Topic: 2 GB .wav file limit.

[gratefulphish]

Just moving into the HDD realm this week, with an R-4 Pro.  I understand that there is a 2 GB file limit for .wavs, so what do people do at shows, particularly when recording in 24/96?  Is it a fast switch to a new file, or is there some significant delay?  Stop/Start, or just inserting some kind of mark?  Your continued assistance is truly greatly appreciated.

[BayTaynt3d]

I believe the R4 does seemless splits, so you don't have to do anything during the show -- but double-check me on that before counting on it, heh...

[Chanher]

I read at this site that the R4 does automatic seamless splits at 2 gigs. but like baytaynt3d said, double-check.

[Nick Graham]

It does, it seamlessly starts a new file at the 1:02 mark when running 24/96.

[gratefulphish]

Does "seamlessly" mean no pop, click, or anything, so that I really don't have to do anything during or between sets?  I assume that I would want to start a new file at the beginning of the second set anyway.

[Chanher]

Does "seamlessly" mean no pop, click, or anything, so that I really don't have to do anything during or between sets?  I assume that I would want to start a new file at the beginning of the second set anyway.

yes, seamless means that you can join the two files on your computer and it will be as if there wasn't a split to begin with. If I know that a split is seamless, I will allow it to occur during the music itself, because there are no dropped samples or data and I can join them later.

[THE NIZ BIAAAAACH!]

Yes, no pops, just reassemble and cut into segments between songs.  You would want to hit stop at the end of a set, also if you do not hit stop it does not save the file so if you run out of power you lose the whole file. 

[gratefulphish]

Thank you all kindly.

[china_rider]

You do have to be a bit careful after you get the files to your computer though... Depending on what editing software you use the PC may also have a 2 GB limit.

[WiFiJeff]

You do have to be a bit careful after you get the files to your computer though... Depending on what editing software you use the PC may also have a 2 GB limit.

CDWave is very handy for splitting 4GB files into chewable pieces for Wavelab, etc.

Jeff

[gratefulphish]

I know that this will be off-topic from my original post, but what programs do people prefer to mix down four tracks, convert to flacs, burn to CD etc.  I have been a DAT dinosaur all these years, and am just entering the computer realm, so opinions and suggestions, pros and cons, would be appreciated.  Thanks.

[F.O.Bean]

There is a commonly used freeware program called Audacity but I am unsure as Ive never used it if it does a matrix on 4 tracks

I use Wavelab 5.01b to mixdown my matrix's in wavelab's audio montage.

good luck with your search bud!

[Brian Skalinder]

There is a commonly used freeware program called Audacity but I am unsure as Ive never used it if it does a matrix on 4 tracks

Audacity does 4-track mixing.

[baustin]

There is a commonly used freeware program called Audacity but I am unsure as Ive never used it if it does a matrix on 4 tracks

Audacity does 4-track mixing.

2gb file limit?

[Brian Skalinder]

2gb file limit?

Dunno.  Try it...it's free, after all.