In today's show I play around a bit with the Zoom H4 recorder. I mention that there are 3 setting for volume. You can adjust many increments in addition to those three. I mention that if you have an issue with finding a quiet area, you already do. It's called YOUR CAR.

I like the Zoom H4, I like its size, its battery, and the ability to record from XLR and 1/4." It has built in compressors and automatic recording level. I compare it to the Marantz MD660. The Zoom H4 doubles as a portable recorder AND a USB interface for recording. It also has a built in 4track recorder (great for musicians working on songs).

The Zoom H4 is roughly $300. The Marantz MD660 is closer to $600

Last 5 in 5 From Brian and www.dimacast.com

Blowing Smoke (google could not find this pdcast)

Accidental Creativehttp://www.samedaymusic.com/mc--518373

Today in iPhonewww.todayiniphone.com

The Rogues Galleryhttp://www.thedividingline.com/rg

Podholes http://www.podholes.com/

Intro from Big Al Wagner of www.projectstudionetwork.com one of my favroite podcasts.

Other sites MentionedQuiet Study Area www.quietstudyarea.com