In this episode we discuss whether or not you should upgrade to a new recorder from your ZOOM F6. We cover things to consider when choosing a potential new recorder– and when to pass on shiny new tech. In this episode we examine what’s available on the market in late 2023, show you how to determine whether recorder features will be useful to your workflow, and give you some opinions on and examples of when it’s best to upgrade versus not. Let’s take a closer look!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

Zoom F6 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/pCFS
Zoom F8n Pro Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/fdkN4s
Sound Devices MixPre II Series — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/O8e0
Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/O8e0
Sennheiser MKH 50 Supercardioid Condenser Microphone— B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/iYb065
Sennheiser MKH 416 Supercardioid Shotgun Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/AVgsgHZ
Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Condenser Microphone — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/mUcDk
Mogami XLR cables — B&H https://geni.us/awnBq2I
Canare XLR cables — B&H https://geni.us/8y4B
Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/8a8tt
Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure https://geni.us/y6ym5V
Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/AuMKRr
Aputure Spotlight Mount —  Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H https://geni.us/GWKt
Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs
Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47

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Index
00:00 Summary
00:10 The Big Question
00:57 Bad reasons to upgrade
02:14 Be specific!
03:30 The $$$ farce
03:49 Good reasons to upgrade
05:04 How to stop impulse gear-buying
06:40 The impact of 32-bit float
08:06 My Take
08:20 Please buy my courses