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Sound Chaser · 5th February 2008

There is nothing scientific about this test and yes this is just my opinion. I did not say that the Pro -4 is a better unit; I said I like the sound better.
btw: I tried recording the 744t multiple ways to get the best sound on a simple test, so in that way it is weighted in towards the Sound Devices.

I have no axe to grind...I OWN BOTH and for good reason.
Th SD is a better recorder for film location. Superior:
build quality
metering (Pro-4 weak mono chrome)
monitoring stereo & mono and ample gain not available in the Pro-4!
48.048 KHz sample rate for film pull down
better more extensive menu
Better power management
Status and resale value
limiting (Pro-4 sux in this department)
BUT MOST OF ALL...the Pro-4 has no user presets which could over come many of these limitations.

The Pro-4 IMO is better in the following departments:
Better sounding pre
Stand alone unit...4 independent accessable channels, plus faster access
easier menu access and simpler structure
80G drive
price

p.s. the R4 is known for having a poor pre. This was one of the things addressed in the Pro model.

5th February 2008	#10
Sound Chaser Gear nut Joined: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 119 Thread Starter	I totally agree with all of your opinions! There is nothing scientific about this test and yes this is just my opinion. I did not say that the Pro -4 is a better unit; I said I like the sound better. btw: I tried recording the 744t multiple ways to get the best sound on a simple test, so in that way it is weighted in towards the Sound Devices. I have no axe to grind...I OWN BOTH and for good reason. Th SD is a better recorder for film location. Superior: build quality metering (Pro-4 weak mono chrome) monitoring stereo & mono and ample gain not available in the Pro-4! 48.048 KHz sample rate for film pull down better more extensive menu Better power management Status and resale value limiting (Pro-4 sux in this department) BUT MOST OF ALL...the Pro-4 has no user presets which could over come many of these limitations. The Pro-4 IMO is better in the following departments: Better sounding pre Stand alone unit...4 independent accessable channels, plus faster access easier menu access and simpler structure 80G drive price p.s. the R4 is known for having a poor pre. This was one of the things addressed in the Pro model.