Topic: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 6)

[voltronic]

Volts,....
The FAQ page needs to be updated regarding the right angle USB cable; this cable is no longer available in the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321703733141

Does anyone know of a similar R.A. cable?
I wouldn't know what to look for, so I ask.

Groovon was the one who initially found these.  You'd want a "left angle" on the microUSB end so the cable exits pointing to the front of the recorder.  The angle is how you would drive through an intersection if you were coming out of the USB jack.  The other end could be a "right" or "left" angle depending on how you orient your battery.  I could only find a handful on eBay right now that have a left angle on the microUSB side with any kind of angle on the full-size USB end:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-Male-left-Angle-to-USB-2-0-A-Left-Angle-connector-Cable-adapter-Cord-20cm-/141137879899
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Left-Angled-90D-Micro-USB-Male-to-Left-Angled-A-Type-Male-Stretch-Data-Cable-GL-/111849469128
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-USB-A-male-Righ-left-bend-angle-90-degree-Micro5P-cable-Micro-USB-charging-/121930736672
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Usb-A-2-0-right-angle-male-to-micro-usb-left-angled-90-degree-cable-cord-50CM-/231880889716

Here's a picture to illustrate the different angles:

[mfrench]

Thank you very much for that.  I got nowhere in my search, and actually left the internet befuddled, I think?!?
I had ordered the one in the link (that is no longer available).  It came up MIA in shipping, and I never received it. When I retried the purchase, it came up as no longer available.

[F.O.Bean]

Just a word of caution to anyone new to this recorder and/or thread: unless you stick to cards on Tascam's recommended list, you cannot be sure that they are going to work reliably.

That said, some of us have had reliable results with non-approved cards, while other models in the same series may be no good.  If you all think it's worthwhile, then please post the specific model number of your card here (ex. SDSDXPA-128G-G46) and I'll make a list of TS-member tested good cards on the FAQ page.  I'd still recommend anyone card shopping just get a card from the official list, but you may have a card that happens to work fine already.

It would also be value information as well, if tapers took some of their failure cards and made a few tests with v1.13 to see whether it actually made a difference to update recorder or not related to troubled cards.
I have only tested a single card but with no issues (v1.13), a TRANSCEND standard class 6 8Gb (TS08GSDHC6)

Great idea! If my M10 doesn't sell soon, I'll retry the 16gb Adata cards that gave me problems before v1.13 came out, that Im including in my M10 sale! If v1.13 fixed the card compatibility issues as well, then I think its a really solid update! I didn't have problems before v1.13 came out, once I used cards I tested at home, before I took them in the field! So if v1.13 doesn't fix the issue with card reliability then its not much of an update IMO But I'm hoping that noone ever gets another "Write Timeout" error again, at the very least Its been super reliable with me with my PNY cards though so its hit or miss, which is probably the same with most products out there! Some cards work great, other are crap! That's true with recorders and cameras and many other things!

I'll report right back with my PNY serial/code/whatever so we know exactly which cards work and which ones don't work

EDIT!!!

Here's my [2] PNY card details

PNY 64gb Elite Performance 95MB/s Class 10
SDX64GU13R90SFMC4M16-K

PNY 32gb High Performance 50MB/s Class 10
SDH32GU11R90SFMC4H16EK

[ballisticsquid]

A general question for you guys that use the DR-70D to record concert performances...what is the appeal of this device?  It seems to me that there are more portable and stealthy options out there.

[Life In Rewind]

A general question for you guys that use the DR-70D to record concert performances...what is the appeal of this device?  It seems to me that there are more portable and stealthy options out there.

I think most of us record open - not stealth...

[hoppedup]

A general question for you guys that use the DR-70D to record concert performances...what is the appeal of this device?  It seems to me that there are more portable and stealthy options out there.

There is a smaller device with 4 XLR inputs, decent onboard preamps, and provides phantom power all day long using a USB battery pack?

Do tell.

I am not using the DR-70D for stealth. And I don't imagine many people are, either. I bought mine bundled with SF Pro 11 for $200. I sold the SF Pro for $50. So I got a 4 channel recorder that makes great tapes for $150. Quite appealing.

[F.O.Bean]

It has killer pre's/ADC and sounds amazing IMO! For $150! Plus, the 70D is TINY IMO!!! Its MUCH smaller than you think! I thought it looked a little big until I held one in my hands! Its the smallest 4 XLR Input/Phantom deck out there actually Its not cluttered with useless menu options and is super easy to run! And Im ADDICTED to the USB battery pack powering method! Does it get ANY easier than that? Nothing I have used the last 20 years has really been easier honestly

[tedyun]

Where can you get it for $150?

[hoppedup]

Where can you get it for $150?

Nowhere. Some of us bought it on sale at B&H for $200 bundled with Sound Forge Pro 11 and sold the SF Pro 11 for $50 in the Yard Sale, making it a net $150 purchase. Haven't seen a crazy deal on them recently.

[ballisticsquid]

Oh, OK.  Keep in mind I'm asking out of curiosity, not trying to be argumentative.

When you are recording a show, why do you need 4 inputs? 

I've never made my own concert recording other than of myself playing or my daughter playing at her piano recital, but I was a pretty serious collector of concert recordings at one point.  I always envisioned the tapers going in with a recorder tucked away in their cargo pants with a pair of small mics attached to a baseball cap.

[ballisticsquid]

Where can you get it for $150?

Nowhere. Some of us bought it on sale at B&H for $200 bundled with Sound Forge Pro 11 and sold the SF Pro 11 for $50 in the Yard Sale, making it a net $150 purchase. Haven't seen a crazy deal on them recently.

It can be had for ~$265 at Amazon now.  I was really happy with that price.

[ButchAlmberg]

You need to visit a tapers section at some point and you'll see a more realistic picture of how those recordings are made.

[ButchAlmberg]

And, no promotion bundle at the moment but I'd still prefer to give my business to B&H...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1086798-REG/tascam_dr_70d_4_channel_audio_recording.html

[Life In Rewind]

Oh, OK.  Keep in mind I'm asking out of curiosity, not trying to be argumentative.

When you are recording a show, why do you need 4 inputs? 

I've never made my own concert recording other than of myself playing or my daughter playing at her piano recital, but I was a pretty serious collector of concert recordings at one point.  I always envisioned the tapers going in with a recorder tucked away in their cargo pants with a pair of small mics attached to a baseball cap.

Examples:

2 Audience Mics + L/R Soundboard Feed
Any variety of 3 mic techniques
2 Sets of mics (say you got a new set - now you an run both and compare)

[tedyun]

Next time you see it for net $150, let me know! 

Another example when 4 xlrs are handy:

Fellow taper forgot to pack his preamp! That just happened to me! Luckily I had my PMD661 that I could loan him.