Hey everyone - thanks for all your responses. udovdh - to answer your question: I'm going to get a Sennheiser MKH 30 and 50. DigiGal - thanks for pointing out the 302 mixer.. I didn't realize that was an option. However, at that price ($1300) I think I would just rather get a 702 instead and have a more compact setup with only one set of batteries, etc. But it's good to know the 302 can do this too. So assuming there isn't a better solution - what do you guys think would be a better setup (and by better I mean sound quality, ease of use, reliable, etc... - obviously this is all super subjective but again, I'll be using this in the field a lot to record ambiences, nature sounds, sound effects, radio interviews, as well as musical performances):
a SD mp-2 -> Sony d50 OR the Tascam 680? (This is assuming I can even find an MP-2)
Again, thanks for all your thoughts - I'm really grateful for everyone's generosity and helping me out!
-Mark