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Old 6th February 2008   #15
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Originally Posted by MichaelPatrick View Post
On the Pro-4 did you use any EQ? Was the built-in "enhancer" turned on?

It looks like the Pro-4 might be a good alternative for some since it costs half the price of a 744T.

But with only 2 hrs of recording time on battery --without phantom-- the Edirol is a prosumer piece. Film and lots of other remotesters just can't use it.
No the Pro-4 had nothing in line. Both were clean recordings. The Edirol's internal batteries are good for emergency backup only but, it does have 7 different external battery settings it will accept along with AC. But, here's the catch...By the time you buy a reliable battery pack your approaching the price of the SD not to mention 3 times the weight!

For all of the reasons mentioned, I purchased the 744t. Your right, it does not suit film work.
However, if I'm going to record the Toronto Symphony you can bet I will be taking the Edirol Pro-4 and the SD will be the backup.
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