Anyone tried the remote?
I've been baffled by the lack of remotes on the MT and R-09 etc and wonder how MD people have gotten by after switching and losing the remote for stealthing. My MD remote has been crucial for me. The remote alone has made me consider this as an MD replacement.
and generally..is this the kick ass machine everyone was hoping it would be? I got seriously excited when
Sony announced it- but I've yet to see anyone really appear stoked by owning one..am I missing something here?
As a former and present owner of many MDs, I say the remote is not necessary at this point. The recording level dial will change even with the hold function active. I've been watching the prices and they will have to drop some before I make that jump since it's not a big necessity. It's a big necessity for MDs because the buttons are so small and my fingers are too big. The remote on the MDs has saved my recordings many times.
How much more stoked could I be about this machine? I personally have posted 30 or so times about it. To me, this is the mac daddy of recorders. It has the internals for quick snapshots of my kids playing music or at the local cafe, it takes optical if I ever upgrade my preamp, is built like a tank, takes AA batteries, has a killa headphone amp, optical line out, lighted display, up to 24/96 recording and tons of memory options. I couldn't be more pleased, it's what made me finally take the step up from MDs.
I
AM
REALLY
STOKED