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Zoom H4essential Portable Recorder

32-bit/96kHz Handheld Recorder and 4 x 2 USB Audio Interface with Onboard XY Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/TRS Inputs, 4 Simultaneous Recording Tracks, Bluetooth Control, Built-in Speaker, and LCD
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Zoom H6studio Handheld Recorder

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Zoom H1essential Portable Recorder

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Zoom H4essential Portable Recorder Essentials Bundle

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TASCAM Portacapture X8 32-bit 8-Channel Multitrack Field Recorder

32-bit/192kHz, 8-track Portable Recorder and USB Audio Interface with 2 Detachable Condenser Microphones, 4 XLR/TRS Combo Inputs, Phantom Power, Onboard DSP, and 3.5" Full-color Touch Display
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Zoom PodTrak P4next Audio Interface

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Sound Devices MixPre-6 II Audio Recorder & Interface

6-input, 8-track Portable Audio Recorder with Built-in 8-in/4-out USB-C Audio Interface - macOS/Windows
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Zoom H5studio 4-track Handheld Recorder

32-bit/192kHz Handheld Recorder with X/Y Stereo Mic Capsule, 4-track Simultaneous Recording, XLR/TRS Combo Inputs, and Color LCD Screen
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TASCAM DR-07XP Portable Handheld Recorder with Interface

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$159.00
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Zoom F3 2-input Field Recorder

32-bit/96kHz Field Recorder with 2 XLR Inputs, Built in Preamps, Bluetooth Compatibility, and LCD Display
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Zoom H2essential Multi-mic Handy Recorder

32-bit/96kHz Handheld Recorder with Tri-mic Design, 9 Selectable Patterns, 3.5mm Input, USB-C, Headphones, and LCD
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Zoom H1 XLR Portable Recorder

32-bit/96kHz Handheld Recorder with 2 XLR/TRS Combo Inputs, 3.5mm Stereo Input, OLED Waveform Display, 1TB SDXC Storage Capacity, 3.5mm Headphone Output, and Onboard Speaker
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Zoom F6 Multitrack Field Recorder

6-input/14-track Field Recorder and USB Audio Interface, with 6 XLR Mic Inputs, Line Input, Time-code I/O, Headphone Output, and SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Support
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TASCAM DR-05XP Portable Handheld Recorder with Interface

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$109.00
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Zoom F8n Pro Multitrack Field Recorder

32-bit Float/192kHz, 8-channel/10-track Field Audio Recorder and 8-in/4-out USB Audio Interface
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Zoom H6essential Handheld Recorder

32-bit/96kHz Handheld Recorder and 6x2 USB Audio Interface with X/Y Stereo Microphones, 4 x XLR/TRS Inputs, Built-in Speaker, and Full-color LCD
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Zoom H1essential Portable Recorder Essentials Bundle

32-bit/96kHz Handheld Recorder and 2x2 USB Audio Interface with Onboard XY Stereo Microphones, Windscreen, AD-17 Adapter, USB-C Cable, Padded Case, and 128GB microSDXC Card
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Sound Devices MixPre-3 II Audio Recorder and Interface

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Zoom H5 4-channel Handy Recorder

24-bit/96kHz, 4-in/2-out Modular Field Recording System and USB Audio Interface with 2 x XLR/TRS Combination Inputs, 2 x Microphone Preamps, and Included XY Microphone Attachment
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Sound Devices MixPre-10 II Audio Recorder & Interface

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8-track, 32-bit/96kHz Handheld Recorder and 6x2 Audio Interface with X/Y Stereo Microphones, Built-in Speaker, LCD; Windscreen, MicroSDXC Card - 256GB, and AA Battery - 4-pack
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32-bit/96kHz Field Recorder and 2x2 USB Audio Interface with Onboard XY Stereo Microphones, 2 x XLR/TRS Inputs, 4 Simultaneous Recording Tracks, Soft-touch Controls, Bluetooth Control, Built-in Speaker, Full-color LCD, Windscreen, MicroSDXC Card - 256GB, and AA Batteries (4-pack)
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TASCAM FR-AV2 32-bit Field Recorder/Timecode Generator

32-bit Float Field Recorder with Onboard Time Code Generator, TC Sync, Dual XLR/TRS Combo Inputs, Wireless Audio Monitoring, and USB-C Interface
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Behringer Flow 4V Field Recorder

Digital Multitrack Field Recorder, 32-bit Float, with 8-channel Mixer, 4 Preamps, SD Recording, Bluetooth, Remote App, and StageConnect Interface
$299.00
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Sound Devices 888 16-channel Field Mixer with 20-track Recorder

16-channel, 20-track Production Sound Mixer-Recorder with 8 Mic/Line Preamps, FPGA-based Audio Processing, 16 Channels of Dante I/O, AES I/O, and 10 Analog Outputs
$9,200.00
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Roland R-07 2-channel Handheld Recorder

Handheld 24-bit/96kHz Recorder with Stereo Microphones, Extended Battery Life, and Practice Tools
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Behringer Flow 4VIO I/O Expander

I/O Expander, 32-bit Float, for Behringer Flow 4V Field Recorder with 4 Preamps, 2 Headphone Outs, and USB Audio/MIDI
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Tentacle Sync Track E Timecode Audio Recorder

Rechargeable Pocket Audio Recorder with 32-/24-bit Recording, Wireless Bluetooth Timecode Sync, Lavalier Microphone, microSD Card, and Belt Clip
$359.00
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TASCAM FR-AV4 32-bit Field Recorder/Timecode Generator

32-bit Float Field Recorder with Onboard Time Code Generator, TC Sync, 4 XLR/TRS Combo Inputs, Wireless Audio Monitoring, and USB-C Interface
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Zoom H1Essential Portable Recorder with MicroSDXC Card and Batteries

32-bit/96kHz Field Recorder and 2x2 USB Audio Interface with Onboard XY Stereo Microphones, Soft-touch Controls, Built-in Speaker, OLED Screen, Windscreen, MicroSDXC Card - 128GB, and Alkaline AAA Battery - 4 Pack
$158.39
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Zoom H6studio Handheld Recorder with Rechargeable Batteries and 256GB MicroSDXC Card

8-track, 32-bit/96kHz Handheld Recorder and 6x2 Audio Interface with X/Y Stereo Microphones, Built-in Speaker, LCD; Windscreen, (4) Rechargeable Batteries, Battery Charger, and MicroSDXC Card - 256GB
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Zoom M4 MicTrak 4-channel 32-bit Recorder with Timecode Generator

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TASCAM DR-40XP Portable Handheld Field Recorder

4-channel Multitrack Portable Field Recorder, 32-bit Float/96kHz, with Stereo AB/XY Microphones, 2 Preamps, Phantom Power, 2-in/2-out USB-C Audio Interface, and microSDXC Slot
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32-bit/96kHz, 6-track Portable Recorder and USB Audio Interface with Internal Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR Inputs, Phantom Power Support, and 2.4" Color Touchscreen Display
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Zoom PodTrak P2 USB Mic Recorder

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Zoom 2 Person Mobile Podcasting Bundle

Portable 2 Channel Podcasting USB Mic Recorder, (2) ZUM-2 Large-diaphragm Condenser Mics, and (2) ZHP-2 Headphones
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Sound Devices 833 8-channel Field Mixer with 12-track Recorder

Field Mixer/Recorder with 8 Mixer Channels, 12 Record Tracks, 6 Mic/line Preamps, 6 Analog Outputs, 8-ch Dugan Automixing, 3-band Channel EQ, 256GB Internal SSD, and 2 SD Card Slots
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$269.00
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Zoom H3-VR 360° VR Audio Recorder

360-degree VR Audio Recorder, with 4-mic Ambisonic Array, Auto Mic Position Detection, and Built-in Encoding/Decoding
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32-bit/96kHz Handheld Recorder and 6x2 USB Audio Interface with Onboard XY Stereo Microphones, Windscreen, AD-17 Adapter, USB-C Cable, Padded Case, and 256GB microSDXC Card
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Xvive XV1-R Portable Stereo Recorder and Audio Interface

32-bit Float or 24-bit/96kHz Portable Stereo Recorder/Audio Interface with Stereo 1/8" Mic/Line I/O, and USB-C Power/Data Port
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TASCAM DR-10L Pro Field Recorder and Lavalier Microphone

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Portable Recorders: Redefining Mobile Audio Capture


Portable audio recorders, also known as field recorders, have made it possible to capture high-resolution audio wherever duty calls — from outdoor film sets to the most remote locations on Earth. These compact rigs are feature-laden and ruggedly built to provide the ultimate all-in-one mobile recording solution.


Are you a podcaster, filmmaker, or journalist wanting to record audio outside the studio walls without a laptop and interface? Discover why more and more audio professionals at Sweetwater and throughout the industry are taking their audio rigs to go.


Have Recorder, Will Travel


In the past, professional audio was recorded in studio settings using large mixing consoles and sensitive gear. But today, audio professionals have access to no-compromises audio rigs that easily fit in a backpack or shoulder bag. This makes field recorders the go-to solution for numerous media professions, including musicians, journalists, boom operators, and educators.


Field recorders are often battery-powered and feature built-in microphones that record straight to high-capacity SD cards or built-in memory. Many models also have multiple inputs to connect additional mics or line-level signals. More advanced models even have onboard time code and DSP for mobile mixing.


Don't be fooled by their small size: today's portable recorders are extremely sophisticated and capable of superb audio capture, no matter where you record.


Small Recorders That Get Big Results


Are you creating your mobile audio rig from the ground up? Sweetwater carries a wide selection of handheld and field recorders to serve your next film or project. Here are some of our perennial best-sellers.


Zoom H1n-VP


Like its predecessor, the H1n, the Zoom H1n-VP can record for up to 10 hours on just two AAA batteries using its onboard coincident X/Y microphones. Weighing only two ounces, this handheld recorder is perfect for recording lectures, interviews, music demos, and more. The H1n even permits overdubs for multitrack recording and gives you a 1/8-inch mic/line input. So now, you can connect your favorite shotgun mic or grab a board capture at your favorite concert.


TASCAM DR-40X


TASCAM’s innovative DR-40 has earned top honors in the mobile audio space. Today’s TASCAM DR-40X proudly picks up where the original left off, touting up to 17 hours of runtime on two AA batteries and clean 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution. The DR-40X has two built-in condenser mics capable of A/B (spaced pair) or X/Y (coincident) recording. Capturing a drum kit? Two additional XLR jacks augment the onboard mics to allow for 4-track simultaneous recording.


Zoom H6essential


The original H6 blurred the lines between handheld and field recorders. The Zoom H6essential takes things even further. Its 32-bit float recording, dual X/Y condenser mics, four XLR jacks, 19-hour battery life, and level-monitoring LCD screen make it a podcast studio-in-a-box. A built-in USB port allows for fast data transfer, and USB bus power offers an alternative to battery power.


Tula Mic


If you’re a creator, you already know the value of set pieces that turn heads. This is exactly what Tula had in mind when they created Tula Mic: the rechargeable field recorder/microphone with the splashy retro look. Capture and review audio in the wild using Tula Mic’s 12-hour rechargeable battery and internal 8GB storage. Once home, connect Tula Mic to your workstation or tablet to enjoy it as a USB-C interface. If you’re tempted to think Tula Mic is just a pretty face, guess again — Burr-Brown op-amps and native Klevgrand noise reduction deliver pristine audio in a variety of environments.


Sound Devices MixPre-10 II


The Sound Devices MixPre-10 II is built with film production in mind. Just two pounds in weight, this featherweight field recorder boasts ten inputs and 12-channel simultaneous recording of the highest order. How good does it sound? In our field tests, the MixPre-10 II’s custom Kashmir mic preamps and 32-bit float/192kHz recording capability delivered consistently impressive results. Other features we like include wireless operation via the Wingman iOS app and time code in/out over BNC.


Zoom F8n Pro


The surprisingly priced Zoom F8n Pro is another popular option for mission-critical fieldwork, featuring eight XLR inputs with 75dB of gain, time code, and built-in Bluetooth for accessing the F8 Control mobile app. Three power options — AA batteries, power supply, or external battery pack — equip the F8n Pro for virtually any shoot. You also get dual redundant SD card slots and 32-bit float recording for peace of mind when you're on location.


Find Your Next Portable Audio Recorder at Sweetwater


As you can see, upscale audio doesn't have to mean scaling up. Are you interested in purchasing your first portable recorder or upgrading your mobile audio rig? Sweetwater makes it easy. Use the filters on this page to sort your results by channel count, resolution, physical connections, and more. If you need additional help, call our knowledgeable Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700. They'll help you choose an audio solution that meets your recording needs.

What are the most popular brands for Portable Recorders on Sweetwater.com?


What are the most popular Portable Recorders on Sweetwater.com?


  1. Zoom H4essential Portable Recorder

    13 reviews

    $219.99

  2. Sound Devices MixPre-6 II Audio Recorder & Interface

    12 reviews

    $1,150.00

  3. TASCAM Portacapture X8 32-bit 8-Channel Multitrack Field Recorder

    15 reviews

    $399.00

  4. Tula Portable Recorder and USB-C Microphone - Black

    2 reviews

    $259.00

  5. Zoom F2 Field Recorder & Lavalier Microphone

    5 reviews

    $179.99

Why shop Portable Recorders at Sweetwater.com?


With a massive selection of Portable Recorders, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Portable Recorders, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.