Topic: EDIROL R-44 (PART IV)

[cybergaloot]

Amen. Even when using AC I always keep good batteries in the recorder. I also run two DVD batteries in parallel. That gives me plenty of time and a backup if the electronics in one of the batteries goes dead.

[tgakidis]

Amen. Even when using AC I always keep good batteries in the recorder. I also run two DVD batteries in parallel. That gives me plenty of time and a backup if the electronics in one of the batteries goes dead.

I do that alot also....

[datmike]

Just got my R-44 last night...had a blast taping music from my stereo last night...this is gonna be fun!!

I guess I'll have to change my screen name from datmike to r44mike or 4trackmike!

[justink]

does anyone have a link to a good battery?  i have one of the old walmart dvd batteries for the ua-5, but i need to pick up an extra for the R-44 now.

can't find anything. 

found this thread: http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=129935.0

picked up two new ones, great deal.

let's talk bags as well!  what's everyone carrying their R-44 and other gear in?  i'm looking to carry my ua-5 with the r-44 as well as clamps, bars, ect...

so, anyone carry a V3 and R-44? 

[rigpimp]

does anyone have a link to a good battery?  i have one of the old walmart dvd batteries for the ua-5, but i need to pick up an extra for the R-44 now.

can't find anything. 

found this thread: http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=129935.0

picked up two new ones, great deal.

let's talk bags as well!  what's everyone carrying their R-44 and other gear in?  i'm looking to carry my ua-5 with the r-44 as well as clamps, bars, ect...

so, anyone carry a V3 and R-44?

I use a deluxe Sonicase and carry a R-44, a V3, 3 DVD batteries, and some cables on the four shelves.  My SKM140s stay in one of the removable zip up pouches

[justink]

does anyone have a link to a good battery?  i have one of the old walmart dvd batteries for the ua-5, but i need to pick up an extra for the R-44 now.

can't find anything. 

found this thread: http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=129935.0

picked up two new ones, great deal.

let's talk bags as well!  what's everyone carrying their R-44 and other gear in?  i'm looking to carry my ua-5 with the r-44 as well as clamps, bars, ect...

so, anyone carry a V3 and R-44?

I use a deluxe Sonicase and carry a R-44, a V3, 3 DVD batteries, and some cables on the four shelves.  My SKM140s stay in one of the removable zip up pouches

that sounds legit.  do you have a link/pics?

[justink]

i just finished a test.

i ordered a kingston 16gb class 4 card but decided to try out my old 4gb generic again.  this time at 16/44.1 running internal mics+dpa phantom in the living room.  just recording the tv and ambient room sounds.

i also decided to see how long i could power the R-44 on four Energizer rechargeable (2300mh each).

running 4 channel (internal+phantom) i got exactly 3 hours before the "low battery" warning showed up.

not bad if i want to just run a stereo pair for a single show with a light bag.  i'll still run my external battery with these AA's as backup, but that's good to know nonetheless.

[datmike]

I found a nice bag to use with my new R-44:

Gator G-Broadcaster
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/614505-REG/Gator_Cases_G_BROADCASTER_G_BROADCASTER_Utility_Bag_.html

It's made for digital recorders so I kept the factory slot for that and just cut out most of the rest of the foam so I could fit my 2 Sound Devices MixPre (MP-2) power supply units (with battery underneath).  All I have to do is connect my 4 mic cables and turn the power on...the rest is ready.  The two pockets in front open so that you don't lose any of your adapters or other small parts in the dark.  I keep my power supply for the R-44 in there and just drilled a hole through the bag to hide the wire.  When standing upright the bag actually angles toward you for a better viewing angle to your equipment.  I have everything turned upside down because my next few show I'll be able to set the bag on a table...this way the pockets don't interfere.





It is barely wide enough to get the job job but it just works for me.  The bag is very durable and has a clear piece on top to keep watch over your levels and each side has zippable doors to allow entry for cables.  I'll have to carry my mics in a separate bag but it'll be nice to have my setup more plug-and-play.

BTW- Love my R-44!

Here's a few clips from the first run..
http://www.mtbzone.com/music/law_furtado_shenandoah10-01-20.mp3
http://www.mtbzone.com/music/law_furtado_littlesadie10-01-20.mp3

[mblindsey]

does anyone have a link to a good battery?  i have one of the old walmart dvd batteries for the ua-5, but i need to pick up an extra for the R-44 now.

can't find anything. 

found this thread: http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=129935.0

picked up two new ones, great deal.

let's talk bags as well!  what's everyone carrying their R-44 and other gear in?  i'm looking to carry my ua-5 with the r-44 as well as clamps, bars, ect...

so, anyone carry a V3 and R-44?

I haven't been keeping up with the r-44 threads, but I did this batt test once:  http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,117952.0.html

And, I too am looking for that perfect V3/R-44 bag...that gator might just work...

--Michael

[BayTaynt3d]

I found a nice bag to use with my new R-44:

Gator G-Broadcaster
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/614505-REG/Gator_Cases_G_BROADCASTER_G_BROADCASTER_Utility_Bag_.html

It's made for digital recorders so I kept the factory slot for that and just cut out most of the rest of the foam so I could fit my 2 Sound Devices MixPre (MP-2) power supply units (with battery underneath).  All I have to do is connect my 4 mic cables and turn the power on...the rest is ready.  The two pockets in front open so that you don't lose any of your adapters or other small parts in the dark.  I keep my power supply for the R-44 in there and just drilled a hole through the bag to hide the wire.  When standing upright the bag actually angles toward you for a better viewing angle to your equipment.  I have everything turned upside down because my next few show I'll be able to set the bag on a table...this way the pockets don't interfere.





It is barely wide enough to get the job job but it just works for me.  The bag is very durable and has a clear piece on top to keep watch over your levels and each side has zippable doors to allow entry for cables.  I'll have to carry my mics in a separate bag but it'll be nice to have my setup more plug-and-play.

BTW- Love my R-44!

Here's a few clips from the first run..
http://www.mtbzone.com/music/law_furtado_shenandoah10-01-20.mp3
http://www.mtbzone.com/music/law_furtado_littlesadie10-01-20.mp3

Damn dude, you ought to just sell those two mixpres and get the SD 4 channel mixer, you'd have a sick rig and a little bit less unwieldy too! 

[kirk97132]

And spend at least  $2,000 more

[justink]

this is awesome.  would you mind posting some more pics of it, maybe empty?  what do you have the R-44 and mixpre's sitting on so they don't fall to the bottom of the bag when you sit it upright?  i think i like this option.

I found a nice bag to use with my new R-44:

Gator G-Broadcaster
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/614505-REG/Gator_Cases_G_BROADCASTER_G_BROADCASTER_Utility_Bag_.html

It's made for digital recorders so I kept the factory slot for that and just cut out most of the rest of the foam so I could fit my 2 Sound Devices MixPre (MP-2) power supply units (with battery underneath).  All I have to do is connect my 4 mic cables and turn the power on...the rest is ready.  The two pockets in front open so that you don't lose any of your adapters or other small parts in the dark.  I keep my power supply for the R-44 in there and just drilled a hole through the bag to hide the wire.  When standing upright the bag actually angles toward you for a better viewing angle to your equipment.  I have everything turned upside down because my next few show I'll be able to set the bag on a table...this way the pockets don't interfere.





It is barely wide enough to get the job job but it just works for me.  The bag is very durable and has a clear piece on top to keep watch over your levels and each side has zippable doors to allow entry for cables.  I'll have to carry my mics in a separate bag but it'll be nice to have my setup more plug-and-play.

BTW- Love my R-44!

Here's a few clips from the first run..
http://www.mtbzone.com/music/law_furtado_shenandoah10-01-20.mp3
http://www.mtbzone.com/music/law_furtado_littlesadie10-01-20.mp3

[nOrD]

Hi,

I just bough an Initial RB-270 battery for the unit. After connected them I experience a "low battery" warning in external battery setup. Pack is brandnew and gives 9.26V output. I tried to change voltages in menu but no change. When I switch my setup to "adapter" instead of external battery everything seems to be fine. No annoying "low battery" msg then.

What's wrong? Maybe a bug in firmware? Any advice I would love to read. Thank you.

[Gutbucket]

Hi,

I just bough an Initial RB-270 battery for the unit. After connected them I experience a "low battery" warning in external battery setup. Pack is brandnew and gives 9.26V output. I tried to change voltages in menu but no change. When I switch my setup to "adapter" instead of external battery everything seems to be fine. No annoying "low battery" msg then.

What's wrong? Maybe a bug in firmware? Any advice I would love to read. Thank you.

Normal behavior. The setting on the recorder doesn't go low enough for 9V batts.

Set the R-44 to 'adapter' and use the meter on the battery instead of the recorder.  Internal batteries will take over seamlessly if you unplug to switch externals.

[nOrD]

Normal behavior. The setting on the recorder doesn't go low enough for 9V batts.

Set the R-44 to 'adapter' and use the meter on the battery instead of the recorder.  Internal batteries will take over seamlessly if you unplug to switch externals.

Thank you for your quick assist! So with a 12V or 16V battery it would not be a problem for anyway lovely R-44.