Topic: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 2)

[F.O.Bean]

Yep.  Looks like my RM-Multi, that I already had, would have to be it for now.  Just need a couple of slight mods to make it work.  Need some perfectly cut, super dense foam for under the recorder.

I saw a nice tactical bag at WalMart the other day, that SHOULD fit my 2 Schoeps setups plus the 70D and an m10 as backup, for only $45. I'll probably go that route when I grab the 70D I don't see justifying a PB or Petrol bag thaqt costs at least $100 just for a $300 deck. I'm not knocking anyone who does though, but lets be honest, I kept my old 722 in the PB AR-7 bag its entire life, but that's because I paid over $2,500/new for the 722 lol I think the 70D will be just fine in a well padded bag. I also like the LowePro Fastback 350 for running both of my rigs. The VMS and LB and 70D would go on the bottom camera lens part, while the cables and actives would sit in the top part of the Fastback 350. And its only $76/Shipped

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/531365-REG/Lowepro_LP35197_PEU_Fastpack_350_Backpack_Black.html

[voltronic]

I think the Amazon Basics bag I use would also work just fine.  Note in Cheesecadet's pics where he's got an FP24 in there - compared that with my picture showing an FP24 in this bag:
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=169994.msg2110322#msg2110322

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Sending my DR-70D back to TEAC/TASCAM due to a feedback issue of which sounds like a white noise when the volume knobs are adjusted during a recording.   Lasts for only a second and it happens only with the volume knob for the particular channel being adjusted upon contact. There is no bleed over to any other track, but each channels has the same issue during recording. 

Called to discuss with tech support and they stropped me short and had me call a different phone number and extension, along with a contact name for all future communication on my DR-70D.  TASCAM has a solo contact person singled out for all issues in regards to the DR-70D and warranty-return work. I am not sure if that's good or bad since tech support would not even listen to my question regarding my problem? 

Somewhat annoyed that it has taken a dive so early in the game, as I had taken extreme care of the recorder since the day I received it. I have only used the recorder 3 times since my purchase in Jan. As much as I like the ergo factor of using this recorder in my bag-setup, I have lost a bit of faith in it's workmanship.  Happy I have my ZoomH6 on hand!  Good reasons to have more than 1 recorder running at a show. 

[Ozpeter]

That's a pity.  Presumably it was ok to begin with?

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Worked like a charm for the Ed Palermo Big Band. Loved it!   Was used the day after it was delivered for that show and has been in a padded Petrol since.  Just an odd occurrence?  Under warranty still, so that's a plus!!!  Just glad I had the H6 to back me up.

[2manyrocks]

Which channel went bad?

At least it failed early enough that it's plainly covered by the warranty. 

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Which channel went bad?

At least it failed early enough that it's plainly covered by the warranty.

feedback issue of which sounds like a white noise when the volume knobs are adjusted during a recording.   Lasts for only a second and it happens only with the volume knob for the particular channel being adjusted upon contact. There is no bleed over to any other track, but each channels has the same issue during recording.

 

And Yes, at least it is still covered under warranty

[leehookem]

Another sample track.  Starting to like this little box.  Finally got to record a showcase with a decent PA.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6hXEZZFMb7fRlVRQjlYXzJza1U/view?usp=sharing
Rain Plans, by Israel Nash
2015-03-18
South By San Jose
Austin, TX
AKG ck61 > NBob Actives > Naiant PFA > Tascam DR-70

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Received a message on FB from the SD page to check out these modular Sunhoods .  Not bad and may be perfect for a Tascam DR-70D?

LPC, Inc is the company name.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=378489812334439"

Can always make a custom sunhood, but it looked promising.

[F.O.Bean]

Another sample track.  Starting to like this little box.  Finally got to record a showcase with a decent PA.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6hXEZZFMb7fRlVRQjlYXzJza1U/view?usp=sharing
Rain Plans, by Israel Nash
2015-03-18
South By San Jose
Austin, TX
AKG ck61 > NBob Actives > Naiant PFA > Tascam DR-70

Sounds great Lee

[Fried Chicken Boy]

Where did you get those cool yellow covers for your XLRs?

Mine came with the cables years ago from The Great Gumbino here on TS.com.  I think you can get them from Mouser Electronics though?

markertek

Link added http://www.markertek.com/product/xlrcap-10/10pk-of-yellow-plastic-caps-bust-boots-for-xlr-connectors

Thanks for that link!  The shipping is more than the item though, so I'll look around to see if other sellers have them.

A few years back, Louie (NOLAfishwater) was producing and selling his version of them that, IMHO, were a little better as they had a tab so you could easily pull them off the connectors.  The old retail thread is here. > http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=97607.0  Dunno if he still has any but it couldn't hurt to PM him if you're interested.

[jcb]

I am running some power tests on the DR70-D.
The setup is :
-- Anker 2G E4 13000mAh Usb battery,
-- recording all four channels,
-- at 96/24,
-- with 4 Akg Blue Line mics with phantom power on.
Measured through a small Usb inline meter, the results are :
-- Voltage (average) 5.24V
-- Intensity (average) 0.63A
This translates into 3.30W power used.
Supposing that the Usb batteries specs are given for 3.5V rather than 5V, 13000mAh would give 13.8 hours theoretical run time. This seems more or less in line with the test running as I just lost the 3 diode (there are four of them) on the battery so half the diodes (power) left after 7 hours...
-- Only one diode left after 9 hours and 50 minutes...
-- After a little less than 11 hours the card (32GB) was full. The DR70-D did not like being stopped that way. Powered it down, changed the the card, formatted it but it would not restore phantom power to the mics. Powered it down and then up again, same result. I had to stop it and remove the power source for a minute before starting again and getting the phantom back...
-- After 13 hours and 30 minutes the one remaining diode began flashing...
-- The external battery last diode went off after 13 hours and 45 minutes and the recorder switched to internal batteries. This is 13.75 hours : very close to the 13.8 hours computed before starting !

[intpseeker]

Another sample track.  Starting to like this little box.  Finally got to record a showcase with a decent PA.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6hXEZZFMb7fRlVRQjlYXzJza1U/view?usp=sharing
Rain Plans, by Israel Nash
2015-03-18
South By San Jose
Austin, TX
AKG ck61 > NBob Actives > Naiant PFA > Tascam DR-70

Yeehaw! Sound very nice!

where were you in the venue?

[leehookem]

Outside show, DFC, about 25 - 30' from the stage.

[leehookem]

Here's a couple more samples from same showcase:

The Eastern Sea
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6hXEZZFMb7faDhBY0tYTDZfLWc/view?usp=sharing

Golden Dawn Arkestra
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6hXEZZFMb7fX1hmclhvOHN5ekk/view?usp=sharing