Since I bought it, I use such as a memory aid, that is to say that when I play the guitar or synth, I record and I can keep track of my songs and improve them later ... it is primarily for this purpose that I bought the unit.
I record a rock band also including myself, but it is more difficult because we must still make a good balance to record it well. It's convenient.

This is my first machine of this kind and I am very satisfied.

What I like least: there are all kinds of small gadgets that I do not use (amp simulator, etc. ... it sounds digital but it may help ...).

With experience I can say that will repeat this purchase if I had to, but before you decide you must know what you want to do with this unit. In no case shall it replace a micro-computer with a sound card to record one track with Sonar for example ... but we can record anything ... why not the sound of the sea ... etc. and with the soundtrack you can mix it with the camcorder ... the sound is better than the camera's ... it is not too big not too fat .... very portable- it is a very fine instrument necessary for composers.
If you want answers please don't hesitate ... if not you have the instructions on the web ... it can help make a choice ... (oh yes, the HP inside, it sucks) on the other hand, to the headphone is good ...