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Title: Line in recording and digital recording 24 bit...what to pick?
Post by: Popmarter on September 03, 2011, 06:31:48 AM

I am considering a new recorder. Here is what I need it for:

1. audiencerecording using AT831 mics (or any for that matter): AT831 > line in (phantom powered) > 24bit recording
2. average recording 24 bit recording (transfer old DAT/MD/tapes etc) using optical connection: Source optical OUT (behringer Ultramatch pro 24/96) > Optical IN on the recorder > 24 bit recording to SD/Flash type card

Currently looking at the M10 as a recording unit, but it lacks digital in and I need a batterybox (no real problem as i am using it already with my Iriver).

Second option would be Marantz pmd 661. It records 24bit digital in and I won't need my batterybox/preamp (JKlabs) anymore, right? Or do i still need it for the preampfunction? (I am hoping the Marantz could do that).

Any advice on this with a budget set to 500 euro. I am open for alternatives, but I want to keep it out of the PC (so, no soundcard).

Title: Re: Line in recording and digital recording 24 bit...what to pick?
Post by: DigiGal on September 03, 2011, 09:47:16 AM

The Marantz PMD 661works fine without an external preamp, it has XLR line and mic level input with switchable phantom power built right in.  It's a nice solid unit and an excellent choice for your budget.

Title: Re: Line in recording and digital recording 24 bit...what to pick?
Post by: jbell on September 03, 2011, 10:16:09 AM

Here is an Oade 661

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=148490.0

Title: Re: Line in recording and digital recording 24 bit...what to pick?
Post by: bryonsos on September 03, 2011, 10:25:08 AM

Quote from: jmbell on September 03, 2011, 10:16:09 AM

Here is an Oade 661

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=148490.0

I just bought an Oade warm 661 here a month ago, and it really makes cards and hypers shine (warmly of course). Great deck!

Title: Re: Line in recording and digital recording 24 bit...what to pick?
Post by: Popmarter on September 03, 2011, 12:01:38 PM

Thanks for the replies. I am located in europe so if someone there wants to sell it, get in touch