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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #75 on: November 19, 2014, 02:15:17 PM »
LOW setting - Pot gain range is -21dB to +11dB
HIGH setting - Pot gain range is +19dB to +51dB
HIGH + setting Pot gain range is +52dB to +63dB

That might help you gauge it a little easier Chuck?!?!
it is interesting to me that the ranges are so vast.
I would think it would make sense for each one to cover the same amount of range, not one cover 32, 42, and the last 11
but maybe thats where the "mid" went. mid on the 60d might have broke down low/high and been more evenly distributed.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #76 on: November 19, 2014, 02:42:53 PM »
Nah, sorry guys. I'm not explaining very well. I just want a numerical representation of where the gain knob is when you turn them. I do see that the there is a numerical representation of where the panning is. I figured it would be the same with the gain knobs. The DR-680 has all that. I'm completely happy still running the DR-680. The 70D is interesting to me because it's so small and has 4 phantom power inputs. I'll hold off until something better comes along.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #77 on: November 19, 2014, 02:54:35 PM »
Nah, sorry guys. I'm not explaining very well. I just want a numerical representation of where the gain knob is when you turn them. I do see that the there is a numerical representation of where the panning is. I figured it would be the same with the gain knobs. The DR-680 has all that. I'm completely happy still running the DR-680. The 70D is interesting to me because it's so small and has 4 phantom power inputs. I'll hold off until something better comes along.

+1 and exactly what I meant. For precise work this is a must. Ganging input gain controls would be another option.

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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #78 on: November 19, 2014, 03:23:12 PM »
Some sound tests, anyone? Noise on the preamps using 48v condenser mics and quality of the onboard ominis?
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #79 on: November 19, 2014, 05:39:09 PM »
LOW setting - Pot gain range is -21dB to +11dB
HIGH setting - Pot gain range is +19dB to +51dB
HIGH + setting Pot gain range is +52dB to +63dB

That might help you gauge it a little easier Chuck?!?!
it is interesting to me that the ranges are so vast.
I would think it would make sense for each one to cover the same amount of range, not one cover 32, 42, and the last 11
but maybe thats where the "mid" went. mid on the 60d might have broke down low/high and been more evenly distributed.

Lo and hi both have gain ranges of 32dB, hi+ is 11dB
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #80 on: November 19, 2014, 08:32:29 PM »
LOW setting - Pot gain range is -21dB to +11dB
HIGH setting - Pot gain range is +19dB to +51dB
HIGH + setting Pot gain range is +52dB to +63dB

That might help you gauge it a little easier Chuck?!?!
it is interesting to me that the ranges are so vast.
I would think it would make sense for each one to cover the same amount of range, not one cover 32, 42, and the last 11
but maybe thats where the "mid" went. mid on the 60d might have broke down low/high and been more evenly distributed.

Lo and hi both have gain ranges of 32dB, hi+ is 11dB
yeah I was just testing to see who actually reads here  ;)
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #81 on: November 19, 2014, 09:27:02 PM »
LOW setting - Pot gain range is -21dB to +11dB
HIGH setting - Pot gain range is +19dB to +51dB
HIGH + setting Pot gain range is +52dB to +63dB

That might help you gauge it a little easier Chuck?!?!
it is interesting to me that the ranges are so vast.
I would think it would make sense for each one to cover the same amount of range, not one cover 32, 42, and the last 11
but maybe thats where the "mid" went. mid on the 60d might have broke down low/high and been more evenly distributed.

Lo and hi both have gain ranges of 32dB, hi+ is 11dB
yeah I was just testing to see who actually reads here  ;)

I figured as much
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #82 on: November 20, 2014, 12:25:38 AM »
On the DR-22 you see, on the display, 0-90 for level (arbitrary values but constant) together with a dB number relative to where you started.  So if you are peaking regularly to -18dB and you'd rather be going to -12, you turn the rotary encoder until the display shows +6dB (relative to where you were).  Seems like a good system and one they could probably implement on the DR-70 in firmware upgrade.

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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #83 on: November 20, 2014, 04:09:59 AM »
I don't see a slot for the SD card though? Unless it's on the top? Or am I completely blind?
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #84 on: November 20, 2014, 08:25:36 AM »
I don't see a slot for the SD card though? Unless it's on the top? Or am I completely blind?
it is in between the built in mics with the batteries
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #85 on: November 20, 2014, 10:32:45 AM »
I wonder how much of the internals may be descended from the even more compact DR2d? 

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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #86 on: November 20, 2014, 05:17:25 PM »
Has anyone experimented with mounting these smaller recorders on their mic stand?

Im thinking something like this might work

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1048124-REG/tether_tools_rs466_rock_solid_camera_platform.html

This recorder seems perfectly suited for this orientation.

Not the best pic, but here's my DR-60D mounted to my stand:



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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #87 on: November 20, 2014, 09:50:43 PM »
Has anyone experimented with mounting these smaller recorders on their mic stand?

Im thinking something like this might work

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1048124-REG/tether_tools_rs466_rock_solid_camera_platform.html

This recorder seems perfectly suited for this orientation.

Not the best pic, but here's my DR-60D mounted to my stand:



Using: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/400146-REG/On_Stage_MSA_9508_7_Boom_with_Clutch.html

and: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/576064-REG/On_Stage_CM01_CM01_Camera_and.html
thats pretty cool
Would be good for mounting a camera too
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #88 on: November 21, 2014, 07:28:07 AM »
I don't see a slot for the SD card though? Unless it's on the top? Or am I completely blind?
it is in between the built in mics with the batteries

Thanks a lot willndmb ;) I thought I was going insane because I didn't see a slot for the SD card lol 8)
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras
« Reply #89 on: November 21, 2014, 07:33:35 AM »
I am truly impressed with this recorder!!! I just wish it had the option to have 1/8" mini inputs too, like the 60d has. But definitely not a deal breaker IMO!!! I could easily have the correct cabling made to run my vms02ib and a littlebox into this puppy 8) But I rarely do a matrix, so I'm going to have to hear some recordings with this before I keep my m10s out of my chain!!! ;)
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