Re: need some advice

["oryoki2000" oryoki2000]

Here's my list of machines to consider, sorted by price.

All recorders have two mic input preamps, unless noted
All recorders use flash memory for storage, unless noted
XLR mic connectors are found in machines priced above $400.

< $5000
Sound Devices 744t (hard disc, 2 mic + 2 line inputs, time code)
Sonosax SX-R4 (hard disc, 4 mic inputs, available in 6 months?)

< $3000
Nagra ARES-BB+
Sound Devices 722 (hard disc)

< $2000
Sound Devices 702
Edirol R-4 Pro (4 mic channels, hard disc, time code)

< $1000
Tascam HD-P2 (time code)

< $700
Marantz PMD671
Marantz PMD660 with Oade modification

< $600
Fostex FR-2LE

< $400
Edirol R-09

< $300
Sony MZ-RH1 (Hi-MD minidisc)
M-Audio Microtrack 2496

< $200
used Hi-MD minidisc recorder
used iRiver H120 (hard disc)


--oryoki