Topic: Tascam DR-07

[12milluz]

You know the old Sony PSP video game handheld? Yeah, I had one. The external batteries you could buy for them fit the DR-07 exactly and put out the same power. The old PSP power adapter also works and is spec'd the same as the way more expensive Tascam one. I have this battery and it works for a pretty long time: http://cgi.ebay.com/PSP-Powerdock-Datel-backup-battery-20-hours-/350320601001?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item5190bc27a9

Of course you will need a charger for this battery- it doesn't come with one, but those should be easy to find too.

[lukpac]

Any thoughts about the DR-07 vs the DR-08? I don't do a ton of recording, but I'm looking to move away from my current MD setup to something lossless with flash media. The 07 looks like an amazing deal (around $140 now), but I'm wondering if the 08 is worth the extra money. I'm also wondering how much longer the 07 will be available.

Does anyone know if the problems using dynamic mics with the 07 were addressed in a firmware update? Or if it is also an issue with the 08? You can hear an example of the problem here.

Also, there seemed to be some concern that the input on the 07 was actually *better* than on the 08. Thoughts?

The 96k recording on the 08 would be nice, but at this point I'm not sure how often I'd even use that. And I'm not too concerned with the built-in mics on either; any recording will likely be from external mics or a line (board) source.

Thanks.

[NSL]

What rechargeable batteries/chargers work well with the DR-07?  I'm looking into purchasing some good ones if there are some that work well with this recorder. 

[lukpac]

Any thoughts about the DR-07 vs the DR-08? I don't do a ton of recording, but I'm looking to move away from my current MD setup to something lossless with flash media. The 07 looks like an amazing deal (around $140 now), but I'm wondering if the 08 is worth the extra money. I'm also wondering how much longer the 07 will be available.

Does anyone know if the problems using dynamic mics with the 07 were addressed in a firmware update? Or if it is also an issue with the 08? You can hear an example of the problem here.

Also, there seemed to be some concern that the input on the 07 was actually *better* than on the 08. Thoughts?

The 96k recording on the 08 would be nice, but at this point I'm not sure how often I'd even use that. And I'm not too concerned with the built-in mics on either; any recording will likely be from external mics or a line (board) source.

Thanks.

Does anybody have thoughts on this? It looks like Full Compass no longer stocks the DR-07, but the DR-08 is down to $156. B&H has the DR-07 for $100, but Full Compass is local to me and B&H isn't.

Any thoughts on interface differences?

[dallman]

Any thoughts about the DR-07 vs the DR-08? I don't do a ton of recording, but I'm looking to move away from my current MD setup to something lossless with flash media. The 07 looks like an amazing deal (around $140 now), but I'm wondering if the 08 is worth the extra money. I'm also wondering how much longer the 07 will be available.

Does anyone know if the problems using dynamic mics with the 07 were addressed in a firmware update? Or if it is also an issue with the 08? You can hear an example of the problem here.

Also, there seemed to be some concern that the input on the 07 was actually *better* than on the 08. Thoughts?

The 96k recording on the 08 would be nice, but at this point I'm not sure how often I'd even use that. And I'm not too concerned with the built-in mics on either; any recording will likely be from external mics or a line (board) source.

Thanks.

Does anybody have thoughts on this? It looks like Full Compass no longer stocks the DR-07, but the DR-08 is down to $156. B&H has the DR-07 for $100, but Full Compass is local to me and B&H isn't.

Any thoughts on interface differences?

I know everyone has different tastes. When I go Low Pro, I like to use my MT2496. Others hate it, but it is my favorite. I have an Olympus LS-10, and I have a Tascam DR-07. I could never find a use for the DR-07, so I recently purchased a DR-08 due to it's size, and I put the DR-07 up for sale on ebay. I really do not need the DR-08, but it was so small, I basically talked my self into swapping the DR-08 for the DR-07.

And it is small. It makes the LS-10 seem large.

That said, I still will use my MT for my low pro needs, but the DR-08 will likely be my traveling, "throw it in the suitcase" deck.

[lukpac]

I know everyone has different tastes. When I go Low Pro, I like to use my MT2496. Others hate it, but it is my favorite. I have an Olympus LS-10, and I have a Tascam DR-07. I could never find a use for the DR-07, so I recently purchased a DR-08 due to it's size, and I put the DR-07 up for sale on ebay. I really do not need the DR-08, but it was so small, I basically talked my self into swapping the DR-08 for the DR-07.

And it is small. It makes the LS-10 seem large.

That said, I still will use my MT for my low pro needs, but the DR-08 will likely be my traveling, "throw it in the suitcase" deck.

Thanks for that. I don't record that frequently, so it is hard to justify spending a bunch...

Question on the DR-08: can the record level be set while recording? Or only in standby? The manual seems to imply only in standby, but I don't see a specific note indicating it can't be set while recording.

[lukpac]

Question on the DR-08: can the record level be set while recording? Or only in standby? The manual seems to imply only in standby, but I don't see a specific note indicating it can't be set while recording.

I picked up 2 of these today, so I'll answer my own question. You can set the levels while recording as well, not just in standby.

[Funkyman3121]

Great thread! Loads of info for me in this thread!!
I recently bought the Tascam DR-07 and right now I am waiting on my SP mic and batterybox.
I hope when I have some questions, some nice souls will answer them.

Newbie!

[disco]

i picked up one of these this past summer so that I could have two seperate complete mic chains. For most things I do prefer the m10, but esp for any line in taping. I've run a few shows where I had my CA14->CA9100->DR07 & SBD->M10, then I'd switch recorders at setbreak for an A/B. I noticed very little difference with the CA14 setup when swapping recorders but I did notice a big difference in clarity when using the m10 vs. the dr07 for line in. I greatly prefer the m10 line in. Just thought I'd toss in a bit of the experience of having both.

[Funkyman3121]

Yesterday I went to see a Doors coverband in Schiedam (Netherlands) and I decided to bring my Tascam together with my SP-BMC-2 mics. I tested my batterybox (SP-SPSB-11) at home with it but I couldn't get it to work. I guess the battery is empty, because I couldn't get any levels while recording line in. So I decided to record with the mic in and power on, gain low, filters off and recording level 6.
The bar the band was playing in was very small, crowded and filled with loads of drunk people. My postion was 3 meters away from the stage.
I guess with the batterybox the result would have been better.............
Here's a sample mp3 (3,69 MB)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KUHC3300

Any feedback,  positive or negative is welcomed!

newbie

[sec1968]

After borrowing a friend's DR-07 for a couple SBD uses, I got my own last week, for $129 & free shipping off Ebay. I'll test this out AUD wise sometime down the road, but mainly this will get used as my SBD recorder when that option arises.

shane

[taperted]

dumb question. How do i get auto levels when doing a sbd recording to the line in. Not sure if its possible but i always have to use the dial on the side. I feel totally duh on this as I hjave been taping for 11 years now haha. Just got this deck for sbd patching and cant seem to figure this out. Thanks guys!!!
~ted

[tailschao]

"Unity" is meaningless for a Tascam DR-07 or DR-1.  You can't adjust the incoming signal on the Line In at all.  Zilch.     

Not sure I'm following you... When I have my PRE going into the Line In of my Tascam 07 I adjust my recording wheel and it seems to adjust the incoming signal.

I don't want you to to think I am questioning you, I just don't understand what you mean.
Thanks for any info to point me in the right direction.

Can I get some clarification on this?

Is it true? Can you not set any gain when using the Line In? So you would basically have to have an external pre-amp to use the Line In, right? Or hope and pray that the input levels from the mic are neither too high nor too low?

So what function does the 'volume control wheel' perform? Is it just the equivalent of an amplify that you would do on a computer at home in Audition or Audacity? Is this the same in with mic and line in? Is the only way to add gain with the Mic in to go into the menu and do it?

How does this compare to the DR08? Can you use gain on Line In like you can with the Edirol 09?

[lukpac]

How does this compare to the DR08? Can you use gain on Line In like you can with the Edirol 09?

I have a DR-08, so I can help there. The gain is set on the screen via the front buttons. That leads me to believe it is happening after the A/D conversion, which IMO makes it less than useful. Also worth noting that the DR-08 can't handle very hot line level signals. A pad or volume control of some sort may be necessary in some circumstances.

[12milluz]

"Unity" is meaningless for a Tascam DR-07 or DR-1.  You can't adjust the incoming signal on the Line In at all.  Zilch.     

Not sure I'm following you... When I have my PRE going into the Line In of my Tascam 07 I adjust my recording wheel and it seems to adjust the incoming signal.

I don't want you to to think I am questioning you, I just don't understand what you mean.
Thanks for any info to point me in the right direction.

Can I get some clarification on this?

Is it true? Can you not set any gain when using the Line In? So you would basically have to have an external pre-amp to use the Line In, right? Or hope and pray that the input levels from the mic are neither too high nor too low?

So what function does the 'volume control wheel' perform? Is it just the equivalent of an amplify that you would do on a computer at home in Audition or Audacity? Is this the same in with mic and line in? Is the only way to add gain with the Mic in to go into the menu and do it?

How does this compare to the DR08? Can you use gain on Line In like you can with the Edirol 09?

Line in does not go through a preamp. The purpose of a Line In input is for a source that does not need to be amplified like a SBD source or coming from another preamp. The wheel on the side only attenuates the signal. If you need gain and don't have another preamp, you will need to go mic in.