Topic: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 5)

[mfrench]

Stupid question coming,....
warning issued.

How do you activate the onboard mics?
I can't find it in the menu.

MENU > BASIC > INPUT 3/4 : MIC

Thanks, Snowman. That did it.

[mfrench]

For whatever reason Tascam has an owner's manual (11-19-2014) and a reference manual (8-25-2015). The info you seek is in the reference manual , which has a lot more detailed info.

Apparently the info is on page 13 of the owner's manual and does not specifically mention the term "built-in mics" while the reference manual does.

ETA: I see you figured it out. I guess they needed time to figure out all the functions.

I guess that mine is an early model?
My firmware is 1.00 0037 (or something like this #), which seems more primitive than a lot of what I see listed in the survey.
Where do these dates come from?
Sorry if its been listed here. I never expected to get one of these decks; but alas, I do now. I've only followed the thread since I received mine.
thanks.

[voltronic]

For whatever reason Tascam has an owner's manual (11-19-2014) and a reference manual (8-25-2015). The info you seek is in the reference manual , which has a lot more detailed info.

Apparently the info is on page 13 of the owner's manual and does not specifically mention the term "built-in mics" while the reference manual does.

ETA: I see you figured it out. I guess they needed time to figure out all the functions.

I guess that mine is an early model?
My firmware is 1.00 0037 (or something like this #), which seems more primitive than a lot of what I see listed in the survey.
Where do these dates come from?
Sorry if its been listed here. I never expected to get one of these decks; but alas, I do now. I've only followed the thread since I received mine.
thanks.

That's just the stock firmware - there have been a few updates, and the most recent is 1.11.

You may find answers to a lot of your questions in the FAQ Thread (link below).

[JiB97]

have had no issues with this 16gb Samsung SD card i've been using.  taped a show and have run 5 or 6 tests just recording my record player and nothing wrong so far.

Ran this card again last night, this time using all 4 channels and still no issues to report.  FWIW I did not reformat the card before the show and the card still had files from a previous outing on it.

I am running version 1.01 firmware, I believe.

[vwmule]

Ran four channels (mics+phantom) last night and no problems. Used PNY 32 gig, class 10.

http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=582963

[ButchAlmberg]

I don't want to stop using the DR-70D but don't want to risk losing a show either. Can I go out of the Tascam into my 661 as a safety? Or will I just be copying any potential glitch that might transpire?

[morst]

Ran four channels (mics+phantom) last night and no problems. Used PNY 32 gig, class 10.

Are folks going to posting every time they make a recording with a card that is "not-on-the-list?" How many good runs before you trust an unlisted card?

I don't want to stop using the DR-70D but don't want to risk losing a show either. Can I go out of the Tascam into my 661 as a safety? Or will I just be copying any potential glitch that might transpire?

I think nobody knows yet.

[vwmule]

Every single time.

[stevetoney]

I don't want to stop using the DR-70D but don't want to risk losing a show either. Can I go out of the Tascam into my 661 as a safety? Or will I just be copying any potential glitch that might transpire?

I don't know the answer either, but if you're doing two channel, why not put the DR70D on the output of the 661?

[ButchAlmberg]

My only thought was the difference in the pathway to the card (if any) when going from XLR in vs. the EXT IN 1/2 jack. I'm just not sure, but I'm leaning towards recording with the 661 until we get some definitive solutions (i.e. firmware update) from Tascam.

[mfrench]

OK,... so I just received this power bank, the eBay generic 20,000mah battery, for use with the deck.  It came without any instructions. So, I'm asking here...
When the battery is fully charged, what condition are the lights?
Anything blinking when finished charging?
Does it shut off automatically?

Presently: One light blinking.

[voltronic]

OK,... so I just received this power bank, the eBay generic 20,000mah battery, for use with the deck.  It came without any instructions. So, I'm asking here...
When the battery is fully charged, what condition are the lights?
Anything blinking when finished charging?
Does it shut off automatically?

Presently: One light blinking.

All lights solid is fully charged.  It shuts off automatically if nothing is drawing power.  I leave mine plugged into the 70D, and when I power down the recorder the battery shuts off soon after.

[mfrench]

many thanks!

[JiB97]

have had no issues with this 16gb Samsung SD card i've been using.  taped a show and have run 5 or 6 tests just recording my record player and nothing wrong so far.

Ran this card again last night, this time using all 4 channels and still no issues to report.  FWIW I did not reformat the card before the show and the card still had files from a previous outing on it.

I am running version 1.01 firmware, I believe.

https://archive.org/details/mmj2015-10-20.at853

[ButchAlmberg]

My only good card went through the wash last night and is now MIA and likely DOA anyway. I need a new card for this evening (Warren Haynes) and thinking Walmart or BB. The numbers confuse me a bit so I'm hoping someone might confirm that this one is on the list?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/SanDisk-SDSDXPA-032G-A75-32GB-Extreme-Pro-SDHC-Card/22237574

On the upside, I have clean shirts for tonight.