If the Sansa would record voice and radio to MP3, I would be one very happy camper. As you have discovered, standard PCM audio (stored as WAV files) is the output of this little device.
WAV files are big. You can convert them using a WAV-MP3 converter on the PC (I do this with archived notes).
If your need is recording radio broadcasts, a specialized recorder / radio likethis one is a handy choice. It even records to an SD card. Years ago, I would record radio broadcasts using a specialized tuner > dbx 4bx expander (decompressor) > dbx NR > open reel NAB tape. Though the recordings sound awesome, the equipment takes up a lot of space.
Incidentally, converting tha audio to MP3 does require the processor to perform an additional task that involves a license fee as an encoding device. Royalties are a pain, but what can you do?
Bob :stuck_out_tongue:
