Topic: (Newb) Recording device that won't break the bank

[F.O.Bean]

Format your CF Card after you transfer to your comp. I reformat my 32GB CF Card before EVERY SHOW. After every show, I save a copy on my 722's 40GB INHDD, and then reformat my CF Card again. Unless you want weird errors or dropouts, just format the card before every recording What I'm saying is, DO NOT DELETE and then record. Format, write until card is full, transfer to comp, reformat card to be fresh again, DONE!

Got it? Ive heard MANY weird things happening to tapers that resulted in a loss of a recording, or dropouts, that can be traced back to a CF Card that wasnt formated in a while!

It's funny but I've yet to see any digital recorder company make this reccomendation.

Its funny you mention that, because I too have NEVER seen/noticed a company to recommend formatting the CF Cards before every outing That's pretty strange actually, now that you mention it You'd think that they would have a HUGE DISCLAIMER stating that the CF Card manufacturer nor recorder manufacturer is NOT liable for any messed up recording sessions, as long as you reformatted the card prior to recording.....

Did I say that right? Hell, I don't know? Did I make any sense at the end of that paragraph Yinz know what I meant to say tho, right?

[John Willett]

muck appreciated! 

You must be a farmer. 

[nak700s]

Stay away from anything that has to use a rechargable battery.  You want to keep it simple if you are not fending for yourself.  Simply put, if you are going to festivals, you want portability.  make sure that whatever you end up with takes flash cards (SD cards) and regular alkaline batteries or you are screwed in the field.

Personally, I have your easy way out if you'd like.  I recently received a Zoom H2 as a gift and have no use for it.  If you want to buy it, I will sell it to you for $160.00 delivered.  It is brand new and never removed from its original box.  This recorder, or another like it, would be best for your needs.

[jbell]

Thanks, I already bought a MTII and a usb battery charger!  I think this should work for my purposes.  I do appreciate the offer!

[darby]

Personally, I have your easy way out if you'd like.  I recently received a Zoom H2 as a gift and have no use for it.  If you want to buy it, I will sell it to you for $160.00 delivered.  It is brand new and never removed from its original box.  This recorder, or another like it, would be best for your needs.

C'mon Brian...
why don't you use it and step into the 21st century    
I know you only quit using your D5 a year or so ago 

[jbell]

I even know that a DAT is a museum piece!!!

[taperwheeler]

Stay away from anything that has to use a rechargable battery.  You want to keep it simple if you are not fending for yourself.  Simply put, if you are going to festivals, you want portability.  make sure that whatever you end up with takes flash cards (SD cards) and regular alkaline batteries or you are screwed in the field.

Personally, I have your easy way out if you'd like.  I recently received a Zoom H2 as a gift and have no use for it.  If you want to buy it, I will sell it to you for $160.00 delivered.  It is brand new and never removed from its original box.  This recorder, or another like it, would be best for your needs.

Is this just a sales pitch?  I remember reading that compact flash has been proven more reliable than sd.  From my experience with my mt, have had no problems in 2 years of consistant use with it.  And the battery issue...the unit runs a good 4-5 hours plus on the internal alone.  My macally battery pack (which is super small) easily doubles it.  Don't consider this "screwed in the field".   

[fmaderjr]

I agree with taperwheeler. Anything from Zoom is has a number of problems. Musicians like the H2 for taping their own rehearsals, etc. but for live concert recording the MT II is FAR better.

[jbell]

I am in on the MTII, it provides all I need!! Also has a dig. coax