New Gadgets

Musicians have a new gadget to drool over thanks to the geniuses at TASCAM. The DR-07mkII may look like someone’s tricked out TASER, but it’s not. Those protruding silver extensions are pivoting cardioid pattern mics that can be adjusted depending on the recording environment.

Below is a good chunk of juicy features from the product page:

Sharing some features with the new DR-05, the DR-07mkII makes recording simple enough for any musician. The Peak reduction function sets the optimum recording level even in recording to avoid the over level. Quick Menu selects commonly used parameters in playback or record like auto level setting or limiting, while deeper settings are available through a full-featured setup menu.

Some DR-07mkII features that aren’t found on the DR-05 include Overdub mode, which records over your previous take but keeps a copy of the original. The portable recorder also includes Auto Record and Auto Mark settings for hands-off operation. A reverb effect is also provided to give your recordings that mastered polish.

Getting great-quality stereo recordings has never been easier than TASCAM’s DR-07mkII.

The TASCAM DR-07mkII is coming out at the end of the month and will retail for $279.99.

I always wanted to record my favorite songs that are played on the radio. The new gadget from Hammacher Schlemmer & Company has realized my dream.

Radio To MP3 Recorder is designed to record radio to MP3, but in reality the gadget performs more functions.
Performed in the form factor of conventional radio, this gadget has a removable MP3 player that can store up to 256 megabytes of records. This memory is enough to record 10 o’clock broadcasts or 15 hours of talk time. Yes, this player can also operate as a voice recorder. In addition, you can use it as a regular player copying music from your PC.
The receiver operates on shortwave, as well as in the range of AM / FM.
Gadget works on three standard AA batteries.
This gadget’s price is $179.95.