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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #45 on: April 29, 2012, 04:23:48 PM »
the line levels were near flatline though

What source did you have connected to the line-in and via what sort of cabling?

Line-in was unmodded AT853 omnis into a SB-10 battery box, mic-in was 853 cards w/4.7k mod into SB-11.

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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #46 on: May 28, 2012, 08:14:48 AM »
Hello !

I'm sorry but it's hard for me the read the previous 29 pages about the Dr2D, because english is not my language, and even more because I'm totally new in taping so it's almost all "chinese" for me !
I just have a 1st question : what are you talkingk about a 4 tracks recorder at the beginning of the 1st thread for dr2d ? I understand how to record 2 tracks, one with mic in the other with line in, or one with mic in and the same at lower level, but dual recording with a 2nd lower level track is not possible when mic and line are plugged together ... I guess .. is it ???
i've just bought the dr2d, and haven't yet recorder anything, but I'm making some tests at home to see battery life, SD card compatibility, I've upgraded the firmware , thanx for the previous advices ( yes I've read a few anyway lol )  !  I'm still a few lost with the level ctrl;, gain ctrl, input signal ... i'm not sure I won't make a very low recording for my 1st tape with all tose "limiters" lol !

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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #47 on: May 28, 2012, 12:33:20 PM »
dual recording with a 2nd lower level track is not possible when mic and line are plugged together ... I guess .. is it ???

They aren't mono (one track) inputs.  Both inputs (mic and line) are stereo inputs so that means they record two tracks each.  Your mic in records two tracks and your line in records two tracks, so (obviously) that makes up your 4 tracks.

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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #48 on: May 28, 2012, 05:12:07 PM »
The setting for recording two stereo tracks at once (which is 4 channels total) consisting of inputs into both the line-input jack and the mic-input jack is called Dual_Line mode.  Look for that term in the user manual.  It's pretty clear about it.
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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #49 on: June 02, 2012, 12:12:04 PM »
Has anyone tried using a USB 5v battery box for these yet?

Edit:  Nevermind.  Just checked Ted's list, looks like it works?
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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #50 on: June 03, 2012, 02:15:45 PM »
Stupid thing died on me last night, lost the last 30 minutes of a great set.  Couldn't even make it 4 hours on lightly used fully charged rechargeables.  Recorded two one hour sets and only dropped a bar of battery.  Thought I'd be good to record the last set that was going to be about an hour and a half so didn't change the batteries (dumb user error).  Checked it at encore break and it was off.  Dead.  Was not a happy camper leaving the venue last night.

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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #51 on: June 03, 2012, 02:28:33 PM »
That sucks!!  The external battery back should eliminate that problem. 

Stupid thing died on me last night, lost the last 30 minutes of a great set.  Couldn't even make it 4 hours on lightly used fully charged rechargeables.  Recorded two one hour sets and only dropped a bar of battery.  Thought I'd be good to record the last set that was going to be about an hour and a half so didn't change the batteries (dumb user error).  Checked it at encore break and it was off.  Dead.  Was not a happy camper leaving the venue last night.
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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #52 on: June 03, 2012, 07:28:23 PM »
Has anyone tried using a USB 5v battery box for these yet?

Edit:  Nevermind.  Just checked Ted's list, looks like it works?

Works. Was my standard config back before the firmware update. After the update, NiMH Imeions give me ~5+ hrs so the only time I do that now is for powering a 2nd fest rig all weekend.

Stupid thing died on me last night..
Possible it was set for alkaline instead of NiMH? That would cause it to shut down early.
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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #53 on: June 03, 2012, 07:40:14 PM »
Has anyone tried using a USB 5v battery box for these yet?

Edit:  Nevermind.  Just checked Ted's list, looks like it works?

Works. Was my standard config back before the firmware update. After the update, NiMH Imeions give me ~5+ hrs so the only time I do that now is for powering a 2nd fest rig all weekend.

Stupid thing died on me last night..
Possible it was set for alkaline instead of NiMH? That would cause it to shut down early.

Good to know.  Will be running the battery box from now on just to be on the safe side.

The battery setting was set to NiMH.  Could be the pair of batteries are just already started to go.  Got about 3 and half hours running 4 channels 24/48.

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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #54 on: June 03, 2012, 08:59:25 PM »
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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #55 on: June 03, 2012, 10:10:55 PM »
how about this in the YS?

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=156031.0

Would work great for the DR-2d, but I already have a battery box, just didn't have the right cable.

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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #56 on: June 10, 2012, 02:11:53 PM »
Apologies if this has been covered in the DR2D threads - I did try searching thru them.

The DR2D lets you set what kind of batteries you are using as either akaline or NiMH.

If I'm using Lithium batteries what setting do I use?  (Energizer Advanced Lithium or Energizer Ultimate Lithium)

I plan to get some rechargeables (Maha Imedion 2400mAh AA Low Discharge Batteries from http://www.thomasdistributing.com) those are NiMH so I'll know what to do with those.

Thanks for your help.

BTW I got the DR2D new from an authorized dealer (TMS Audio) on eBay for $106 including shipping.
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Re: Tascam DR2d - part 2
« Reply #57 on: June 10, 2012, 02:41:29 PM »
The DR2D lets you set what kind of batteries you are using as either akaline or NiMH.

If I'm using Lithium batteries what setting do I use?  (Energizer Advanced Lithium or Energizer Ultimate Lithium)

BTW I got the DR2D new from an authorized dealer (TMS Audio) on eBay for $106 including shipping.

Congrats on the great price!

As for the batteries, I'd set it to alkaline for everything that is not a NiMH rechargeable.

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AC adapter for Tascam DR2d
« Reply #58 on: June 18, 2012, 12:03:22 PM »

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Re: AC adapter for Tascam DR2d
« Reply #59 on: June 18, 2012, 12:24:39 PM »
Has anyone tried this third-party AC adapter?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-Adapter-For-Tascam-DP-008-DP-004-PS-P520-Recorder-Power-Supply-Cord-PSU-New-/270935110694?pt=US_Power_Cables_Connectors&hash=item3f14fdb426

Quite a bit cheaper than Tascam's. Will it start a house fire?  :)

I'm not sure if this adapter will work because the tip size isn't specified in the ebay listing, but you might already have an adapter at home that works for you.  Over the years, I've collected used discarded wall-warts in one place in my house, so I have quite a collection to draw from.  If I need a replacement, the first thing I do is go to the wall-wart graveyard and see if I can salvage something with the right voltage and tip size.

Manufacturers instill fear of death in people about using the prescribed wall-wart, but it's not necessary to use theirs, especially since they charge ridiculous amounts.  If you verify that the voltage, polarity and tip size are consistent with your device, there's no reason you wouldn't be able to use a third party adapter.

If I don't have the right tip size, but the right voltage, I've even gone down to Radio Shack and bought a replacement tip and chopped the cable, but you should have some basic soldering  skills before attempting to do that.
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