Re: Edirol R-4 and performance

["oryoki2000" <>]

One feature of the R-4 ($1400) that deserves emphasis is that all four
input channels have individually adjustable gain.  Phantom power is
available for all four channels, too. Just plug in your mics and start
recording.

The Sound Devices 744T ($4000) has four analog input channels, but
only two have knobs on the front panel to control preamp gain.  The
other two inputs are line level only, and control gain through the
software menu.  Phantom power is only available for the first two
channels.  This means you will need a separate preamp/mixer for
channels 3 and 4.  

I don't understand the logic behind this design "feature" of the 744T
(other than to protect the sales of Sound Devices field mixers).

--oryoki







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