Sangean DAR-101 Desk Top MP3 Recorder (Black)

A fabulous and VERY versatile machine. The perfect replacement for a portable stereo cassette recorder. It's just what I've been looking for since the demise of cassettes.

It is so good, I bought two!

Pro I was looking for something that would do more than just record audio through internal mic's. I need to input external mic's and to have an Aux-in to record from other sources. This model fit the bill perfectly. It even has a record timer and play timer, which I use to record a radio program in the middle of the night so I can listen to it during the day. It takes SD memory on which it can record and from which it can play. It has a USB port from which it can play, but doesn't seem to be able to record to it (see Cons below). For inputs it has two mic jacks (left and right) and a stereo aux jack.

Con The only complaint that I have is that I can't record onto a jump drive through the USB port. It only plays to it, as far as I have been able to tell. However, recording to the SD card works just fine for me.

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The product does exactly what is says it does. It's clear in sound and has no extra noise that one would get from using a analog tape. The files are numbered by date, so you know which day it is. I do recommend after a couple days to drag all the files to a computer and start over with the memory card, so it doesn't run out of room. However a very large or lengthy recording still doesn't seem to take up too much room.

I recommend this product, especially for business purposes.

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The good:

1. Workmanship and "feel" is good. No misalignments, rough edges, etc.

2. Selection of inputs (line in, microphone internal or ext, phone) and outputs (line, digital) makes it versatile--it's not a toy.

3. User interface is good (not great). Separate file folders for different operating modes.

4. You can monitor your recording source (or playback) with the built in speaker.

5. Recording balance and volume are adjustable.

6. Recording quality (mp3) is selectable.

7. Phone attachment cable is included (to modular jack), and it starts recording automatically when you pick up the phone.

8. Recharges NiMH batteries.

Not so good:

1. REASON IT ONLY GOT 4 STARS: User manual is very sketchy.

Example: Memo button is shown, but the manual has nothing about how to use this feature. There are good tips on Amazon reviews, but don't expect anything from the Sangean website. Play with it and you'll figure it out!

2. Memory card is not included--get one!!

3. USB port appears to be playback only (couldn't find any references to connection to a PC).

4. To transfer the recordings, you need to pop out the memory card.

5. When checking properties of some mp3 files, information didn't seem right (playing time, etc.).

Tips:

1. It has a nifty timer recording feature. Find it in the menu, and disable as you learn to operate this unit.

The default was "on", and the first night it starting recording at midnight and was recording the following morning!

2. Get rechargeable (NiMh) batteries, then you won't have to worry about the switch setting inside the battery compartment.

If the charge light goes on, you've got it right.

3. If you have a USB flash drive with audio files plugged in, you may have to press the INPUT button to get the unit to "see" the USB device.

4. Keep the audio level below maximum (red LED on knob will flash if peaked).

5. Step through the menus, etc. a couple of times and you will see how flexible this unit is. Minor issue: you have to select files one at a time if you want to delete them. If you want to delete many files, pop the mem card and do it on your PC.

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This is a good unit and looks like it will last, although there is a few thing that could be improved on. first of all it does not come with a data storage chip and without it you can't even use it. second although you can hear the other party when recording a phone call the sound is a little muffled (not to bad but noticeable). Also there is no caller id build into the unit so you don't have a number assonated with the recording. Lastly it would be nice if there was some sort of built in filling system that would store recordings assonated with their phone number.

Having said that it is a great unit and after looking around i don't think you will find something like this at a better price. I'm glad i bought it and would recommend it.

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