This is interesting reading as I am just about to invest in a handheld recorders, probably a Zoom, to record rehearsals. A little simpler here as it's just bass, acoustic guitar and vocals. This might save me having to start a new thread...
I foolishly sold the Effectrode PC-2A and the Grace Alix and then really missed them, luckily I was able to buy them back for what I sold them for so, apart from a trip up and down the A1. they are back and sounding lush...