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Find the Best Digital Recorder at Sweetwater
With so many audio recorders to choose from, it can take time to decide which one is best for you. Luckily, Sweetwater carries a wide selection of digital recorders spanning various brands, series, price points, channel counts, and more. Whether you’re shopping for a handheld recorder that’ll fit in your gig bag or a multitrack field recorder for film and broadcast, we’ve got recording audio devices for every level.
Field Recorders, Portable Recorders, and Multitrack Rigs
Not every sound recorder is built for the same job. A portable recorder captures a stereo or mid-side signal to a single file, while a multitrack unit records each input on its own track, so you can balance every source after the session. Models such as the Zoom F8n Pro and the TASCAM Portacapture X8 cover both jobs, and many recorders in this class double as audio interfaces when you bring them back to the desk.
What to Pair with Your Recording Device
Once you know the format you need, think about what feeds the recorder and what holds the files. XLR inputs with phantom power open the door to the microphones you already own or plan to buy, and 32-bit float models from Zoom and TASCAM capture enough headroom that clipping rarely becomes a worry. Many recording devices write to microSD, so long sessions at high sample rates are worth offloading to dedicated storage before you start editing. The rest of our studio recording catalog fills in whatever your rig still needs.
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Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned musician, we’re here to help you find the best audio recorder for your needs. From our guides that walk you step by step through what to look for before you buy to our knowledgeable Sales Engineers who can help you narrow down your choices, choosing your next digital audio recorder can be fun and hassle-free. Most recorders ship free within the contiguous US with no minimum purchase, and nearly every one is covered by our free two-year Total Confidence Coverage™ warranty. Give Sweetwater a call at (800) 222-4700 to learn more.
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