Start with your setup
Run a full rehearsal with microphones, power distribution, and storage. Check how metadata and timecode transfer to the edit workflow. Float recording options do not remove limits in microphones or analog input stages.
Choose for the session
Build a shortlist from the checks below, then compare the exact model manuals. A high-dynamic-range file format cannot repair an overloaded microphone capsule. Keep the source, monitoring path, and room consistent when comparing options. The broader portable & multitrack recorders guide explains how this category fits the rest of the studio.
Before you buy
- Input headroom and powering
- Timecode and metadata
- Backup power and media
Put it into practice
Further reading
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