newbie, recording equipment question

["chuckmf1135" <>]

 Hi I have a Dan Gibson parabolic mic and wanting to try and record
some nature sounds here in western NC. Im looking to pickup a suitable
quality recorder, I need alittle help on what brand/model to look for 
in a portable cassett type, also are the small digital pocket 
recorders any good or do I need to stay with a analog recorder? 







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