The Truth About
Digital Recorders
Every Consultant Needs One…or Two
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What They Are
a) A digital version those mini-cassette
recorders journalists used to use.
b) A portable multi-track recording
studio.
c) Either or both, depending on what
you buy.
Answer: c)
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What They Do
• Replace/supplement note-taking
• Let you “write” first drafts by talking
• Record podcasts
• Record presentations & speeches
• Record interviews
• Add value to any group you belong to
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What Kind?
• Don’t get the portable recording studio
unless you know what you’re doing.
• Replaceable beats rechargeable for
batteries.
• For most purposes, any model will do.
• Prioritize your needs before buying.
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For iPhone Users
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Sallie: iriver IFP-795
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Ted: Sanyo ICR-700 RM
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Harry: Olympus WS-311 M
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Michael: Olympus WS-300 M
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Zoom H4 & H2
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Microphones:
Giant Squid
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