[Frameworks] audio recorder recommendations

[Robert Withers]

I use a Marantz 661 2-channel field recorder now discontinued w/ XLR inputs and phantom power, nobs for level control, also built-in microphones, removable card. Earphone output is a little weak; excellent sound with good microphones. 

Like most digital recorders in this price range (about $600), including Zooms, sync with digital camera can slip a little. We've experienced 2-frame per minute slippage. This is manageable for some kinds of shooting, a hassle for long interviews. 

The problem is inherent with the cheaper recorders which do not run at clock time, even though they are supposedly clocking 48,000 Hz/second.

You probably have to spend a little more for a recorder with time code to get perfect sync.

Robert Withers