Recorders

I recently got a Zoom F8n Pro recorder and noticed when using phantom-powered mics the level jumps with a loud audible thump on headphones. Is this normal?

Once again, Zoom raise the bar for high‑quality, 32-bit affordable handheld recorders.

SOS June 2023

Chris Timson

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Sonicware’s SmplTrek packs an ambitious sampler, sequencer and recorder into a single portable box.

The Portacapture X6 makes Tascam’s touchscreen approach to mobile recording more portable and affordable than ever.

This diminutive device might look familiar, but it’s not just the brand name that has changed!

We get hands‑on with Zoom’s new dedicated podcast recorder.

Don’t be deceived by the F3’s diminutive form — there’s a seriously useful recording device lurking in this box!

The original podcast production station has grown up — and it’s not just for podcasters!

Boss’s best‑in‑class looper just got even better.

Can the Mixcast 4 offer podcast producers something its rivals can’t?

With 32‑bit recording, multiple mic inputs and a smartphone‑style touchscreen interface, Tascam’s top‑of‑the‑range recorder is brimming with potential.

The final Revox tape recorders left the factory almost 25 years ago, yet the enthusiasm and support for these classic machines remains as strong as ever.

With 32‑bit recording, six inputs and a stereo mix facility, as well as impressive battery life, this versatile compact recorder should have wide appeal.

iZotope’s clever Spire Studio is back and better than ever.

Zoom’s modular approach makes this unique portable recorder far more versatile than others.

Could this be the perfect portable package for podcasters and musicians alike?

Tascam have done far more than shrink the Model 24.

Rode's one-stop podcasting shop continues to evolve.

This updated entry-level pocket recorder doubles up as a USB audio interface for computers and iOS devices.

Can this next generation of location recorders improve on the highly capable range that went before?