Shoot Tools: Yamaha Pocketrak CX

Bundled in Cubase AI DAW software. Price: $499

Getting good audio on the road becomes increasingly easier with more capable microcircuitry and improvements in flash-memory storage. Yamaha's Pocketrak CX supports a variety of different recording formats — including WMA, PDDRM-WMA, MP3, and 16-bit 44.1 CD-quality WAV. There's also a 90-degree XY microphone layout for stereo recording and microSD card storage (a 2GB card is included). A built-in AA rechargeable Sanyo eneloop battery allows up to 40 hours of continuous recording and playback.
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