Topic: Best recorder with XLR input to power 2X DPA 4011C

[chrisv31]

hi,
i would like to know what is the best choise to power two dpa 4011c microphones. I'm looking for someting light (recorder + mics) that's it!
Thanks in advance for your help
Christophe

[Jonmac]

I'm quite happy with the Tascam DR-40, I use it with a matched pair of C2 condensers, and get about 5 hours recording time with phantom power on with a set of Eneloop re-chargeables.

[H₂O]

Depends on your budget

~$250 = tascam dr-100mkii
~$400 = used tascam hd-p2
~$500 = used modded tascam hd-p2
~$750 = used Roland r-44
~$1350 = used sd702
~$1700 = used sd722
~$2900 = used sd744t
~$3500 = tascam hs-p82
~$6000 = sonosax sx-r4
~$6500 = aeta 4minx

These are the decks I'd look at and the prices I have seen

[newplanet7]

If you can find a used fostex FR-2LE you should check into it.
Great all in one with p48 and quiet clean pre amps. They were going for pretty cheap.

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If you can find a used fostex FR-2LE you should check into it.
Great all in one with p48 and quiet clean pre amps. They were going for pretty cheap.

^^ This, especially over any of the cheap tascams (but I don't trust the tascams, ymmv). 

The there are three things I didn't like about the fr2-le when I had one; no spdif in/out, no word clock in/out, and it didn't split files, so it was 4gb and restart. These are minor quibbles, and if those features aren't important, it's really attractive on the used market.

[yates7592]

I'm quite happy with the Tascam DR-40, I use it with a matched pair of C2 condensers, and get about 5 hours recording time with phantom power on with a set of Eneloop re-chargeables.

That's interesting, I'm really thinking about one of these recorders for my Nevaton MCE400's. What record level do you use with the C2's?

[DigiGal]

Marantz Professional PMD661 would meet OP need nicely.  It looks like your DPA 4011C's are a low current draw (2.8 mA) each.

[jbou]

Depends on your budget

~$250 = tascam dr-100mkii
~$400 = used tascam hd-p2
~$500 = used modded tascam hd-p2
~$750 = used Roland r-44
~$1350 = used sd702
~$1700 = used sd722
~$2900 = used sd744t
~$3500 = tascam hs-p82
~$6000 = sonosax sx-r4
~$6500 = aeta 4minx

These are the decks I'd look at and the prices I have seen

H2O, why no marantz recorders? I don't have any marantz products, I'm curious if you have a reason for steering clear of them

[H₂O]

I am just pointing out the recorders I'd be interested in (based off reviews here) or have used and liked in the past (HD-P2, 702)

I haven't used the marantzs but looking at the specs and appearance I am not as impressed with the marantz products though - plus no recent updates to there line.

I feel the same about fostex - but these are my opinions.

I would have put in the DR-680 but all horror stories keeps me questioning that recorder.

I also didn't list the 788t as I would lean heavily towards the Aeta and then Sonosax at that price point.