Is this recorder compatible with a Mac? This functionality is critical for my use.
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I plugged mine into my Mac via the USB and was able to transfer the files with no trouble.
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It is compatible with Macs. When you plug it in, it acts like a USB thumb drive, so it should appear on your Desktop and in Finder, allowing you to browse through and find your audio recordings.
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I have simply transferred files via USB. I have not done anything else that would be higher end.
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I have been told this recorder will not work with a Mac which has version OSX 10-11-3 EI Capitan
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If your laptop has a mic in plug (most do) you should be able to use your Sony mic. The problem is Windows does not come with a good recording program. You need a program like Goldwave or WavePad to record and then to tweak and edit the sound afterwards. Basically, this recorder is a small computer. Your laptop or Mac should be fine. Keep in mind that the better quality microphone you use, the better the recording will be. You might also consider a small mic mixer, if you want to have multiple microphones.
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Yes this is apple compatible. You just connect your recording device to your computer via a usb port. Once connected the recorder shows up like any other storage device and you can drag audio files to your desktop. I have a 2007 13.5" macbook laptop.
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It works very well with my PC. I have not tried it on a mac. Doesn't the online description have that info?
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I use Windows, so I don't know. However, if your Mac has a microphone jack then I don't see why it shouldn't work.
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I don't know why, since in my opinion just the GarageBand app + iRig would be a better option for mac users... But yes -- you just might need the right cable, depending on what you intend to do with it: probably just a cable with a stereo mini-TRS connector (earphone plug type) and a TS or TRS big connector (common guitar-cable plug type), if you want to record from the mac to the recorder.
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I don't know, as I have only ever connected to a MAC. However, I found the information at the following link very helpful.http://www.gvsu.edu/speaking/troubleshooting-for-the-tascam-dr-05-18.htm
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The recorder works fine with a Mac. You can download the recordings to iTunes, and use iTunes to control playback.
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I have a PC, but I see on the Amazon website that another respondent says that this unit is compatible with Mac.
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It depends on your computer. If you have a Mac then the answer is yes. You can use the included Quicktime Player or iMovie as well as GarageBand. It also works with the built-in dictation in Mac OS X 10.8 or later.If you have a PC, then you would need to purchase an application that records via USB.
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Subject: Re: Y. Callewaert commented on your answer to the question "Being a Mac user, will this camera work with my Mac and iMovie program?"if you want a sample from the camera, you can go to facebook's Hot SpringsJazz Society and look at the u-tube videos of our Vocal-Rama event .... all6 or so of the u=tubes were taken by the camera and attached mic. Theacoustics in the Garvan Gardens Chapel aren't the best, but I thought thesounds came through reasonably well....Dave
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I had the same question and did some digging on the oregon scientific website and it says it's not compatible with Mac :(
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I am hoping to buy an Olympus DS-40 recorder to use with my Mac laptop in conjunction with Mac Speak.. so that I can record and then transfer my recording to a word processor document. Has anyone done this and do you have advice or help for me on using Mac Speak w/ a digital recorder.
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I do not see anywhere in the product description or on packaging that it is Mac compatible. Even if it was, I would urge you to steer away from this product. I never could get the software to work. It would not recognize any USB port. I ended up using cassette unit from my old stereo and just plugged it into my Line-Ins, and used Sound Forge to record to MP3. A much more straight forward method. The software is pricey but have had it for several years and didn't think to use when I purchased this POS converter. It's only use to me now is as a Walkman.
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Try audacity its a recording software for Windows and Apple and if that doesn't help try Sound Record or Cakewalk
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Yes to both questions. Second question possibly depends on your full setup and what you are doing. I've been using a 2012 iMac for recording 15-20 tracks without issue.
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Specs say it's only supported for Windows so I'm guessing no. But I have never tried to use it on my Mac.