well i think the next thing is going to be figuring out what to do with the files now. I've gotten three shows since ya'll schooled me on the whole stereo thing, and I gotta get em through the maze of recorder to archive, and I'll post some results once i get through that.
I think I'm going to have to go over to the yard sale and try to find a new recorder too, this thing is just not for taping. If I get one of these deals that has just the 1/8" stereo inputs, would I get the same results I'm getting now with 2x xlr (f) > 1/8" cable?