NAMM 2010: Yamaha has introduced the Pocketrak C24 and Pocketrak W24 portable recorders .

The Yamaha POCKETRAK C24 offers 24bit/96kHz sound quality and is supplied with 2Gb of internal memory, allowing up to 13 hours of mp3 quality recording ‘straight from the box’.

The C24 contains a high quality nondirectional stereo microphone making it perfect for recording a wide area without having to move positions to pick out the different instruments.

Features:

• The Worlds Smallest 24bit/96kHz Pocket Recorder – Weighs only 57g
• Onboard Speaker for a quick and convenient way to check recordings
• Unique Attachment Clip lets you position the recorder where you want it
• Two Great Practice Aids: Tuner and Metronome
• Quick Start-up: Ready to record in only 4.5 seconds!
• Long Lasting Battery Life for Extended Recording
• Direct USB 2.0 Connection to Computer
• High capacity storage with Recording to built in memory and microSD Cards
• High Quality Built-in Omni-Directional Stereo Microphone
• Peak Limiter for Optimum Music Recording
• Cubase AI5 Music Production Software Included

The Yamaha POCKETRAK W24 also offers 24bit/96kHz sound quality and 2Gb of internal memory, allowing up to 13 hours of mp3 quality recording ‘straight from the box’. If the internal 2Gb storage is not enough, it’s expandable using standard microSD cards.

Along with its built-in tuner and metronome, the W24 also has Internal scene memories allowing favourite settings to be saved for instant recall. A simple idea – but brilliant! W24 also includes a wireless remote control which makes recording rehearsals even easier.

Features:

• Wireless Remote Control
• 24bit/96 kHz Recording with Highest Quality
• Superior Battery Life for Extended Recording – up to 38 hours of PCM
• High capacity storage with Recording to built in memory and microSD Cards
• X-Y Configured Stereo Microphone for Superior Music Recording
• Peak Limiter for Optimum Music Recording
• Scene Memories for User Settings
• Cubase AI5 Music Production Software Included
• Quick Start-up: Ready to record in only 4.5 seconds!
• Two Great Practice Aids: Tuner and Metronome