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Ask Doug - Recorders

Doug has a series of questions for you. The questions are designed to help you think about your recording needs. When you click on each question, it will appear before "Cost" and "Quality." We keep these present so you can constrain the results by cost and quality. If you see a gold star * this means that Doug considers it to be one of the best in class.

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Do you want a recorder that is:
Are removable
Are rechargeable
Both Rechargeable and removable
Will get me through a typical interview
Will record over 15 hours (This is rare and will limit your results)
I dont' care because I always plug in
How much would you like to spend on your recorder?
Any
Under $100
Under $200
Under $300
Under $500
Under $700
Under $1,000
Under $2,000
Under $2,500
Knowing that the best recorders have the better preamps and components and they normally cost more money, describe the recording quality that you want with this recorder.
Any
Usable for class projects, but not for professional quality
Entry level, professional quality
Professional level quality
I want a top of the line, portable recording studio
Recorder info will be displayed here.