For those in need of a portable yet affordable digital recorder, iKey Audio, a division of GCI Technologies, has introduced the HDR7 portable digital recorder.

Slim enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the HDR7 is ideal for creating high-quality stereo recordings at live performances, band rehearsals, interviews, meetings, class lectures, seminars, and so forth. You can take the HDR7 on field-recording outings or use it to make sound effects, Podcasts, and more.

The HDR7 features two condenser microphones configured in an XY pattern to get the highest-quality stereo recordings, notes the manufacturer. Its stereo-matched condenser mics and omnidirectional polar pattern offers 360 degrees of audio capture, while an SD card slot allows for recording onto SD or SDHC cards. In addition, the recorder allows you to direct transfer recorded audio to a computer via USB 2.0. An AC adaptor, USB cable, 1 GB SD memory card, cloth carrying case, and four AA batteries are included with the HDR7.

According to iKey, the portable recorder is packed with many features not found in units that cost a lot more. Take a look at the HDR7's full list of features, below:

• Full color LCD screen
• Built-in XY microphones for field recording
• Records from any mono or stereo line source
• Records MP3 and AAC files up to 320 kbps, and WAV (BWF) and AIFF files up to 24-bit, 96 KHz
• Built-in Limiter, Compressor, and Auto Gain Control function
• Record direct to the included 1 GB SD card
• SDHC compatible
• Record direct to USB key drive (not included, compatible with FAT and FAT32 format only)
• 1/8-inch (3.5 mm jack) stereo headphone / line output
• 1/8-inch (3.5 mm jack) stereo line input
• 1/8-inch (3.5 mm jack) stereo microphone input
• Input gain switch with 3 input gain levels: 20 dB, 0 dB and +10 dB
• Loop a recording with the Loop button
• Marker button marks tracks with Automatic Marker mode
• Adjustable record level with digital input VU
• Playback previously recorded media
• Headphone volume control
• Download files to a computer with the included USB cable
• Stand-mountable (stand included)
• AC adaptor included
• Wind screen included
• Cloth carrying case included
• 4 AA batteries included

The iKey Audio HDR7 portable digital recorder is priced at $279.99 (MSRP). To learn more, visit ikey-audio.com.