Comments about TASCAM FIELDPACK- DR-1 Portable Recorder with Microphone & Stand:
Bought this unit intending to use it for capturing environmental sounds and as an alternative to the on-camera mike on my Canon high-def camcorder. Haven't used it for that purpose yet, but I have had fun recording sounds at a farmer's market and conference calls for work plus grabbing some audio from the bluegrass cable channel. Oh - and tuning/recording my mandolin. Clean sound and easy to use. Cons - proprietary battery, can't record/playback while charging via USB port, needs a good wind screen for the onboard mikes. Pros - professional quality and looks. Recommended.