Topic: Marantz PMD-671 in the field part 4...

[mosquito]

Dunno if you ever got your info stancourtney, but for a bit of info and opinion:

I run 8GB cards.  This gives me nearly 4 hours per card at 24/96.  I usually use 2 or 3 cards for a single concert or 'all night singing' and move to the next card at breaks or after I've recorded 2-3 hours 'cause I'm paranoid about card failure.  Also, I tend to start rolling earlier than other folks just to make sure I get any unexpected things recorded.

If you're recording long, unattended sessions I'd expect the 2 GB file limit would be a problem before card size.

[stancourtney]

Thanks for the reply. I do long term nature recording so length of time is very important.

Stab

[flintstone]

Solid State Sound says they have 16 GB and
32 GB flash cards which are "approved" for
use with the PMD671.

On the other hand, the firmware update announced
in May 2009 is supposed to support cards up to
8 GB.  You have to send your PMD671 in to Marantz
for the upgrade.
http://www.d-mpro.com/users/folder.asp?FolderID=3689&Tab=FAQ

[mosquito]

Anyone happen to know why they require you to send it in?

My only guess is that the FW isn't 'dual-bank', i.e. with a permanent register and a flashable register, and they want to ensure that there are no update failures caused by, say, power interruption.

[caymanreview]

i run mostly 8gb cards too, a few 4s here and there for festivals and such

what does the update do? allow the 671 to accurately say how much time is left on a card bigger than 4gb is all i can think it would be. not really an issue for me, but i could see that being really handy for you doing extensive recording times. ive only had one occasion where the show ran constant for longer than that, and i had borrowed an R44 so i wasnt running the 671

im almost thinking of ditching mine. i love the sound of the acm mod, but i really dislike the indiviual gain adjustment hassle in the dark at a rough show sometimes. ive got the itch for 4ch too, so its time to move on fairly soon i think

[sam]

Anyone happen to know why they require you to send it in?

My only guess is that the FW isn't 'dual-bank', i.e. with a permanent register and a flashable register, and they want to ensure that there are no update failures caused by, say, power interruption.

I contacted them this morning asking about the upgrade and they sent it to me, said I could do it myself ! I will wait until I get back from JamCruise.

[Chimney Top]

Can any 671 users tell me how to pan the channels?  is it automatic?  or is there a 'stereo' setting? 

thank you

[datbrad]

Can any 671 users tell me how to pan the channels?  is it automatic?  or is there a 'stereo' setting? 

thank you

I answered you on the other thread you started with the same question. You can set mono or stereo in the menu setting on the recorder, which is clearly explained in the 671 user manual. You can pan/swap/gain adjust, whatever using any audio editor.

[Chimney Top]

Can any 671 users tell me how to pan the channels?  is it automatic?  or is there a 'stereo' setting? 

thank you

I answered you on the other thread you started with the same question. You can set mono or stereo in the menu setting on the recorder, which is clearly explained in the 671 user manual. You can pan/swap/gain adjust, whatever using any audio editor.

thanks, i just commented in the other thread.

please disregard the last few posts.  I started a new topic.