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Yamaha W24 (No Longer Available)

Portable microSD Recorder with 2GB Internal Memory, 24-bit/96khz Resolution, Built-in Tuner and Metronome, and Wireless Remote

Sorry, the Yamaha W24 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:

Capture Pro-caliber Stereo Sound!

What a steal! Get ready for high-quality 24-bit/96kHz recording with Yamaha's W24. This lightweight yet mighty recorder offers up highly sensitive, XY-positioned microphones, which capture stunningly detailed stereo sound. With 2GB of internal memory plus support of microSD cards, the W24 is perfect for your sample-recording expeditions. It's also ideal for capturing your next brilliant idea — whether that's a great guitar riff, a jam with the band, or your next piano concerto. If you do record outside and on the go, you'll definitely appreciate the highpass filter — it's aimed to help you curb frustrating low-frequency rumble from wind and handling. The Yamaha W24 is great in the studio too.



When you're recording in your living room or studio, you'll appreciate the Yamaha W24's impressive set of time-saving features. Onboard, there's a built-in tuner and metronome. There's even an included wireless remote, so you don't have to get up, put down your guitar, and fidget with the recorder when you need to make just a subtle adjustment or stop/start recording. No matter where you are and what you are recording, though, the W24's built-in peak limiter is a real lifesaver — suppressing those unforeseen extra-loud transients from ruining an otherwise spectacular recording.

Whenever you're ready to transfer tracks to your computer, you can use the USB connector (cable included!). The W24 will show up on your desktop just like a regular flash drive or hard drive, so you can easily drag and drop your files over. All in all, when it's bang for your buck that you're after, you can't go wrong here. Yamaha nailed it with the W24.

Yamaha W24 Handheld Recorder Features at a Glance:
  • Pocket-sized stereo microSD recorder with 2GB internal memory
  • Up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution
  • USB computer connection (cable included)
  • Extremely sensitive built-in XY microphones
  • Onboard speaker for easy playback
  • Two great practice aids: built-in tuner and metronome
  • Peak limiter for optimum music recording
  • 5-band equalizer lets you tailor the playback sound for optimum response
  • Highpass filter automatically reduces wind noise and low freq rumble
  • Stereo mic/line input (1/8")
  • Headphone output
  • Wireless remote control included

Gear up for hi-fi recording quality without the huge price tag — get the Yamaha W24 handheld recorder!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number W24

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Big sound in a small package !

by Bob Shuey from Williamsport,Pa.
April 17, 2012
Music Background: Bluegrass musician
I could not get over how good the W24 sounds. Very detailed and dynamic recordings can be made with this little wonder. The W24 is easy to understand it's functions and one AA battery will let you rec... read more [+]ord for hours. Our Bluegrass sessions never sounded so good. You can not go wrong with this unit. Go ahead and get one ! close [-]

Great Buy!!

by Dj WreckStyles from Los Angeles, CA
September 16, 2012
Music Background: Dj, student, cuts, live recording, instruments etc, etc..
Buy It. It a good piece of recoding devise.!! You can set it to take takes mic input. Does record class lecture, music, and instruments. The speaker it is little small you have to hold it up to you ea... read more [+]r but, it does come with a Cubase AI5 and with a controller and you can set it to different rec modules. Other then that I would definitely buy again. No regrets! Thank you Sweetwater!! close [-]

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Noah Riehl
Quality and convenience in this pocket sized recorder. The W24 makes it incredibly easy to record and share music.

Nice recorder, not good remote

by Ken Williams from Minneapolis, MN
October 4, 2012
Music Background: Live recording
I bought this to record music rehearsals; the sound is good, the size is great, basically it does what I want. I decided on it because it has a wireless remote, and for some reason almost none of the... read more [+] other comparable recorders do. But unfortunately, the range of the remote is really bad - you basically have to hold it right up to the recorder. So I usually have to hand the remote to someone standing near the device, or else walk over to the device to start & stop it. Add to this the fact that the red status light indicating record vs. stop vs. standby is very difficult to see when the recorder is pointing in a good direction, and it becomes extremely frustrating to know whether you really started/stopped recording or not. close [-]

My experience was outstanding! I feel like I'm back in the 1950's when customer service was worth its weight in gold! I love the candy and personal phone call to acknowledge my order. You deliver the goods with superior efficiency, expediency and true concern for the customer.


Patty, El Sobrante, CA
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