Howdy folks, pls bear with me if this post is unnecessarily long.

I'm trying to buy a few digital voice recorders (DVR) to do some recording. I had previously gotten 2 olympus WS 100, but it didn't turn out to do the specific job that I wanted, especially quality wise. So I am in the market again.

Dear Readers,

Just recently, I came across a couple of comparative tests regarding fast Hard Drives.

if i wanted to test a bunch of microphones e.g. on an acoustic guitar or someones vocal, how would i do that without buying one?

ive just got an sm57 right now but say i found a new singer and that didnt suit her style how would i know which mic would be the best for her without buying a bunch.

Is there really much difference in buying a matched pair than just buying the 2 same mics seperate?

Hi, i have been looking into buying some small recording equipment to just record a few songs that come to my mind or record my band a little, but still sound pretty good. By the standards i give below can u please recommend me a good setup, but please give any suggestions u have.

Hey guys,

I need a portable easy to use (no laptop) setup that I can use to record classical performances... Mainly chamber music (2-4 instruments) primarily clarinet and piano.. no orchestras =).

I go to an arts academy and it is essential that I find some way to record myself.

I do not need super high-endequipment either...

Hi there,
I am trying to buy an excellent sound system for a dance hall
of about 300 sq meters (3200 sq. feet). First I thought that I would get 4
speakers because it really takes 4 speakers to fill a space that large but
then I was thinking that it might be nice to only have 2 speakers (and a

Hi All!

I own a small project studio which I use mainly to record and produce demos and song ideas ... I also get the occasional tv commercial or radio jingle assignment... I have also scored background scores for short films and tv serials...

My setup is as follows -

When purchasing used microphones, are there any tests one should perform to make sure the mic is in pefect shape? Specifically I'm thinking of getting a U87 and I want to make sure it's in good shape. Can we make a list of good tests to do when checking out used mics?

I apologize for my newbie question.

Up until now, I have only been recording by plugging my mic directly into my digital recorder.

What exactly will a preamp do for me? (for vocals, acoustic guitar)

I'm just looking for a decent one around $150 or even less.

Many thanks for any info.