Topic: Tascam DR-60D (part 2) & upgraded DR-60Dmkii

[willndmb]

I have only used the XLR ins but am happy with the pres in the original 60d

[attymski]

On the DR60 MKII, to record from a SBD into the 1/8 input of channel 3/4, I’m feeling like an attenuator would be helpful unless you can work with the engineer to give a lower signal. What have people found is a good pad generally? Would -12 get me to a safe level? I see a lot of people like the Shure with 3 settings. I have yet to get a SBD feed but I’m optimistic!

[attymski]

Me again... would there be any sonic or usability (I'm thinking easier gain monitor and adjustment) to having one of the old Sound Devices Mix Pre 2ch preamp before the DR-60? Or in 2026 is the answer ditch both and grab a Zoom F3 or H6 Studio (I'd want 4ch for matrix)

[Billy Mumphrey]

I'd grab an H6studio. The newer Zoom H STUDIO series (not the older H series) uses F-series preamps which are an upgrade on the older Tascam units. I'd even argue an H6essential would be an upgrade, I've had really good results with an H1essential.