I have been using a Sony MZ-R30 since it was released for recording on-location material for radio commercials. Using a Sony one-point stereo microphone, I have had, and continue to have, excellent results. I am thinking of buying a new recorder and I am a little confused by the new models. ATRAC version, for example. The newer models don't seem to specify what version is being used. The size or battery drain isn't as important to me as the sound of the recording. I also recall reading that some of the models generate mechanical noise when recording. I edit the material on Sony decks. What would you buy? Thanks! Jerry ----------------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]