given the budget, there are very limited options. Therefore i had to choose something that didn't need me to break the bank at the same time provide me with a good quality audio recording. Drifting apart from the obvious options i decided to narrow down to pure specs and decided to go ahead with this spectacular unit. It's small, portable and works effortlessly well. It allows me to record both channels simultaneously thus helping me to save time recording individual instruments. Go for it guys!