Reviewed on March 24, 2008If you're looking to make great mobile recordings without lugging around a cumbersome laptop recording rig, the Sony PCM-D50 offers an unbeatable combination of design, recording quality, battery life, and features at a justifiable price.TAGS:microphone, Sony Corp., switch, adjustment, recorder, resolution, battery, MP3
Reviewed on July 31, 2008The Yamaha Pocketrak 2G's design is ideal for stealth recordings, but its high price and scarce features make it hard to recommend over the competition.TAGS:Yamaha Corp., 2G, stereo, microphone, MP3, recorder, battery, setting, adapter, USB
Reviewed on August 14, 2009There is much to like about the iVoice R1 Bluetooth hands-free kit's call quality, we just wish the interface was easier to use and understand.TAGS:microphone, call, volume, handset, conference, Bluetooth, battery
Reviewed on June 12, 2009The Tailgater isn't for audiophiles, but it succeeds as a great all-purpose portable speaker system with a big sound and a rugged design.TAGS:ION Audio, iPod speakers, iPod dock, Apple iPod, microphone, battery
Reviewed on August 14, 2009There is much to like about the iVoice R1 Bluetooth hands-free kit's call quality, we just wish the interface was easier to use and understand.TAGS:microphone, call, volume, handset, conference, Bluetooth, battery
Reviewed on November 16, 2006The MicroMemo by XtremeMac adds recording capability to newer iPods and Nanos but a gangly microphone may offset the benefit of the included external speaker.TAGS:stereo, Apple iPod, microphone, battery
Reviewed on May 11, 2006Difficult to use on the move and hard to hear, the Jabra SP500 is found wanting in two of the most important speakerphone departments. Its long battery life and ease in pairing with a cell phone mitigate--but don't outweigh--these drawbacks.TAGS:Jabra, call, microphone, light-emitting diode, Bluetooth, button, battery
Reviewed on March 14, 2008Given the Korg MR-1's high price and poor suitability for the rigors of mobile recording, we only recommend it to discriminating audio archivists willing to accept practical limitations for increased recording resolution.TAGS:recording, WAV, microphone, flash memory, battery, MP3, adapter