Topic: Marantz PMD 671 in the field Part 3...

[leehookem]

just buy some 480's and you'll have no need to run anything in front of the ACM 671. 

The ONLY reason I still have the UA5 is to run a separate rig (SBD).

[Genghis Cougar Mellen Khan]

just buy some 480's and you'll have no need to run anything in front of the ACM 671. 

The ONLY reason I still have the UA5 is to run a separate rig (SBD).

If I buy AKG's it gonna be the 414's, I've already got the sd cardiod and hyper bases covered. 

I do like that AKG sizzle though. 

When I get my unit back from Doug I doubt I'll ever run a V3 in front of that unit, it'll be retired to the front end of the tascam if I feel like lugging it out.

[leehookem]

I would love to get my hands (ears) on the 414's.  I think they would be the perfect compliment.

EDIT:  hint, hint...anybody want to let me borrow some 414s and mounts?   

[Genghis Cougar Mellen Khan]

I would love to get my hands (ears) on the 414's.  I think they would be the perfect compliment.

C414 B-XLS, start saving your pennies, that's the next toy on the list for sure.  I really wish I had them for Mogwai this Thursday...

[kgreener]

just buy some 480's and you'll have no need to run anything in front of the ACM 671. 

well said.

another fine leehookem 481 > ACM671 recording (it definitely helps that i like Topaz's music...love the funk...wish he would get back to the northeast):

http://www.archive.org/details/Topaz2006-05-11.AKG481ACM671flac16

Location:  DFC @ 7'

Lee, approximately how far away from the stage are you with this recording?  just trying to get a feel for your overall setup.  thanks +

[spreadheadtom]

I would love to get my hands (ears) on the 414's.  I think they would be the perfect compliment.

my ACM 671 will be hitting the door today.  we should have some 414 > 671 recordings in the near future.

  Tommy

[leehookem]

just buy some 480's and you'll have no need to run anything in front of the ACM 671. 

well said.

another fine leehookem 481 > ACM671 recording (it definitely helps that i like Topaz's music...love the funk...wish he would get back to the northeast):

http://www.archive.org/details/Topaz2006-05-11.AKG481ACM671flac16

Location:  DFC @ 7'

Lee, approximately how far away from the stage are you with this recording?  just trying to get a feel for your overall setup.  thanks +

probably 15-20 feet from the stage.

[TenoRichards]

Sandisk Ultra II 8 GB does not work.  I haven't had the scratch to try anything else.

Hmmm... That's not good news.
Is anyone using the Sandisk Ultra II 4 GB or 2 GB cards successfully? What I'm trying to determine is if it is a problem with the manufacturer or the size of the card.

Using the San Disk 4gb with no probs whatsoever. Also the 2gb. None. Glad I didn't buy the 8....

[aberg]

All you lucky punks with your ACM 671 rigs... what I wouldn't give to trade my MP-2>R-1 for a tasty 671...... I'm hoping transformer mics (460s) + transformer pre (mp-2) will give me a big enough hard-on at least for the summer....

[spreadheadtom]

It is official.....I have mine in hand 


now just to find something to record.

[leehookem]

congratulations!

+T

[sygdwm]

this was originally a pm, but thought others may could use it. feel free to add/critique.


-power on w/ formatted* cf card
       *to format hook 671 w/ DAW via usb cable, explore to "removable disk", right click, format(quick)

-hold down "menu/store"
   preset 1 should come up
    press enter (play) twice
     recformat should be seen, press enter

-choose stereo/pcm by using enter and (>>) fwd keys,
  set bit depth/sample rate (i have preset 1 set to 24/48, p2 is24/44.1, p3 is 16/44,1)
   select file as wav, press enter.

-you should be back to recformat, press (>>)fwd/enter to set these...

raw mode- monitor
verify- off
pre rec- off
st mode- stereo
mono mode- mono
auto mrk - off
manual tr - on
auto trk - on set to 2hours - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!

hit (>>) til you get back to recformat,
press "menu/store"

repeat for other 2 presets.


ON TOP:

monitor - source
pre rec - on
input lock- on, but set it mic in first, if you ever run a pre in front use line in, or digi in
stereo - middle
repeat - off
edl play- off
mic attn -  -20db - AGAIN, VERY IMPORTANT, even when using external pre
anc - flat
rec level- manual

[spreadheadtom]

where's the part saying "671 info for dummies" and "call me when you can't figure it out"   


damn I'm ready to go home now

[Genghis Cougar Mellen Khan]

mic attn -  -20db - AGAIN, VERY IMPORTANT, even when using external pre

Why?  Wouldn't you be running the external pre > line in?

[Chuck]

where's the part saying "671 info for dummies" and "call me when you can't figure it out"   


damn I'm ready to go home now

Here's the "cheat sheet" I started when I first got my 671.