Re: First post--Need Some Advice

["oryoki2000" oryoki2000]

Steve,

One last thought:  If you don't mind setting up with a larger
recorder, consider the Fostex FR-2LE (about $575, sometimes less).  It
has XLR inputs, a great preamp (very low self-noise), and limiter. 
The FR-2LE is about as big as a child's lunchbox.  You can use it on a
table or hanging from your shoulder.

The FR-2LE misses your criteria in that is has no single channel
recording (with one mic plugged in, the other channel records
silence), and it uses Compactflash media.

--oryoki