iRiver iFP-890 (256 MB) MP3 Player
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Manufacturer: iRiver
MPN: iFP-890T
Storage Capacity: 256 MB
Battery Run Time: Up to 40 hrs.
Supported Formats: ASF, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA
Product ID: EPID48113884
Description: iRiver once again pushes the boundaries of portable digital music players with the new iRiver iFP-800 series. Along with trademark iRiver build quality, sensational looks and increased 18mW per channel sound quality, the iFP-800 series a...
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Convenient for recording but needs special softwareReview created: 03/29/07(updated 03/31/07)
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I use this unit to record backup audio, not as a playback unit. I bought the Giant Squid microphone and then mounted it on lapels and jackets to get a close up sound recording of the speaker.
The Giant Squid mic is specially wired so that the iRiver will not record in stereo but mono. This doubles the record time. I've pinned this on grooms in a wedding and the pickup was perfect for not only him but the bride and the minister as well.
With several hours of recording time in the highest quality setting and its small size, the iRiver is a convenient piece of gear to have. I installed it inside the engine compartment to record the sound of a turbo. The mechanics used the recordings made during several quarter-mile runs at 100 mph to diagnose some engine tuning issues. It handled the heat and vibration just fine.
The first negative is its sensitive "joystick" control. It can be a little picky at times, and requires a light touch.
The second negative is the required software that is to be installed in order to retrieve the audio. I had hoped that it could just be plugged into a computer and recognized as a legitimate USB device, but no. The special program recognizes it and allows you to copy the tracks to your computer.
The third negative is the denseness of the menus - it's a bit hard to navigate around without having to refer to the manual repeatedly.
This unit is a great addition to a videographer's gear and a great choice for people who need portable recording capabilities.
The Giant Squid mic is specially wired so that the iRiver will not record in stereo but mono. This doubles the record time. I've pinned this on grooms in a wedding and the pickup was perfect for not only him but the bride and the minister as well.
With several hours of recording time in the highest quality setting and its small size, the iRiver is a convenient piece of gear to have. I installed it inside the engine compartment to record the sound of a turbo. The mechanics used the recordings made during several quarter-mile runs at 100 mph to diagnose some engine tuning issues. It handled the heat and vibration just fine.
The first negative is its sensitive "joystick" control. It can be a little picky at times, and requires a light touch.
The second negative is the required software that is to be installed in order to retrieve the audio. I had hoped that it could just be plugged into a computer and recognized as a legitimate USB device, but no. The special program recognizes it and allows you to copy the tracks to your computer.
The third negative is the denseness of the menus - it's a bit hard to navigate around without having to refer to the manual repeatedly.
This unit is a great addition to a videographer's gear and a great choice for people who need portable recording capabilities.
Review ID: 10000000003252420
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