10 bestPortable Recordersof September 2025

ZOOM H4essential Handy Recorder – 4-Track Recorder with 32-Bit Float, X/Y Microphones, XLR/TRS Inputs – For Music, Podcasts, Film Sound – Black

Zoom H2n Stereo/Surround-Sound Portable Recorder, 5 Built-In Microphones, X/Y, Mid-Side, Surround Sound, Ambisonics Mode, Records to SD Card, For Recording Music, Audio for Video, and Interviews

Tascam DR-05XP - 2-Channel 32-Bit Float Portable Handheld Recorder With USB-C Audio Interface

Zoom H5studio | Handy Recorder with 6 tracks, adjustable 192 kHz 32-bit float recording | studio-quality microphones and preamps for pristine sound quality | black

Tascam DR-40X portable four-track audio recorder and USB interface

ZOOM H6essential Handy Recorder – Portable 32-Bit Float Audio Recorder with 6-Track Recording – Ideal for Podcasts, Music, Film Sound – Black

TASCAM Portacapture X8 - Portable 6+2-Track High-Resolution 32-bit float/192-kHz Recorder, usb2.0

ZOOM H2essential Handy Recorder – Portable 32-Bit Float Audio Recorder with 3 Microphones for Surround Recording – Ideal for Podcasts, Music, Livestreams – EU Version – Black

Zoom F3 Compact high-end 2-track field recorder | 192 kHz 32-bit float recording | dual AD converter | 2 XLR inputs | professional podcasts | interviews | live recording | charcoal grey