The Old and the New

I’m very attached to old things and at the same time devoted to innovation, so I’m always torn between using one or the other.
For example, if I use a Mid Side microphone setup, I could use a Sound Devices 302 coupled with a Fostex FR2Le, such as the very compact FR-AV2.

The convenience of moving around with a single very small device Vs. a fairly heavy set divided into two units.

If I have to favor the Mid Side functions of varying the width of the field angle while recording, I must necessarily use the combination with Sound devices 302.
This function with the Tascam FR-AV2 only occurs when recording is stopped.

the OLD

Sound Devices 302 +Fostex FR2Le

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the NEW

Tascam FR-AV2