Topic: Marantz PMD-671 in the field part 4...

[j5brock]

I run 481/3 > V3 > stock 671.. I have run both coax and line-in.. Ed (kind kables) made me some slick machined down interconnects for the V3 671 - where the cable runs directionally towards the top of the V3 - works great in my Nova 5.. I also have a microtracker and sometimes will run 16bit coax into the MT and line out into the 671.. nice backup - small differences in sound - I think I will be catching Col. Hampton and the Quark Alliance this Friday - unfortunately they don't do 2 seperate sets.. but maybe I can find a spot to switch and post a good comp between the V3 AD and the 671 AD..

Jeff

[spreadheadtom]

initially i was thinking coax route, but it might be a god idea to do an A/B comparison. this is a little off topic but, isn't it important to run your levels a little more conservative when going 24 bit and then if necessary adjust the gain in post?

yes. i like to peak b/w -6>-3, but the 671 clips rather gracefully.

That's good to hear becuase I run my shit HOT

I did some tests last night with the 2500mah Powerex batts AA's and had no problems. I really think it's the size of the 2700mah that was causing the problems. Knock on wood but I think I may have solved this crap

Harrison

Edit: +T to everyone for suggestions and tips!

Edit #2: Those 2500mah batts lasted about 6.5 hours too

glad it worked out.

[T.J.]

I run 481/3 > V3 > stock 671.. I have run both coax and line-in.. Ed (kind kables) made me some slick machined down interconnects for the V3 671 - where the cable runs directionally towards the top of the V3 - works great in my Nova 5.. I also have a microtracker and sometimes will run 16bit coax into the MT and line out into the 671.. nice backup - small differences in sound - I think I will be catching Col. Hampton and the Quark Alliance this Friday - unfortunately they don't do 2 seperate sets.. but maybe I can find a spot to switch and post a good comp between the V3 AD and the 671 AD..

Jeff

that's the same setup i will be running (including the nova 5) i was about to place an order with ed for a coax. do you have any pics of your set up in bag? i'm really interested in checking it out. do you have the 671 in the back of the bag so the interconnects run out the top of the V3? i'm assuming the weight of the V3 rests on the cables your running. any info/pics is much appreciated!

[spreadheadtom]

ck61 > JKLabs > SX-M2 > ACM 671 (line in)

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,78727.0.html


this is my best pull ever from this venue.

[esteyes]

hello all, been a while since i posted. dunno if anybody remembers the battery discussions in part 1.... i had problems w/ nimh batts - you could "flex" the 671 in the middle and the deck would shut down. i believe the biggest problem is the contact between the tray and the unit.

sennheiser/akg > dmx-p01 > 671

neil in san diego

[imgoinmad]

Hey Guys,

I'm building a new rig and have just gotten a PMD-671 for christmas from my wife (she's awesome!), and I'm buying a Schoeps CMXY4V. I'm curious what you all think regarding whether it's worth upgrading other components. Should I get the Oade mod done? Is there a reason to use a different mic pre, etc?

Thanks for any help you can provide!

Phil

[leehookem]

get the Oade mod....STAT!!!!  (as long as she bought it from Oade; he only mods products bought from him).

you won't be disappointed.

[Wiggler]

If you buy the schoeps from Doug you might be able to talk him into doing the mod on the 671 even if you did not buy it from him.
If not put a nice pre in front of it like the Neve 5012.

[sam]

I waited to get the mod and used my old v2 in front of it. Mistake on my part Get the ACM if you can and do it ASAP. You will not regret it. Festival season is approaching fast.

[Chuck]

I ran out of gain running 481> ACM671 recording the Gregg and Warren acoustic set at Red Rocks over the summer. But... I had the -20db (or is it -10 db?*) pad engaged on the 671.

* I don't have that recorder anymore, so I can't look.

[F.O.Bean]

I ran out of gain running 481> ACM671 recording the Gregg and Warren acoustic set at Red Rocks over the summer. But... I had the -20db (or is it -10 db?*) pad engaged on the 671.

* I don't have that recorder anymore, so I can't look.

just noticed you ditched it, not happy with the sonics of teh ACM671

[Chuck]

I loved it, but I got bored I guess. Now I have the V3. I really like the metering on the V3, especially in combo with the Rockboxed iHP-120!  A DMIC-20 and another iRiver are in my future too.

[leehookem]

does anyone know when the acm 671 is run wide open (dial at 10) how much gain it's pushing out? 

i'm wondering if it's enough for a full on acoustic gig, or if i should run my t+ ua5 in front of it to be safe.

If I remember correctly it's actually an attenuator.  Full acoustic gig you should be able to run with the 20 db pad off.

[Chuck]

The 671 controls are attenuators, so it is best to run above 7. That's what Doug told me when I had mine.

[sam]

Experieced some general wierdness last night, looking for some possible solutions.

Last week I ran Old School Freight Train no problems KA500>Actives>603a .5 meter Zaollas>ACM671 (24/48) (AC Power) San Disk 4GB
Last night I ran Larry Keel exact same setup except I ran analog out to a Tascam CDA4U to give the band a copy.
I monitored the 4U and everything was fine. I was in at the soundcheck to set levels, accidently recorded about 10 minutes of the soundcheck. Spot checked the CDs before handing them to the band everything was fine.

I got home popped the card into the reader and I have clipping digi noise about every 2 seconds during everything except the the sound check

Any Ideas on what happened.

Here is a link to 30 seconds of the audio.
http://homepage.mac.com/montyallen/FileSharing16.html