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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #360 on: March 14, 2012, 07:03:42 PM »
Hmmm, anyone use microSD cards in SD adapters in the DR-2D? I have 32GB of microSD memory for my M10 that I would like to use if I were to switch recorders.
I don't see why it wouldn't work, just seems there can be room for error though compared to a single SDHC. However you will most likely have to format the card for the Tascam usage and same goes for going back to the M10.
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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #361 on: March 15, 2012, 01:53:54 PM »
Anyone use their DR-2d with a Naiant preamp? I'm thinking of having Jon build me a Tinybox 2.0 with pads to compensate for the hot inputs of the DR-2d.
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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #362 on: March 15, 2012, 02:19:12 PM »
Anyone use their DR-2d with a Naiant preamp? I'm thinking of having Jon build me a Tinybox 2.0 with pads to compensate for the hot inputs of the DR-2d.


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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #363 on: March 15, 2012, 02:45:01 PM »
Anyone use their DR-2d with a Naiant preamp? I'm thinking of having Jon build me a Tinybox 2.0 with pads to compensate for the hot inputs of the DR-2d.

I've used my a few times with my Littlebox, and just ran it a couple nights ago with a borrowed tinybox v1.

It's worked fine -- nice combo.  I've run external attenuator cables (pads) from the LB to the DR2d, and have run without, just with lower gain.  I ran with the attenuators so I could boost up the gain of the LB more to get more saturation out of the output transformers, but the combo works fine without pads if you just keep the gain lower on the LB.

Similar with the TB. I ran the borrowed TB at medium gain (18db??) for Radiohead and got peaks of about -2dbFS on the DR2d with no distortion.  They weren't super loud, but you could always run the TB at low gain.

Talk about it with Jon, but I wouldn't think you'd need pads on the TB.  Just get custom gain settings that are lower than the standard -- maybe 6db - 12db - 24db
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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #364 on: March 15, 2012, 05:12:49 PM »
I ran mine last Saturday MK4>KCY>Littlebox>DR-2d line in and SBD Mic in and didn't have a pad or attenuator cable on either input.  The recording turn out great  I did buy an Attenuator cable in case I get a hot SBD feed, but when running line in with the LB I keep my levels about 11:00.  I would skip getting built in pads it will cost extra money and isn't needed.  I'd get an attenuator cable and you'll be fine. 
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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #365 on: March 17, 2012, 02:43:09 AM »
Anyone use their DR-2d with a Naiant preamp? I'm thinking of having Jon build me a Tinybox 2.0 with pads to compensate for the hot inputs of the DR-2d.

I've used my a few times with my Littlebox, and just ran it a couple nights ago with a borrowed tinybox v1.

It's worked fine -- nice combo.  I've run external attenuator cables (pads) from the LB to the DR2d, and have run without, just with lower gain.  I ran with the attenuators so I could boost up the gain of the LB more to get more saturation out of the output transformers, but the combo works fine without pads if you just keep the gain lower on the LB.

Similar with the TB. I ran the borrowed TB at medium gain (18db??) for Radiohead and got peaks of about -2dbFS on the DR2d with no distortion.  They weren't super loud, but you could always run the TB at low gain.

Talk about it with Jon, but I wouldn't think you'd need pads on the TB.  Just get custom gain settings that are lower than the standard -- maybe 6db - 12db - 24db

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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #366 on: March 27, 2012, 12:12:00 PM »
I used the DR-2d for the first time last night and fortunately had a warmup band to work with and was hoping for the best. Anyways I remember reading somewhere in this thread about the recorder stopping. Some speculated heating and others the SD card. I had the recorder resting on my leg face down while holding it in my hand so it wouldn't fall. I didn't apply any pressure, but the recorder shutoff 3 times in a 40 minute set and basically left me saying WTF. For the main attraction once i confirmed levels were correct on the dual recordings I locked the unit with the hold switch in the back. No issues over the 2 hours of recording. I did not lock the unit for the warmup band. I guess this is just a recommendation to anyone using one or thinking of buying one.
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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #367 on: March 27, 2012, 03:51:19 PM »
Lock the hold and use the IR remote.  Update your firmware to the latest if you have not yet.

Ran one as a SBD deck all last weekend and shifted it between a couple stages.  With a big card and an Energizer external LIion battery all I needed to do was plug in and walk by with the remote occassionally between sets. Didn't think about power or cards all weekend.
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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #368 on: March 27, 2012, 05:53:44 PM »
Lock the hold and use the IR remote.  Update your firmware to the latest if you have not yet.

Ran one as a SBD deck all last weekend and shifted it between a couple stages.  With a big card and an Energizer external LIion battery all I needed to do was plug in and walk by with the remote occassionally between sets. Didn't think about power or cards all weekend.
I didn't necessarily have an issue with power output, just that the device would shutdown prematurely without it being locked. Anyways a lesson learned and at least not on a critical recording. I will heed that advise for sure on always locking in case there is an issue with sensitivity to the button functions when not locked.  ;D
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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #369 on: March 27, 2012, 06:29:42 PM »
It shouldn't shut down easily without locking since doing so requires holding the 'stop' button for a while. I can't remember hearing reports of shutdown issues from other users so I don't think that's a known problem. The inital power appetite issues were solved with the firmware update, which was the root of my suggestion to check which firmware it is currently running. I'm not sure what else the update addressed (such as other bugs or possibly shutdown issues), but its always a good idea to run the latest update as a general rule. 
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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #370 on: March 27, 2012, 08:31:24 PM »
firmware is definitely up to date. it was the first thing I did when I received the DR-2d. The second thing I did was order Powerex and Imedion batteries. I'll have to do some home tests doing the same as i did @ the show. Hopefully I don't have a defective product.
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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #371 on: March 29, 2012, 03:14:41 PM »
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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #372 on: April 04, 2012, 10:07:35 PM »
Just got mine, came pre-loaded with 1.03.  Looks neat, looking forward to giving this a whirl in a few weeks.
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Re: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM
« Reply #373 on: April 04, 2012, 10:24:05 PM »
Right on, and welcome to the party!

We've filled 25 pages.  Sunjan or Brian- can you lock this thread.
Just made a new thread to continue the discussion here.

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