Topic: firewire transfer with hd-p2

[panther65]

I just recorded my first show last night -Al DiMeola, to a Tascam HD-P2 with a transcend 8 gb card, and tried to transfer the files via firewire to my laptop, but saw no sign of the files. I did read in the manual that in order to power the deck both must be six pin connectors. Does that apply to file transfers also? My laptop has a mini firewire input and the hd-p2 has six pin firewire output. Thanks in advance.

[JasonSobel]

you should be able to transfer the files with just a 4-pin firewire interface, but you won't be able to power the HD-P2 via the firewire connector.  so just have batteries in the deck or plug it into the wall, and you'll be good to go.

[panther65]

Thank you.

[it-goes-to-eleven]

Seriously, even if you could power via firewire for the transfer, I'd avoid risking it with a unit that draws as much power as the p2 (microtrack is low enough power that I wouldn't worry so much). Powering the p2 via internal p2 batteries during is probably lower risk (lowest?).. A/C power is probably best, though maybe not..  I could imagine cases where dirty a/c might corrupt a transfer.  FWIW, I've never used the p2, just speculating based on experiences with other devices..

How was the show?  I've never seen Al.  He's coming our way but a little pricey at $30.

Normally he's not open taping.  Did you crotch that big boy?

[panther65]

The show was amazing. He and his band were so tight and played such complex pieces with changes throughout. It was $35. at the Linda Norris Aud in Albany, N.Y. - a little pricey for sure, but the place was really small. I hadn't heard much from Al in the past ten or so years and was impressed.
Actually, I had a straw baseball cap with mk4s tied in there, and just carried a man-purse (leather handbag from Macy's) right through the door. No problem. Went to the restroom and plugged in the KCY cable and strolled to my seat.
Made a good recording. If you would like I can make you a copy.

[macdaddy]

undercover p2

+t for that!

hey panther - how come you dont post in the team p2 thread, like the rest of us..? i aint b*tchin', but it would sure make it easier to read all yer psts, and respond to them, too...