Simple Portable Sound Collection, what's everyone's opinion? Options

[neptune]

I want a simple, cheap method of collecting sound to put into my Mac, then use them in the EXS24 in Logic Pro 7.

Someone suggested a digital dictaphone, but could that link to my Mac? what are the other possible answers???

Thanks all

Gary

[mateojones]

If you have an iPod, then there is an easy way to do this. Belkin makes a voice recorder that records audio directly to your iPod. The link for the product is:
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage...oduct_ID=158384

Its small enough to fit in your pocket, has a built in mic to record anything you want then you can transfer the audio to your computer through your iPod's usb/firewire. Not too sure what fidelity you need, but its an easy portable solution. Hopefully that helps!

Have a good day.

Mateo

[neptune]

Thanks Mateo,

I'd kind of considered the iTalk, and I haven't written one off yet. I just wondered whether for a few pounds more, a minidisc recorder or DAT machine might be better. I'm not particularly after real hi-quality sounds, but i'd like the option!

[kaboombahchuck]

There are tons of mp3 players out ther that will record and save sounds that can be put into your mac. I heard that soundblaster has a pretty good one... as good as it will get with a built in mic.
I assume that your are looking for high quality samples. I don't think that's going to happen with a built in mic jobbie.. If I was looking for something small, affordable, and capable of doing dome quality field work, I would look at some of the ZOOM products available.