I tried searching for an answer, but I couldn't find one that made sense to me from a source that I could trust.
What are the fundamental differences between a pre-amp and a batt. box? I'm currently using a batt. box to run my mics line-in, but the batt. box has a gain control knob and bass roll-off options, so I have a little bit of control over what, exactly, is fed into the MD recorder.
What are the advantages or disadvantages of one type of gear over the other?