I paid 408 brand new incl postage
arrived today and have been fucking around with it
it does show handling noise while using the built in mics
but fits a standard camera tripod of which I have MANY
mounted on one, the handling noise disappears and it makes a nice CLEAN sounding recording at low and high volumes
will likely use it that way for open shows and give my dpa's a well deserved rest
will try it out soon with dpa4061's and spsb3
Melvins is this weekend
but will probably use the old DAT for that since I don't want to risk a good show using new gear
sooooooo...........will try it out on this awesome local metal band the 15th
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