[microsound] hard disk recorders roundup

[derek holzer <derek@xxxxxxx>]

A couple people asked me offlist what I thought might be a higher grade 
portable HD recorder than the Editrol R1 I mentioned earlier. 
Specifically, pro-quality recorders with XLR connections, digital IO, 
USB or firewire, more than 2 channels, ability to burn CDRs, decent 
battery life, etc... This list got posted to the Phonography list by 
Mark Griswold a while back, and I consider it an excellent starting 
point if you have USD 1500+ to spend and want the same kind of gear that 
gets used by video and film production companies to do their sound.

http://www.trewaudio.com/downloads.htm
http://www.trewaudio.com/download/non%20linear%20comp%20chart.pdf

Based on the research I've done [but no field testing yet!], my 
recommendations for stereo would go to either the HHB Portadisk [msrp 
USD 1600] or the Fostex FR2 [msrp USD 1500], depending on which features 
and interface strikes you best.

You can get 4 channels from the Sound Devices 744T [msrp 4,250], while 
Fostex makes a 6 channel model for about 8,500,. HHB has an 8 channel 
monster going for 10,000, and Zaxcom's Deva V hauls a whopping 10 
channels for USD 13,00. Top of the line, the Bentley of non-linear 
recorders, is the 8 channel Aaton Cantar, ringing in around 14,500, but 
man is it sweet!

Save your milk-money ;-)
d

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