backup hard-disk recorder

[otaylor]

I'm looking to purchase a new device for live recording backup. Current candidates are:

Tascam DP02 8 (40 gb, 2-track simultaneous recording)
Zoom HD8CD (80 gb, 2-track simultaneous recording)
Fostex MR8HD (40 gb, 4-track simultaneous recording)

I'm leaning towards the Fostex b/c it's ~$100 cheaper than the other two, and I'm not looking to do mixdown on the multi-track device - just for backup if my DAW crashes.

What are your thougths? Have any other suggestions around $500?

[otaylor]

I ended up going with a M-Audio Microtrack II (records to compact flash). I chose it b/c it was one of the few handhelds that had digital (s/pidf) input. It's great for anyone wondering. Recording with the little included condenser mic leaves something to be desired, but an overall great device.

Thanks for your replies :|