Guys, do you know if Sony will also release an XLR/phantom module for the D100? The PCM-D100 seems to be a great, sturdy product, but without XLR/phantom power support I'm wondering if or how I can justify its purchase (especially with such a price tag) when I can't easily get my XLR-requiring dynamic and condenser mics to work with it. It's true that I can utilize its S/PDIF capabilities to create a recording session with my USBPre 2, a USB battery and microphones, but that setup wouldn't be really portable unless I'm missing something.
So here's a question for you folks: do you think I should get the Zoom H6 to have all I want in a recorder (multitracking, XLR/phantom power, etc), or should I spend more on the PCM-D100 for what it's supposed to offer quality/conversion-wise and find a way to circumvent its lack of XLR/phantom power? I want to upgrade what I currently use -- Olympus LS-100 whose not-so-clean internal mics and ever-nagging "press a key for its sleep mode first" issue are driving me up a wall. Apart from taping concerts, I'd like the new recorder to be used in ENG/reporter settings; so the more portable the recorder remains, the better I can take advantage of it.