I agree that for two track the SD is the best value.
Going more tracks - the Nagra VI does 6 tracks at 24/96 - the 8-trach SD is only 24/48. The 4-track SD does do 24/96 I think, but only has two mic mres.
The other one to consider is the Sonosax.
For superb sound and build quality without paying OTT it comes down to (in alphabetical order):- Nagra, Sonosax and Sound Devices. All quite different machines - so you choose the one that works for you.
After looking at them all, I seem to favour the Nagra VI at the moment as the price is right (£1,000 less than the SD 788T and about £500 more than the SD 744T) and has 6 tracks at 24/96 and four mic. pres.
I hope this helps. |