View Full Version : Anyone used the Pocketrak PR7 as a groom or officiant recorder?


Jeff Harper
June 9th, 2013, 12:48 PM
Was about to order a Yamaha C24 and saw the newer PR7. They are available for close to same price. Anyone have feedback on the sound quality on this newer model?

Jeff Harper
June 10th, 2013, 10:06 AM
I now realize the Yamaha PR7 has just been released within the last couple of weeks, so reviews are not likely to be in yet. I will just choose between the two and go with one. The C24 is significantly lighter and smaller, it is probably a better choice for wedding work.

Peter Riding
June 10th, 2013, 12:18 PM
I'd be surprised if it didn't perform well and the addition of a 1/4"x20 thread in the back is a welcome addition. However I am put off by the unprotected onboard mics. They look vulnerable as with the Zoom H4n. The H1 still wins for me.

Pete

Jeff Harper
June 10th, 2013, 12:33 PM
Thanks, Peter.

I am very happy with my H1, (except for the auto gain not being too efficient) but my need is for a discreet pocket/cam to fit in the groom's pocket. I have been getting away with using the H1, but want something slimmer. I need an additional recorder anyway, so I'll try one of these. I"m leaning towards the C24, it's so slim! I was shipped a C2 by mistake a couple of weeks ago when I ordered a C24. The C2 was unbeleivably light and slim, about the same as the C24.

Roger Gunkel
June 10th, 2013, 03:54 PM
I've been using a Zoom H1 for a while and although it is very good, I also wanted something slimmer and easy to slip in a pocket. I thought I would try one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004SO3N6W/ref=asc_df_B004SO3N6W13561997/?tag=shopzil_mp129-21&ascsubtag=13709006526280070362410210400008005&creative=22114&creativeASIN=B004SO3N6W&linkCode=asn. I am very impressed with it. the included stereo lavalier is excellent and I now prefer it to the H1 for size, convenience and battery life. Although it is mp3 only, I find the quality excellent for wedding work and some commercial voice overs that I have recorded with it.

Roger

Chip Thome
June 11th, 2013, 08:11 PM
Watch the bit rates on the Pocketraks. The earlier model CX I have did/does a far superior job with bit rates compared to its same vintage cheaper brother.

Jeff Harper
June 12th, 2013, 09:51 AM
Thanks Chip.

I spent 4 hours yesterday comparing recorders specs, drove myself nuts. I want the smallest, lightest with highest quality I can achieve, so I went with the Sony below. Hope I didn't waste money, but it seems promising, at least according to the specs.


Sony ICD-SX1000 Digital Flash Voice Recorder ICDSX1000 B&H Photo