Hey guys,
I'm looking at the following portable field recorders:
Marantz PMD620, Tascam DR-100, Sony PCM-m10, Zoom H4n
Each of these I'm able to find in my price-range (AUD$350-400).
My question is, which of these has the quietest pre-amps (compared to the H4n)?
I've used the Zoom h4n extensively (by borrowing one from uni). I like the fact that it has XLR inputs, but found it a little noisy. I also think the two in-built mics would be easy to damage, as they have no shielding.
So I think it's pretty unlikey that I'll be getting an H4n. But I'm really not sure which of the other three is the one to go for. I like that the DR100 has XLR ins (I've been using a Rode NT1A as well as the built-in mics in my previous H4n recordings). And the dismal battery life isn't such an issue, as I'm generally recording for short, specific periods.
But does anyone have any insight into which of the above has the best preamps?
Regards,
Sam