Category: Digital Recorder

FLAC on the Mac – A brief summary of digital audio file formats

Adapter, Apple, Apps, Audio, Digital Recorder, Earphones, Hard Drive, Headphones, iTunes, Macbook, Macintosh, Music, Opinion, Original Blog, Speakers 1

This article covers the most common digital audio file types. I discuss why they were developed, how they’re used, and their advantages and disadvantages. Then I explain how best to preserve and protect a music collection from physical loss, or loss of compatibility with current hardware and music players.

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iRig Mic Field – Nemo Memo user report

Apps, Audio, Digital Recorder, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Microphone, Music, Nemo Memo, Opinion, Review 0

This high quality compact and versatile iOS Lightning port microphone is much better than the built-in mic on Apple’s iOS equipment. Recordings are clear and crisp. Audio fidelity is very impressive at all sound levels. A turn knob on the side of the unit adjusts input volume. This microphone works with all Apple and third party iOS recording apps. Thick-edged iDevice cases may obstruct the Lightning tip’s insertion.

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D3 DAC-plus-Headphone-Amp – guest review by Dale Thorn

Adapter, Audio, Digital Recorder, Earphones, Features, Headphones, iTunes, Macintosh, Music, Review, Speakers 1

When the Audioengine D3 DAC arrived, I ran it for a few hours just to keep it honest, although I didn’t expect a significant change with a burn-in period. When I finally got around to listening later that evening, I thought the sound was as good as anything I’ve ever heard. In fact, having spent a great deal of time with the HRT Microstreamer and v-moda Verza recently, the first thing that I became aware of was an impression of analog-like sound.

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Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder Review

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For most of us who are fans of iOS devices, the recording features in GarageBand for iOS or the built-in Voice Memos App suits our needs just fine. There are some people for whom the quality of recorded audio needs to be at a level that exceeds the capabilities of your favorite Apple gear. One possible solution lies with the Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM recorder. The quality of recorded audio is beyond CD-quality, all in a portable handheld form factor.

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Olympus LS-7

Olympus LS-7 PCM Pocket Recorder – Review

Audio, Digital Recorder, Review 4

If you want more functionality, capacity and quality for your on-the-move sound recordings than are offered by the several (excellent) “memo” systems available on your iPhone, yet do not want to stretch to the hi-fi quality of a unit like the Edirol R-09HR, which is almost in a class of its own, Olympus has a number of offerings. The new LS-7 “Pocket” Linear PCM recorder may well fit the bill.It’s compact, was reliable in testing and has a lot of easy-to-use features, offering better-than-average quality.

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