Olympus invented the microcassette recorder in 1969, but these devices still help people capture audio information. Some microcassette recorders even have voice activation features that trigger ...

Digital audio recorders that use solid-state digital media are a boon for professional newsgathering and field audio acquisition. (click thumbnail)Recording to a solid block of RAM means no more ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With the sophistication of modern smart phones, audio ...

I've recorded live music events on DAT tape for years and recently started thinking about ways to modernize the process and skip the tape altogether. I've been looking for a portable audio recorder to ...

Sound devices. The clue is in the name. There's a clever pun too: they obviously make audio mixers and recorders, but they have a reputation for being "sound" as well: they sound fantastic and they're ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. You could be forgiven for thinking that the market for ...

No matter how convenient and omnipresent your smartphone may be, and no matter how powerful and clever the apps upon it become, when it comes to the quality and convenience demanded by audio pros, ...

Connect a microphone to your computer; type "Sound Recorder" in your Start menu, you're ready to record using your Windows Sound recorder. Computer-based recorders are useful, but they have ...

The new 702 digital field recorders from Sound Devices handle a day’s worth of audio capture using Compact Flash media. Sound Devices has announced the immediate availability of two new portable ...