Thanks--so it will record similar to the 707 i already have---great-- i have a ecm-719 {for quick recording} it does a real good job and 26 assorted mic's shure,ev,senheiser,and a 24 channel board that i sometime use--when i have time to set up --and the room to set it all up---that does great..I'm going to order the rh1 tomorrow--{sam ash music} 350.00 + tax they don't stock it but can get it--and i have a 400.00 gift card i need to use...thanks for the input--sorry about the caps--i couldn't find my glasses..