Topic: TASCAM DR-680 portable 8-track #3

[darby]

plus you can use a standard power cable that comes with the battery
unless you want to have a special cable made

A 9v DVD battery is working for me.

edit to add:

...and congrats on making the decision to buy the recorder!

Thanks. Figured that would work.

I just bought the PortaBrace case for it. I'm going to look like an ass if I show up to the section with a PortaBrace without a recorder!

[thekittycatt]

What are you guys using for power on these things? I would assume that you are using some external power source.

Anyone using a Tekkeon MP3450?

Todd, what 32gb card are you using?

[darby]

What are you guys using for power on these things? I would assume that you are using some external power source.

Anyone using a Tekkeon MP3450?

Todd, what 32gb card are you using?

I am along with the extended power pack... I had it on for about 4.5 hours the other night and only used 1 bar
and for 32 gb cards I use San Disk and Verbatim

[johnmuge]

If been using the Tekkeon MP3450 with good luck.  I've run it for 2 shows with 2 sets of mics both with phantom on and it still has
1/2 charge left.  You probably could get 7-8 hours with 2 sets of mics with phantom on.  I've charged it when it hits half way so far.

[Todd R]

I'm using a Kingston Class 4 32gb card.  Been working fine at 24/48, haven't pushed into higher sampling rates.  Oh, for anywhere from 2 channels to all 8.

[darby]

If been using the Tekkeon MP3450 with good luck.  I've run it for 2 shows with 2 sets of mics both with phantom on and it still has
1/2 charge left.  You probably could get 7-8 hours with 2 sets of mics with phantom on.  I've charged it when it hits half way so far.

I've drained mine in a little less than 7 hours running 4 channels  line and SPDIF in @ 24/48
that's why I bought the extended power pack

[Chadfish]

What's the "Extended power pack"? Got a link?

[darby]

What's the "Extended power pack"? Got a link?

B&H
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/622827-REG/Tekkeon_MP3450_10_myPower_ALL_Plus_MP3450_10.html

here's what it looks like with both units together

[Chadfish]

Ah OK. Got it. I saw that but just clicked on the 99.00 one. Looks cool. On B&H there were couple reviews from people who the battery died on, but one was complaining about a recalled model. I think for my use with the 680 I won't need the extension battery. I wonder though, if you have the extension, and they are both connected, if one battery fails, not runs out of charge - but actually fails, could the other battery take over and save the day? That would be an awesome confidence booster out in the boonies somewhere.

[thekittycatt]

I've drained mine in a little less than 7 hours running 4 channels  line and SPDIF in @ 24/48

2 channels line in & 2 spdif or 4 line in & 2 spdif?

When I read it, I was a little confused.

[darby]

I've drained mine in a little less than 7 hours running 4 channels  line and SPDIF in @ 24/48

2 channels line in & 2 spdif or 4 line in & 2 spdif?

When I read it, I was a little confused.

4 channels total... sorry for the confusion
no phantom power either

EDIT:
I also was running the Tekkeon at 12V
I have since started to run it at 9V so that will help the battery life
plus using the Extended pack

[darby]

Ah OK. Got it. I saw that but just clicked on the 99.00 one. Looks cool. On B&H there were couple reviews from people who the battery died on, but one was complaining about a recalled model. I think for my use with the 680 I won't need the extension battery. I wonder though, if you have the extension, and they are both connected, if one battery fails, not runs out of charge - but actually fails, could the other battery take over and save the day? That would be an awesome confidence booster out in the boonies somewhere.

having the extended pack makes them work in tandem
if the main battery FAILS I would say you still would be hosed
but I honestly can't say that for sure though

[ArchivalAudio]

I just bought the PortaBrace case for it. I'm going to look like an ass if I show up to the section with a PortaBrace without a recorder!

maybe you could just ask that someone slip their 680 inside your sweet bag. 

[Flawn]

A question about SDHC cards and the DR-680:

The current list from Tascam of tested SDHC cards includes several 32GB cards from various vendors, so I know there's no blanket lockout of that capacity of card.

But when I tried a Ridata brand 32GB Class 10 card (not on the tested list) in the 680 today, I get the message "Invalid Card Change Card". That error message cannot be cleared, and the unit cannot be powered down while that message is displayed. I had to eject the card with the machine powered up, which doesn't seem to have harmed the card but isn't good practice in general.

The card works fine and fast when hooked up to my iMac either via the provided SDHC slot on the iMac or via an SDHC card reader. The DR-680 manual offers no advice for a work-around for this error message other than "Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card."

I tested it originally in the DR-680 with its factory formatting of FAT-32. After the initial problem I reformatted it as FAT-32 on the iMac. Same result, invalid card.

Any suggestions?

[Chadfish]

Format the card in the 680.