The mic plug-in works very well, although I don't need it unless I want to run the mic through a distortion pad or a drive-capable amp for artificial effects.

, I think I just need to source a good external mic for really quiet recordings.

I loved the simplicity of the DR-05, but given that the internal mic of this one is better, I preferred the DR-2D.The buttons of the DR-2D are tiny, but I got used to them