Topic: Tascam DR07 and DR100

[mozmoz8]

anyone know the max sampling rate (48kHz or higher)?

[sunjan]

anyone know the max sampling rate (48kHz or higher)?

DR-07: Writes WAV files at 44.1 or 48kHz, 16 or 24-bit

Same goes for the DR-100, according to this German site:
http://www.delamar.de/tascam-dr-100/

DR-100 uses the same Li-Ion battery as the DR-1, with the added option of 2xAA. What I'm really curious about is the battery life when using the P48.

[Ozpeter]

The DR-100 has a separate line input and output on its side.  That doesn't necessarily mean the the XLRs will not accept a line input - that perhaps depends on whether the input circuit can cope with such signals with input gain set to minimum.

[spyder9]

The DR07 looks like a simple redesign.  AA's, instead of lithium bats.  I like the new face, for it doesn't have the stupid FX button, that can be accidentally hit.  I would like to know if it can keep recording after it hits 2GB.  The DR100's info says it can.  Maybe the DR07?

Just read that the DR07 can automatically start a new track once it hits 2GB.  I hope Tascam has a firmware upgrade to the GTR/DR1 for this feature.

[flintstone]

Photos of the back of the DR-100 are scarce, but here's one: 
http://www.dv247.com/assets/products/61514_l.jpg

Can anyone make out the functions of the switches on the back?
It would be helpful if we could set limiter, mic attenuation, and
low cut filter functions without a trip through the software menus.

The above photo shows a cut line on the back of the DR-100 at
about where you might expect access to the battery compartment.
But I think the battery door is on the side, below the concentric
gain control dials.  A door on the side will allow you to change out
batteries without removing the recorder from a tripod -- nice!.
Also sweet to have individual control over the gain of each channel.

edit: I found this short movie, taken at the NAMM show, that briefly
shows the back of the DR-100.  The slide switches are in a different
configuration, and there does not appear to be a tripod mount on
this floor model. 
http://www.howaudio.com/vids/cap/play.php?vid=http://howaudio.vo.llnwd.net/o25/s/NAMM09/TascamDR100.flv

Maybe the machine shown at NAMM is an early engineering sample.
The differences between the model shown and the photo make me
think it may be a while before Tascam finalizes the design for the
DR-100 and goes into production.

Flintstone

[printguy]

Photos of the back of the DR-100 are scarce, but here's one: 
http://www.dv247.com/assets/products/61514_l.jpg

The colour scheme, and form on this image is different from the images on tascams site:



I wonder if it's a digital mock-up, or a pre-production or Euro/Japanese version?

[sunjan]

I wonder if it's a digital mock-up, or a pre-production or Euro/Japanese version?

You're right, this is a CAD mock-up image!

[antsyashley]

As a brand new taper, I am purchasing the DR-07. FYI, this is being released and shipped today (Tuesday) to Sound Professionals. They will receive shipment around Friday. I'm getting a quick ship so I can have it in hand next Tuesday to tape my first show Wed night if all goes well!!

[taperwheeler]

Can't wait to hear reviews and results from the field on the 07.  Very reasonable price.  Only concern I see as far as being a standalone for high SPL situations is  "A pair of highly-sensitive built in mics captures a wide stereo image".

Looking at this pic http://www.tascam.com/i-3715-203-64-0-26F01B49.jpg kinda confused as to the controls.  Looks like the input level for the line in is a roller knob?  Kinda weird...

[colargol]

Can't wait to hear reviews and results from the field on the 07.  Very reasonable price.  Only concern I see as far as being a standalone for high SPL situations is  "A pair of highly-sensitive built in mics captures a wide stereo image".

Looking at this pic http://www.tascam.com/i-3715-203-64-0-26F01B49.jpg kinda confused as to the controls.  Looks like the input level for the line in is a roller knob?  Kinda weird...

This might be the stealth recorder I have been looking for ever since I stopped using my old and faithful PCM-M1. I've been using R09 for a while now, but I miss the good combination of a hold button and the sturdy roller knob for input level, so that the levels can be adjusted without turning hold off...

As it seems to have the other features I want/need, I can't wait to read about the actual quality of preamp, line in and build. I hope guysonic will give us the usual test results :-)

-Colargol

[digifish_music]

DR100 Video...

http://www.gearwire.com/tascam-dr100-wnamm09.html

[flintstone]

Now that the DR-100 manual is available, some of our questions have been answered. 

-- max digitizing rate is 24/48

-- two separate battery compartments, one for Li-Ion cell and one for 2 AA cells
Unit will draw power from both battery sources.  It's possible to change one while
the other battery is the source of power.

-- no line input via XLR

Flintstone

[daspyknows]

I just ordered my DR100. Out the door for under $400.   I should have it in less than 2 weeks.  The retirement is coming to an end.  I expect to break it in at the Allman Brothers show in Oakland and then 6 of the Clapton/Winwood shows.

[BayTaynt3d]

Can't wait to hear reviews and results from the field on the 07.  Very reasonable price.  Only concern I see as far as being a standalone for high SPL situations is  "A pair of highly-sensitive built in mics captures a wide stereo image".

Looking at this pic http://www.tascam.com/i-3715-203-64-0-26F01B49.jpg kinda confused as to the controls.  Looks like the input level for the line in is a roller knob?  Kinda weird...

This might be the stealth recorder I have been looking for ever since I stopped using my old and faithful PCM-M1. I've been using R09 for a while now, but I miss the good combination of a hold button and the sturdy roller knob for input level, so that the levels can be adjusted without turning hold off...

As it seems to have the other features I want/need, I can't wait to read about the actual quality of preamp, line in and build. I hope guysonic will give us the usual test results :-)

-Colargol

I still can't figure out if the DR07 has built-in omnis or what?

[deadhoarse]

This might be the stealth recorder I have been looking for ever since I stopped using my old and faithful PCM-M1. I've been using R09 for a while now, but I miss the good combination of a hold button and the sturdy roller knob for input level, so that the levels can be adjusted without turning hold off...

As it seems to have the other features I want/need, I can't wait to read about the actual quality of preamp, line in and build. I hope guysonic will give us the usual test results :-)

-Colargol

I'm liking the looks of the DR-07 as well, the roller wheel is one of the features I really like on the PCM-M1...being able to lock it and still adjust the levels. From the pictures it just seems to have a better layout that the R-09HR (at least to me). The mic-in and line-in are on the top and the left side...the R-09HR has the inputs on the left. I primarily hold my recorder in my left hand, and having plugs sticking out on that side would make things awkward. No switches on the back either, no chance of accidently flipping one like on the HR. At $199 I'm tempted to pick one up.