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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #315 on: December 04, 2016, 10:53:40 PM »

Isn't the Hard Left/Right PANNING only effective when you're in Stereo/2Mix mode?


Yes, except with the panning being adjustable in 2MIX it no longer has to be a "hard" pan; set it as you like.

Personally, I still can't understand why anyone would want to record an on-the-fly stereo mixdown (2MIX) unless you're also able to do separate ISO tracks as in the high end pro recorders.  I'd consider such a mix a scratch mix only.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #316 on: December 05, 2016, 11:48:26 AM »
I just wish you could choose which stereo pair (1/2 or 3/4) would be sent to the aux and headphone outs. If you could do that, you could have full 4 channel analogue out on two 1/8 inch jacks.

As it is, you can't give a good patch (or run a backup) when running 4 channels. For me, a 50/50 mix of whatever 2 Schoeps pairs I'm using (usually mk41v & mk22) is going to be inferior to both.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #317 on: December 05, 2016, 01:22:56 PM »
I just wish you could choose which stereo pair (1/2 or 3/4) would be sent to the aux and headphone outs. If you could do that, you could have full 4 channel analogue out on two 1/8 inch jacks.

As it is, you can't give a good patch (or run a backup) when running 4 channels. For me, a 50/50 mix of whatever 2 Schoeps pairs I'm using (usually mk41v & mk22) is going to be inferior to both.

Exactly. And what grinds my gears is the fact that you can select exactly what you want to output on the DR60. Makes no sense
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #318 on: December 05, 2016, 07:59:14 PM »
^^ ^ Agreed to all of that; the mixing features on it are not really useful.  One of many things that could be fixed by a simple firmware update.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #319 on: December 06, 2016, 11:28:12 AM »
^^ ^ Agreed to all of that; the mixing features on it are not really useful.  One of many things that could be fixed by a simple firmware update.

And I do believe that several of us have reached out to Tascam about this. It really does confuse me as to why they would have shipped this deck like this in the 1st place. To me, it's a step up from the 60; one would think that based on their target consumer that this would have been a no-brainer. I much prefer running the 70 as apposed to the 60. Except for this because I like to send an output to a camcorder.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #320 on: December 08, 2016, 08:15:51 AM »
I have a question to have the best sound possible.
Here is my settings.

I plug the tascam dr 70 in my camera Canon T3i. The canon t3i has the audio volume 1 dot above "0". (the magic lantern is "0dB digital and 0db analogic")

I plug the condenser microphone (ATM41HE) into the tascam.
On the tascam, i set it to "MONITOR SEL : MIX"
The OUTPUT LEVEL +12dB
the OUTPUT GAIN is set to CAM.
i use the HIGH gain.
i record at BWF 24bits, 48khz.

On the t3i, the audio levels are about -12dB
On the tascam, the audio levels are about -16db

On another forum, they told me that if i crank the output level to +12dB (the max) and i don't have a loud enough volume, i should use the "LINE" instead of the "CAM" and use a SESCOM attenuator of -25dB.

1) Are my magic lantern settings are ok ?
2) does the output gain to "cam" can do a good job too or should i buy a sescom cable ? (i've heard that on "line", the noise floor is -75db, and on cam the noise floor is at -55dB?, so it gives more latitude in post if it's on "line")
3) when i crank up the output level all the way to +12db, do i lose quality in the process ? Should i crank up the knob instead ?

Thanks in advance,
have a good day.

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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #321 on: December 13, 2016, 06:48:17 AM »
Is the forum still active, alive and well ?
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #322 on: December 13, 2016, 01:26:16 PM »
Is the forum still active, alive and well ?
Have a good day

Yes - but you'll find the vast majority of us are "audio-only" guys...hence that lack of feedback on your question.

And - it sounds more like a camera question than a recorder.

For the best sound - record on the DR-70 - and replace your camera sound with the DR-70 tracks in post-production...seems like thats the whole idea of this recorder...otherwise - just get a mixer.

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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #323 on: December 14, 2016, 10:35:05 AM »
thanks for the reply, "life in rewind".

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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #324 on: December 14, 2016, 04:08:41 PM »
I have a question to have the best sound possible.
Here is my settings.

I plug the tascam dr 70 in my camera Canon T3i. The canon t3i has the audio volume 1 dot above "0". (the magic lantern is "0dB digital and 0db analogic")

I plug the condenser microphone (ATM41HE) into the tascam.
On the tascam, i set it to "MONITOR SEL : MIX"
The OUTPUT LEVEL +12dB
the OUTPUT GAIN is set to CAM.
i use the HIGH gain.
i record at BWF 24bits, 48khz.

On the t3i, the audio levels are about -12dB
On the tascam, the audio levels are about -16db

On another forum, they told me that if i crank the output level to +12dB (the max) and i don't have a loud enough volume, i should use the "LINE" instead of the "CAM" and use a SESCOM attenuator of -25dB.

1) Are my magic lantern settings are ok ?
2) does the output gain to "cam" can do a good job too or should i buy a sescom cable ? (i've heard that on "line", the noise floor is -75db, and on cam the noise floor is at -55dB?, so it gives more latitude in post if it's on "line")
3) when i crank up the output level all the way to +12db, do i lose quality in the process ? Should i crank up the knob instead ?

Thanks in advance,
have a good day.

I can't answer your questions directly about the DR70d since I've never used one but I can make a suggestion to maybe switch to the DR60d. It has adjustable camera and line outputs (both with a physical recessed knob) and works like a charm when paired with either my Nikon DSLR or my Canon video camera. I get usable good quality audio on my video tracks and don't have to worry about adding separate audio in post.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #325 on: December 14, 2016, 05:10:59 PM »
thanks goodcooker for your answer.

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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #326 on: December 14, 2016, 05:13:44 PM »
Please help,

After almost 2 years with no problems at all using the Dr70D, 2 track or 4 track with external mics in several situations, field recording, concerts, recording for CD release, etc, with a brief stop of 2 weeks, otherwise the recorder is always working.
I had a project of field recordings and preparing the equipment, I turn on the recorder with my usual XY setup (2 oktavas mouted on a rode zeeplin), I noticed that even with 48v phantom power engaged, I had no monitoring, checked the settings, check the cables, changed them, nothing, tested the built-in mics and still nothing, changed the card, checked the firmware, and no arming of tracks or even monitoring from externals or bulit-in mics...

Didn't had any problems with it, no physical damage, no drops, nothing that could prompt this...  one morning, after turned on, just didn´t feel like working...

Anyone had similar problem? I really like the recorder, its clean and honest, but its quite frustrating, had several audio recorders, and none showed this kind of behaviour, even the brands that some people always say they're crap, like the Zoom´s.
Its quite incredible something like this happen, had a DAP-1 for more that a decade, and always ready for work... but these is just plain nonsense... factory reset? It turns on, and everything looks alright, but no monitoring, no rec track arming,

Anyone? similar context? Plaese help

thanks in advance,
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #327 on: December 15, 2016, 01:45:28 AM »
NEW CONFIRMED SD CARD THAT WORKS FLAWLESS

http://www.microcenter.com/product/447223/32GB_SDHC_Class_6_Flash_Memory_Card

I took mine out for 2 test drives and ZERO problems! I know its only 32GB but even still for $5.99.  I will be stocking up!

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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #328 on: December 15, 2016, 08:55:08 AM »
NEW CONFIRMED SD CARD THAT WORKS FLAWLESS

http://www.microcenter.com/product/447223/32GB_SDHC_Class_6_Flash_Memory_Card

I took mine out for 2 test drives and ZERO problems! I know its only 32GB but even still for $5.99.  I will be stocking up!

Peace
T

Lots of people have had cards that worked fine and then all of a sudden not so much.

Confirmed means tested and confirmed by Tascam and placed on the list - not anecdotal usage in the field.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #329 on: December 15, 2016, 12:15:52 PM »
I was just sharing some info. Did you get burned? If so I want to hear about it.


NEW CONFIRMED SD CARD THAT WORKS FLAWLESS

http://www.microcenter.com/product/447223/32GB_SDHC_Class_6_Flash_Memory_Card

I took mine out for 2 test drives and ZERO problems! I know its only 32GB but even still for $5.99.  I will be stocking up!

Peace
T

Lots of people have had cards that worked fine and then all of a sudden not so much.

Confirmed means tested and confirmed by Tascam and placed on the list - not anecdotal usage in the field.

 

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