Sample Rate (Sometimes called bit-rate, though that is not the same thing) This is the number of times your audio waveform is measured (sampled) per second. So at the ‘red book’ standard for Compact Disks, the sample rate is 44.1 kHz or 44,100 slices every second. Many of the recorders on this site can... »

Bit Rate The bit rate is how much data per second is required to transmit the resulting file. As you might imagine, this is basically the sum of the Bit Depth times the Sample rate. Bear in mind that we are only talking about a single audio channel here, so if you are recording... »

The Zoom H4 Handy Digital Recorder fits in your palm and is ideal for recording live musical performances, interviews, podcasts, meetings, classes and seminars. 0 The Zoom H4 allows you to record 24-bit/96 kHz digital audio as well as in MP3 format with bitrates up to 320kbps. The H4 features two studio-quality electret condenser... »

The Tascam DR-1 Stereo field recorder includes stereo condenser mic, reverb and 1GB SD card. Amazingly compact, solid state, portable handheld recorder. Stereo field recorder includes stereo condenser mic, reverb and 1GB SD card. An ideal MP3/WAV recorder and player for musicians, reporters etc. MP3 and WAVE file Recording and Playback The Tascam DR-1... »

The Fast Track Ultra 8 x 8 audio/MIDI interface takes M-Audio’s acclaimed mobile recording line to the next level with high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, MX Coreâ„¢ DSP mixer and four preamps with award-winning Octaneâ„¢ technology. Featuring both analog and digital I/O, it allows recording on all eight channels simultaneously with pristine 24-bit/96kHz fidelity—while M-Audio’s... »

A Portable, High-Resolution Audio Recorder. The two-channel 702 is a powerful file-based digital audio recorder. The compact device records and plays back audio to cost-effective, removable Compact Flash cards and/or external FireWire drives, making field recording simple and fast. It writes and reads uncompressed PCM audio at 16 or 24 bits with sampling rates... »

The Tascam DR 07 Portable Digital Recorder brings portable digital recording to an even smaller, more affordable package. A pair of highly-sensitive built in mics captures a wide stereo image, recording in either MP3 or 16/24-bit WAV format. The DR-07 is a slimline stereo handheld field recorder includes 2GB SD Card. It is powered... »

The Edirol R-44 4-channel Portable Recorder. A compact, solid state, four channel field recorder. Uses SD or large capacity SDHC cards as the storage media enabling quiet and reliable recording for a variety of professional audio needs. The Edirol R-44 is designed for professional use within a very conveniently sized package. Capture up to... »

The Gemini iKey Plus is a Portable USB Recorder, featuring with Mic Input, Phono Preamp, VU Meter Display, and Headphone Output. The Gemini iKey Plus provides a versatile platform for portable live audio recording. Designed to work with an Apple iPod or any external USB storage device, the iKey Plus can record live audio... »