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my problem is that all of the small, good quality and moderately priced recorders all seem to have a good chunk of their value in components I don't need. I realize that the 'target market' wants a full service device with two channels of storage, conversion, mic preamps and even microphones. But I wish one of the manufacturers would offer one of these recorders withOUT the mics, mic preamps, or converters - just a pair of AES inputs and two (or ideally, four ch) of storage, with the old school playback controls.
For those of us who already have mics, preamps and even converters, imagine the Sony, Tascam, Korg or (preferably) Sound Devices portable recorders with AES line level inputs and outputs. Nothing else, just record / playback controls. I'd even be happy to pass on the battery power - I don't record in the jungle; anyplace I work has AC handy. (and I'll provide 'conditioning' or UPS if necessary).
It seems like all these $1,000 2ch recorders could cost a LOT less without the mics, preamps, converters, etc. Or imagine the bulletproof chassis, better quality components and assembly, etc. if they still charged $1k for 2ch, but didn't include all that stuff that we already carry with us?
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