Lectrosonics SPDR recorder

The following are my unbiased thoughts about the SPDR recorder, by Lectrosonics.

The SPDR (Stereo Portable Digital Recorder) is a small 2 input recorder. This tiny device is a dream come true for motorcycle sessions where I need two mics to capture engine and exhaust sounds. To record Onboard sounds, I usually have the rider wear a backpack to house a field recorder. With the SPDR, I don’t need to use a backpack because it can be clipped to the rider’s belt. Even at high speed, the tiny recorder was secured on the rider’s belt!!

PROS:
-Pocket size
-Sounds FANTASTIC!!!
-Super clean microphone preamps (still sounds great when you crank up the recordings during post editing)
-Can record very quiet and VERY LOUD sounds!
-Has Time Code
-Playback works Very well. In the pause mode, I CAN easily fast forward & rewind for critical listening
-TA5 Adapters and TA5 Adapter Cables are available for a variety of microphones

CONS:
-Limited to 32gb MicroSD memory card
-Wish a future version would have a fast shortcut(s) for certain features (such as the lock mode, if the recorder was placed inside a pocket, backpack, etc).
-Wish a future version would have USB-C port for additional power (even though you can record a super long day using two Ultimate Lithium AA batteries)

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Audio Examples (raw)

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Special thanks to Lectrosonics for letting me try out the SPDR recorder. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this fantastic product!!

Special thanks to Skip (Jaguar car), Richard (Harley motorcycle), and Jason (PTR-91 rifle).

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Click HERE to listen to audio examples from the Rode NTG5 mic