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awmeyertimmy:
Hey everyone.

I'm looking to upgrade my current setup.  I'm currently going XLR > Roland UA-5 w/Oade warm mod > MiniDisc (via Optical).  I am really interested in getting a preamp/ad/recorder all-in-one.  The Zoom H4, 5, and 6 are all models that look interesting and pretty affordable.  Has anyone used these and can offer any insight?  Also, I'd be open to any other suggestions for preamp/ad/recorder all-in-one's under $500.  It has to have at least 2 XLR input. 

Thanks guys!

-a

heathen:
You can probably find a good used Zoom F4 for $500 or less.

If you're not dead-set on a Zoom, there's also the Tascam recorders to consider (680mkii, 60D, 70D, 701D)...I think you could get any of those for $500 or less (if nothing else, you could go the used route).

goodcooker:

--- Quote from: awmeyertimmy on January 09, 2018, 10:22:34 AM ---Hey everyone.

I'm looking to upgrade my current setup.  I'm currently going XLR > Roland UA-5 w/Oade warm mod > MiniDisc (via Optical).  I am really interested in getting a preamp/ad/recorder all-in-one.  The Zoom H4, 5, and 6 are all models that look interesting and pretty affordable.  Has anyone used these and can offer any insight?  Also, I'd be open to any other suggestions for preamp/ad/recorder all-in-one's under $500.  It has to have at least 2 XLR input. 

Thanks guys!

-a

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There are several very affordable Tascam DR60d four channel recorders in the Yard Sale right now. Going rate seems to be ~$120 used. I've been using one for several years and it's a good deck. 2 XLR inputs with decent onboard preamps and a 1/8th inch stereo line in for channels 3/4. Runs a long time on a 5V USB battery.

heathen:
The 701D in the YS looks mighty good too, and is under the $500 budget.

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