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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #300 on: August 31, 2010, 01:42:45 PM »
I use a SanDisk Ultra Class4, 15mb/sec., 32gb card.  Been working great at 24/48...  no issues at all.
I didn't get it from B&H, but this seems to be the same.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/563180-REG/SanDisk_SDSDRH_032G_A11_32GB_Ultra_SDHC_Memory.html
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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #301 on: September 02, 2010, 11:53:10 PM »
Can I take the memory card with wav files recorded on my R-09HR, and put the card in my PMD 661, without any resulting problems with the files or playback on the 661(the files are recorded at a format the 661 accepts)?

You know, that could work, but I would not risk it if it was me. Either the files from the R-09 could drop off the root directory, or there could be an issue with the files recorded later on the 661 if the card was formatted previously on the R-09.

I have been able to use the disk checking feature in Windows to repair corrupted files on a CF card before resulting from the card's use being split between two pieces of equipment in a simlar way to what you suggest, but there was a period of frantic scrambling before the root errors were fixed that I don't ever want to experience again. My advice is not to attempt use of the same SD card between an R09 and 661.

Thanks for the advice, DATBRAD.

Next question ~ What if after I have transferred the files from my R-09HR onto my harddrive (using a card reader), then put the card back in my R-09HR and formatted the card...can I then put that same card in my PMD-661, format it again, and record files on the 661 without any issues related to it previously being formatted on the R-09HR?
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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #302 on: September 03, 2010, 11:44:50 AM »
Can I take the memory card with wav files recorded on my R-09HR, and put the card in my PMD 661, without any resulting problems with the files or playback on the 661(the files are recorded at a format the 661 accepts)?

You know, that could work, but I would not risk it if it was me. Either the files from the R-09 could drop off the root directory, or there could be an issue with the files recorded later on the 661 if the card was formatted previously on the R-09.

I have been able to use the disk checking feature in Windows to repair corrupted files on a CF card before resulting from the card's use being split between two pieces of equipment in a simlar way to what you suggest, but there was a period of frantic scrambling before the root errors were fixed that I don't ever want to experience again. My advice is not to attempt use of the same SD card between an R09 and 661.

Thanks for the advice, DATBRAD.

Next question ~ What if after I have transferred the files from my R-09HR onto my harddrive (using a card reader), then put the card back in my R-09HR and formatted the card...can I then put that same card in my PMD-661, format it again, and record files on the 661 without any issues related to it previously being formatted on the R-09HR?

I think that's fine.  Actually, once you copy the files from the R-09HR, there's really no need to format the card again in the R-09HR.  As long as you clear the card by formatting it in the PMD-661, you should be good to go to record on the PMD-661, with no issues relating to the card previously being formatted/used in the R-09HR.  You could probably go back and forth between the R-09HR and PMD-661, using the same card in both decks, as long as you format the card in the deck that you want to use before recording.

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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #303 on: September 03, 2010, 11:00:12 PM »
does anybody have the portabrace for their 661?
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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #304 on: September 04, 2010, 12:56:28 PM »
does anybody have the portabrace for their 661?

I'm using portabrace for my gear bag and accessory bags but using the Marantz case for the 661, although it is not as nice as the portabrace offering it was bundled for free with the recorder as a limited time offer and gets the job done nicely. 
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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #305 on: September 04, 2010, 01:26:52 PM »
does anybody have the portabrace for their 661?

I'm using portabrace for my gear bag and accessory bags but using the Marantz case for the 661, although it is not as nice as the portabrace offering it was bundled for free with the recorder as a limited time offer and gets the job done nicely.
when you get the chance, would you please post a few pics of the 661 in the marantz case? hard to get a feel for it from the stock photo that is online. thanks!
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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #306 on: September 04, 2010, 04:31:19 PM »
got my 661 today! so tiny. i gotta say, im a little disappointed at the angle of the LED meters. you can't see them with the unit on it's end. gonna be awkward having to tilt the deck towards me to see the levels. is this what all y'all are doing, just tilting it in your bag?
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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #307 on: September 04, 2010, 05:03:31 PM »
Well my pmd 661 failed me last night.  The recording just stopped after 2 minutes.  I restarted immediately and it did it again...  When I first purchased this recording device they recommended lexar... So bought me a lexar.  The card failed instantly.  Err 2 err8 ect.  So then I switched to transend cards and they  worked for 2 weeks.   So I called Marantz up and once again they recommend lexar.  So I bought another lexar card, but it wasn't very fast.  The card was stable, but I notice a digi pop here and there.  So once again I switched to a lexar 8gb card and it worked great.. So I needed another card and the bought the 16gb lexar and it failed me again...like the first card I bought.  Are these lexar cards crappy?  Should I try another brand?  I had err 2, err 8 and err 10.  Very frustrating to say the least.   Who can recommend a good card for this device that's not lexar.   Sandisk, Kingston, or who?   One thing I know is to test the card out, from beginning to end.    Also how are class 4 cards?   

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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #308 on: September 04, 2010, 06:53:50 PM »
does anybody have the portabrace for their 661?


I'm using portabrace for my gear bag and accessory bags but using the Marantz case for the 661, although it is not as nice as the portabrace offering it was bundled for free with the recorder as a limited time offer and gets the job done nicely.
when you get the chance, would you please post a few pics of the 661 in the marantz case? hard to get a feel for it from the stock photo that is online. thanks!

Here are some quick pics, hope they help to give you a good idea of the Marantz case ...







Added the key clip below to easily attach a carabiner for securing the recorder to the top of my portabrace gear bag while recording. 



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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #309 on: September 04, 2010, 07:05:36 PM »
thank you so much. those pix are just what i needed. one question, that extra fabric on the XLR end...can it be rolled up and "out of the way"? that's gonna get in the way of my stubby XLRs. thanks again for the pics.
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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #310 on: September 04, 2010, 07:27:02 PM »
thank you so much. those pix are just what i needed. one question, that extra fabric on the XLR end...can it be rolled up and "out of the way"? that's gonna get in the way of my stubby XLRs. thanks again for the pics.

Yes, it rolls up so you should be able to use your stubby's with it but I use regular neutrik NCM3X connectors.  Right angle stubby's could be tricky with it though.  It is a basically a nylon snorkel with a drawstring at the end.  You could always run the cables through the snorkel and attach them to the 661 while pulled out of the front of the case and then slide it back in. 

The portabrace 661 case utilizes a better design and materials but is very pricey for what it is compared to their other recorder cases.
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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #311 on: September 04, 2010, 07:31:27 PM »
thanks for the info!
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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #312 on: September 04, 2010, 09:37:39 PM »
just making sure here, if i'm running a pre in front of the 661 and i wanna get all my gain from the pre, i should have the 661 dial at 0?
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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #313 on: September 04, 2010, 10:57:06 PM »
just making sure here, if i'm running a pre in front of the 661 and i wanna get all my gain from the pre, i should have the 661 dial at 0?

I don't think what you are considering is even possible with this unit. Unlike most recorders with unbalanced -10db consumer level line inputs, the PMD661 has +4db balanced XLR pro line level inputs. That's a 14db difference in gain range. When my Sound Devices MP-1s are maxing output at 17db when the limiters kick in, the gain knob on my 661 is always sitting past "5" or the 12 o'clock position for good levels. I just can't imagine that any preamp could pump enough gain to allow the gain knob on the 661 to sit at zero, just does not seem possible at all to me.
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Re: PT: 2 - New Marantz PMD661
« Reply #314 on: September 04, 2010, 11:08:47 PM »
just making sure here, if i'm running a pre in front of the 661 and i wanna get all my gain from the pre, i should have the 661 dial at 0?

I don't think what you are considering is even possible with this unit. Unlike most recorders with unbalanced -10db consumer level line inputs, the PMD661 has +4db balanced XLR pro line level inputs. That's a 14db difference in gain range. When my Sound Devices MP-1s are maxing output at 17db when the limiters kick in, the gain knob on my 661 is always sitting past "5" or the 12 o'clock position for good levels. I just can't imagine that any preamp could pump enough gain to allow the gain knob on the 661 to sit at zero, just does not seem possible at all to me.
thanks Brad. so do you think the 702 doesn't have +4db pro line level inputs? i always just set it to 0db and pumped all the gain from my psp-3, usually ~35db for a rock show.
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