Handheld Recorders - What to consider. How many tracks? How much recording time is possible? What type of mics do they use? How long do the batteries last? How do I transfer files? Speaker for playback? Handheld Recorders - Fan Faves Samson Zoom H4n ZOOM H2n Edirol R-09HR Marantz PMD660 TASCAM DR-07, DR-08 M-Audio Micro-Track II Sony PCM-D50 Yamaha Pocketrax C24** * built-in tuner and metronome * clip to music stand Line 6 BackTrack+ Mic KORG Sound on Sound Classroom Uses Band Practice Individual Assessment AND Playback! Songwriting Sessions Recitals Collect audio samples Field Recording Lectures (ok, boring…) Masterclasses Handheld Recording 3 Types of Recording Setups: 1. Handheld Portable Recording 2. Computer DAW 3. Tablet/iPad Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Computer Setup Purpose? Budget? Size? Use? Quality? USB Mics Blue Snowball, Snowflake Samson QU1 Audio-Technica AT220 Shure PG42USB Rode Podcaster Apogee MiC AKG 120 USB Analog to Digital Interfaces M-Audio/AVID Stienberg/Yamaha MOTU Presonus Alesis Focusrite Things to consider: Number/type of inputs Exclusivity? Platform you will be working with? Computer connectivity? Software control? Budget? Mics Dynamic vs. Condenser Phantom Power? Rugged vs. Delicate Placement Pickup Pattern Size (does matter) Brands Audio-Technica AKG Blue Samson Neumann Rode Shure Recording Software Audacity GarageBand Mixcraft Cakewalk Logic ProTools Tight Budgets, Tight Spaces: Mobile Recording 101 Kathy Kerstetter, Ph.D. Boston University President, Creative Music Project [email protected] Iran Garcia Miami-Dade County Public Schools [email protected] from www.soundgadget.com In 2010, the alternative band Gorillaz recorded their entire album on iPad while on tour. If they can do it, Music Education can too!!