ok, so the MOD fr2 is $1550
batteries, you can get the 4amp packs for $29 per.
or, spend $8 on a 12v 4 or 5 amp SLA (which I have all ready)
A pair of drives should not cost more than $260 shipped. I think I just paid $122 for my single. A 2nd would be fine for 24/96, and i'll need to go that route if my HDD hack doesnt pan out...but I think it will.
So, box and drives come to $1810.
that does not include batteries as I think most folks who bought one would all ready have a 12v source laying around..and it takes a standard barrel connector.
Yes, the FR2 is a little bulky, like a double DAP1. and I did mention its light.
durrable? no metel. all plastic. plastic buttons. i'm sure its field worthy, of that I have no doubt. I bet I could drop it w/o any damage. the SD boxes will blow it away in terms of ruggedness, i'm sure of that. But I dont really need a box that I can drive over.
Levels are controlled in two places. One main gain stage on the front, and trim pots on the top....
I have yet to figure those out. I would assume you run the trim wide open and adjust the gain to "close enough" status, but a little hot. and then use the trim to attenuate from there. Its not really a big inconvience, that is for sure.
it sooo light. My mics weigh more than the entire pre/ad/recorder. not bad!
I plan on a full review of my O mod (relatively stock) unit come the EOM after ive had a chance to use it few times. I"m gong to do some A/B comparrisons w/Carls W-MOD unit. Daisy chain them in the field via AES cable and see what's what. I"m planning on the T mod for my own unit.
From what I understand of Dougs MODs, the W mod makes for a 148 sound (warm, punchy). The T mod makes for a V3 sound (open, detailed, flat).