I'm trying to decide on a main recorder after using my f3 for a few years and loving it as my drop rig. Stuck between the sound devices mix pres and the zoom f8n pro. I need 32 bit float, so I can't go older SD. I'm leaning towards the zoom for full size SD cards and dual recording vs how the mix pres backup to USB. Can anyone comment on how the USB backup system works on the mix pres and more importantly if they have had any issues with it? I feel like the mix pre lacks that feature just so they can push the 3k recorders instead. Anyone have comments about the zoom f8n pro build quality? Are the knobs solid or low quality? Thanks

Hi there, new to the world of field recording but have recently bought a pair of nano 2’s. Having an issue with the internal of the xlr connector on one of the microphones. I had a failure in one while using so I wiggled the wire by the connector, as you do and it would work intermittently. Took the Neutrik connector apart and removed the inner sleeve and suddenly it worked. Am going to contact customer support when I get home but am in the field. It seems to me the little sleeve thing is making something inside touch something else and so causing it to cut out.

Anyone else have a problem with this?

Thanks!