Yellowtec iXm Bundle Pro Supercardioid

As an all in one package, this is the ideal reporting tool. I run a Belgian media lab, and it is the tool for recording interviews. Its packaging is well-thought through and pretty, the sound quality is superb. The controls are nice, sturdy and intuitive, although a good reading in the manual is advisable, if not mandatory. There are multiple powering and recharging options, and the unit comes with some very cool and handy extras (e.g. universal charger, a quality wind-screen, a case and a LAN Flash card the allows for immediate ios-device-based checking or transfer of the recorded items). It is a pretty pricey unit, but in terms of build quality and ease-of-use, essentially worth it.