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Published on 10/12/13 at 21:02
6 tracks recorder unless thousand euros?
Yes, it is finally possible thanks to the DR-680!

Let's start with the strongest of this digital recorder point: the quality / price ratio for me is just unbeatable.
6 tracks recorded on an SD card up 96kHz/24bits
4 inputs XLR / TRS combo inputs and two TRS.
Switchable button mic / line level on each channel.
Phantom power.
Without repeating in detail the characteristics can easily be summed up by "There are all the essentials"


The device is light, it is not to be neglected. The finishes are a little crazy but still good.

Ergonomics level, there have been more comfortable indeed. Some buttons are placed on the top of the unit, not very practical when a bag of petrol or other type is used, but we made it very quickly. The main facade is manageable and customizable via multiple button with a single rotary potentiometer. Device that does not allow a response foolproof but that adjusts easily and efficiently.
The REC button is highlighted, very big for me which is also an advantage.

The digital menus are fine, just a bit and navigate the various menus and functions are holding fast.
The screen is bright even if the meter lack of evidence (there is still a dotted line to indicate the-18dBFS), was a beautiful seen on all tracks that record.

For sound, I would say it is in the line of DR-100, better known, but with much better preamps. The sound is very correct, very low breath. Coupled with a good mixer, the result is really quality. Many serious thing to consider and settle with low-pass filters if necessary.
In contrast, the pre-amp headphone is terrible, this very breath. You have to push far to hear the sounds a little too low. Breath disappears course listening on his computer. It is therefore important to know the machine to be reassured.

Mains power or batteries. The machine is quite intensive batteries (LR6 8, practices because we find them everywhere), so you can plan rechargeable or external 12V battery.

I used this recorder on several films I'm extremely satisfied. I recommend this machine really anyone looking to go over the two-track. I'm really happy and even if we think back to the quality / price, I do not think better.