Topic: Fr-2 Vs. SD 722

[carlbeck]

My FR2 was the second one Doug ever did, his was the first  Mine has improved analog outs as well as better jacks. I have never listened to the analog out unfortunately but Doug did in fact change the analog section on mine as well as the ADC & gain stage. I think the FR2 is extremely easy to use & has the best meters out there, even better than Nick's Marantz. The only downside is the 12 volts.

[carlbeck]

I tried a Lion pack (actually two of them!) but it was HORRIBLE quality so I am back to lead at this point.

[carlbeck]

I believe it is 1 amp per hour. It isn't THAT power hungry IMO, I always run phantom as well. It's just the 12 volts that suck.

[carlbeck]

batteries failed in weeks & months

[carlbeck]

yes, they were sweet for a little while.

[HBK216]

I got tired of lead as it ruined numerous duffel bags of mine by ripping multiple holes.  I went with the battery from this thread:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=51457.0


I have been using it since Dec 29th & no problems. I just came home from recording over 4 hours & I still have 2 links left.  The show was only going to be about 2 hours but everyone decided to hang & it turned into a afterparty show

[Nick's Picks]

My FR2 was the second one Doug ever did, his was the first  Mine has improved analog outs as well as better jacks. I have never listened to the analog out unfortunately but Doug did in fact change the analog section on mine as well as the ADC & gain stage. I think the FR2 is extremely easy to use & has the best meters out there, even better than Nick's Marantz. The only downside is the 12 volts.

as you know, i disagree about the meeters.  I"ve used both, and found the Marantz to be much nicer.  Plus, setting the levels was way easier w/the marantz.  I didnt' like the FR2 "trim", on top of the deck where you have to reach in and futz w/it...possible to hit other switches and stuff in the dark.
its also a big clunk of a box compared to the sleek little 671.  the 12v requirement sucks, and its as hungry as an AD1000 at 1amp / hour.  Ouch!!

[philb]

Raoulduke,
Here is a quote from Doug about the gain controls...

I see a lot of FR-2 users who set the front panel record knob to 7. This kills 12 dB of gain thereby raising the noise floor. It is a bad idea, try running at 8, this still gives you 6 dB of level that can be applied from the front panel level control and gives you 6dB better SN ratio on the downstream side of the front panel attenuator. The front panel control is NOT a gain control, the only gain controls are the input trim knobs on the top of the deck. I bypassed the front panel control and the HPF/Limiter in my FR-2 and it sounds better. I set levels with the input gain controls. You can get closer to that and for free just by running your FR-2 as close to 10 on the front panel level control as possible.
Peace and good sound...Doug

[Nick's Picks]

too much bullshit to think about.  poorly designed gain stage, imo.  but that is from a taper perspective, for which it was not designed.  maybe the thing is brilliant.  what do I know.  other than "me no like"

[carlbeck]

Bah Humbug Nick! Your starting to sound like a grouchy old man 

[spyder9]

too much bullshit to think about.  poorly designed gain stage, imo.  but that is from a taper perspective, for which it was not designed.  maybe the thing is brilliant.  what do I know.  other than "me no like"

 Please update your website's review for the above statements.   

[carlbeck]

Nick is just trying to justify his own purchase, with all the money he saved buying the "little" Marantz you would think he could afford a battery pack 

[spyder9]

too much bullshit to think about.  poorly designed gain stage, imo.  but that is from a taper perspective, for which it was not designed.  maybe the thing is brilliant.  what do I know.  other than "me no like"

 Please update your website's review for the above statements.   

Nick is just trying to justify his own purchase, with all the money he saved buying the "little" Marantz you would think he could afford a battery pack 

 

[Nick's Picks]

 

dontchu talk shit about my 660.

[carlbeck]

OK, I will blame it on Duracell, damn duracell!! Damn you copper top