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DR2D needs a package deal,
October 6, 2011 Michael Tattan "Mike T." (Detroit, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tascam DR-2D Digital Portable Recorder w Remote (Electronics)
This is the second DR2D recorder I have purchased from Amazon. I bought this second one while my first one is in for repair, because prices have dropped and because I needed some of the items in this package. The Tascam wind screen is definitely needed when recording outdoors and the one included in this package looks like it will do the job. The cables provided in the package will give you the option of connecting the recorder to your analog sound system. The Tascam case in this package is a 1000% better than the pouch supplied with the standard model, but I think I prefer a lanyard so that I do not have to hold the recorder with one hand all the time. A lanyard is NOT included. The tripod supplied here is a toy, a flimsy light plastic that will fall over in a heartbeat. Sonic Sense tells me they are looking for something better. Don't buy this package for the tripod! I was also disappointed that the DRD2D was shipping with the original 2 year old 1.00 firmware. You will...Read more