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BELKIN - GOSTUDIO - IPOD DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING INTERFACE FOR IPOD (SELECT MODELS ONLY, SEE DETAILS)- F8Z295 (PRICE SHOWN INCLUDES $30 INSTANT REBATE)

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Belkin GoStudio Part # F8Z295

SoundPro Tech Review

Wow, what a cool new recording device. We were hopeful that Belkin would do a nice job with this iPod accessory, and they came through. It seems a bit smaller than it appears in the pictures. While is it quite lightweight and completely plastic, it has a high quality feel, especially considering the low price. The mic preamps sound good, typical of the small digital recorders in the under $500 price range that it will compete with. Too bad they didn't include phantom power for the balanced mic inputs, but this would have probably pushed the price up too high for the Belkin marketing folks (chances are, they don't understand why anyone would want phantom power anyway). It runs on two AAA batteries (Personally, I am not a fan of using AAA's, and wish they had used AA's instead as they have much longer run time). No data yet on battery life, but we should have this later this week. One nice surprise is that the 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mic input has mic power (plug in power) - no mention of this on Belkin's website.

OK, the good and the bad:

On the downside, the built-in mics are terrible - the worst I have heard on an digital recorder. Muddy bass, and very little high frequencies. Even for simple voice recordings, they are not a good choice, considering that even an inexpensive plug-in mic will sound MUCH better. If you are looking for a recording device that you can use with just the built-in mics, then look elsewhere. If you are OK with a small plug-in mic, or want to make really high quality recordings with good external mics, then read on.

For folks who are accustomed to using professional recording equipment (metal construction, heavy solid feel), the look and feel of this product will probably disappoint. It's all plastic (though it has a nice texture) and lightweight. Once you add a 160GB iPod, it feels much better of course :-) The feel of the switches and knobs are consistent with consumer equipment, not professional gear - but they don't feel flimsy. Again, considering the price and feature set, it's excellent.

The positives: Well laid out controls, good recording sound quality and its the least expensive way to make CD quality recordings (assuming you already own an iPod). The mic preamps are pretty good, similar in quality to those on the other digital recorders in the under $500 price range. It's nice to have the option of plugging in so many different types of audio sources into one device - mini mics, musical instruments, balanced mics, etc. I don't know of another recorder on the market that handles all of those in one device.

In summary, the GoStudio is a solid recording device at a very attractive price. It's a great choice for people who already own an iPod (probably a few of those out there!). If you don't, and don't need an iPod for music playback, you are probably better off with one of the smaller, dedicated digital recorders. If you do have an iPod, this is a great choice!

Note: When selecting a Sound Professionals brand microphone(s) to go with this recorder, we recommend that you select the standard sensitivity (where available). We have found that the high sensitivity microphones are a little too hot for the mic input in some situations.

Overview

The GoStudio is compact, portable, and sturdy enough to stand up to the rigors of a mobile digital lifestyle. Designed GoStudio for a wide range of users from podcasters to students, teachers to journalists its shape offers easy access to the controls and simplifies the audio recording process. The iPod docking cradle keeps your iPod secured in a position that allows convenient and comfortable access to the screen and click wheel.

Your GoStudio will help you make the most of the high-quality recording capabilities of the iPod. You can use the built-in microphones or connect up to two dynamic microphones to record your sources. There are controls for level and gain as well as a limiter and a low cut filter to help you maintain the quality of your recordings. Lastly, the GoStudio also offers a headphone jack and built-in speaker to play back your recordings on the go.

Features

Record directly to your iPod in 16-bit, 44kHz digital audio quality .WAV files
Built-in mono speaker for instant playback
2 combo microphone inputs (XLR and 1/4") - handles balanced dynamic microphones, and musical instruments (guitars, keyboards, etc)
3.5mm mini-jack stereo microphone input with "plug-in-power"
2 built-in microphones for stereo recording with independent gain control
Switchable Limiter
Switchable Low cut filter
Master level control with signal/clip LED's
Direct monitor level control
Headphone output
Stereo or Mono recording capabilities
Built-in camea tripod mount on bottom
Compatible with (adapters included):

iPod classic

iPod nano 3rd generation (video)

iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)

iPod 5th generation (video)

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Contact Information

Melody Chalaban

Public Relations Manager

work (310) 604-2347

melodych@belkin.com

Jacqueline Romulo

Public Relations Coordinator

work (310) 604-2303

jacqueliner@belkin.com

Record Podcasts, Interviews, Music, and Short Audio Clips onto Your iPod, Anywhere You Roam, with the Belkin GoStudio�

Belkin�s portable GoStudio lets you easily record your audio content onto your iPod, then quickly share your recording on your blog, Facebook�, or MySpace� pages

(Compton, CA) � July 10, 2008 � With Belkin�s new GoStudio, you can capture and record high-quality audio content, anywhere you go. Record full podcast episodes, interviews, lectures, music, or short clips directly onto your iPod and immediately upload your content to iTunes when your iPod is connected to your computer. Then you can add that audio to your blog, website, Facebook, or MySpace pages.

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AVAILABILITY

October in North America, EMEA, Asia, and Australia

GoStudio (F8Z295) � US Retail: $149.99

Record directly to your iPod in 16-bit, 44kHz digital audio quality
Instantly play back your recordings directly from your iPod through GoStudio�s built-in speaker
Two combo microphone inputs (XLR and �")
3.5mm mini-jack microphone input
Two built-in omnidirectional stereo microphones
Master level control
Direct monitor volume control
Tripod mount

QUOTE:

Hanoz Gandhi, VP of Products for Belkin International, Inc.:

Inspiration can hit you anywhere�whether you�re outdoors, in a coffee shop, or at a friend�s house.
GoStudio is the easiest way to instantly capture and share these spontaneous moments of inspiration onto your iPod.

This accessory is compatible with the following iPod models:

iPod classic
iPod nano 3rd generation (video)
iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)
iPod 5th generation (video)

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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