Topic: Choosing a mid-level recorder

[F.O.Bean]

I posted 13 shows in this thread comparing my mk41>VMS02IB>70d and mk4>PFA>70d setups so that you can hear the two different preamps and compare the 70d pres to the VMS pres I realize that the caps/KCY's are different, but this should give you a good idea what the stock 70d preamps sound like! I agree that the recorder gets blamed a lot for pulling bad recordings, when it was really mic placement/venue sound/mic choice/etc! You put good in, you get good out, as for most things I think the 70d pres are more than adequate for most mics and types of recording! If you need tons of gain, like Voltronic has pointed out, then you probably need a HQ external pre, but for most types of music, the pres should be more than enough! As always, YMMV.

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=177215.msg2184452#msg2184452

[fmaderjr]

The Zoom H6 is a great recorder and nobody hated Zoom more than I did after I was an early adopter of the H$. It set the stage for the Zoom F8 which everybody seems to love.
On sale here with a bonus of the XLR input adapter for channels 5&6 for $300.
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=177137.0
4 phantom powered XLR inputs, another without phantom or you can go line in with a battery box/ preamp or use a plug in power mic for the 5th & 6th channels.
I think the X/Y cardioid on board mic attachment sounds quite good too if you want to use them for channels 5 & 6.
Tremendous value for $300

[F.O.Bean]

The Zoom H6 is a great recorder and nobody hated Zoom more than I did after I was an early adopter of the H$. It set the stage for the Zoom F8 which everybody seems to love.
On sale here with a bonus of the XLR input adapter for channels 5&6 for $300.
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=177137.0
4 phantom powered XLR inputs, another without phantom or you can go line in with a battery box/ preamp or use a plug in power mic for the 5th & 6th channels.
I think the X/Y cardioid on board mic attachment sounds quite good too if you want to use them for channels 5 & 6.
Tremendous value for $300

Agreed great deal! Unfortunately, it sold already

[AB52]

The HS-P82 - if you can find an open box - is still a great deal.  And its sound quality is superb.  It is warm and inviting.  I had a Zaxcom that costs way more and a Sound devices unit.  It sound better than either imho.