DXA-SLR ULTRA vs. TASCAM DR-70D 4-Channel DSLR Audio Recorder

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Is there a review between these two audio equipment? I'm just curious about it.

Thanks!
 
What's to compare? One is a 2-channel pre-amp interface that offers nothing outside of in-camera audio recording. The other offers better metering, better controls, 4 independent record tracks, and recording to SD card so that you aren't stuck with DSLR in-cam (lesser quality) sound recording. The DR-60DmkII might be a more logical comparison simoly because it is also 2-channel, but even that's a stretch.

These are two very different devices for very different practical purposes. Either way, I don't recommend relying solely on in-cam DSLR audio recording as it still isn't up to par with external recorders. The DR-60DmkII and the DR-70D offer outputs to feed the camera, so you have the in-cam and external recordings and can make easier work of sync in post.
 
Well they are kind of apples and oranges. One is a four track recorder with mic pre's and the other is a two track mic pre that has no recording capabilities.

;~) You must have posted while I was typing....
 
The DXA-SLR ULTRA is $90 more than the Tascam DR-70D - so from a financial point of view the DR-70D is a better deal.

But beyond comparing specs on a sheet and claims from the manufacturers, it can also be a good idea to read user reviews for real world feedback. Here are some user reviews from B&H:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...xa_slr_ultra_dxa_slr_active_dslr_adapter.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1086798-REG/tascam_dr_70d_4_channel_audio_recording.html

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Beachtek-Dxa-Slr-2-Channel-Frequency-Response/dp/B00J9NIHP4/

http://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-70D-4-Channel-Audio-Recorder/dp/B00OY6718K/

Adorama (only the DR-70D):

http://www.adorama.com/TSDR70D.html

There are also reviews of varying quality on youtube.

If you want to read more about user experiences, a good place to look is tapersection.com, and they have several threads dedicated to the DR-70D:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?board=11.0
 
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