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Buying Guide: 32-Bit Float Recorders

Buying Guide: 32-Bit Floating-Point Recorders

When you record audio with 32-bit floating-point bit depth, you can capture enormous dynamic range without worrying about setting gain levels. It no longer matters if your source is too loud or too quiet -- you can record first, and set the level on the 32-bit float files in your DAW after the fact. Learn more about how 32-bit float recording makes this possible in our blog post!

As 32-bit floating point recording becomes more widely available, the variety of devices that support it continues to grow. Here's a selection of what's out there now in the world of 32-bit float recorders, so you can find the device that fits your setup.
Lavalier Microphones with 32-Bit Float Recorders
These lavalier-style clip-on microphones come with built-in 32-bit float recorders. Or you could call them 32-bit float recorders with built-in lavalier mics. However you describe them, these clip-on mic/recorders are great tools for those once-in-a-lifetime speech recording opportunities with no do-overs or second takes. Whether you're recording a wedding ceremony or a person-on-the-street interview, when it's your job to record someone speaking that you'll get exactly one chance to capture, these mics can help you make it happen.
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Rode Wireless PRO Dual-Channel Wireless Microphone + Recording System

$299.00
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    $49.83/mo
32-Bit Float Recorders with Built-in Stereo Microphones
For recording live shows, rehearsals, meetings, press conferences, or just about anything else, recorders with built-in microphones are your handy set-up-in-seconds solution. When you don't want to fiddle with plugging in any microphones, but you want better quality than your smartphone can manage, reach for these recorders. As always, 32-bit floating point recording means you don't have to worry about too-hot or too-quiet levels.

TASCAM DR-05XP 32-bit Portable Digital Recorder

$109.00
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    $18.17/mo
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TASCAM Portacapture X8 Multi-Track Recorder

$399.00
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    $49.88/mo
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    6 payments of 
    $66.50/mo

Zoom H6essential Digital Handy Recorder

$329.99
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    $41.25/mo
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    $55.00/mo

Zoom H6studio Handy Digital Recorder

$399.99
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    $50.00/mo
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    $66.66/mo
32-Bit Float Professional Field Recorders
Awesome for professionals capturing sound effects in the field, or recording dialogue and ambiance on set, these recorders have XLR inputs that let you plug in your own microphones or audio sources of choice.

TASCAM FR-AV2 32-Bit Float Digital Recorder

$399.00
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    $66.50/mo

Zoom F3 Portable Field Recorder

$329.99
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    $55.00/mo

Zoom F6 Professional Multitrack Field Recorder

$749.99
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    $62.50/mo
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    6 payments of 
    $125.00/mo
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Zoom F8n Pro 8-Channel Field Recorder

$699.99
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More 32-Bit Float Recording Devices
These devices make it easy to bring 32-bit float recording wherever you go. They're great for grabbing a stereo feed off the soundboard at a show. Don't worry about setting levels -- just plug in your sources and hit record!