2008 Summer NAMM Show: Alesis has introduced the ProTrack, a device that turns an iPod into a professional handheld digital stereo recorder.
Two high-quality condenser microphones are built-in, fixed in XY stereo configuration. ProTrack also offers users a pair of combination XLR - 1/4-inch inputs for connection for external microphones and line sources. When running on [...]

At the Winter NAMM Show, Edirol released another portable recording unit. The Edirol R-44 4-Channel Portable Recorder is a 2 lbs. device that offers professional recording options, up to 24-bit and 192kHz, and uses SDHC cards to store the audio recorded.
The Edirol R-44 features

4 channels
XLR (with phantom power) & balanced/unbalanced TRS combo inputs
digital RCA and [...]

2008 NAMM Show: Alesis introduced a really interesting device at NAMM - the MultiPort - a pro-grade USB computer audio interface with playback, control, and the ability to record directly to your iPod.
If you have your computer with you, you an use it as a audio interface and basic DAW controller.  If not, drop [...]

Winter NAMM Show: Yamaha intro’d the Pocketrak 2G, a compact pocket recorder featuring 2GB of built-in memory, long battery life,  USB file transfer, and Steinberg Cubase AI DAW software.
The Pocketrak 2G features 2 tracks of CD quality recording in PCM, MP3 and Windows Media (WMA) formats. It’s designed for podcasting, field and location recording, audio [...]

2008 NAMM Show: TASCAM introduced the DR-1 Portable Digital Recorder.
A pair of microphones is mounted on a variable angle mechanism, which allows the recorder to record from almost anywhere. The unit includes a generous 1GB SD card for hours of recording at MP3 or WAVE file formats. The DR-1 also includes auto gain control and [...]

Zoom has introduced a new portable recorder, the H2 Handy Recorder. According to Zoom, the H2 provides studio-quality stereo recording in an easy-to-use, ultra-portable device.
Description:
From seminars and conferences, to interviews, electronic news gathering (ENG) and podcasting, to musical performances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals, the H2 provides amazing stereo recording quality. The H2 is the only [...]

NAB: Sound Devices previewed its next release of firmware for the 7-Series family of file-based digital recorders. This new firmware adds several important new features to the recorders, including lossless audio compression, MP3 recording, and multi-unit linking enhancements.
“Our 7-Series recorders continue to gain new, important features through our no-charge firmware updates,” says Jon Tatooles, Managing [...]

At the 2007 Winter NAMM show, TASCAM introduced the 2488mkII, a follow-up to its best-selling 24-track recording and mixing workstation for home studios.
Like its predecessor, eight inputs can be simultaneously recorded into the XLR and 1/4″ inputs. 19 physical faders control the mixdown channels, and each channel has 3-band EQ and access to three built-in [...]

NAMM Update: Korg introduced the MR Professional Mobile Recorder, an affordable solution for source recording, podcasting, broadcast journalism including ENG/EFP, as well as archiving final mixes and master recordings.
The hand-held MR-1 is capable of high quality 1-bit / 2.8 MHz recording and playback, while the tabletop MR-1000 delivers up to 1-bit / 5.6 MHz, doubling [...]

Griffin Technology has announced that its new iTalk Pro, an accessory that turns an iPod into a CD-quality audio recorder, is shipping.
The iTalk Pro plugs directly into the iPod’s dock connector. One-touch operation allows users to concentrate on what they’re hearing, instead of how to operate the equipment.
iTalk Pro can record in stereo or mono. [...]

At the 2006 Winter NAMM Show, Edirol introduced the R-09, a streamlined field recorder, featuring 24-bit uncompressed recording and a built-in stereo mic.
Edirol describes the R-09 as “a serious, top-quality professional recorder with time-stamp capability.” It can record stereo audio at 24-bit resolution with either 44.1 or 48kHz sample rates. It can record and play [...]

BOSS used the 2006 Winter NAMM Show to introduce the BR-600, a streamlined eight-track studio.
The BR-600 provides eight simultaneous playback tracks. Each of the eight tracks also contains eight V-Tracks (virtual tracks), which gives users access to 64 tracks of recorded material. Users can record dozens of takes, and choose their favorites for mixdown.

The BR-600 [...]

AES Update: Tascam introduced a new portable recorder aimed at the pro recording market. The TASCAM HD-P2 Portable High-Definition Stereo Audio Recorder records at up to 192kHz/24-bit resolution to Compact Flash media, locked to the built-in SMPTE timecode input. The Broadcast WAVE audio files are instantly available through the built-in high-speed FireWire computer connection.
“The HD-P2 [...]

Gemini has introduced the iKEY Portable USB Recorder, a digital audio recorder capable of capturing an audio signal, converting it to MP3 or WAV format, and writing it directly to a USB compatible storage device in real-time.
The iKEY will allow the user to record live music, live speeches/seminars, radio, karaoke, transfer a vinyl collection to [...]

Korg has expanded its D Series recording products with the compact, affordable D4 Digital Recorder. Designed with an intuitive user interface, the D4 allows musicians to quickly record, mix and edit complete songs from start to finish, as well as easily capture musical ideas on the fly. The D4 features four tracks of high-quality, MPEG-1 [...]