced Integration" version of Steinberg's legendary digital audio workstation software specially built to seamlessly integrate with Yamaha hardware.

Yamaha Pocketrak 2G Handheld Portable Digital Recorder Features:
  • Only 1.7 ounces and 1/2" thick - easily fits in pocket
  • 2GB of memory for high audio quality and extended recording times (over three hours of linear PCM recording)
  • Long-lasting rechargeable AAA battery included (nine consecutive hours of MP3 recording)
  • High-sensitivity tilt-up microphone (you can lay it flat on a table, tilt up the mic, and eliminate proximity effect)
  • Level meters and ALC for optimum record levels
  • Direct USB 2.0 computer connection (the recorder itself has a USB connector, you can plug it in like a USB drive)
  • Built-in speaker to quickly check your recordings
  • CUBASE AI DAW software included
  • 16bit/44.1kHz PCM/MP3 recording

The Yamaha Pocketrak 2G puts CD-quality recording in the palm of your hand!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number POCKETRAK 2G

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Reviews

Simple and Good Sounding

by Bruce Maclean from Cape Cod
June 13, 2008
Music Background: Studio Owner, Cape Cod Legend, Keeper of the Rockabilly Flame
Was a little concerned at first about the sturdiness of the unit. It almost seems like something you'd get out of a gum machine, but it sounds great, it's easy,
and there are no extra cards, a... read more [+]dapters or power supply involved. The fact that you
insert the unit itself into your USB port is brilliant.(It charges the battery through the USB port as well.) Love that the manual is located on the internal flash drive.
Really easy straightforward interface close [-]

perfect for my needs

by Eric from Baltimore, MD
June 30, 2008
Music Background: midi, synths, sampling, etc...
This unit actually takes very clean, above average recordings.

You can pull it out of your shirt pocket, turn it on, and start recording in about 5 seconds. That's ideal for me since I... read more [+] like recording random sounds that I stumble upon like the truck that picks up the dumpster, an arguing couple, people singing at the bus stop, etc.

It charges quickly and easily via USB. Once it's plugged in my Mac, up pops the drive icon and I can put them anywhere I want. So simple. The included software is enough to process and sequence your audio. If you need more you probably already have more.

The only real con I've experienced so far is the lack of a meter while recording. When you want to record, you press record and are in standby mode. In standby mode you can adjust the gain (with a meter) and place the mic, etc. When you press record again, the unit starts recording, but the meter goes away. You're only left with a peak indicator. You can still adjust the gain but a meter in record mode should be there.

The carrying case is very nice and will (I think) absorb a modest drop. It also has a mount for a stand.

I'm very happy with this purchase. The unit does what's promised and I think the price is right. close [-]

Great unit at great price

by Keys from Berkeley, CA
June 17, 2008
Music Background: Pro Musician/Teacher
Pros: Way small, easy to use, great price, wonderful little piece.
Cons: Only 2GB of memory, which would be plenty for a better mp3 compression setting, but the highest quality mp3 setting ... read more [+]is an unlistenable 128kbps. Seriously? Three hours of recording on PCM (wav) mode, then a jump to 33 hours on the next highest quality setting (128 mp3). My fingers are crossed for a firmware update (at least 160kbps, please!!). Also, it's not the quietest device I've ever heard. For low-intensity recording, expect an audible hum to work its way in. Aux mic might solve this. But I love this little thing. I take it everywhere, and the battery lasts forever (and charges in 90 mins via USB). close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

Carson McClain
The Pocketrak 2G is easily concealable, high quality, and easy to use. This is the type of thing you would see in Mission: Impossible but now it can be in your hands. Be the super spy or super investigative journalist you have always wanted to be!
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