Re: Sound Devices 442 Mixer

["oryoki2000" oryoki2000]

Unlike the 744t, the Edirol R-4 field recorder actually has a preamp
for each of four input channels.  So the R-4 can record 4 channels
without the assistance of a mixer.  Unfortunately, preamps in the R-4
(and R-4 Pro) are a lot noisier than the 744t.

The estimable equipment modifier, Doug Oade, is planning a significant
upgrade to the preamps of the Edirol R-4.  Doug's "Ambient Mod" is
designed specifically for recording nature sounds.  An R-4 with this
upgrade (I'm guessing $2000 for R-4 plus upgrade) should be a very
interesting alternative to the 744t and 422 ($6500) for four channel
recording.

--oryoki