by xjsb125 » 11/30/2011, 8:16 pm
That actually looks pretty similar to the one Josh has. But I think his is a DR-05. I've used the Microtrack and Microtrack II for the last 4 years, and have been happy with them. Edirol's R-09 is also a very popular recorder. The catch with those two are that they will run above $200, but you can sometimes find them on eBay or Craigslist for less.
The other thing to look for is a good set of microphones. The best on a budget mics are probably made by Church Audio. Core Sound makes some great mid price range mics, and DPA, Schoeps, and Sennheiser are on the higher end.
Often you can find gear for sale, used, at taperssection.com.
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