At 10:33 2007-06-04, you wrote:
>Hi All
>
>Thanks enormously for your replies!
>
> From the info I've received it's clear that the Zoom H4 is not a
> good option. It's unreliable and has various incurable sound
> problems (at least, incurable for someone who doesn't want to open
> it up and start soldering in capacitors all over the show).
>
>Balanced XLR inputs are also not vital for someone with my needs.
>
>So the Sony MiniDisc wins round 1.
>
>However, I've discovered that the price of the M-Audio MicroTrack
>24/96 has dropped to about US$260, and this is looking to be a good option.
Noisy mic amp, sorry.....It's barely good enough using our PRO5W, but
with a lower mic output, the noise becomes audible.
Same here, but even worse mic input noise. Otherwise I love it!
Easiest menus and handling of all FC recorders.
Klas.
>Rec levels are adjustable on the fly (separate controls for L and R)
>and it has great dynamic range and sampling rate. It also takes CF
>cards, which I already have for my camera. Hassle is that it has a
>built-in battery that is only good for 4 hours, but apparently one
>can get an external AA batt pack that powers the unit via the USB
>port for only $15. I'm also not sure how clean its sound is compared
>to the MiniDisc.
>
>The other possible contender is the Edirol R-09, but the only
>advantage that seems to have over the MicroTrack is removable batteries.
>
>So, we have a three-horse race now:
>
>1) Sony MiniDisc MZ RH1
>2) M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96
>3) Edirol R-09
>
>Your comments and wisdom please, ladies and gents!
>
>Regards
>
>Adam Welz
>
>
>
>
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