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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #285 on: September 26, 2016, 02:32:59 AM »
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #286 on: September 26, 2016, 05:37:10 AM »
Isn't the most important "PRO" feature for film - timecode?

Sounds like, at minimum, he should using the new ZOOM F4...
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #287 on: September 26, 2016, 11:45:08 AM »
^ This occured on all settings. I typically use the MID level for everything. I even had it on HIGH for the country show yesterday and levels were lower than the other pair of mics on MID. I'll be testing the batteries today and report back. I guess I was hoping that the ext in miniplug on the DR70D would create an inherently weaker signal.

You will see 6dB lower level when you unbalance the signal in the mini plug cable.

I got the same problem with my 300's/DR60. So going from 2 XLR's out from the mics > 1/8' will unbalance the signal thus the 6 db loss?
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #288 on: October 04, 2016, 04:30:28 AM »
Anyone encounter a 'dead' channel?

I took my DR-70d out for the first time this weekend.  At a festival on Friday night I used 1&2 for a stereo pair (maiden voyage of the ADK TL's that I recently purchased from goodcooker) and recorded the same signal at -12dB on 3&4.  That went fine, but when I press record for the first band on Saturday I've got nothing on channel 2.  I switched all the mics and cables around to isolate the issue, and everything works fine on channels 1, 3, and 4.  I ended up running the stereo pair on 3&4 and was able to record that at -12dB on 1&2, which leads me to believe there's no phantom power on 2.  Why it worked Friday but failed 18 hours later is a mystery which warrants further investigation on my part.  I just got home last night but figured I would post to see if someone else had seen this behavior with the deck. 
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #289 on: October 04, 2016, 09:39:09 AM »
If it was your first time out, I would first suspect "new device syndrome "

A piece of new gear (if it is going to fail) will either fail soon after first use, or hardly ever at all.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #290 on: October 04, 2016, 10:49:33 AM »
...warrants a return to the dealer or a warranty claim if you want to go through that.

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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #291 on: October 04, 2016, 11:32:42 AM »
I suspect it is a 'lemon'.  I don't hold out a lot of hope of being able to fix it myself.

I purchased the deck a couple months ago but didn't use it until now because I've been too busy (hadn't seen a show since Memorial Weekend).  It's now outside the vendor's return policy but Tascam's warranty is still in effect.  I'll just have to get the device to an authorized repair shop - fortunately there's one not too far from my office.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #292 on: October 04, 2016, 06:19:00 PM »
Anyone encounter a 'dead' channel?

I took my DR-70d out for the first time this weekend.  At a festival on Friday night I used 1&2 for a stereo pair (maiden voyage of the ADK TL's that I recently purchased from goodcooker) and recorded the same signal at -12dB on 3&4.  That went fine, but when I press record for the first band on Saturday I've got nothing on channel 2.  I switched all the mics and cables around to isolate the issue, and everything works fine on channels 1, 3, and 4.  I ended up running the stereo pair on 3&4 and was able to record that at -12dB on 1&2, which leads me to believe there's no phantom power on 2.  Why it worked Friday but failed 18 hours later is a mystery which warrants further investigation on my part.  I just got home last night but figured I would post to see if someone else had seen this behavior with the deck.

Let's pump the brakes a second on a bad channel.  The 70D has phantom power is enabled / disabled on a per-channel basis.  While scrolling through the menus after your first recording, you could have accidentally disabled phantom power on Ch 2 or disarmed the channel for recording.  All it would take is a quick press and slight turn of the Data knob, when you thought you were just scrolling down the menu.

Another possibility: If you had phantom enabled when you last powered down the unit, then next time you power on it will ask you to individually confirm phantom power for all of the channels that previously had it enabled.  You could have accidentally selected Yes for Ch 1 and No for Ch 2.  The buttons for the two choices are not near each other, but it could happen.

Something similar happened to me two weeks ago.  Even though I have never once used it intentionally, I had somehow accidentally engaged a 120 Hz low cut on Channel 1.  Of course, I had no idea until I exported the recording to my computer and listened.  All it takes is a stray press or tweak of that Data knob...

So, what I would check:
1. BASIC > RECORD - Confirm both Ch 1 & Ch 2 set to ON.
2. BASIC > GAIN - Confirm both Ch 1 & Ch 2 set to the same gain range.  (This obviously wouldn't cause nothing to be recorded, but it could make it sound nearly inaudible depending on what you were recording).
3. INPUT > INPUT GAIN - Confirm both Ch 1 & Ch 2 set to MIC+PHANTOM.
4. Make some test recordings.

Only after you have done all of that would I start to suspect a channel gone bad.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #293 on: October 04, 2016, 06:50:03 PM »
^^^Good advice^^^
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #294 on: October 05, 2016, 01:00:29 AM »
So, what I would check:

Thank you for typing that out.  I knew I would need to spend some time troubleshooting before undertaking any warranty repair/replacement, and having the written steps in front of me made it easy.
I had previously left 3&4 as the Mic+Phantom channels, but I went through the menus and switched back to 1&2.  I made sure they were On with matching Low gain, and hooked up the microphones.  1&2 are currently working fine!  Hopefully it was just a case of operator error or a one time glitch.  Thanks again to everyone - this forum is invaluable...
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #295 on: October 05, 2016, 01:08:15 AM »
^rookie.
 ;)

.............as a fellow owner of the 70D...  it's a nice deck...  but goofy. 
definitely takes some trial and error to run it with success.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #296 on: October 05, 2016, 09:12:28 AM »
^rookie.
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.............as a fellow owner of the 70D...  it's a nice deck...  but goofy. 
definitely takes some trial and error to run it with success.
hope all is well man!

Hey Guy!  I definitely feel like a rookie with the new deck and my not-as-successful-as-they-should-be attempts at mixing 4 channels.  I've used SoundForge for almost 20 years and learning a new program has been a challenge.  It doesn't help that my days are full with the regular job, running the horse ranch, and 3 hours commuting - I barely have time to sleep!  I hadn't seen a show since Memorial Weekend but now I've got two festivals and UM Halloween in October.  When it rains it pours...  You should check out our new farm if you're ever in the area - we love it!
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #297 on: October 05, 2016, 07:02:57 PM »
Anyone encounter a 'dead' channel?

I took my DR-70d out for the first time this weekend.  At a festival on Friday night I used 1&2 for a stereo pair (maiden voyage of the ADK TL's that I recently purchased from goodcooker) and recorded the same signal at -12dB on 3&4.  That went fine, but when I press record for the first band on Saturday I've got nothing on channel 2.  I switched all the mics and cables around to isolate the issue, and everything works fine on channels 1, 3, and 4.  I ended up running the stereo pair on 3&4 and was able to record that at -12dB on 1&2, which leads me to believe there's no phantom power on 2.  Why it worked Friday but failed 18 hours later is a mystery which warrants further investigation on my part.  I just got home last night but figured I would post to see if someone else had seen this behavior with the deck.

Be sure you have "RECORD" set to "ON" in the menus for that channel.

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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #298 on: October 05, 2016, 10:25:54 PM »
^ That was the first thing I thought. Obvious but easy to make error.

So my battery issue is resolved I guess... I tested the older pair of batteries on my meter and it's the first time I've seen anything visibly low. Per the meter, they registered at around 70%, which seems like there should still be some recording time left but between that reading and the low levels on the recorder, I figured it was best to just toss them. I think the problem was a mix of the input and the batteries (and I didn't mention the sources with the lower levels all had a longer cable). Just hope it didn't affect the sound too much.
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Re: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder (Part 7)
« Reply #299 on: October 10, 2016, 02:57:38 AM »
^rookie.
 ;)

.............as a fellow owner of the 70D...  it's a nice deck...  but goofy. 
definitely takes some trial and error to run it with success.
hope all is well man!

Hey Guy!  I definitely feel like a rookie with the new deck and my not-as-successful-as-they-should-be attempts at mixing 4 channels.  I've used SoundForge for almost 20 years and learning a new program has been a challenge.  It doesn't help that my days are full with the regular job, running the horse ranch, and 3 hours commuting - I barely have time to sleep!  I hadn't seen a show since Memorial Weekend but now I've got two festivals and UM Halloween in October.  When it rains it pours...  You should check out our new farm if you're ever in the area - we love it!

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