Mini recorder for your pocket?

[Such a noob]

I am looking for a mini recorder for my pocket. I will be recording myself in the street talking to people and the recorder will be in my pocket. A few year back I bought Best Buys Olympus about 8 years ago which was so terrible it wasn't even funny. Couldn't pick up anything in a quiet classroom. I don't know how much technology has come in the past 8 years, but I am currently looking at this guy Tascam DR-05 Portable Digital Recorder any experiences, or articles that will help me to learn more so I know what to get recommendations on. It's hard to ask for help, when your not quite for sure what exactly to ask for help with.

My budget is under 100$. My basic belief is that if I can't afford to loose it and buy another within the next paycheck, then it's too much. Let me know if that is unrealistic when looking for quality.

 

[KEW]

You might consider one of these.
videotrack | B&H Photo Video

This is an audio recorder with limited video capability. It is being closed out because the video is not up to customer (modern HD) expectations. The good news is it has a very good audio recording system - I have one that I use to record live music with and am very happy with it. The mic is not real good at picking up bass (the bass is still there, but it loses balance with the rest of the band), but that will play to your advantage (reduce truck noise) on the street.
If you read the reviews (B&H and Amazon), you will see mixed comments. The issue is it needs to have a fairly recent version of firmware flashed (I hope I'm using the right terms). Mine was current so I did not need to flash.

So, this will save you some money, but be sure to put it through the paces right after it arrives (B&H has 30 day satisfaction policy, Shipping is free to you, but you would probably be out for return shipping - not much for this item) - you need to be comfortable with flashing it if you get an older version of the firmware.

If it works well (and I believe you'll be thrilled), you might want to order a back up. At $30 a pop, they won't last forever.

 

[ACsGreens]

I dont want to ask but out of shear curiosity what do you record and why?

 

[Such a noob]

I dont want to ask but out of shear curiosity what do you record and why?

You'll laugh, but it's so I can hear and recall what I say and how I say it when I'm hitting on women. It was suggested that I get a recorder and go over them when I get home so I can pin point my weak spots. How the pitch of my voice sounds when a girl says yes to the date or how her pitch sounds when she says yes to the date. What I said exactly.


Cheers

 

[KEW]

You'll laugh, but it's so I can hear and recall what I say and how I say it when I'm hitting on women. It was suggested that I get a recorder and go over them when I get home so I can pin point my weak spots. How the pitch of my voice sounds when a girl says yes to the date or how her pitch sounds when she says yes to the date. What I said exactly.


Cheers

Well, in that case, I think the Tascam or the Videotrak I mentioned are kind of big if you do not want the other person to know you are recording them.

 

[Adam]

Well, in that case, I think the Tascam or the Videotrak I mentioned are kind of big...

Depends on where he puts it...there might be a lot more "yes"es.

 

[Alex2507]

You'll laugh, but it's so I can hear and recall what I say and how I say it when I'm hitting on women. It was suggested that I get a recorder and go over them when I get home so I can pin point my weak spots. How the pitch of my voice sounds when a girl says yes to the date or how her pitch sounds when she says yes to the date. What I said exactly.


Cheers

For the time being I'm going to pretend you are a woman and then this will be cool as opposed to being really f^%&ing weird.

 

[markw]

Depends on where he puts it...there might be a lot more "yes"es.

Just don't ask them to speak closer to the microphone.

 

[Such a noob]

Just don't ask them to speak closer to the microphone.

Yeah, I gotta keep it in my pocket and I can't put it in a place they are likely to feel it. I get lots of hugs when I do this so no shirt pocket, etc. I ended up ordering that Tascam DR-05 Portable Digital Recorder, we will see if it comes through.

 

[ACsGreens]

How I met your mother nosebleed - YouTube

For some reason this came to mind. Good luck though with that, hope you can get your game in tip top shape.

 

[Alex2507]

If you happen to need a camera man ... call Doug.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

If you happen to need a camera man ... call Doug.

I prefer to be called a Cinematographer.