Has anyone posted m10 vs mk2 pics? It's so much easier than comparing measurements...
Yeah, that link gives a good representation. In a descriptive sense, the mk2 is just big enough to pull off having XLRs, but just small enough that it still fits in most pockets for portability. Definitely bigger and thicker than an m10, but it doesn't go over some subjective point where people wouldn't call it portable. As a contrasting point, the 661 isn't all the much bigger than the mk2, but it's on the other side of that subjective line. The inch or so extra width and length of the 661 does make it just a little too big, IMO.
I am really curious how the mk2 a/d performs compared to the 7xx and m10 when used with a front-end pre. But also how it runs stand-alone... More comps please!
I don't have an m10 or 7xx anymore, but can you give me an idea of what you're wanting to see? I could try to run some specific test on the mk2 if you can give me a suggestion of what you're looking for or how to run a test.
And also general subjective usability compared to the m10, which is really excellent.
I agree. I owned two M10's and they're great. Again, I'm not sure what specifically you're after here. I've used the mk2 now 5 times out in the field and there aren't any specific 'gotcha' features of the unit that stick out. I think for apples to apples features, the m10 battery life is the biggest plus on it's side. The multiple battery options is the big plus on the side of the mk2. Another plus is XLRs, which of course lock down. Finally, the ability to adjust channel levels independently is a plus for the mk2.
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non-apples to apples features, the mk2 clearly wins because it has many more features. However, if those features aren't useful to you then that's not an issue. The body of the review includes a summary of the difference in features.
Otherwise, as far as general subjective usability, I have no issues with either the m10 or mk2. They both operate almost identical when you're out in the field. They both have a pre-record buffer, two pushes of the record button are needed to actually start recording, the hold switch locks the same functions, etc.)