Marantz PMD661

[bwanakomba]

Hi all,I just wanted to post a positive comment on the Marantz PMD661. I know 
this has been out for some time now but I got to use it for the first time here 
in Tanzania in the Serengeti and other places. I coupled it with a sennheiser 
K6-ME66 mic via the XLR jacks. So not pro grear, but I was presently surprised 
with improvement in the pre-amp for better recordings and a surprising good 
internal mike, without the need to use to much gain. Its easy to use to. The 
shouder strap and the possition of the level meter and gain nob, make its easy 
to walk with and use in the bush, much better than the zoom Hn4 I used 
previously for a while.  If you cant afford a Sound Devices this is great 
practical  machine, for field recording. I would also consider the Fostex 
recorder in the same bracket buts its way bigger.Some thoughts,Andy