Topic: Oddity tonight with SD 722

[vegeta_ban]

During the first set of JGB in Ardmore, PA tonight my SD722 made a warning sound twice, about a minute apart. When I got home the first track was split into files labeled JGB01.wav, JGB01A.wav, and JGB01B.wav.

I was missing some part of the set, however since I was streaming at the time I can patch the couple seconds with the backup of those mics on the computer (or use my Zoom H6 recordings as extra backup)

I haven't had this happen before, but I am assuming that the warning was a HDD failure. I'm not sure what would cause that; could it just be usage?

Anyway, I have seen people mention sending their sound devices in for checkups, how hard is that process? Or should I just replace the hard drive?

Sorry if I am rambling here.

[fsulloway]

I'd try formatting the drive and then recording something at home to see if it repeats. Changing out the drive isn't that difficult.
http://www.sounddevices.com/notes/recorders/drive-replacement/

[vegeta_ban]

While I'm in there replacing the hard drive, is the AA battery easy to replace? I have to reset the date everytime I turned the 722 on.

Also the second set recorded with no problems.

[hi and lo]

Yep, it's very easy. You just need to loosen the pcb screw that holds the battery in place.

[vegeta_ban]

Ok cool, will do this this weekend.

[GLouie]

We have two 722s at work, and I replace the HDs every 2 years or so. I don't know what your symptoms point to, but post on the SD forum or send them an inquiry and I'm sure you'll find out.

Also, I replaced my 722 AA memory batteries with Sanyo/Panasonic Eneloop low self discharge NiMH, and recommend that.

[vegeta_ban]

I found a four pack of the nickel metal hydride batteries at Micro Center. Now I'm wondering if this hard drive would work, I have the IDE parallel ATA type of sound devices 722.

http://www.amazon.com/128GB-KingSpec-2-5-inch-SM2236-Controller/dp/B0091T4ZWU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394355623&sr=1-1&keywords=2.5+ssd+ide

[tim in jersey]

I found a four pack of the nickel metal hydride batteries at Micro Center. Now I'm wondering if this hard drive would work, I have the IDE parallel ATA type of sound devices 722.

http://www.amazon.com/128GB-KingSpec-2-5-inch-SM2236-Controller/dp/B0091T4ZWU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394355623&sr=1-1&keywords=2.5+ssd+ide

Replacing the AA clock battery is super-easy. If I had the tools and time, I could and would do it in the field. I was intimidated at first to open up a piece of gear like a 722. But the swap is super-easy.

Concerning the HDD swap, I'm confident I can "DIY". But I've just been too lazy...

Now that I've done it, I've pried apart laptops of equal value and I probably wouldn't hesitate

[F.O.Bean]

That's why I ALWAYS ran a cf card too, just in case that ever happened and now they're cheaper than ever!

[vegeta_ban]

I was going to but didn't dump the card I have before the show, only have a 4gb card right now.

[hi and lo]

I recommend heading over to the 7xx thread on the team boards discussion forum. All of this stuff has been discussed at length in recent weeks over there.

A compact flash adapter card could be a good option if you only have a 4gb CF card.
This will allow you to use much cheaper as cards with higher capacities than CF.