Belkin shows renamed Podcast Studio as GoStudio iPod recorder

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Belkin shows renamed Podcast Studio as GoStudio iPod recorder

Belkin has introduced its GoStudio portable audio recorder for iPod, which was previously shown at Macworld Expo under the name Podcast Studio, and was a recipient of our Best of Show award. The GoStudio features the ability to record directly to an attached iPod in 16-bit, 44kHz digital audio quality, and can instantly play back recordings through its built-in speaker. Additional features include two combo microphone inputs (XLR and 1/4”), a 3.5mm mini-jack microphone input, two built-in omni-directional stereo microphones, a master level control, tripod mount, and direct monitor volume control. The Belkin GoStudio for iPod is compatible with the second- and third-generation iPod nano, fifth-generation iPod, and the iPod classic, and will be available this fall for $120.

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I don’t see why Belkin is committed to this product line. I can understand accessories that plug directly into the iPod, such as the xtrememac MicroMemo (I own one of these for my 5G iPod); but there are a number of manufacturers who are making small digital audio recorders that record onto removable media (SD cards) such as the Zoom H4. Granted, these digital recorders cost more (about $300 the last time I checked), but they also include internal microphones in addition to multi-track recording and XLR and 1/4 jacks.

Furthermore, with iPod recordings, you still need to drag them out of iTunes and into another sound editing option before making a track “distribution ready.”

And finally, putting out a new device that doesn’t include integration with the Touch or iPhone is really a questionable business decision.

I wish them well, but this is a product line doomed from the start.

Posted by Doctor on July 11, 2008 at 3:11 PM (PDT)

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“...but they also include internal microphones…” (Doctor)

“Additional features include two combo microphone inputs (XLR and 1/4”), a 3.5mm mini-jack microphone input, two built-in omni-directional stereo microphones, a master level control, tripod mount, and direct monitor volume control.”

You missed that bit?

It is still compatible with other iPods, including the current Classic - not everyone has/likes the iPod touch or iPhone.
I actually thought this was a great design when I saw it in January and hope it does well.

Posted by Bob Levens in UK on July 11, 2008 at 4:13 PM (PDT)

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