Topic: Marantz PMD-671 in the field part 4...

[skotdee]

Finally get to test this thing out tomorrow night! I'll be sure to post how it goes...

I know to run the -20db pad, but is there anything else I need to know regarding levels? I assume I can push them up to around -2db without clipping/brickwalling? Will be running 24/48 so I know I don't need to push it, but I like the levels HOT so...

PSYCHED!

Ran the 671 for the first time on Halloween, WOW is this thing nice! So easy to use, great level meters, no probs whatsoever. A few items of note:

• Im running the BatteryGeek 10-14-100 externally. It came with a ton of tips, one of which fits the 671 perfectly. Ran for 3 hours and still showed full power capacity!
• I'm running Duracell 2650 NiMH Batts internally with NO problems. Sled fits perfectly, no power issues.
• Using SanDisc Ultra II 4GB Cards with no issues at all, works great @ 24/48
• Regarding levels, I've read about some folks running out of gain. Not a problem for me, I was peaking around -2db with the gain turned up only half way, of course with the -20db pad engaged

Recording here if your interested:
http://www.archive.org/details/pg2008-10-31.akg481.flac16

[mosquito]

Does anyone happen to have the URLs for the first three parts of this thread handy?  I want to read everything people have posted...

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I want to find what battery solutions people have had.  Keeping up with a few dozen AA rechargeables and recharging them between back-to-back shows is a pain.

The last two times I was taping I wound up getting the peaks clipped after about 40 minutes on a set of batteries.  The clipped peaks are at about -4 dB, so I don't think it's the levels I'm setting; I'm assuming I was just running low on power for the preamps at that point.

FWIW, I was recording 24/96 using phantom power (RodeNT5 pair) using alkalines internally only.  Swapped in new batteries after 60 minutes.  Previously my tests showed me getting about 80 minutes out of a set of internal batteries.  Normally I use a fresh set of alkalines internally and self-made packs of AA NiMHs externally, but didn't these times. 

[gmm6797]

Get a "wal-mart" DVD battery, will run the deck for 8 hours or more (never tried past 2 DMB shows both with openers). 

[skotdee]

Got to experiment with the PMD-671/AKG480 combo @ Bear Creek last month and LOVE the results! Heres the thread over on team AKG with archive links:

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,108255.msg1527068.html#msg1527068

[caymanreview]

hey guys

on the verge of joining the team. thought i would bump this thread

how many guys out there still running this?

any new battery solutions out there? im trying to think ahead for festival season, looking for something with really high AH rating

[sygdwm]

i still run 2. i power them with energizer AA's. i dont trust rechargeable AA's.and didnt care for the dvd batteries. you can almost get 2 shows with one set, but its cutting it close. so, i use them once and toss them in a rubbermaid for my remotes down the road.

[Matt Quinn]

If you put in regular AA batteries, and power the deck externally from a DVD battery, does it switch over seamlessly when the DVD battery dies? That would be slick.

[newplanet7]

If you put in regular AA batteries, and power the deck externally from a DVD battery, does it switch over seamlessly when the DVD battery dies? That would be slick.

it does on the 660.
i would imagine the same for the 671

[Matt Quinn]

That is sick. THat means with my hot swappable V3 cable, I can probably run for easily 6-7 hours without stopping. I'm going to try to test this tonight.

[sam]

I still run the ACM flavor and I spent the money for the Marantz battery makes a nice small package and charges with the power plug. I have gotten 3+ hours, but usually have power and I lot stuff I tape is less than 1 hour so it works out. I will probably pick up an external battery for longer shows. It does switch over seamlessly as once someone knocked the ac cord out of the deck and it kept rolling.

[caymanreview]

i cant decide wether to get a dvd batt setup with a hot swappable cable, or spend the extra few bucks and get the batterygeek 10-14-100

i am almost leaning towards a bunch of dvd batts. im gonna be doing at least 2 festies, maybe 3

anyone have any other thoughts on extended run times? id rather not have to worry bout charging anything up the whole time

[caymanreview]

well guys, havent been any shows i could make it to yet. but ive been messing with it at home. nice unit!

got nickspicks to make me a power cable to use 2 of the wally world batts, and be hot swappeable.

still havent got mics. anyone got any sources with akg 391/93 > ACM 671? or ADk TL > ACM 671?

ive got the chance to buy a matched set of ADK TL's with the upgraded capsules for an incredible price, but not sure if i can swing it right now

[caymanreview]

oh and. ive been shopping around for some more CF cards. i think il stick with the Sandisc Ultra !! i got with the unit

i know i have read it around here somewhere before, but what is the size limit on CF cards that work?

i remember reading someone had issues with some 8gb cards???

[leehookem]

I use the Transcend 8GB cards.  120X  no issues at 24/48

[sam]

oh and. ive been shopping around for some more CF cards. i think il stick with the Sandisc Ultra !! i got with the unit

i know i have read it around here somewhere before, but what is the size limit on CF cards that work?

i remember reading someone had issues with some 8gb cards???

The only problem with 8gb cards is the most it will see is 4gb, so it will show only 4 hours at 24/48, but it splits seamlessly so it is not a problem. I ordered one  of the dvd batteries here last week http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,117631.165.html
 I'll let you know how it turns out