Not that anybody asked...
but here's a list of field recorders that
(1) have XLR mic input jacks; and
(2) carry batteries internally
The list is sorted by weight.
Fostex FR-2
77 x 220 x 250 mm
Message: 1.
Subject: 5 kg w/o battery
uses 8 AA cells
Marantz PMD671
55 x 185 x 264 mm
Message: 1.
Subject: 3 kg w/o battery
uses 8 AA cells
Tascam HD-P2
65 x 196 x 260 mm
Message: 1.
Subject: 2 kg w/o battery
uses 8 AA cells
Sound Devices 722
45 mm x 209 mm x 125 mm
Message: 1.
Subject: 0 kg w/o battery
attaches Sony camcorder battery externally,
but a smaller battery will fit within the
dimensions listed
Nagra ARES-BB+
56 x 168 x 160 mm
900 g w/o battery
uses 6 AA batteries
Fostex FR-2LE
57(H) x 206(W) x 132(D) mm
800 g w/o battery
uses 4 AA or one Tamiya RC3600HV
Marantz PMD660
47 x 184 x 113 mm
500 g w/o battery
uses 4 AA
Zoom H4
35 x 70 x 153 mm
190 g
uses 2 AA
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