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Title: Deck with XLR inputs
Post by: Belexes on June 10, 2018, 11:22:37 AM: I am looking to get a deck that I can run my Busman's into. Doesn't need to be 4 channel, could be 2 channel. Tascam and Zoom have a lot to offer. Any particular one I should be seeking out? If you have something for sale in the Yard, please feel free to message me. TIA.
Title: Re: Deck with XLR inputs
Post by: heathen on June 10, 2018, 11:46:34 AM: There's a lot to say on this topic, but right off the bat a big question is you budget.

Having access to 4 tracks is nice in case of a soundboard feed, even if you only ever plan to run one pair of mics.
Title: Re: Deck with XLR inputs
Post by: Belexes on June 10, 2018, 12:11:48 PM: I'd say $300 or less on budget.
Title: Re: Deck with XLR inputs
Post by: noahbickart on June 10, 2018, 12:15:19 PM: Quote from: Belexes on June 10, 2018, 12:11:48 PM
I'd say $300 or less on budget.

Tascam dr70d
Title: Re: Deck with XLR inputs
Post by: MakersMarc on June 10, 2018, 02:21:46 PM: Oade mod Marantz 661 can be had used for 350. Great de k
Title: Re: Deck with XLR inputs
Post by: jbell on June 10, 2018, 03:03:43 PM: 6 channels for $299 and Oade mods them as well!

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?InitialSearch=yes&N=0&Ntt=Marantz+706&c3api=4680%2C258124685242%2Cmarantz+706%2Ce&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_5Dnv-TJ2wIVUtbACh2X_wRvEAAYASAAEgKNBvD_BwE
Title: Re: Deck with XLR inputs
Post by: heathen on June 10, 2018, 03:25:43 PM: This seems hard to beat for the price: https://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=186346.0

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Title: Re: Deck with XLR inputs
Post by: MBHOTAPER on June 11, 2018, 04:09:34 PM: Quote from: MakersMarc on June 10, 2018, 02:21:46 PM
Oade mod Marantz 661 can be had used for 350. Great de k
Agreed a workhorse. I would recommend the protective carry case https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/used/387809/?c3api=1876%2C72118895162%2C&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlua9n7TM2wIVwTyBCh0EAQNEEAQYBCABEgLBPPD_BwE
Title: Re: Deck with XLR inputs
Post by: rigpimp on June 11, 2018, 04:17:04 PM: Quote from: heathen on June 10, 2018, 11:46:34 AM
There's a lot to say on this topic
Title: Re: Deck with XLR inputs
Post by: junkyardt on June 11, 2018, 06:34:37 PM: I have a Tascam DR-100 mkII and have been using the XLR inputs on it exclusively for the last year or so. I really like it. The mkIII is probably just as good, but is several years newer and thus more expensive. I haven't listed it anywhere yet but recently have been thinking about selling it (I'll be moving up to a beefier recorder soon, so the Tascam would probably just collect dust), so if you investigate this model and it sounds like what you're after shoot me a PM.