Hey everyone, I'm new here so forgive me if I'm bringing up an old topic perhaps -- but it's a relevant one, since it brought me here to ponder with all of you. Essentially, are standalone recorders like the Tascam worth it? Or is it more future-proof (and cheaper without sacrificing quality) to go with a quality paid android recorder, and spend more on mics?
I'm new to recording and I can really only afford a Tascam on rebate + a pair of these basic Sound Professionals in-ear Binaurals:
http://amzn.com/B002N6PAMM. I feel like if I went with a decent android recorder, I could put more into mics. I tend to record a lot of rock shows and I don't want to be holding anything up during a show, but I'm afraid these binaural mics I got may not be good enough to tackle loud music?
I was impressed by the basic mics on the Tascam -- especially if I stand it up in smaller clubs or outdoor venues where I'm sitting to catch a show or even my own. I also liked the Tascam since I can record on a microSD and have long battery life vs draining my phone.
Thanks for any help steering me in the right direction, debating this with limited resources to spend on the best of them all. And also, hello all.