Topic: TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM

[F.O.Bean]

HOW DO YOU INSTALL FIRMWARE

[dogmusic]

HOW DO YOU INSTALL FIRMWARE

INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN THESE RELEASE NOTES:

http://tascam.com/content/downloads/products/42/E_DR-2d_RN_vA.pdf

[F.O.Bean]

Thanks. Yeah sorry bout that. I read every thread on ts.com about the damn dr2s and still couldnt find one person saying HOW they updated their firmware I even read the PDF Manual!

Thanks

[dogmusic]

Thanks. Yeah sorry bout that. I read every thread on ts.com about the damn dr2s and still couldnt find one person saying HOW they updated their firmware I even read the PDF Manual!

Thanks

No problem. Good luck!

[F.O.Bean]

SUCCESS. +T

[F.O.Bean]

How do you adjust the MIC-IN levels to 65 in the menu I only have control of the LINE-IN levels, which I was told to keep around 95. I don't see ANYWHERE where it says change gain on MIC IN. My MIC INPUT is set to MIC-IN and my MIC IN is set to LOW. Also, how does one control the mic input levels when recording DUAL MODE, where I'll be recording 2 separate stereo tracks

[Will_S]

How do you adjust the MIC-IN levels to 65 in the menu I only have control of the LINE-IN levels, which I was told to keep around 95. I don't see ANYWHERE where it says change gain on MIC IN. My MIC INPUT is set to MIC-IN and my MIC IN is set to LOW. Also, how does one control the mic input levels when recording DUAL MODE, where I'll be recording 2 separate stereo tracks

Are you saying that the +/- record level buttons on the side are only changing the line in input level?  If so I think you must have the input set to line in.  (Change this by MENU > INPUT SETTINGS > INPUT:MIC and GAIN:LOW [and unless you are running PIP mics directly with no battery box or preamp, POWER:OFF]).

If you have the input set to mic in, the +/- levels should adjust mic in levels (although they only work when you are recording or in record-pause).  You really don't want to go below 67 on that (at least, not if you are hitting full scale.  If you want peaks at say -6 for later matrixing, then you are probably safe as low as 65).

In dual mode (be sure to set it to dual, with mode LINE, not safe or mix - set this at the screen you get to by holding down the DUAL button for a few seconds), the +/- buttons should affect the mic in recording level and can be adjusted on the fly (and only work while in rec or rec-pause).  The line in levels cannot be adjusted while recording, but when you enter dual mode (same screen you set it to line) there is a number (defaults as 100) that you can adjust (before you start recording) to your desired level although as I recall the line in can't offer much useful attenuation so you probably don't want to drop the levels too far below 100).

[F.O.Bean]

Nope, its in MIC IN LOW setting and I can only adjust the LINE-IN levels. And YES I hit the DUAL button and it goes to the LINE-IN channels but that's the problem

[Will_S]

Nope, its in MIC IN LOW setting and I can only adjust the LINE-IN levels. And YES I hit the DUAL button and it goes to the LINE-IN channels but that's the problem

Right - like I said in the post above, you have to be in rec or rec pause (red light on or at least flashing - hit rec once to get into rec-pause and again to start actually recording) for the +/- level buttons to work.  You can't set the mic in recording levels from a menu, only using the level control buttons while in record mode.

[F.O.Bean]

Thanks alot man, all fixed now. I just don't know why they don't put the levels to the right of the MIC IN, like they did the LINE IN

Happy Holidays bro!

Bean

[terabyte23]

Hey guys, sorry if this has been covered.  I've read through the posts but I'm still a bit confused.  This looks like a neat little unit and I'm considering buying one to to dual recording.

Say I want to run two sets of mics (cards & omnis) into the mic-in and line-in, and record to 2 separate files...
  * I would set the dual recording option to LINE to make this happen, right?
  * Do I understand correctly that gain can only be set on rec-pause and not changed while recording?
  * On the LINE setting, is the mic-in gain controlled separately or only as a calculated value based on line-in level?

Based on my reading it sounds like two CA-9100's or similar are required to have full control over level settings for dual recording...is that right?

Thanks!

[Hypnocracy]

would you not be able to get away with just a BBox on the Mic Input and put the Pre into Line In?

[Will_S]

Say I want to run two sets of mics (cards & omnis) into the mic-in and line-in, and record to 2 separate files...
  * I would set the dual recording option to LINE to make this happen, right?

Yes.

  * Do I understand correctly that gain can only be set on rec-pause and not changed while recording?

No.  The mic in recording level can be changed in rec-pause or on the fly.  (But not via a menu setting before even pressing the record button).

  * On the LINE setting, is the mic-in gain controlled separately or only as a calculated value based on line-in level?

If you mean dual/line mode, you have real-time control over the mic-in gain but cannot change the line input on the fly, rather you set it in advance via a menu setting that cannot be changed while recording.

Based on my reading it sounds like two CA-9100's or similar are required to have full control over level settings for dual recording...is that right?

Not entirely.  You'd want a CA-9100 or similar upstream of the line input if you wanted to change levels on the fly.  Mic-in you could just use a battery box (or directly into the powered mic input if not recording loud sounds) and control gain with the recorder.

[Gutbucket]

When using the DR2d line-input for SBD patches I've pluged an extra pair of Countryman B3s into the low-voltage powered mic input mostly because they were sitting there in the bag, why not.. gaff taped them wide spaced to the soundboard enclosure, back wall, etc.  It powered those acceptably each time.

But my standard rig with the DR2d is two Curch CA-Ugly preamps, one into each input for the smallest 4channel low voltage preamped recording rig I know of.. as long as set gain is cool. I just set the gain beforehand and don't plan to adjust it.  Know the rig, know the gig, aim to peak -12 to -18dB and how often do you really need to adjust gain after you've been doing this for a while?  Nice little package for that.  A single, tiny 4 channel amp would be even more trick though.

BTW, I only use it to start & stop recording, but you can adjust mic-input gain with the IR remote any time you like, even when the hold button is locked.

[terabyte23]

Thanks guys, your replies are helpful.  I went ahead and ordered a DR-2D.  Good price - seems super cheap considering the features it has.