Zoom F3 recorder review

June 10, 2022

The Zoom F3 is a little beast of a recorder. Is it worth buying? Let’s have a look.

Tascam Portacapture X8 sound recorder — Tascam Portacapture X8 in the field

Tascam Portacapture X8 review

February 8, 2022

Have you considered buying the Tascam Portacapture X8 sound recorder? Read my review to find out if it’s worth getting.

Zoom F6 field recorder review

June 12, 2020

When I sold my H4n back in 2013 I swore I’d never get another Zoom device. Fast forward to 2019 and I bought the Zoom F6 recorder, hoping it would be a different experience. Did it disappoint? Read on to find out more.

Sony PCM A10 long term review

March 17, 2020

I’ve had the Sony PCM A10 handheld recorder for a little over a year and I even got a second one before my recent trip to Borneo. Does this make it an excellent device, worth spending your money on? Probably not, but read on to find out what it excels at.

Sony PCM D10 long term review

February 23, 2020

I’ve had the Sony PCM D10 handheld recorder for a little over a year. I initially thought this was the long-awaited D100 replacement with additional features like XLR input and USB-C connectivity. This wasn’t really the case, but is it still worth getting?

Sound Devices Mixpre II review

February 12, 2020

In late 2019 Sound Devices released the second generation Mixpre recorders and I was one of the first recordists to test one. Are the new Mixpres worth buying? Here's my review of these devices after having used the Mixpre 6 II and 10 II on a couple of field recording expeditions.