Too bad it only has, as far as we know at this point, two analog inputs. Four would be perfect. I'm still waiting for high end-ish 4-channel recorder with four XLR inputs/pres (but something not so plasticy as the R4/44).
cant you count ?:-)
- there are 4 potentiometers ( last one is master gain ) , 4 limiter indications , 4 preamp gain indications
you don't need to wait as sonosax have 8 track with 4+2 ( unbalance) inputs - but it will never be in r-4 price range :-)
sd 788 , nagra vi, deva ,fostex 606 , cantar aaton ,tascam 82 also have at least 4 mic inputs with dedecated potenciometers .