Take the tour ×  I have been doing a lot of research trying to
determine which microphones would best suit my needs to record
in a courtroom environment. Typically, I position microphones
throughout the courtroom where speakers will be stationed at,
i.e. judge's bench, defense table, plaintiff table, witness
stand.  Currently, I use dynamic hypercardioid microphones. I
also use an Olympus DS50 portable digital voice recorder as a
backup device. I am looking to buy new microphones and a new
portable digital recorder.  My question to anyone who can help
me is, what kind of microphones would be best for this type
situation? Also, when looking for a portable digital recorder, I
review their individual specifications for frequency response
and db levels. I have no idea what I'm looking for. I've read
the descriptions, but I'm still not sure what to look for when
trying to decide which is best.  I want a portable digital
recorder that I can place in a central location and pick up
sound from all over the room for ba