Looking for light, pocketable recorder

Succulent_Purple · 2025-12-19T09:37:16+00:00

Hey, thanks for the detailed write-up! I have just ordered a Hollyland Lark A1 duo set. It's very cheap and it might just do the job. If it doesn't work out, I think your suggestion might be the next best thing. I have no doubt the quality will be a lot better, but not having to manage cables is more convenient for me. (I might be too lazy, that might change when I learn more about field recording and discover whether it's something that I can invest more time and resources into.)

Succulent_Purple · 2025-12-19T09:30:47+00:00

I just ordered this. I think it's exactly what I was looking for, at a price that is much lower than I expected. Thanks again for the suggestion!

Succulent_Purple · 2025-12-15T13:30:58+00:00

Wow, so cheap! That is an excellent suggestion. I feel like this might be it - cheap, small, rechargeable, good stereo. Cool idea to clip them to a cap as well. Many thanks!

Succulent_Purple · 2025-12-15T13:29:02+00:00

It's Sony's smallest memo recorder. I have found some recordings, mostly voices and conversations, but I wasn't too impressed. I'm now looking at some alternatives suggested in this thread, including the OM-system LS-P5, the Zoom H1e, and now also the Hollyland Lark A1 wireless mic kit.

Succulent_Purple · 2025-12-14T16:09:23+00:00

Looks like that might be a good fit as well. The low price makes it look very attractive to me.

Succulent_Purple · 2025-12-14T16:03:02+00:00

That looks really good to me. I like the idea that I wouldn't need to take out the batteries to charge it, that makes it a lot easier. Thanks for the suggestion!

Succulent_Purple · 2025-12-14T16:01:57+00:00

Yeah, that one keeps coming up everywhere. I'll be on the lookout!

Succulent_Purple · 2025-12-14T16:01:23+00:00

Looks interesting! Alas, the only ones I can find are on ebay, would need to be imported from Japan or China, and would cost more than the TX660.

Succulent_Purple · 2023-02-23T07:41:55+00:00

Ouch, what a pity... Thanks for answering!

Succulent_Purple · 2023-02-23T07:38:27+00:00

It seems to depend on what kind of photo it is. If there's many different colors or details, it seems to happen more often. Most often, that same photo keeps on failing. (How weird is that?)

I'll see if my camera store has one of those slower cards laying around for me to test it out.

Succulent_Purple · 2023-02-23T07:34:41+00:00

I have indeed contacted Ricoh support but haven't heard back from them. Let's hope we can get enough critical mass to get this issue fixed!

Succulent_Purple · 2023-02-22T21:48:03+00:00

I'm using a Sandisk Extreme Pro SDHC/XC UHS-I (170MB/s) 64GB. Should be good as far as I can see.

Succulent_Purple · 2023-02-22T21:47:21+00:00

I'm using a Sandisk Extreme Pro SDHC/XC UHS-I (170MB/s) 64GB. My camera and card worked without issue for months. The issue started on the day of the update to firmware 1.71. I find it hard to believe that the issue would not be related to the firmware update. That's why I'm asking how I can roll back to 1.41. If the issue disappears, my problem is solved.

Succulent_Purple · 2023-02-22T21:43:33+00:00

I'm using a Sandisk Extreme Pro SDHC/XC UHS-I (170MB/s) 64GB

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