Tascam DR-40X Digital Audio Recorder

Quite a resource. It takes a bit of time to find best routes round the menu and buttons - but not too many blind alleys. Surprised that the internal condenser mics were quite so noisy, but easily addressed later . Hand holding the mic can generate unwanted sound. No case with this recorder, and difficult to find online.
Discounting the external mic inputs I found that in terms of user friendliness and ease of setting up I prefer not tghe Zoom H4n Pro, but the Zoom H2n.
Nevertheless this is a great recorder and very good value.

started to do some field recordings and thought this was an ideal entry lvl recorder.. was not wrong, out the box brilliant looking and popped the batteries in and easy to use, plugged in some mic's and nice.. great sound and lost of control, can do 24v or 48v phantom power so ideal for rode m5's and plug in a power bank and your set for a long recording session. in all a good aforable recorder and will get some use this year,, controls are great when your out n about and it fits in your pocket or back pack.. so far i have been on the see front recording waves and the hustle bustle of the local town.. its built well so should take a few knocks ok.. in all im very pleased.