Tascam items are mainly Chinese, and you know what happens to Chinese products, they break down within few months of purchase. Their products are cheaper like any other Chinese product, but when it comes to durability, production quality and ease of use, Tascam machines are not as dependable and overated for promotion. They do opearate within the recommended settings if you are an upcoming who wants to expand on your knowledge of sound production, but overall their products are not as powerful as described and you risk paying a lot of money, spending precious time to repair their instruments. Stay safe.