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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #90 on: August 20, 2016, 03:45:09 AM »
Can anyone who has gotten the Busman MOD to their DR-70D, please tell me how much it costs to get all 4 channels done and the opamps switched out and everything? Isn't Noah's DR-70D Busman modded? Since I have [2] 70D's, I was thinking of getting one of them modded this winter by Busman, and A/B the stock vs Busman 70D's, and see which I prefer! The Busman MOD might benefit my PFA->70D rig more, while the stock 70D be better suited for when I run my VMS->70D!

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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #91 on: August 20, 2016, 07:21:52 AM »
I don't know anything about the Busman mod, but I can tell you that the total cost for me to do the Jim Williams mod was $136, including return shipping.  All of my recordings posted here with 4061s have been through PFAs into the modded 70D, FWIW.

When you're deciding what to mod or not, it's worth asking Busman what is and is not modded.  The JW Mod affects the 4 combo inputs as well as the 3.5 mm line inputs and outputs.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #92 on: August 20, 2016, 08:11:48 AM »
Thanks Volt +T 8)
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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #93 on: August 22, 2016, 09:44:04 AM »
I have had mine modded by Busman, here is what was on the invoice and price when mine was done about 5 months ago.

Tascam DR70 modifications
replacement of op amps and capacitors in input path. replacement of op amps for line in and headphone out as well.   1   $150.00   $150.00


I haven't ran my Mini-MP since having the mod done, love the sound with my KM184's.  If I can get caught up with work I will try to put some shows up with the combo.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #94 on: August 22, 2016, 01:26:56 PM »
I have had mine modded by Busman, here is what was on the invoice and price when mine was done about 5 months ago.

Tascam DR70 modifications
replacement of op amps and capacitors in input path. replacement of op amps for line in and headphone out as well.   1   $150.00   $150.00


I haven't ran my Mini-MP since having the mod done, love the sound with my KM184's.  If I can get caught up with work I will try to put some shows up with the combo.

In that case it sounds very similar to the JW Mod in what was done, but I'm sure with different parts being used.  I think someone here at one point mentioned Busman was using Analog Devices opamps, for instance.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #95 on: August 22, 2016, 11:35:01 PM »
I have had mine modded by Busman, here is what was on the invoice and price when mine was done about 5 months ago.

Tascam DR70 modifications
replacement of op amps and capacitors in input path. replacement of op amps for line in and headphone out as well.   1   $150.00   $150.00


I haven't ran my Mini-MP since having the mod done, love the sound with my KM184's.  If I can get caught up with work I will try to put some shows up with the combo.

+T Thanks for the info 8) I think that $150 is DEF a fair price for having that done IMO! I'll prob get Busman to MOD mine this fall/winter, and mainly use the Busman MOD 70D with my PFA>70d rigs and as my main 70d :) And I will have the stock 70D to COMP against! I'll just run mk4/41->kcy->PFA->Splitters->Busman 70D + Stock 70D and see which I prefer!
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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #96 on: August 29, 2016, 06:15:31 PM »
I don't know anything about the Busman mod, but I can tell you that the total cost for me to do the Jim Williams mod was $136, including return shipping.  All of my recordings posted here with 4061s have been through PFAs into the modded 70D, FWIW.

When you're deciding what to mod or not, it's worth asking Busman what is and is not modded.  The JW Mod affects the 4 combo inputs as well as the 3.5 mm line inputs and outputs.

Voltronic so opinion is if your tape/record AC/DC or that type 90DB Plus Kind Of P.A. the mod is not necessary.
been thinking about getting a 70D.

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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #97 on: August 29, 2016, 07:56:08 PM »
I don't know anything about the Busman mod, but I can tell you that the total cost for me to do the Jim Williams mod was $136, including return shipping.  All of my recordings posted here with 4061s have been through PFAs into the modded 70D, FWIW.

When you're deciding what to mod or not, it's worth asking Busman what is and is not modded.  The JW Mod affects the 4 combo inputs as well as the 3.5 mm line inputs and outputs.

Voltronic so opinion is if your tape/record AC/DC or that type 90DB Plus Kind Of P.A. the mod is not necessary.
been thinking about getting a 70D.

Any mod would be a waste of money for anyone doing stack recording of loud rock, in my opinion.  Others here will say it's a waste of money period, but it made an audible difference in my recordings (acoustic / classical / choral).
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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #98 on: August 30, 2016, 10:01:17 AM »
Really love this as a backup deck. Sips batteries and is reliable. Only downside, as we all know, is the level knobs are easily moved. Anyone figure out a way to fix that? Rubber band?

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« Reply #99 on: August 30, 2016, 05:06:03 PM »
Really love this as a backup deck. Sips batteries and is reliable. Only downside, as we all know, is the level knobs are easily moved. Anyone figure out a way to fix that? Rubber band?

Set levels, engage hold switch?
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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #100 on: August 30, 2016, 07:36:04 PM »
I did that but the hold function worries me as you potentially could power down the deck by pushing the button down too hard, no?

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« Reply #101 on: August 30, 2016, 10:05:53 PM »
I did that but the hold function worries me as you potentially could power down the deck by pushing the button down too hard, no?

Hold is in the opposite direction.  There's no risk of powering down accidentally while engaging hold.  I use it for every concert and have never had an issue.

What does this have to do with a modded deck?  Seems more suited to the regular discussion thread, since those who have no interest in the mods probably ignore this thread
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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #102 on: August 30, 2016, 11:13:25 PM »
Disengaging hold is a downward motion, toward off, which is my point about risking shutting down the deck.

Apologies to all of you who had to suffer through this radical detour from internal mods.

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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #103 on: August 31, 2016, 06:00:41 AM »
Disengaging hold is a downward motion, toward off, which is my point about risking shutting down the deck.

Apologies to all of you who had to suffer through this radical detour from internal mods.

Oh, I thought you were worried about engaging hold.  The good news is that you have to hold power for quite a while to get it to turn off, so I still don't think there's much risk of this happening accidentally.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D - modification discussion
« Reply #104 on: August 31, 2016, 06:32:59 PM »
Disengaging hold is a downward motion, toward off, which is my point about risking shutting down the deck.
The good news is that you have to hold power for quite a while to get it to turn off, so I still don't think there's much risk of this happening accidentally.

I counted about a two-second delay before powering down.

Compare this to approx 3.5 seconds to get the display to light up when powering up!?!

Ain't that weird? I don't blame VWMULE for being a bit worried, but as long as you feel it click off of hold and then you let it go, you'll be fine.
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