Just putting a basic setup together so I can get into taping.
The DR-40 looks amazing, but I'm wondering:
Are its preamps decent?
Will it play well with the Berliner CM-33 mic pair I ordered?
I'm also thinking of getting the DR-100MKII, but the massive downside on that one, is total lack of 4-channel recording (can't even record from a line-in and the internal mics simultaneously). Basically, the DR-40 has a great feature set, but I'm worried about its preamp situation, and the DR-100MKII has a limited feature set, but from what I understand, admirably solid preamps. I'm in a real bind. I would go with the Roland-R26, but it's now way out of my price range at ~$500. Looking for input from you fine folks. Thanks in advance!
P.S. I added a poll.
P.P.S. I plan on mostly recording sessions in studios, and shows in small to mid-sized venues for now, but eventually hope to try my hand at outdoor shows and in large-scale arenas. Music focus will be mostly rock and jazz, though I do frequent classical Hindustani / Carnatic events as well, so I'm sure I'll gravitate towards taping at those from time to time (should I get approval from the venues).