The utility may need to be a bit more complex. With simple replace louder data (without clipping) then it will be limiter effect. Cool thing about dual recording is that it would be possible to have very high quality dynamic range without limiting effect (pumping of high levels).

Possibly it could do it in passes. First pass repair clipping, and normalise to new level. Second pass extend noise floor downward (downward clipping repair?)

Obviously these are just ideas, I'm no software engineer! :-)

The only issue I have with AD clipping is that many AD chips exhibit distortion even before clipping. At about -3 Dbfs there is distortion present. I try to keep my hot levels -12 dbfs so to give headroom.

I don't think Tascam or Zoom currently use 32bit ADC, as if they did we would be sure to see it in the marketing and specs?

2 weeks delivery here. :-(

The funny thing is, once the price is lower ppl will think the older, more expensive ones are better, and also realize that some of the other cheap brands sound the same.

@DrDave it's not only about the sound, it's also about features that allow good sound in compromised situations. There is little point in saving cash on a recorder, only to have talent suddenly yell into microphone, and have a ruined take.

Currently the tech just isn't there for digital only systems to be better than high quality analog systems. Obviously one day soon they will be- just not today.

That said- gain is digital in the SD device- so that is a start. And they have amazing technical support!!! :-)

Used like new for $567 at

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01KZHQWY0/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

Just a small update with my MixPre6. I have worked out a simple USB-C battery pack solution to power the device. As stated a few times already:

• The MixPre6 is very selective with its USB-C power requirements.
• MixPre6 needs a native USB-C power supply chain. Ie: not USB-A -> USB-C
• I also believe that a USB-C cord rated to 7W is needed (which should be most newer cables)
• Without a good power supply the MixPre6 will only operate 2 inputs with phantom power- and will display a yellow power icon on the top menu - as opposed to green.

This in itself isn't that exciting, however if you are able to find a USB-C battery pack that has USB-C PD (power delivery) the time to charge large battery packs will reduce to only a few hours, (as opposed to 7+).

Currently I have had great success with the Cygnett Type-C 20,000MAH battery pack, and when combined with a PD USB-C charger, works flawlessly.

Although the Cygnett battery is a bit more expensive than the usual battery packs, the inclusion of PD charging (and also powering a laptop over PD) is super useful. Thankfully USB-C PD chargers are easy to find and inexpensive.

Obviously many battery packs also now have QC3 (Quick Charge 3). However I have not found any power banks that allow 20v charging using QC3 at this time.

For example: I also purchased this device:

• Vinsic QC 3.0 Quick Charger USB-C Power Bank

However that is only able to charge with 5v, 2Amps.

And as many readers of this thread would probably know, USB-C is super snug fitting, much better than Micro-USB etc.

Nice workshop video