Best selling Audio recorders
Here's a ranking of the best products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Zoom M4
Perfect tracks in one take. Four-track recording with timecode generator and 32-bit float. The first portable recorder equipped with both 32-bit recording and a built-in timecode generator for easy synchronization with video. This innovative and compact recorder offers 4 tracks and is the perfect solution for musicians and filmmakers.
Create great-sounding music videos. Combine audio recorded with the internal X/Y microphones with two external microphones to give your videos studio-quality sound, regardless of the environment.
Wav-Watching. With the M4's proprietary color LCD display featuring real-time waveform representation, you can keep an eye on your tracks at all times.
Extremely quiet handling noise. The goal in developing the M4 was to create the quietest handheld recorder ever. The uniquely suspended X/Y microphones and the high-gloss finish minimize handling noise, ensuring clean and clear audio quality at all times.
Timecode on board. Ambitious videographers use timecode to perfectly synchronize audio and video material. The built-in timecode generator in the M4 offers professional accuracy of 0.2 ppm.
Powerful inputs. The M4 features two XLR/TRS inputs equipped with the same professional and low-noise preamps found in the flagship recorders from the F-series.
- USB-C connection (2.0)
- USB bus power supported
- 2x XLR/TRS combo jacks with 48V phantom power
- Recording media: 4GB–32GB microSDHC cards, 64GB–1TB microSDXC cards
- Built-in speaker
- Headphone jack
- Line-out
- Time-code in/out
- Connection for remote control Zoom RC4 (not included)
- Recording formats: 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/96/192kHz (48kHz in audio interface mode), 32-bit float mono/stereo BWF and iXML.
2. Zoom H8
With 12 simultaneously usable recording tracks, interchangeable microphone capsules, and an app-based touchscreen interface, the H8 meets all your audio recording needs. Whether you're making outdoor recordings, capturing and mixing music, or producing a podcast, the H8's color touchscreen provides the right functions for your project through three application-specific app-based interfaces, all accessible with a simple touch of your finger. The podcast app makes it easy to create high-quality productions. Thanks to the special sound pads, you can trigger sound effects, start background music, and much more via the touchscreen. Choose from 13 high-quality sounds or use your own content from the SD card. The music app gives you direct access to all essential features like audio levels, faders, level meters, and more. With 10 inputs and 12 recording tracks, larger ensembles can be recorded effortlessly. Create mixes and overdubs and edit your recordings with EQ and compression. The H8 comes with the XYH-6 microphone, which includes two matched unidirectional microphones for capturing sources placed directly in front of the recorder. The microphone capsules are easily interchangeable, allowing you to always use the right microphone for your application. The H8 offers four XLR inputs with dedicated pad switches and gain controls. Two additional XLR/TRS combo jacks with Hi-Z switches allow for the recording of line signals, microphones, or direct connection of electric guitars and basses. Use the built-in 3.5 mm headphone output for monitoring or feed the audio signal directly into your camera via the separate stereo line output. With just four AA batteries, you can achieve a recording duration of up to 15 hours. For unlimited recording time, use the optional AD-17 power supply.
3. Zoom H2n
The H2 is the only portable recorder with five integrated microphones, allowing for four different recording modes: 90-degree X/Y stereo mode, 2-channel surround, 4-channel surround, and mid-side recording mode. It features RAW mode for subsequent editing of the microphone characteristics in mid-side mode and 360° surround recording on two tracks in 4-channel surround mode.
4. Zoom H6studio (EMBARGO) Handy Recorder
The H6studio by Zoom is a highly advanced handheld audio recorder designed for professional applications. With its ability to capture studio-quality sound, it is ideal for musicians, podcasters, and filmmakers who need high-quality recordings on the go. The recorder is equipped with large diaphragm microphones arranged in an XY configuration, allowing for precise sound capture. The advanced F-series preamps ensure transparent audio transmission, while the 32-bit float recording process offers impressive dynamics and detail fidelity. The H6studio is not only user-friendly but also robust and reliable, making it an essential tool for anyone who values excellent audio quality.
- Large diaphragm microphones in XY configuration for precise sound capture
- Preamps with an extremely transparent signal-to-noise ratio of -127 dBu EIN
- 32-bit float recording process for a dynamic range of 132 dB
- Microphones with a high sound pressure level of up to 140 dB SPL
- Perfectly matched X/Y pair to avoid phase cancellation.
5. Zoom F2
For mobile creators like podcasters, videographers, bloggers, and journalists, the Zoom F2 is the perfect audio solution. Thanks to the 32-bit floating-point recording technology, you can capture even the loudest audio signals without worrying about distortion. On the other hand, even the quietest signals are recorded with perfect detail. And the best part is that you don’t have to worry about gain settings. Just plug in your lavalier microphone and press the record button.
6. Tascam FR-AV2
The Tascam FR-AV2 is a compact and fully featured audio recorder for sound recording for filmmakers, combining the latest 32-bit float technology with timecode generation and synchronisation. Not only does it provide a significantly enhanced listening experience, it also simplifies the entire process from recording to editing. Synchronise the recorder with industry-standard video equipment without the need for an external timecode device. And use the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter for wireless monitoring.
Thanks to the FR-AV2's advanced 32-bit float recording at up to 192 kHz, you'll never again have to discard a recording due to distortion or low level. When recording with a lower word width, i.e. 24-bit and 16-bit, loud signal sources can cause digital clipping that cannot be corrected later.
Connect microphones and sources with a professional line level directly to the two Ultra HDDA preamps of the FR-AV2. With an extremely low equivalent input noise of only -127 dBu, you can record audio signals with maximum clarity and virtually noise-free. You also have the option of using wireless microphones, lavalier microphones and any other audio sources you may have in your arsenal via the stereo mini jack input.
With the FR-AV2, you can reduce the amount of camera equipment you need and take less material with you to shoots. The recorder sends and receives timecode via its mini-jack connections for DSLR cameras and also supports Jam Sync for external timecode devices. With the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter, timecode can also be synchronised wirelessly with supported UltraSync Blue devices from Atomos.
7. Tascam DR-07XP
The Tascam DR-07XP is a portable handheld audio recorder designed for a variety of applications, including music recording, audio for video, meetings, and dictation. With its innovative 32-bit float recording mode, it allows for professional-quality recordings without the user needing to worry about adjusting audio levels. The adjustable stereo condenser microphones provide flexibility in microphone configuration, enabling vibrant stereo recordings in different environments. The recorder is user-friendly and can be operated with one hand, significantly reducing recording time. The backlit LCD display ensures that all functions are easily accessible even in low light conditions, making the DR-07XP an ideal companion for on-the-go use.
- 32-bit float recording mode for distortion-free recordings
- Adjustable stereo condenser microphones in A/B or X/Y configuration
- User-friendly one-handed operation for quick recordings
- Backlit LCD display for clear visibility in all lighting conditions.
8. BOSS (Electronics) BR-80 Black/S Audio Recorder
Here comes the Boss BR-80, the ultimate new recording and jamming tool for guitarists and all other musicians! It's small enough to fit in your jacket pocket, yet it contains a total of three devices. The BR-80 is a fully equipped 8-track digital studio with an extra drum stereo track and fantastic effects for guitar, bass, vocals, and mastering. Additionally, it serves as a field recorder with two built-in, high-quality condenser microphones, allowing you to make instant stereo recordings of rehearsals and concerts in the best quality. As a third feature, the BR-80 is an extensive "eBand" jam station with countless playbacks and accompaniment patterns from all music genres for practicing and jamming.
All three devices can also be seamlessly combined: You can import the stereo recording of a song idea into the 8-track mode to produce a song from it. After recording all the tracks, you can import your song into the eBand mode and use it as a backing track during performances. Every musician should have a BR-80!.
9. Zoom H3VR Audio Recorder
Whether you are a game developer, filmmaker, or musician, the future of new content lies in virtual reality. While 360° videos are rapidly gaining popularity, the creation of 360° audio content has lagged behind until now. The Zoom H3-VR Virtual Reality audio recorder is the complete solution for recording and editing surround sound for VR, AR, and mixed reality content. Thanks to its integrated Ambisonics microphone, recorder, and decoder, the compact H3-VR allows you to record 360° audio in any situation.
In the past, handling VR audio required a dedicated Ambisonics microphone, a separate recording device, and a computer for decoding the data in raw Ambisonics A to B format for VR use. With the H3-VR, you can now perform all encoding steps directly in the device, saving time, money, and effort at each step.
The four Ambisonics microphones in the H3-VR capture a precise 360° sound image in the form of a VR audio recording with a resolution of up to 24 bit/96 kHz. Without a computer, the integrated decoder can export files directly into Ambisonics-B format. The H3-VR can also record binaural stereo files in WAV format up to 24 bit/48 kHz. The binaural stereo format provides a hyper-realistic spatial image that complements 2D productions with a three-dimensional audio component.
Additionally, the H3-VR is capable of recording conventional stereo files, which can be played not only via headphones but also via loudspeakers. Zoom Ambisonics Player software, available as a free download, easily converts Ambisonics audio recordings into 5.1 surround files with preset speaker mapping that can be exported directly to your video or audio editor for synchronization. With the H3-VR, you can stream live events with 360° sound, ensuring your listeners always have the best seats wherever they are.
10. Zoom H6essential
The H6essential is our most robust handheld recorder and an absolute powerhouse for recording. With 32-bit float recording on six tracks, the H6essential offers unprecedented quality and maximum versatility.
Thanks to the 32-bit float technology and the two A/D converter stages, the H6essential delivers an extremely high dynamic range during recording. This gives creatives the ability to capture audio material perfectly and without distortion at any time.
The four XLR/TRS combo inputs feature extremely clean Zoom preamps, while the included X/Y microphones can handle sound pressure levels of up to 135 dB, equivalent to a jet taking off.
The H6essential's 3.0 capsule system has been revamped to support 32-bit float technology, providing creatives with additional options to choose the right microphone for their recordings.
The H6essential features a waveform display that allows you to see the audio signal during recording.
With the help of the BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter, you can pair with your iOS device to remotely start recording, adjust the mix, visualize waveforms, and change other settings.
Product order
See all products