I have been happily using the Zoom H4N and have recorded lots of wonderful nature sounds, and now I am looking to bump up the quality of my nature field-recordings by buying a field recorder with QUIET preamps .
BUT, unfortunately I don't have the money for one of those kick-butt Sound Devices machines. .
I done a lot of online research and am just about ready to buy the Tascam DR-680, I have read many users who swear by their QUIET preamps .
And, for my price range is looks like the DR-680 would be GREAT., BUT I feel that since I would rarely use or need more than 2 channels for my field recordings, I feel that if I bought the DR-680 I would be spending money for the extra features (more channels) that I don't need.
I really do not need all 6 channels like the DR-680 provides, plus that is why it takes 8 AA batteries so, my question is:
- What other good field recorders out there with QUIET preamps in the $400 to $700 range that are only 2 channel
- I don't need one with built-in Microphones, as I already have a good one (Zoom H4N)
I may end up buying the Tascam DR-680 anyway, but, I wanted to explore this possibility first.
Thanks for any input you can give me!
Oh, did I mention that the #1 requirement is QUIET preamps ?
Kevin
Comments
FWIW, I've been noticing Full Compass having much better prices
FWIW, I've been noticing Full Compass having much better prices than Sweetwater lately. Check this out!
[="http://www.fullcompass.com/product/388132.html"]Korg MR2 Mobile Recorder, SDHC | Full Compass[/]="http://www.fullcomp…"]Korg MR2 Mobile Recorder, SDHC | Full Compass[/]
[[url=http://="http://www.sweetwat…"]Korg MR-2 | Sweetwater.com[/]="http://www.sweetwat…"]Korg MR-2 | Sweetwater.com[/]
$200 difference!
I see it doesn't have the option for standard outboard mics. Looks cool though.
Kev, have you considered continuing to use the H4N but with a lo
Kev, have you considered continuing to use the H4N but with a low-noise battery-powered pre-amplifier in front? There are several stereo battery pre-amps available, some of which either generate or pass on phantom power for use with external condenser microphones. An example unit is the [[url=http://[/URL]="http://prefer-upc.c…"]Prefer MB-22[/]="http://prefer-upc.c…"]Prefer MB-22[/].
The new korg mr2 Handheld Digital Audio Recorder looks pretty co
The new korg mr2 Handheld Digital Audio Recorder looks pretty cool but I'm beginning to think it can't get much better that the H4N without upgrading the power and preamps and then its not very portable. I bet the it is a good one one though, just how much I don't know.