TASCAM and Zoom produce some of the best portable digital recorders on the market. The problem is that they both produce so many good quality models that it is difficult to choose from.
We recommend taking a look at the TASCAM DR-07MKII and the Zoom H1.
We looked at four categories to provide you with basic research and an overall product recommendation. The four categories are: overall product dimensions, internal microphone set up, input / output options and additional sought-after features.
Overall Product Dimensions
If you are looking for a portable digital recorder, size does matter. The smaller the better!
The TASCAM DR-07MKII has overall dimensions set at 8” x 5.5” x 2.8”. Its overall weight is incredibly light, weighing only 13.6 oz.
The Zoom H1 is a smaller recorder all around. The dimensions are 6.7” x 3.8” x 1.8”. The weight is hardly noticeable, weighing only 2.1 oz.
Internal Microphone Setup
The TASCAM DR-07MKII features two internal microphones. They are multi-directional and can move from an XY recording pattern into an AB recording pattern. If you are wanting to add an additional, outside microphone a 1/8” microphone input is built into the body of this model.
The Zoom H1 also has two microphones, but they are only capable of recording in an XY recording pattern. Similar to the TASCAM DR-07MKII, there is an option of adding an additional, external microphone through a 1/8” microphone input jack.
Input / Output Options
The TASCAM DR-07MKII has, in addition to the external microphone input jack (which also functions as a line output jack), there is a 1/8” headphone in and line output jack combination.
The input / output options for the Zoom H1 include the 1/8” external microphone out and a 1/8” stereo line output option.
Additional Sought-after Features
Wrapping up the research, there are additional sought-after features that make these two particular models worthwhile.
The TASCAM DR-07MKII has these sought-after features:
- Reverb effects
- Overdub options
- Self-timer recording options
- Multiple playback options
- Editing functions
- Internal chromatic tuner
- USB 2.0 port for file transfers
- Two-second pre-recording buffer time
- Tripod compatible
The Zoom H1 boasts these sought-after features:
- Hi-speed USB 2.0 port
- Tripod compatible
- Track marker function
- No menu navigation, only on-board buttons
- Reference speaker
- Time and date stamping through Broadcast Wave Format
- Accessory set available for purchase, which includes: windscreen, USB cable, AC adapter, padded case, microphone clip adapter and an adjustable tripod stand
Overall Product Recommendation
The comparison between these two models for an overall product recommendation was difficult. They are so similar, and each one has great selling points.
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In the end, the TASCAM DR-07MKII won for the overall product recommendation. The internal microphones are multi-directional, unlike the Zoom H1, which gives you more recording options.
However, a major selling point for the Zoom H1 is the size. It is one of the smallest, lightest portable digital recorders I have come across! With the dimensions it boasts, that recorder can go anywhere you can!
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