Does it allow footswitch control of playback?

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From: "David Andrews" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004 2:40 AM
Subject: Re: audio recording device for lectures


> You could consider the PTR-1 from PlexTalk, it isn't necessarily cheap,
> $895, but it will do most of what you want.  It is a DA*ISY DTB
> player/recorder, that records onto CE's.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> At 06:04 PM 10/15/2004, you wrote:
>>Does anyone have any suggestions for a recording solution that might allow
>>a
>>student at university to take useful audio records of lectures and other
>>taught sessions. The solution needs to meet the following criteria:-
>>It produces recordings that are as clear as possible in a variety of
>>settings (allowing an external mike to be used if necessary).
>>It allows for long sessions to be recorded.
>>It has a clear display that shows the student how much time has gone by,
>>so
>>they can annotate their notes with this and so access these parts of the
>>recording quickly later on.
>>It allows index marks to be placed while recording, for easy access to
>>parts
>>of the recording later.
>>It has large, easy to use controls.
>>Very important - It allows the student to control playback using a
>>footswitch, making it easier to take notes afterwards e.g. when working at
>>a
>>computer.
>>It doesn't cost a huge amount of money!
>>
>>The Sony MZ-B10 minidisc recorder with footswitch controller was a good
>>solution but has recently been discontinued.
>>
>>Any advice gratefully received!
>>Ian