Topic: d8 vs jb3

[stevenjc]

what do you guys think...for my first rig should i go with a d8 or a jb3 and what are the pros/cons of them?  i think i will be using a pair of akg C1000S>ad-20>one of the above.

thanks,
steve

[cpclark]

with all the problems that ive been seeing with jb3's in the recording forum, ill stick with my D100 until HD recorders are in the market, stick with dat

[Brian Skalinder]

With all the problems I've seen people have with their portable DATs - myself included...hmph   - I'm picking up a JB3 to run along with (and hopefully some day in place of day) my D8/D100.

I think the JB3 is a great option for those getting into the game, now.  Both DAT and JB3 have their problems, but for now the JB3 is much cheaper and if you don't use it or want to switch to DAT, you won't have trouble unloading it.

[Lee]

I figured this would be an archival quality question by now.

Unless you seriously like spending money on the deck, tapes, service, etc., I'd go with the JB3.  Seems like you're working on an entry level rig, you can always take the money you're saving on a DAT deck and put it towards other areas of your rig.  YMMV

[Kindguy]

With all the problems I've seen people have with their portable DATs - myself included...hmph   - I'm picking up a JB3 to run along with (and hopefully some day in place of day) my D8/D100.

I think the JB3 is a great option for those getting into the game, now.  Both DAT and JB3 have their problems, but for now the JB3 is much cheaper and if you don't use it or want to switch to DAT, you won't have trouble unloading it.

I picked up a JB3 to run with my dat. Everyone in Team Bama uses them with no problems. So far I like it. fast Firewire transfer. Easy to playback in the car which is nice.  

[caymanreview]

il vote on the jb3

i replaced my M1 with a jb3, i have yet to have a problem whatsoever

i absolutely love mine, i transfer via firewire and have it tracked and burnt before i would have had my dats transferred

no tapes, no misloads. so easy with so little hassle

[1st set only]

dat is for me to poop on

[InfiniteOhms]

i'd go with the jb3, they are semi-delicate, but they are cheap and easy to use .... i love mine. Make sure you get an extra battery.

[zhianosatch]

I ditched a JB3 and picked up a like-new D8 instead.

[wrangler_n_space]

Another vote for the JB3 here.

Jeff do you play yours through your car radio?

[wbaldwin]

I really like the jb3 too....

never had a DAT, switched over from running the laptop.  So much smaller, easier to set up, and takes less time!

I totally use it in the car on the way home from the show.....  Nice option!

[Kindguy]

Another vote for the JB3 here.

Jeff do you play yours through your car radio?

Yea, with the tape adapter thing creative makes. Bush showed me the way  

[caymanreview]

but im screwed in that option, as i just have a in dash cd player....

[dank]

get a $20 fm transmitter. they work pretty well and are smaller than a pack of smokes.

[caymanreview]

get a $20 fm transmitter. they work pretty well and are smaller than a pack of smokes.

i never thought about that... im on it!
+T bro!

[sexymexi]

see but with a jb3 isn't there a time limit for recording, per file, i thought it was a 2 gig limit...  i don't know, but thats what i thought, that would be a pain in the ass for a really long set to have it drop out after 2 gigs..

[dklein]

see but with a jb3 isn't there a time limit for recording, per file, i thought it was a 2 gig limit...  i don't know, but thats what i thought, that would be a pain in the ass for a really long set to have it drop out after 2 gigs..

It's a 3 hour time limit and it only takes a few seconds to initialize a new file.  Same max as DAT and faster than a DAT tape change.