I have to say the one thing that has impressed me more than anything
with the Sound Devices is their customer support. Several hardware
upgrades have come out, and it's Sound Devices policy that these are
always free. Their firmware updates keep bringing new functionality
as well. Their engineers are very active on their forum site, and
they really listen closely to the customers.
I only wish they made a 4 track recorder with four preamps.
I imagine as time goes on we'll see gear getting smaller and smaller.
The Sonosax recorder looks intriguing, but I think it's a mistake to
use AA batteries. Battery life will mostly likely be marginal, making
an external battery required, which makes it a bit more cumbersome. I
wish more companies would do like Sound Devices and use a camcorder
battery, such a great idea.
On May 28, 2007, at 7:10 PM, oryoki2000 wrote:
> Thus spake Martyn Stewart:
> "...I do not believe there will be another recorder better
> than the sound devices 7** for a long, long time..."
>
> Or at least until this Fall. That's when the new
> Sonosax SX-R4 field recorder may be released.
> (OK, more likely sometime in 2008.)
>
> This new machine will be slightly smaller and lighter
> than the 744t, support up to 4 XLR mic inputs (each
> with its own preamp), and cost a little less than
> the 744t ($4500, although with the sinking value of
> the dollar vs the Swiss Franc this could easily increase).
>
> Read design details here:
> http://www.sonosax.ch/SXR4/SXR4.html
>
> Another intriguing product that should be in the
> same class as the 722 is HHB's replacement for the
> Portadisc. The HHB reps at the recent NAB show
> indicated that they are "close" to an announcement.
>
> Vaporware? Sure, but the rate of introduction of new
> field recording equipment is accelerating. The 7xx
> series of products is wonderful, and this is forcing
> other manufacturers to step up their game.
>
> --oryoki
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