Topic: Poll: New Tapeless Gear

[wbrisette]

I'm sure that better boxes will make it to the street.......someday   

yep, as soon as the SD722 starts shipping

Technically there are already better boxes on the market. The biggest issue is price. Got 15K to drop, buy the Cantar X, or even a Deva V unit. These are both systems that kick ass, but come at a heavy price penalty. The SD boxes are the first to bring that price down to a reasonable price point (under 5K -- four channels).

While I have a Wendt mixer, the SD mixer 442, was very high on my list, but the price point just wasn't there. With the 744 having most of the guts of the 442 in it, you know you have world class mic inputs and pre amps. In fact, once I get my hands on a 744, I'm going to finally sell my mixer (probably my AD2K as well).

Wayne

[tim in jersey]

WaveB'x?

Haven't heard of that before. A Little help?

[C.Clark]

i voted originally for the 722, raw version, and i might be changing my mind with
all the good fr-2 mod reviews around lately, decisions, decisions.

[Daryan]

I am curious...why vote for a box that not many have even used?

Just wondering..

[Brian Skalinder]

I am curious...why vote for a box that not many have even used?

:tunes:  Dreeeeeaaaam, dream dream dreeeaaam, dreeeeeaaaaam...  :tunes:   

[Sean Gallemore]

I am curious...why vote for a box that not many have even used?

Just wondering..

because it promises to kick your box's ass

[Brian Skalinder]

because it promises to kick your box's ass

I've listened to at least one comp, and I'll keep my V3, thank you.  If you're speaking for yourself, have you listened to the comps people have posted?  If you're speaking for "them", never mind. 

[Sean Gallemore]

because it promises to kick your box's ass

I've listened to at least one comp, and I'll keep my V3, thank you.  If you're speaking for yourself, have you listened to the comps people have posted?  If you're speaking for "them", never mind. 

not your box, silly

[Chris K]

as a sound devices fan, i think i would like the 722

but the fr-2 with doug's mods also is interesting

i gotta do more research...for now the jb3 is working just fine and the price is right

[wbrisette]

WaveB'x?

Haven't heard of that before. A Little help?

Sorry, I probably should have expanded on that one a bit.

http://www.thewavegroup.net/

I have no idea on price, but loolks like a souped up laptop.

Wayne

[hrminer92]

WaveB'x?

Haven't heard of that before. A Little help?

or links to the other contenders.

[I have a NJB3 and have been quite happy with it, but I wouldn't mind getting another HD recorder for the day it no longer works - hopefully that's a few years away . ') ]

[wbrisette]

or links to the other contenders.

OK, here you go:

FR2 : http://www.fostexdvd.net/fxdvd_route/docs/product/fr2/fr2_overview.htm
SD722 & SD744T : http://www.sounddevices.com/products/7.htm
Deva II, IV, V: http://www.zaxcom.com/audio/deva.shtml
Cantar X : http://www.aaton.com/products/sound/cantar/index.php
WaveB X: http://www.thewavegroup.net/
PC Laptop: Name your vendor and check there...
PowerBook/iBook: http://www.apple.com

Hope this helps you out.

Wayne

[jpschust]

I am curious...why vote for a box that not many have even used?

Just wondering..

i certainly won't be voting for that piece o crap trhe fr-2.  i got to see one the other day and that thing may possibly have the worst build quality ive seen in a long time.

[Brian Skalinder]

i certainly won't be voting for that piece o crap trhe fr-2.  i got to see one the other day and that thing may possibly have the worst build quality ive seen in a long time.

Judging by the hi-res pics, the R-4 looks like it'll give the FR-2 a run for its money on that front!!

[jpschust]

this ill never get- you are building a 1k+ ish peice of gear.  why do you skimp on what is probably the cheapest thing anyways?  why not just build a unit with decent casing?