Recording device for making CDs

Hi Patricia:

Are you looking to do audio cd's or video? I just went to a video recording opportunity with Biznik and many people can record video and audio right from their laptops.

I know Microsoft has some great programs like Windows Media player where you can rip and burn cd's.

If you are looking to record in a studio, you might try searching for voice over studios. These people could help you record and edit with quality.

Best of luck,

Helen

Depending on quality, one of the best handheld units you can get that comes with mic and digital media recording is the m-audio microtrak II.

http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=products.family&ID=handheldRecorders

I've used it for my various podcasting and interview sessions. It has the ability to encode to several different formats and can use flash media cards to have upgradable storage.

The simplest solution is to purchase a digital recorder and download the free iTunes software from Apple (available in Mac and Windows). Once you have recorded a session, you plug in the recorder via USB and import directly into iTunes. After that, you can burn a CD in 4-5 minutes. Done.

My vote is to call Victory Studios in Seattle, if they can't help you they know everyone who can. They also rent equipment and studios. And how about doing a search of the Biznik folks?

I have used various devices to record workshops from HD Videocams to Sony MiniDisc with Sony Digital microphone to Ipod with Voice Recorder addon to Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-310M. If you don't need excellent quality you can try the small digital recorders like the olympus. It plugs into USB port and creates windows media files that play in Windows Media Player and can be burned to Cd. Very simple and easy to use. Uses one AAA battery and is size of 2 matchbooks.

If you want excellent quality then it helps to use a better external microphone. I have also used Microsoft OneNote top record direct to Notebook PC using External microphone.

If you use a Mac the SnowBall USB Mic is a great solution to record direct to the computer with USB input.

Many people that create videos use lavalier wireless microphone sthat allow speaker to move around and capture audi direct to videocamera so it stays in synch with the video.

You could start by hiring someone to record an event and talking to them about the gear they use and various options available.

Victory Studios would solve your problem, but they are the most expensive in the area. You are paying for their services and their overhead.