home tests
AKG ck61 >
1) TB > DR-60D w/channels 3/4 > Canon r300
2) TB > M10 > Canon
3) TB > Canon
wasn't able to run a dual test at the same time but that doesn't matter for my test of going into a camcorder
DR-60D def has a "hiss" in the background of softer and more quite parts.
louder and more constant music (recorded from computer speakers playing iTunes) seems ok
as stated above the audio recordings do not have the hiss at all, it is 100% related to the camera/line out jacks
M10 could have slight hiss, not sure if it did or if I was just used to hearing it from the DR-60D samples
Gain on DR-60D
good news, you can not hear the clicking as you adjust the gain like shown in many youtube videos
bottom line on my fast home test is that unless you want 4 channels or NEED to have better control over your levels going to a camcorder the M10 will beat the DR-60D on battery life and noise
for the size the DR-60D is compact overall and with 48v it is the smallest all in one I have personally held
EDIT - just saw this
http://www.uniquesquared.com/blog/pro-audio/tascam-dr-60d-review/"Some users have described problems with the camera’s audio when sampling in post. Specifically, the noise generated from the DR-60D when attached to the bottom of DSLR cameras. However the audio recorded on the DR-60D’s SD card remains noise-less and sounding great. Chalk it up to the inherent problem with running audio through a camera that sees audio as an afterthought. This seems to be a general problem with DSLR’s than it is with the DR-60D."
Not sure I see it as a camera issue since the M10 > canon seem muchhhhh better if not fine