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Sony ICD-UX570 vs Zoom H1n
In this post I am going to compare the Sony ICD-UX570 to the Zoom H1n. If you are reader of our blog, you know I don’t like making these comparisons. And that’s mainly because voice recorders are not interchangeable. The best voice recorder for you will depend on your intended use. And that will be […]
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Best Voice Recorder for Lectures
When I was in college, I recorded a lot of the lectures and found the recordings to be incredibly, incredibly useful. Why? They were a useful learning tool; I used recorded lectures to strategically revisit sections I wanted to reinforce, and when preparing for assessments. I was always amazed, when I listened back to the lectures, how much stuff I didn’t write down!
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Best microSD Card for Zoom H1n
What are the best SD cards for the Zoom H1n? 1. Sandisk Ultra 32GB If you are looking to buy an SD card to exclusively use on your Zoom H1n, then you should consider this card. It’s a basic microSDHC card with 32GB capacity. Has up to 48MB/s Read Speed, though I rarely achieve speeds […]
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Best Voice Recorder for Interviews
There’s a myriad of ways to record your research interviews. You could use your phone, laptop, or even a camcorder. However, I strongly recommend using a digital voice recorder. Handheld digital voice recorders are compact, affordable and enable you to easily manage the audio recordings, which makes the process of getting your dissertation interview transcripts easy and cost effective. Summary: Best Recorder for Interviews Sony ICD-ux570: lightweight and low profile; powers up instantly; amazing sound
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How to Transcribe an Interview for Dissertation – Part 1
“[I]t is a truism to note that all transcription is in some sense interpretation …” (Cook, 1990, p.12) In summary, here is how you transcribe your research interviews. DIY – Do(ing) it Yourself Hire a Professional Transcriber Use Software. In this first post of a 2 part series on how to transcribe an interview for […]
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Zoom H1n vs Tascam DR-05x
In the last 18 months Zoom and Tascam have released new versions of their popular Zoom H1 and Tascam DR-05 digital recorders. The Zoom H1n was released in early 2018, and the Tascam DR-05x became available in early 2019. In this post we are going to compare the Zoom H1n to the Tascam DR-05x. Now, […]
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CM-1000 Boundary Microphone Review
CM-1000 Boundary Microphone Review The Good Cheapest daisy chain boundary microphone you can buy. Good quality audio recording. The Bad Poor build quality; “Made in China” design and usability. Very sensitive microphone. Bottom Line If you can’t afford the Olympus ME-33 boundary microphones, the CM-1000s are a cheaper alternative that will enable you to record […]
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Sony ICD-PX470 vs Sony ICD-UX570 Comparison
Which voice recorder, between the Sony ICD-PX470 and the Sony ICD-UX570 is right one for you? Let’s talk about it. Today, we’re going to compare the Sony PX470 and the Sony UX570 voice recorders and look at the 3 main reasons you should choose one over the other. The Sony ICD-PX470 and the Sony ICD-UX570 […]
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Sony ICD-UX570 Accessories
We recommend the Sony ICD-UX570 voice recorder for recording research interviews, lectures and focus group discussions. One of the frequent asked questions I get are what are the accessories that I recommend. So, here’s a post with all the accessories that I recommend. I try to keep the Amazon links updated, but if you find […]
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Best Audio Recorder for Focus Groups
Recording focus group discussion is not easy. Focus groups are notoriously hard to control and manage. But crucially, you’ll have to record sound from different sources and directions. That’s not easy. Luckily for you, there’s recording equipment that make recording focus group discussion easier. And that’s my intention, to share with you the best focus group recording devices. In a previous post, I shared a general outline of how to record a focus group discussion
