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> I have the Sonosax M2 and have used it for about 3 years. I
originally got
> it to use with a Royer stereo ribbon mic. The Sonosax is very
clean and
> does it's job beautifully. That said, I'd probably go with the
Sound
> Devices which as you say is has a bit more features. The Sound
Devices pre
> is heavier but it also feels a lot more solid than the Sonosax. I
have the
> Sound Devices 722 recorder and sometimes use the Sonosax with it
for very
> quiet environments but more often than not I use the 722 without
the
> pre-amp. best, Stephen
>
Stephen,
thanks so much for your response,
clay
>
> >
> > Anyone have any experience with (or educated comments on) the
Sonosax
> > SX-M2 mic pre?
> >
> > yes, I know the 'safe' choice is a Sound Devices 302, or MP-2,
albeit it
> > at
> > double the weight, and this may be my eventual choice.
> >
> > I wish the Sonosax had M-S decoding, and better LEDs/Meters.
> > OTOH, it seems to be the highest gain, lowest noise pre that
weighs less
> > than
> > a pound with batteries.
> >
> > I'm looking for a (used) L/W pre for experimenting with the new
Sony HiMD
> > and other possible L/W recorders.
> >
> > thanks in advance,
> > Clay
> >
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