Replacing the Sony 5000EV with MP3 recorders

[fmksey]

I'm still using the Sony's for field work and time for them to go. I can't find a decent MP3 recorder to replace them with. I'm looking for recorders with a decent VU and mic input. Can you point me in the right
direction?

[Arp2]

This is probably more than you want, but it's pretty cool, nevertheless....

http://www.hhb.co.uk/flashmic/

[Big Media]

Now, that's a cool product.

[Greg Carter]

Highly recommend the Marantz PMD 660...
MP3 and PCM wav files, mono or stereo, 44.1 or 48K, XLR imputs, no moving parts, flash card and great audio quality.
Priced just under $500 and worth every penny.

[Cameron]

Highly recommend the Marantz PMD 660...
MP3 and PCM wav files, mono or stereo, 44.1 or 48K, XLR imputs, no moving parts, flash card and great audio quality.
Priced just under $500 and worth every penny.

Roland/Editol R-09:

Built in stereo mic
Mic/Line external inputs
Headphone jack/optical out
AGC
Mono/Stereo Selector
Low Cut off/on
44.1 or 48k sample rates.
Record/playback uncompressed or mp3 up to 320k
USB connection to emulate storage drive
BIG RED RECORD ARM/RECORD button
Display shows count-up, time remaining, battery/ac, VU/PPM, Record Status, cut title.
Battery or AC Adapter
2 1/2 by 4 inches
1 gig secure digital card - mp3 192kbps gives you over 11 hours record time.
$399 and I got's mine.

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