.. just adding that the more I read and consider about Zoom R8 the more genuine regular uses I'd find for it..

Beside my main intentions for recording acoustic instruments and vocals
in isolation from noisy PC fans,
and linking to long-time retired hardware midi sequencer & synths..

I've never owned a reliable enough PC for any extended recording sessions;
so the prospect of having a simple to use portable recording device
capable of directly digitising Cassettes and LPs at conversion rates up to 24-bit/48kHz resolution
[24-bit/96kHz - if used as an interface for a stable dependable computer]

...brilliant !!!


Deciding I'll definitely hammer my credit card and get one asap.

http://www.zoom.co.jp/products/r8