Audio Recorder Specification Database
Browse our database of specifications for portable audio and field recorders produced since 2004. Audio specs are highlighted to help you find cameras compatible with external microphones like the KLOVER MiK. We have also compiled specification databases for DSLR Cameras, Mirrorless Cameras, Video Cameras, and Smartphones.
Zoom H1 2010 99.99 1 2 XY stereo 90° 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV, MP3 microSD/SDHC None 1x AA 10 Yes, 3.5mm 44x136x31 60 No Yes None First Zoom H-series pocket recorder; compact single-AA design
Zoom H1n 2018 119.99 1 2 XY stereo 90° 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV, MP3 microSD/SDHC 1.25" mono LCD 96x64 2x AAA 10 Yes, 3.5mm 48x136x29 60 No Yes None Successor to H1; added wind screen, built-in speaker, mono mode
Zoom H1 Essential 2024 109.99 1 2 XY stereo 90° 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) None Yes 32 96 WAV (32-bit float, BWF) microSDHC/microSDXC OLED 128x64 2x AAA 10 Yes, 3.5mm 53.9x136.6x29.0 92 No Yes None 32-bit float; OLED display; USB-C; announced NAMM 2024
Zoom H2 2007 199.99 1 4 W-XY 4-capsule (90°/120° + rear 120°) 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV, MP3 SD/SDHC Backlit LCD 2x AA 20 Yes, 3.5mm 65x143x38 130 No Yes None First multi-capsule Zoom; 2-ch and 4-ch surround modes; discontinued
Zoom H2n 2011 159.99 1 4 5-mic XY+MS array (XY 90°, MS, 2-ch, 4-ch surround) 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV, MP3 SD/SDHC Backlit LCD 128x64 2x AA 20 Yes, 3.5mm 67.6x113.9x42.7 130 No Yes None 5 capsules; XY, MS, 2-ch and 4-ch surround; ambisonics mode
Zoom H2 Essential 2024 159.99 1 4 Mid-Side array (unidirectional + bidirectional) 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) None Yes 32 96 WAV (32-bit float, BWF) microSDHC/microSDXC 1.3" color LCD 240x240 2x AA 11 Yes, 3.5mm 60x97x44 170 No Yes None 3 built-in mics; records Mid, Side, and stereo simultaneously
Zoom H4n 2009 299.99 2 4 XY stereo 90°-120° adjustable 2x XLR/TRS combo; 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) 48V/24V Yes 24 96 WAV, MP3 SD/SDHC 1.9" backlit LCD 128x64 2x AA 6 Yes, 3.5mm 73x156x35 280 No Yes None First H-series with XLR inputs and phantom power; MTR mode
Zoom H4n Pro 2015 229.99 2 4 XY stereo 90°-120° adjustable 2x XLR/TRS combo; 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) 48V/24V Yes 24 96 WAV (BWF), MP3 SD/SDHC 1.9" backlit LCD 128x64 2x AA 5.5 Yes, 3.5mm 73x157x37 294 No Yes None Improved preamps over H4n; -127 dBu EIN
Zoom H4 Essential 2024 219.99 2 4 XY stereo (130 dB max SPL) 2x XLR/TRS combo; 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) 48V Yes 32 96 WAV (32-bit float, BWF) microSDHC/microSDXC 2.0" color LCD 360x240 2x AA 19 Yes, 3.5mm 66.9x156.1x38.0 243 No Yes None 32-bit float; USB-C; larger color display; NAMM 2024
Zoom H5 2014 269.99 2 4 XY stereo (swappable capsule, XYH-5 supplied) 2x XLR/TRS combo; 3.5mm TRS (on capsule, plug-in power) 48V/24V Yes 24 96 WAV (BWF), MP3 SD/SDHC Backlit LCD 128x64 2x AA 10 Yes, 3.5mm 67x135x42 176 No Yes None Interchangeable capsule system; accessory shoe for camera mounting
Zoom H5studio 2025 349.99 3 6 XY stereo 90° (XYH-5s, 19.4mm caps, 140 dB SPL) 2x XLR/TRS combo; 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) 48V Yes 32 192 WAV (16/24/32-bit float, BWF) microSDHC/microSDXC 2.0" color LCD 320x240 2x AA 15 Yes, 3.5mm 86.0x206.0x54.6 410 No (TCA-1 adapter optional) Yes None F-series preamps (-127 dBu EIN); 192 kHz; timecode via optional TCA-1
Zoom H6 2013 399.99 4 8 XY stereo 90° (swappable capsule, XYH-6 included) 4x XLR/TRS combo; 3.5mm TRS (on capsule) 12V/24V/48V Yes 24 96 WAV (BWF), MP3 SD/SDHC/SDXC 2.0" color LCD 320x240 4x AA 20 Yes, 3.5mm 77.8x152.8x47.8 280 No Yes None 6-track; interchangeable capsules; includes XY and MS capsules; discontinued
Zoom H6 Black 2016 349.99 4 8 XY stereo 90° (swappable capsule, XYH-6 included) 4x XLR/TRS combo; 3.5mm TRS (on capsule) 12V/24V/48V Yes 24 96 WAV (BWF), MP3 SD/SDHC/SDXC 2.0" color LCD 320x240 4x AA 20 Yes, 3.5mm 77.8x152.8x47.8 280 No Yes None Identical internals to H6; all-black aesthetic; no MS capsule or case in bundle
Zoom H6 Essential 2024 329.99 4 6 XY stereo (swappable, 135 dB SPL) 4x XLR/TRS combo (locking); 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) 48V Yes 32 96 WAV (32-bit float, BWF), MP3 microSDHC/microSDXC 2.0" color LCD 360x240 4x AA 10 Yes, 3.5mm 78.1x160.1x42.8 381 No Yes None 32-bit float; locking XLR connectors; NAMM 2024
Zoom H6studio 2025 399.99 5 8 XY stereo 90° (swappable capsule, 140 dB SPL) 4x XLR/TRS combo; 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) 48V Yes 32 192 WAV (16/24/32-bit float, BWF) microSDHC/microSDXC 2.0" color LCD 320x240 4x AA 15 Yes, 3.5mm 86.0x221.0x54.6 477 No (TCA-1 adapter optional) Yes BT (BTA-1 adapter) F-series preamps; 192 kHz; 8-track; Bluetooth via optional BTA-1
Zoom H8 2020 399.99 6 12 XY stereo (swappable XYH-6 capsule) 4x XLR; 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line/Hi-Z); 3.5mm TRS (on capsule) 48V/24V Yes 24 96 WAV, MP3 SD/SDHC/SDXC 2.4" color touchscreen 320x240 4x AA 10 Yes, 3.5mm 116.4x163.3x48.6 354 No Yes None Touchscreen; Podcast/Music/Field app UI modes; interchangeable capsule
Zoom H1 XLR 2024 149.99 2 2 None 2x XLR/TRS combo (locking); 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) 48V Yes 32 96 WAV (32-bit float, BWF) microSDHC/microSDXC OLED 128x64 2x AA 12 Yes, 3.5mm 62.1x107x39.3 164 No Yes None 2 locking XLR inputs; -122 dBu EIN; dual A/D converters; released Sept 2024
Zoom F1-SP 2017 229.99 2 2 Supercardioid shotgun (SGH-6 capsule) 3.5mm TRS stereo screw-lock (plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV (BWF), MP3 microSD/SDHC 1.25" mono LCD 2x AAA 6.5 Yes, 3.5mm screw-lock 53x77x29 120 No Yes None Ultra-compact body-pack; shotgun included; swappable capsule mount
Zoom F1-LP 2017 199.99 2 2 None (external lavalier LMF-2 included) 3.5mm TRS stereo screw-lock (plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV (BWF), MP3 microSD/SDHC 1.25" mono LCD 2x AAA 10 Yes, 3.5mm screw-lock 53x77x29 120 No Yes None Body-pack recorder paired with LMF-2 lavalier; same body as F1-SP
Zoom F2 2021 179.99 1 2 None (LMF-2 lavalier included) 3.5mm TRS stereo screw-lock (plug-in power) None Yes 32 48 WAV (32-bit float, mono, BWF) microSD/SDHC/SDXC None 2x AAA 14 Yes, 3.5mm screw-lock 57.5x46.4x22.4 32 No No None Ultra-compact 32-bit float body-pack; dual A/D; no display; 32 g body only
Zoom F2-BT 2021 229.99 1 2 None (LMF-2 lavalier included) 3.5mm TRS stereo screw-lock (plug-in power) None Yes 32 48 WAV (32-bit float, mono, BWF) microSD/SDHC/SDXC None 2x AAA 14 Yes, 3.5mm screw-lock 57.5x46.4x22.4 32 No No BT F2 with Bluetooth 4.2; wireless timecode sync (UltraSync BLUE); F2 Control app
Zoom F3 2022 329.99 2 2 None 2x XLR (locking) None No 32 192 WAV (32-bit float, BWF) microSDHC/microSDXC Backlit LCD 96x64 2x AA 8 Yes, 3.5mm 75.0x77.3x47.8 242 No Yes None 2-input 32-bit float; dual A/D; 192 kHz; compact form factor
Zoom F4 2016 649.99 4 8 None 4x XLR/TRS combo (locking); 3.5mm TRS stereo 48V/24V No 24 192 WAV (BWF), MP3 Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC 1.9" mono LCD backlit 8x AA or DC 9-16V Hirose or AC 9 Yes, 1/4" TRS 178x140x54 1030 Yes Yes None 6-in/8-track; SMPTE TC I/O (BNC); -127 dBu EIN; ambisonics mode; discontinued
Zoom F6 2019 649.99 6 14 None 6x XLR (locking Neutrik) 48V/24V No 32 192 WAV (32-bit float, BWF), MP3 SD/SDHC/SDXC 1.54" color LCD 240x240 4x AA or L-series Li-ion or AC 7.5 Yes, 3.5mm 100x119.8x62.9 520 Yes Yes None 32-bit float; dual A/D; -127 dBu EIN; 6 inputs + 14 tracks (6 iso + mix pairs)
Zoom F8 2015 999.99 8 10 None 8x XLR/TRS combo (locking Neutrik) 48V/24V No 24 192 WAV (BWF), MP3 Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC 2.4" color LCD 320x240 8x AA or DC 9-18V Hirose or AC 12.5 Yes, 1/4" TRS 178x140x54 960 Yes Yes None 8-in/10-track; -127 dBu EIN; up to 75 dB gain; discontinued
Zoom F8n 2018 999.99 8 10 None 8x XLR/TRS combo (locking Neutrik) 48V/24V No 24 192 WAV (BWF), MP3 Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC 2.4" color LCD 320x240 8x AA or DC 9-18V Hirose or AC 12 Yes, 1/4" TRS 178x140x54 998 Yes Yes None Successor to F8; improved dual SD; 1TB card support; AutoMix; 6s pre-record
Zoom F8n Pro 2022 1199.99 8 10 None 8x XLR/TRS combo (locking Neutrik) 48V/24V No 32 192 WAV (32-bit float, BWF), MP3 Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC 2.4" color LCD 320x240 8x AA or DC 9-18V Hirose or AC Yes, 1/4" TRS 178x140x54 1200 Yes Yes BT 32-bit float; ambisonics mode; AutoMix; Bluetooth remote; -127 dBu EIN
Zoom M2 2023 199.99 1 2 XY stereo 90° cardioid None (no external input) None No 32 96 WAV (32-bit float, BWF) microSDHC/microSDXC Backlit LCD 96x64 2x AA 11 Yes, 3.5mm 221.5x59.3x61.9 204 No Yes None On-camera mic/recorder; 135 dB SPL max; no external inputs
Zoom M3 2023 199.99 1 4 MS shotgun (supercardioid Mid + bidirectional Side) None (no external input) None No 32 48 WAV (32-bit float, BWF) microSDHC/microSDXC None 2x AA 12 Yes, 3.5mm 71.6x201.3x38 135 No Yes None Shotgun mic/recorder; records stereo + MS RAW (4 tracks); 133 dB SPL Mid
Zoom M4 2023 399.99 2 4 XY stereo 90° (135 dB SPL) 2x XLR/TRS combo; 3.5mm TRS line/phone 48V/24V No 32 192 WAV (32-bit float, BWF) microSDHC/microSDXC 1.54" color LCD 240x240 4x AA 18 Yes, 3.5mm 206x70x54 325 Yes Yes None MicTrak with XLR inputs; SMPTE TC I/O (3.5mm); 192 kHz; interchangeable capsule
Zoom R4 2023 149.99 2 4 Omni mono (built-in; 115 dB SPL) 2x XLR/TS combo (instrument/mic) 48V No 32 48 WAV (32-bit float) microSDHC/microSDXC 2.0" color LCD 240x320 4x AA 7 Yes, 3.5mm 74x138x36 287 No Yes None 4-track musician recorder; built-in effects and rhythms; XLR+TS combo
Zoom Q2n 2016 149.99 1 2 XY stereo 120° (120 dB SPL) 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV microSD/SDHC/SDXC 1.77" color LCD 160x128 2x AA 2 Yes, 3.5mm 46x63x84 90 No Yes None 1080p video recorder for musicians; discontinued
Zoom Q2n-4K 2018 194.99 1 2 XY stereo 120° (120 dB SPL) 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV microSDHC/microSDXC 1.77" color LCD 160x128 2x AA 2 Yes, 3.5mm 58.7x83.0x68.5 124 No Yes None 4K/30p video; 1/2.3" 16MP CMOS; wide-angle F2.8/150° lens
Zoom Q4 2013 299.99 1 2 XY stereo 120° A/B + X/Y condenser 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV SD/SDHC 2.0" flip-out color LCD Li-ion (internal) 3 Yes, 3.5mm 106.4x57.8x30.4 167 No Yes None Full HD 1080p/30p; musician-focused; discontinued
Zoom Q4n 2016 249.99 1 2 XY stereo 120° condenser (140 dB SPL) 3.5mm TRS stereo (plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV SD/SDHC/SDXC 2.0" color rotating touchscreen Li-ion 1050mAh (internal) 3 Yes, 3.5mm 119x51x62 179 No Yes None Up to 2304x1296/30fps; 160° wide-angle F2.0 lens; discontinued
Zoom Q8 2014 299.99 2 4 XY stereo 120° (XYQ-8 capsule, 140 dB SPL) 2x XLR/TRS combo; 3.5mm TRS (on capsule) 12V/24V/48V Yes 24 96 WAV, AAC SD/SDHC/SDXC 2.7" color touchscreen Li-ion 1700mAh (internal) 2 Yes, 3.5mm 158x48x69 260 No Yes None 2304x1296 video; 160° wide-angle; 4 audio tracks; interchangeable capsule; discontinued
Zoom Q8n-4K 2022 399.99 2 4 XY stereo 120° (XYQ-8 capsule, 120 dB SPL) 2x XLR/TRS combo; 3.5mm TRS (on capsule) 12V/24V/48V Yes 24 96 WAV microSD/SDHC/SDXC 2.0" color flip LCD Li-ion 1600mAh (internal) 1.5 Yes, 3.5mm 159x68x65 367 No Yes None 4K/30p; 1/2.3" 16MP CMOS; 150° F2.8 lens; 4 audio tracks; current Zoom video flagship
Tascam DR-1 2008 299 2 2 Stereo cardioid (variable angle) 3.5mm TRS mic in; 3.5mm stereo line in; 1/4" mono mic in None Yes 24 48 WAV, MP3 SD/SDHC None Li-ion (internal) 7 Yes, 3.5mm 70x135x27 208 No No None First TASCAM DR-series; 1GB SD included; Li-ion only; USB 2.0
Tascam DR-07 2009 149 2 2 Stereo electret condenser (fixed) 3.5mm stereo mic in; 3.5mm stereo line in None No 24 48 WAV, MP3 SD/SDHC Dot-matrix LCD (small) 2x AA Yes, 3.5mm 56x135x28 125 No No None Original DR-07; fixed stereo mics; 44.1/48 kHz only (no 96 kHz); discontinued
Tascam DR-08 2010 99 2 2 Stereo cardioid (variable angle) 3.5mm stereo mic/line (plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV, MP3 microSD/SDHC 96x96 px backlit LCD 2x AAA Yes, 3.5mm 37x138x15 77 No No None Ultra-slim; variable angle cardioid mics; built-in foldable stand; 2GB microSD included
Tascam DR-2d 2010 139 2 2 Stereo condenser (fixed) 3.5mm stereo mic in; 3.5mm stereo line in None No 24 96 WAV, MP3 SD/SDHC 128x64 backlit LCD 2x AA 6 Yes, 3.5mm 65x118x24 No No None Dual Recording safety track; built-in reverb; metronome; wireless remote included
Tascam DR-05 2011 99 2 2 Stereo omnidirectional condenser 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic/line, plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV, BWF, MP3 microSD/SDHC 128x64 px backlit LCD 2x AA 17.5 Yes, 3.5mm 61x141x26 116 No No None Omni mics handle up to 125 dB SPL; chromatic tuner; built-in speaker; 4GB microSD included
Tascam DR-40 2011 199 4 4 Stereo unidirectional condenser (A-B/X-Y switchable) 2x XLR/TRS combo; built-in mics (2nd stereo pair) 48V No 24 96 WAV, BWF, MP3 SD/SDHC 128x64 px backlit LCD 4x AA 16 Yes, 3.5mm 70x155x35 213 No No None 4-track (built-in + XLR simultaneous); phantom on combo jacks; 2GB SD included
Tascam DR-100mkII 2011 599 2 2 4 mics: 2x shock-mounted cardioid + 2x omnidirectional condenser XLR balanced (mic/line); 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (line); 2.5mm TRS S/PDIF digital in 48V No 24 96 WAV, BWF, MP3 SD/SDHC 128x64 px backlit LCD Li-ion + 2x AA (dual battery) 5 Yes, 3.5mm 80x153x35 290 No No None Locking XLR; S/PDIF digital input; 4-mic array; dual battery system; built-in speaker
Tascam DR-680 2010 1395 6 8 None 4x XLR/TRS combo; 2x TRS 1/4"; S/PDIF coaxial digital in 48V No 24 192 WAV, BWF, MP3 SD/SDHC 128x64 px backlit LCD 8x AA Yes, 3.5mm 202x54x176 1200 No No None 8-track at 96kHz/24-bit; stereo-only at 192kHz; mid-side decoding; cascade function
Tascam DR-07MKII 2013 130 2 2 Stereo unidirectional condenser (A-B/X-Y switchable) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic/line, plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV, BWF, MP3 microSD/SDHC 128x64 px backlit LCD 2x AA 17.5 Yes, 3.5mm 68x158x26 127 No No None Adjustable A-B/X-Y cardioid mics; overdub mode; peak reduction; built-in speaker
Tascam DR-60D 2013 349 4 4 None 2x XLR/TRS combo (ch 1/2); 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (ch 3/4); 3.5mm camera input 48V/24V Yes 24 96 WAV, BWF SD/SDHC Dot-matrix LCD 4x AA Yes, 3.5mm 133x93x78 510 No No None Designed for DSLR filmmaking; 4-track; camera IN/OUT; no built-in mics
Tascam DR-22WL 2014 149 2 2 Stereo cardioid X-Y condenser (fixed) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic/line, plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV, BWF, MP3 microSD/SDHC/SDXC 128x128 px backlit LCD 2x AA 17.5 Yes, 3.5mm 52x155x37 123 No No WiFi First TASCAM recorder with Wi-Fi; remote control + file transfer via smartphone app
Tascam DR-44WL 2014 249 4 4 Stereo cardioid X-Y condenser (fixed) 2x XLR/TRS combo; built-in mics (separate stereo pair) 48V No 24 96 WAV, BWF, MP3 SD/SDHC/SDXC Small LCD 4x AA 16 Yes, 3.5mm 79x162x43 251 No No WiFi 4-track with Wi-Fi; fixed X-Y mics up to 132 dB SPL; phantom on combo jacks
Tascam DR-60D mkII 2014 199 4 4 None 2x XLR/TRS combo (locking, ch 1/2); 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (ch 3/4); 3.5mm camera in 48V/24V Yes 24 96 WAV, BWF SD/SDHC Dot-matrix LCD 4x AA Yes, 3.5mm 133x93x78 510 No No None Upgraded DR-60D; locking XLR; improved preamps (up to 64dB gain); DSLR/video use
Tascam DR-70D 2014 299 6 4 Stereo omnidirectional condenser (reference/ambient) 4x XLR/TRS combo (ch 1-4); 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (plug-in power); 3.5mm camera in 48V/24V Yes 24 96 WAV, BWF SDHC/SDXC Small LCD 4x AA Yes, 3.5mm 169x55x107 530 No No None 4 combo XLR/TRS with HDDA preamps; 2 built-in omni mics for reference; camera IN/OUT
Tascam DR-10CS 2015 169 1 1 None (lavalier input only) 3.5mm TRS screw-lock (Sennheiser-compatible) None No 24 48 WAV, BWF, MP3 microSD/SDHC Organic EL display 1x AAA 10 Yes, 3.5mm 52x56x24 51 No No None Wearable lavalier backup recorder; dual recording safety track; briefly sold in US
Tascam DR-10L 2016 199 1 1 None (includes TM-10L lavalier mic) 3.5mm TRS screw-lock None No 24 48 WAV, BWF, MP3 microSD/SDHC Organic EL display 1x AAA 10 Yes, 3.5mm 52x56x24 51 No No None Ultra-compact body recorder; dual recording safety track; for ENG/broadcast/video
Tascam DR-10SG 2016 249 1 1 Supercardioid shotgun (integrated) Built-in supercardioid shotgun mic only None No 24 48 WAV, BWF, MP3 microSD/SDHC 96x16 dot OLED 1x AAA 8.5 Yes, 3.5mm 53x168x70 98 No No None Camera-mountable shotgun mic + recorder; camera output (3.5mm attenuated); cold shoe mount
Tascam DR-680mkII 2015 899 6 8 None 4x XLR/TRS combo (ch 1-4); 2x TRS 1/4" (ch 5-6); S/PDIF; AES/EBU digital in 48V No 24 192 WAV, BWF, MP3 SD/SDHC/SDXC 128x64 px backlit LCD 8x AA Yes, 3.5mm 216x56x188 1200 No No None Upgraded DR-680; SDXC support; improved preamps; 150% longer battery life vs original
Tascam DR-100mkIII 2016 399 2 2 4 mics: 2x shock-mounted unidirectional cardioid + 2x omnidirectional condenser XLR/TRS combo (balanced); 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (plug-in power); AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital in 48V Yes 24 192 WAV, BWF, MP3 SD/SDHC/SDXC 128x128 px LCD Li-ion + 2x AA (dual battery) 12 Yes, 3.5mm 80x156x35 375 No No None 192kHz/24-bit; S/N 109dB; AES/EBU + S/PDIF digital I/O; dual battery; built-in speaker
Tascam DR-05X 2019 119.99 2 2 Stereo omnidirectional condenser 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic/line, plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV, BWF, MP3 microSD/SDHC/SDXC 128x64 px backlit LCD 2x AA 17.5 Yes, 3.5mm 61x141x26 116 No Yes None Successor to DR-05; adds 2-in/2-out USB audio interface; reverb effects; up to 128GB
Tascam DR-07X 2019 149.99 2 2 Stereo unidirectional condenser (A-B/X-Y switchable) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic/line, plug-in power) None Yes 24 96 WAV, BWF, MP3 microSD/SDHC/SDXC 128x64 px backlit LCD 2x AA 17.5 Yes, 3.5mm 68x158x26 127 No Yes None Successor to DR-07MKII; adds 2-in/2-out USB audio interface; reverb
Tascam DR-40X 2019 199.99 4 4 Stereo unidirectional condenser (A-B/X-Y switchable) 2x XLR/TRS combo 48V No 24 96 WAV, BWF, MP3 SD/SDHC/SDXC 128x64 px backlit LCD 2x AA 17.5 Yes, 3.5mm 70x155x35 213 No Yes None Successor to DR-40; adds 2-in/2-out USB audio interface; adjustable A-B/X-Y mics
Tascam Portacapture X8 2021 399 6 8 2x detachable stereo cardioid condensers (switchable A-B/X-Y) 2x 3.5mm TRS (ch 1-2); 4x XLR/TRS combo (ch 3-6, balanced); 3.5mm EXT IN 48V No 32 192 WAV, BWF, MP3 microSD/SDHC/SDXC 3.5" color touchscreen 4x AA 5.5 Yes, 3.5mm 83x206x42 381 No Yes BT (optional AK-BT1) 32-bit float; 8-track; touchscreen UI; Atomos timecode via AK-BT1; USB-C interface
Tascam Portacapture X6 2023 369 4 6 2x built-in stereo condenser capsules (A-B/X-Y switchable) 2x XLR balanced (mic/line); 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (camera/EXT IN) 48V/24V No 32 96 WAV, BWF, MP3 microSD/SDHC/SDXC 2.4" color touchscreen 4x AA 5.5 Yes, 3.5mm 75x174x37 265 No Yes BT (optional AK-BT1) 32-bit float; 6-track; dual ADC extended dynamic range; USB-C 6-in/2-out interface
Tascam DR-10L Pro 2023 219 1 1 None (includes TM-10L lavalier mic) 3.5mm TRS screw-lock None No 32 48 WAV, BWF, MP3 microSD/SDHC/SDXC OLED 2x AAA 24.5 Yes, 3.5mm 53x51x21 43 Yes Yes BT (optional AK-BT1) 32-bit float; LTC jam sync; Atomos wireless TC via AK-BT1; dual ADC; includes TM-10L lav
Sound Devices 702 2004 2295 2 2 None 2x XLR combo (mic/line); BNC AES3id digital in 48V No 24 192 BWF/WAV CompactFlash 202x32 px backlit LCD Li-ion Sony L/M-type + ext 10-18V DC Yes, 1/4" TRS 209x45x125 1000 No No None 2-track CF recorder; FireWire port; no internal TC generator (702T has TC)
Sound Devices 702T 2004 2695 2 2 None 2x XLR combo (mic/line); BNC AES3id digital in 48V No 24 192 BWF/WAV CompactFlash 202x32 px backlit LCD Li-ion Sony L/M-type + ext 10-18V DC Yes, 1/4" TRS 209x45x125 1000 Yes No None Like 702 but adds full Ambient ultra-stable TC generator/reader
Sound Devices 722 2004 3295 2 2 None 2x XLR balanced (mic/line); BNC AES3id digital in 48V No 24 192 BWF/WAV 160GB internal HDD + CF 202x32 px backlit LCD Li-ion Sony L/M-type + ext 10-18V DC Yes, 1/4" TRS 209x45x125 1200 No No None Adds 160GB internal HDD vs 702; FireWire for media transfer; no internal TC
Sound Devices 744T 2004 5295 4 4 None 2x XLR (mic/line, ch1-2); 2x TA3 (line, ch3-4); AES3/BNC digital in 48V No 24 192 BWF/WAV 160GB internal HDD + CF 202x32 px backlit LCD Li-ion Sony L/M-type + ext 10-18V DC Yes, 1/4" TRS 209x45x125 1200 Yes No None 4-track; full Ambient TC generator <0.2 PPM; TC battery holds 8 hrs after power-off
Sound Devices 788T 2008 7695 8 12 None 8x XLR (mic/line) + 8-ch AES3 digital in 48V No 24 96 BWF/WAV 160GB internal HDD + CF Backlit LCD + 8x13-seg meters Li-ion Sony L-type + ext 10-18V DC Yes, 1/4" TRS 257x45x163 1700 Yes No None 8-in/12-track; AES42 digital mic support; CL-9 fader controller optional; 788T-SSD variant
Sound Devices 664 2012 3995 6 16 None 6x XLR (mic/line); 6x TA3 (line-level ch7-12 via CL-6 expander) 48V No 24 48 BWF/WAV, MP3 CF + SD Transflective sunlight-readable LCD 5x AA + ext 10-18V DC Hirose Yes, 1/4" TRS 327x53x197 2150 Yes No None 6-input analog mixer + 16-track; CL-6 expander adds 6 more inputs; carbon fiber chassis
Sound Devices 633 2013 3229 6 10 None 3x XLR (mic/line, ch1-3); 3x TA3 (line, ch4-6) 48V/12V No 24 192 BWF/WAV, MP3 CF + SD/SDHC/SDXC Transflective LCD 2x Li-ion Sony L-type + 6x AA + ext 12-18V DC Hirose Yes, 1/4" TRS 239x56x142 1160 Yes No None 6-input mixer + 10-track; quad power system; AES42 support
Sound Devices 688 2015 5995 12 16 None 6x XLR (mic/line); 6x TA3 (line-level) 48V No 24 192 BWF/WAV, MP3 CF + SD Sunlight-readable 1000-nit LCD 5x AA + ext 10-18V DC Hirose + ext NP1 Yes, 1/4" TRS 320x53x198 2210 Yes No None 12-input/16-track; MixAssist auto-mixing; carbon fiber chassis; AES42 support
Sound Devices MixPre-3 2017 649 3 5 None 3x XLR (mic/line); 1x 3.5mm TRS stereo aux in 48V Yes (3.5mm aux, 3V) 24 96 BWF/WAV SD/SDHC/SDXC 1.6" color IPS LCD touchscreen 4x AA + USB-C; optional 8-AA sled Yes, 1/4" TRS 144x36x110 480 No (TC reader only) Yes BT Kashmir preamps; Bluetooth Wingman app; TC reader only (no generator); no 32-bit float
Sound Devices MixPre-6 2017 899 6 8 None 4x XLR (mic/line); 1x 3.5mm TRS stereo aux in 48V Yes (3.5mm aux, 3V) 24 192 BWF/WAV SD/SDHC/SDXC 1.6" color IPS LCD touchscreen 4x AA + USB-C; optional 8-AA sled Yes, 1/4" TRS 166x36x118 560 No (TC reader only) Yes BT Kashmir preamps; Bluetooth Wingman; 4 XLR + stereo mini; 8-track; TC reader only
Sound Devices MixPre-10T 2018 1799 10 12 None 8x XLR (mic/line); 1x 3.5mm TRS stereo aux in 48V Yes (3.5mm aux) 24 192 BWF/WAV SD/SDHC/SDXC 2.4" color IPS LCD touchscreen 8x AA + USB-C; optional L-mount sled Yes, 1/4" TRS 252x41x139 910 Yes Yes BT Full Ambient TC generator; BNC + Aux + HDMI TC I/O; 10-in/12-track; Bluetooth Wingman
Sound Devices MixPre-3 II 2019 649 3 5 None 3x XLR (mic/line); 1x 3.5mm TRS stereo aux in 48V Yes (3.5mm aux, 3V) 32 192 BWF/WAV (32-bit float) SD/SDHC/SDXC 1.6" color IPS LCD touchscreen 4x AA + USB-C; optional 8-AA sled Yes, 1/4" TRS 144x36x110 480 Yes Yes BT Adds 32-bit float and internal LTC TC generator vs gen-1 MixPre-3; same form factor
Sound Devices MixPre-6 II 2019 849 6 8 None 4x XLR (mic/line); 1x 3.5mm TRS stereo aux in 48V Yes (3.5mm aux, 3V) 32 192 BWF/WAV (32-bit float) SD/SDHC/SDXC 1.6" color IPS LCD touchscreen 4x AA + USB-C; optional 8-AA sled Yes, 1/4" TRS 166x36x118 560 Yes Yes BT Adds 32-bit float and internal LTC TC generator vs gen-1 MixPre-6; balanced outputs added
Sound Devices MixPre-10 II 2019 1399 10 12 None 8x XLR/combo (mic/line/1/4" TRS); 1x 3.5mm TRS stereo aux in 48V Yes (3.5mm aux) 32 192 BWF/WAV (32-bit float) SD/SDHC/SDXC + USB drive OLED color touchscreen 8x AA + USB-C; optional L-mount sled (2x, hot-swap) Yes, 1/4" TRS 212x41x139 910 Yes Yes BT Replaces MixPre-10T; adds 32-bit float; OLED display; 8 Kashmir preamps; Bluetooth Wingman
Sound Devices 833 2019 3995 8 12 None 6x XLR (mic/line); 2x TA3 (line-level) 48V No 32 192 BWF/WAV, MP3 2x SD + 256GB internal SSD Sunlight-readable color touchscreen (320x240) 2x L-mount + ext 10-18V DC TA4 Yes, 1/4" TRS 220x51x170 1250 Yes Yes None Compact 8-series; 6 mic preamps; 32-bit float up to 96 kHz; Dugan automix; dual L-mount
Sound Devices 888 2019 6995 16 20 None 8x XLR (mic/line); 8x TA3 (line-level) + 16-ch Dante + AES in 48V No 32 192 BWF/WAV, MP3 2x SD + 256GB internal SSD Sunlight-readable color touchscreen (320x240) 2x L-mount + ext 10-18V DC TA4 Yes, 1/4" TRS 245x51x185 1830 Yes Yes None 16-ch/20-track; 8 Kashmir preamps; 32-bit float ISOs up to 96 kHz; 16-ch Dante I/O
Sound Devices Scorpio 2019 8995 32 36 None 16x XLR (mic/line); 16x TA3/Dante + 32-ch Dante + AES in 48V No 32 192 BWF/WAV, MP3 2x SD + 256GB internal SSD Sunlight-readable 320x240 transflective LCD 2x L-mount + ext 10-18V DC TA4 (x2) Yes, 1/4" TRS (x2) 320x51x205 2600 Yes Yes None Flagship; 32-ch/36-track; 16 Kashmir preamps; 32-ch Dante I/O (AES67); Dugan automix
Sony PCM-D50 2007 599 2 2 XY/Wide stereo (adjustable angle) 3.5mm TRS line/mic; Optical S/PDIF (TOSLINK) None No 24 96 WAV, MP3 Internal 4GB flash + Memory Stick Pro HG Duo/Pro Duo Backlit LCD (bargraph + info) 4x AA 10 Yes, 3.5mm 73.0x155.5x33.3 365 No No None Adjustable XY/Wide stereo mic; optical I/O; 10-hour life at 44.1/16-bit
Sony PCM-D100 2014 775 2 2 XY stereo (adjustable angle) 3.5mm TRS line/mic; Optical S/PDIF (TOSLINK) None No 24 192 DSD (2.8224 MHz), WAV, FLAC, MP3 Internal 32GB flash + SD/SDHC/SDXC 2.8" OLED 4x AA 6 Yes, 3.5mm 72.0x156.8x32.7 395 No No None Supports DSD 2.8224 MHz recording; 32GB internal + SDXC; adjustable mic angle
Sony PCM-A10 2019 230 2 2 3-way stereo array (2x directional + 1x omni center) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic/line) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3 Internal 16GB flash + microSD OLED (small text/level display) Li-ion (built-in, USB-C charge) 23 Yes, 3.5mm 39.2x109.5x16.0 82 No No None USB-C charging; 16GB internal + microSD; 3-capsule mic array
Sony PCM-D10 2019 500 4 2 XY stereo (adjustable angle) XLR/TRS combo x2 (mic/line); 3.5mm TRS (mic/line) 48V Yes 24 192 WAV (LPCM), MP3 Internal 16GB flash + SD/SDHC/SDXC Backlit LCD 4x AA or USB-C power 10 Yes, 3.5mm 80.2x197.6x37.4 480 No No None Dual XLR/TRS combo with independent 48V phantom; adjustable XY mics; 16GB internal
Sony ICD-SX1000 2012 200 2 2 Stereo omni (built-in) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3, WMA, AAC-LC Internal 16GB flash + microSD LCD (backlit) Li-ion (built-in) 28 Yes, 3.5mm 39.6x110.8x14.6 82 No No None High-end ICD series; 16GB internal; microSD expansion; up to 96 kHz/24-bit
Sony ICD-TX650 2014 150 2 2 Omni stereo (built-in, ultra-compact clip style) None (no external mic jack) None No 16 44 WAV (LPCM), MP3 Internal 16GB flash LCD (small text display) Li-ion (built-in, USB) 24 No 20.0x102.0x7.4 29 No No None Ultra-slim clip/card-style recorder; no external input; 16GB internal only; 29g
Sony ICD-UX560 2016 100 2 2 Stereo (built-in, slide-out mic head) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic) None Yes 16 44 WAV (LPCM), MP3 Internal 4GB flash + microSD LCD (backlit) Li-ion (built-in, USB) 34 Yes, 3.5mm 36.6x101.5x10.5 52 No No None Slide-out stereo mic mechanism; 4GB internal; max 44.1 kHz/16-bit
Sony ICD-UX570 2019 100 2 2 Stereo (built-in, slide-out mic head) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic) None Yes 16 44 WAV (LPCM), MP3 Internal 4GB flash + microSD LCD (backlit) Li-ion (built-in, USB) 22 Yes, 3.5mm 36.6x102.8x12.2 48 No No None Successor to UX560; USB Type-A direct connection; max 44.1 kHz/16-bit
Sony ICD-PX470 2017 80 2 2 Stereo (built-in S-Microphone) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic) None Yes 16 44 WAV (LPCM), MP3 Internal 4GB flash + microSD LCD (backlit) 2x AAA 55 Yes, 3.5mm 38.3x114.1x19.3 74 No No None Entry-level; AAA batteries; USB Type-A direct; 4GB internal + microSD
Olympus LS-10 2008 300 2 2 XY stereo 90° condenser (built-in) 3.5mm TRS (mic); 3.5mm TRS (line in) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3, WMA Internal 2GB flash + SD/SDHC LCD (backlit, 30.1x35.4mm) 2x AA 8 Yes, 3.5mm 48.0x131.5x22.4 165 No No None First Olympus pocket hi-res recorder; XY stereo mic; SD slot
Olympus LS-11 2010 400 2 2 XY stereo 90° condenser (built-in) 3.5mm TRS (mic); 3.5mm TRS (line in) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3, WMA Internal 8GB flash + SD/SDHC LCD (backlit, 30.1x35.4mm) 2x AA 23 Yes, 3.5mm 48.0x131.5x22.4 165 No No None Upgraded LS-10 with 8GB internal; same form factor; 23-hour battery
Olympus LS-3 2011 130 2 2 Tresmic (2x directional 90° + 1x omni center) 3.5mm TRS (mic) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3, WMA Internal 4GB flash + microSD LCD (backlit, small) NiMH AAA x1 (built-in rechargeable) 44 Yes, 3.5mm 39.8x112.0x15.9 90 No No None 3-capsule Tresmic system; very compact; built-in rechargeable NiMH
Olympus LS-5 2011 200 2 2 XY stereo 90° condenser (built-in) 3.5mm TRS (mic); 3.5mm TRS (line in) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3, WMA Internal 2GB flash + SD/SDHC LCD (backlit) 2x AA 23 Yes, 3.5mm 48.0x131.5x22.4 165 No No None Similar to LS-11 but 2GB internal; aimed at musicians
Olympus LS-7 2011 200 2 2 Tresmic (2x directional 90° + 1x omni center) 3.5mm TRS (mic) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3, WMA Internal 4GB flash + microSD LCD (backlit) NiMH AAA x1 (built-in rechargeable) 44 Yes, 3.5mm 39.0x112.0x15.0 90 No No None Pocket recorder with Tresmic; 4GB internal; microSD; compact NiMH rechargeable
Olympus LS-12 2012 150 2 2 XY stereo condenser (built-in) 3.5mm TRS (mic); 3.5mm TRS (line in) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3 Internal 2GB flash + SD/SDHC 1.83" LCD (backlit) 2x AA NiMH 52 Yes, 3.5mm 52.5x138.7x23.5 170 No No None Musician-focused; chromatic tuner, metronome, overdub; 52-hour battery
Olympus LS-14 2012 200 2 2 XY stereo condenser (built-in) 3.5mm TRS (mic); 3.5mm TRS (line in) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3 Internal 4GB flash + SD/SDHC 1.8" LCD (backlit) 2x AA NiMH 46 Yes, 3.5mm 52.5x138.7x23.5 170 No No None Step-up from LS-12 with 4GB internal; same form factor
Olympus LS-100 2012 399 4 8 XY stereo 90° condenser (built-in) XLR/1/4" TRS combo x2 (mic/line) 24V/48V Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3 Internal 4GB flash + SD/SDHC/SDXC 2.0" LED (backlit) Li-ion (built-in, USB charge) 12 Yes, 3.5mm 70.0x159.0x33.5 280 No No None Multitrack: 8-track playback/mix, 4-track simultaneous; XLR combo with 24V/48V phantom
Olympus LS-P1 2016 100 2 2 Stereo condenser (built-in, 2-capsule) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3 Internal 4GB flash + microSD 1.43" LCD (backlit) NiMH AAA x1 (built-in rechargeable) 39 Yes, 3.5mm 39.6x108.9x14.4 75 No No None Pocket LS series; 4GB internal; microSD; built-in rechargeable NiMH
Olympus LS-P2 2016 130 2 2 Tresmic (3-capsule stereo array) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3 Internal 8GB flash + microSD 1.43" LCD (backlit) NiMH AAA x1 (built-in rechargeable) 39 Yes, 3.5mm 39.6x108.9x14.4 75 No No BT 3-capsule Tresmic; 8GB internal; Bluetooth for remote control/sharing; microSD
Olympus LS-P4 2018 170 2 2 Tresmic (3-capsule stereo array) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), FLAC, MP3 Internal 8GB flash + microSD 1.43" LCD (backlit) NiMH AAA x1 (built-in rechargeable) 39 Yes, 3.5mm 39.6x108.9x14.4 75 No No BT Adds FLAC recording vs LS-P2; Tresmic 3-capsule; Bluetooth; 8GB internal
OM System LS-P5 2022 249 2 2 Tresmic (3-capsule stereo array) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic) None Yes 24 96 WAV (LPCM), FLAC, MP3 Internal 16GB flash + microSD LCD (backlit) Li-ion (built-in, USB-C charge) 40 Yes, 3.5mm 39.6x112.2x16.1 78 No No BT USB-C charging; 16GB internal; Bluetooth; Tresmic; FLAC; composite USB mic mode
Olympus DM-901 2014 170 2 2 Stereo omni (built-in) 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (mic) None Yes 16 48 WAV (LPCM), MP3, WMA Internal 4GB flash + microSD 2.0" color LCD Li-ion (built-in, USB charge) 29 Yes, 3.5mm 51.0x115.0x17.9 105 No No WiFi Wi-Fi remote control via smartphone app; dictation-oriented; 4GB internal
Marantz PMD620 2007 400 2 2 Stereo omni (built-in) 3.5mm TRS (mic); 3.5mm TRS (line in) None No 24 48 WAV (LPCM), MP3 SD/SDHC LCD (backlit) 2x AA 4 Yes, 3.5mm 62.0x102.0x25.0 110 No No None First Marantz handheld SD recorder; 3.5mm inputs only; 44.1/48 kHz
Marantz PMD620MKII 2012 300 2 2 Stereo condenser (built-in) 3.5mm TRS (mic); 3.5mm TRS (line in) None No 24 48 WAV (LPCM), MP3 SD/SDHC (up to 32GB) OLED (high contrast) 2x AA 5 Yes, 3.5mm 62.0x102.0x25.0 110 No No None Adds OLED display and file encryption vs original PMD620
Marantz PMD661 2009 600 2 2 Stereo condenser (built-in) XLR x2 (balanced mic/line); 3.5mm TRS (line in); RCA S/PDIF (coax digital in) 48V No 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3 SD/SDHC OLED (128x64 dot matrix) 4x AA 6 Yes, 3.5mm 93.0x165.0x36.0 410 No No None Dual balanced XLR with 48V phantom; S/PDIF in; 24-bit/96 kHz; RCA line outs
Marantz PMD661MKII 2012 700 2 2 Stereo condenser (built-in) XLR x2 (balanced mic/line); 3.5mm TRS (line in); RCA S/PDIF (coax digital in) 48V No 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3 SD/SDHC (up to 32GB) OLED (128x64 dot matrix) 4x AA 6 Yes, 3.5mm 93.0x165.0x36.0 No No None Adds file encryption and passcode to PMD661; otherwise identical hardware
Marantz PMD661MKIII 2017 599 2 2 Stereo condenser (built-in) + boundary mic included XLR x2 (balanced mic/line); 3.5mm TRS (line in) 48V (10mA) No 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3 SD/SDHC (up to 64GB) OLED (128x64 dot matrix) 4x AA 6 Yes, 1/4" TRS 93.0x165.0x36.0 352 No No None Adds file encryption; includes boundary omni mic; 1/4" headphone out; 64GB card support
Marantz PMD561 2016 350 3 2 Stereo condenser (built-in) XLR x1 (mic); 1/4" TRS x1 (line); 3.5mm TRS x1 (line) 48V (10mA) No 24 96 WAV (LPCM), MP3 SD/SDHC (up to 64GB) OLED (128x64 dot matrix) 4x AA 7 Yes, 1/4" 105.0x170.0x40.0 353 No No None 1x XLR mic in + 1x 1/4" line + 1x 3.5mm line; 48V phantom; RCA line outs
Marantz PMD706 2017 500 8 6 None XLR/1/4" TRS combo x4 (mic/line); 1/4" TRS x2 (line); 3.5mm TRS x2 (line/camera) 48V/24V (10mA per channel) No 24 96 WAV (LPCM), BWF SD/SDHC/SDXC (up to 128GB) LCD (backlit) 4x AA or USB bus power 5.5 Yes, 3.5mm x3 109.0x165.0x51.0 545 No No None 6-channel field recorder; 4x XLR/TRS combo + 2x TRS + 2x 3.5mm; BWF; no built-in mic
Roland (Edirol) R-09HR 2007 450 2 2 Stereo XY 3.5mm TRS (mic/line) None Yes 24 96 WAV, MP3 SD/SDHC 1.5" 128x64 OLED 2x AA 15 Yes, 3.5mm 63x113x27 174 No No None Originally Edirol; rechristened Roland; wireless remote included
Roland R-05 2010 299 2 2 Stereo XY 3.5mm TRS (mic/line combined) None Yes 24 96 WAV, MP3 SD/SDHC 128x64 dot LCD 2x AA 16 Yes, 3.5mm 60x103x25 140 No No None Single 3.5mm input as plug-in-power mic or line in; built-in speaker
Roland R-26 2012 500 6 6 Stereo XY + omni (dual pair) 2x XLR/TRS combo; 3.5mm TRS (stereo) 48V Yes 24 96 WAV/BWF, MP3 SD/SDHC 160x160 dot touchscreen LCD 4x AA 7 Yes, 3.5mm 82x180x41 370 No Yes None 3 stereo pairs recorded simultaneously; USB audio up to 96 kHz; dual mic arrays
Roland R-44 2008 1095 4 4 Stereo XY 4x XLR/TRS combo 48V No 24 192 WAV/BWF SD/SDHC 128x64 dot OLED 4x AA 4 Yes, 1/4" TRS 157x183x61 1300 No Yes None 192 kHz limited to stereo (2-ch); dual-unit cascade for 8-ch; AC adapter support
Roland R-88 2013 2000 8 10 None 8x XLR 48V No 24 192 WAV/BWF SDHC 160x160 dot touchscreen LCD 8x AA 3 Yes, 1/4" TRS 260x235x93 2670 Yes Yes None 8ch+stereo mix simultaneous; SMPTE timecode I/O (BNC); AES/EBU I/O; 10-in/8-out USB audio
Roland R-07 2018 200 2 2 Stereo AB 3.5mm TRS (mic/line) None No 24 96 WAV, MP3 microSD/SDHC 128x64 graphic LCD 2x AA 15 Yes, 3.5mm 61x103x26 150 No No BT Bluetooth 4.0 aptX LL for wireless monitoring/control via smartphone or Apple Watch
BOSS MICRO BR BR-80 2011 299 2 2 Stereo AB 3.5mm TRS (mic/line) None No 24 44.1 WAV, MP3 SD/SDHC 1.8" 128x64 LCD 2x AA 5 Yes, 3.5mm 138x86x22 140 No Yes None 3 modes: MTR (8-track playback, 2-track record), eBand, Live Rec; COSM effects
Yamaha POCKETRAK PR7 2013 249 2 2 Stereo XY 3.5mm TRS (mic/line); 3.5mm stereo line in None No 24 96 WAV, MP3 microSD/SDHC + 2GB internal Small LCD 1x AAA 44 Yes, 3.5mm 46.6x132.1x28.7 82 No Yes None Built-in tuner and metronome; overdub function; 5 recording presets; 2GB internal
RODE Wireless GO II TX (on-board record) 2021 299 1 1 Omni 3.5mm TRS (lav mic) None No 24 48 WAV (internal backup) Internal flash (up to 24 hrs compressed) None Li-Po (internal) 7 No 44x18x45 30 No Yes None On-board recording in each TX as failsafe; 2.4GHz 128-bit encrypted wireless; RX has 3.5mm/USB-C/Lightning out
RODE RODECaster Pro 2019 599 4 14 None 4x XLR 48V No 24 48 WAV microSD 5.5" HD touchscreen DC (external PSU) Yes, 3.5mm (2x) 350x275x82 1980 No Yes BT 4 mic preamps; Bluetooth + USB + smartphone inputs; 14-track recording; SMART pads
RODE RODECaster Pro II 2022 699 4 16 None 4x XLR/TRS combo 48V No 24 48 WAV microSD/SDXC + USB-C drive 5.5" HD touchscreen DC (external PSU) Yes, 1/4" TRS + 3.5mm 305x270x60 1960 No Yes BT Revolution preamps; 9-channel mixer; up to 16-track; 6 SMART pads; USB-C multitrack interface
RODE RODECaster Duo 2023 499 2 8 None 2x XLR/TRS combo (Neutrik) 48V No 24 48 WAV microSD/SDXC + USB-C drive 5.5" HD touchscreen DC (external PSU) Yes, 1/4" TRS 235x225x76 No Yes BT 2 Revolution preamps; 7 assignable channels; 4GB internal memory; 6 SMART pads
Zaxcom Nomad 12 2011 10 12 None 6x XLR (mic/line); 4x camera return (TA5) 48V No 24 96 MARF II, BWF (mirror) Dual CF Color LCD 6x AA or 8-18V DC external Yes, 1/4" TRS (2x) 251x178x51 1724 Yes Yes WiFi NeverClip dual-ADC; 137dB dynamic range; ZaxNet 2.4GHz remote; SMPTE TC I/O (BNC); 12 mix buses
Zaxcom Maxx 2013 2200 4 8 None 4x XLR/TRS combo 48V No 24 192 MARF II, BWF (mirror) Dual CF Color sunlight-readable LCD 6x AA or 8-18V DC external 4 Yes, 1/4" TRS 190x133x51 1134 Yes No None NeverClip; 137dB dynamic range; built-in ZaxNet RF camera link; automixer; SMPTE TC I/O
Zaxcom ZFR300 2012 995 1 1 None 3-pin micro LEMO None No 24 48 MARF II CF None Li-ion (internal) 8 No 55x40x14 85 Yes No None Bodypack hidden recorder with ZaxNet timecode; intended for wire/talent use; NeverClip
Zaxcom ZFR400 2017 1250 1 1 None 3-pin micro LEMO None No 32 48 MARF II microSD None Li-ion (internal) 8 No 55.8x40.6x14 62 Yes No None Smallest Zaxcom recorder; 32-bit ADC; 128dB dynamic range; NeverClip; ZaxNet TC; microSD
Zaxcom Nova 2019 4995 4 12 None 4x XLR (mic/line); 2x line balanced 48V No 24 96 MARF II, BWF (mirror) Dual CF Color sunlight-readable LCD 8-18V DC external Yes, 1/4" TRS 209x152x51 1161 Yes No WiFi NeverClip; 140dB dynamic range; 18-input automixer; 2 built-in wireless receiver bays; ZaxNet
Aaton Digital Cantar-X3 2014 18000 8 24 None 8x XLR (mic); 4x XLR (line); 8x AES; 2x AES42; 24-ch Dante 48V No 24 96 BWF Internal SSD + CF Color touchscreen Li-ion battery (NP-F type) Yes, 1/4" TRS Yes Yes None 24-track location recorder; Dante network audio (24-ch); full SMPTE timecode; highly modular
Aaton Digital Cantar Mini 2017 6 16 None 4x TA3 (mic/line); 2x TA3 (line); 2x AES42 48V No 24 96 BWF Internal SSD + CF Color touchscreen 2x Li-ion battery (NP-type) Yes, 1/4" TRS 259x234x89 2800 Yes Yes None 16-track; half weight of Cantar-X3; full SMPTE timecode; unveiled BSC Expo 2017
Nagra VI 2008 6 8 None 4x XLR (mic/line); 2x AES (XLR) 48V No 24 192 BWF, MP3 Internal 120GB HDD + CF 3.5" color TFT 320x200 Li-ion battery pack (NVI-BB1, 4.6 Ah) 4 Yes, 1/4" TRS Yes Yes None 6+2 track (6 analog + stereo mix); AES42 option; Swiss-made; approx. $15k at launch
Nagra Seven 2013 3300 2 2 None 2x XLR (mic/line) 48V No 24 192 BWF, MP3, MP2 Internal 16GB microSD + SD card 3.5" color TFT touchscreen 270 dpi Li-Po rechargeable pack 8 Yes, 1/4" TRS 165x175x65 800 Yes Yes None Swiss-made 2-channel recorder; AES-42 support; timecode optional board (+$500)
Nagra SD 2011 2 2 Stereo AB (built-in) 3.5mm TRS (mic/line stereo) None Yes (3V electret) 24 96 WAV, MP2, MP3 SD LCD 2x AA 10 Yes, 3.5mm No No None Built-in stereo mic; Swiss-made; XLR-to-mini adapter cable included; ENG/broadcast use
Fostex FR-2LE 2007 599 2 2 Stereo (built-in) 2x XLR/TRS combo 48V No 24 96 BWF, MP3 CF LCD 4x AA or Tamiya 7.2V + AC 8 Yes, 3.5mm 206x132x57 800 No Yes None Lighter sibling of FR-2; built-in stereo mics; no timecode; USB 2.0 transfer
Fostex DC-R302 2012 499 3 2 None 3x XLR 48V No 24 96 WAV SD/SDHC LCD metering 4x AA or 9-24V DC external 4 Yes, 3.5mm No No None 3-channel mixer + stereo recorder for DSLR use; slate tone generator; camera return input
Tentacle Sync Track E 2020 299 1 1 Mono (built-in lavalier/omni capsule) 3.5mm TRS (lav mic) None Yes 32 48 WAV microSD None Li-Po (internal, USB-C charge) 10 No 47x68x19 58 Yes No BT 32-bit float; built-in timecode; Bluetooth app; built-in omni lav capsule; SMPTE TC in audio
Deity Deity Connect TX (on-board record) 2020 699 1 1 Omni XLR; 3.5mm TRS None No 24 48 WAV microSD (up to 128GB) OLED Li-Po (internal) 7 No No No None 2.4GHz wireless TX with built-in recorder as failsafe; adaptive frequency hopping; XLR plug-on
Deity PR-4 2026 449 4 6 None 4x XLR/TRS combo + 1x 6.3mm TRS line-in; AES3 / AES42 digital 48V (yes) Yes 32-bit float WAV (BWF) SD card + internal 64 GB SSD (dual-record redundancy) Sony NP-F550 + USB-C 8.5 Yes (dual independent outputs) Yes (first recorder with native wireless TC transmission, 10 m range, unlimited devices) Bluetooth (Sidus Audio app control) Announced NAB 2026 (Apr 14); pre-orders Apr 14, shipping July 2026. ReGain preamp (up to 60 dB), LiveHit DeNoiser, VoiceAware Automix, Hirose power port, optional metal cage ($59)
