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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #180 on: February 15, 2016, 03:10:35 AM »
I'm curious how people here power their F8.

This is the ghetto-style battery I'm using:


This is a $2 battery clip with another $2 worth of connectors/cables terminating into a Hirose connector. Took it out to a show last night and taped the opening band and the main band with three MBHO mics, one Schoeps CCM8 and a SBD feed. After the show, the voltage was still at 12.0V. And these are only cheap 2.4A NiMH rechargeables.

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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #181 on: February 15, 2016, 07:32:43 AM »
Tekkeon 3300 > Hirose (cable made by Ted)
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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #182 on: February 15, 2016, 07:53:05 AM »
I use Tekkeon 3300 and 3450 on both the Hirose and the rear 12V connector.  Since I have cables for both, I plug a battery into both for redundancy.

Regarding the sled with 8 AA batteries, if you aren't already, you might want to wrap the sled with velcro ties or do something to keep the individual cells secure like put the sled inside another plastic box of some sort.  I could see the AA's dislodging from the sled mid-show if you reach into your bag for something or if someone walks by and kicks your bag.

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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #183 on: February 15, 2016, 08:44:04 AM »
I'm curious how people here power their F8.

This is the ghetto-style battery I'm using:


This is a $2 battery clip with another $2 worth of connectors/cables terminating into a Hirose connector. Took it out to a show last night and taped the opening band and the main band with three MBHO mics, one Schoeps CCM8 and a SBD feed. After the show, the voltage was still at 12.0V. And these are only cheap 2.4A NiMH rechargeables.

Nice... If Rat Shack had just kept selling components to make these they might still be in business  :P

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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #184 on: February 15, 2016, 07:11:19 PM »
I'm curious how people here power their F8.
Naztech Power bank 15000 (have 2 one for back up power)  with the power cord that fit(s) my Tascam DR680 > 12v DC in (not the Hirose plug)
http://www.amazon.com/Naztech-PB15000-Universal-Charger-Extended/dp/B007URKIGC
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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #185 on: February 15, 2016, 07:42:00 PM »
I'm curious how people here power their F8.
Naztech Power bank 15000 (have 2 one for back up power)  with the power cord that fit(s) my Tascam DR680 > 12v DC in (not the Hirose plug)
http://www.amazon.com/Naztech-PB15000-Universal-Charger-Extended/dp/B007URKIGC

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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #186 on: February 16, 2016, 01:12:37 PM »
When I record dual channel on the F8 I'm getting a wav file with embedded L/R channels that I have to separate into two mono tracks in my NLE. Is there a setting where I can just get two separate mono tracks when dual recording is on? Thanks

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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #187 on: February 16, 2016, 05:03:58 PM »
When I record dual channel on the F8 I'm getting a wav file with embedded L/R channels that I have to separate into two mono tracks in my NLE. Is there a setting where I can just get two separate mono tracks when dual recording is on? Thanks


The general answer to your question is that under the REC menu, you want to choose the mono WAV file format instead of poly WAV.

However, I don't really understand specifically what you're trying to do, but here are two answers.  I think one of them addresses your question.

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Are you asking how to make channels 1 and 2 and/or the L/R channels record as mono files?  If so, I think the answer is the following menu selection...

REC > Rec to SD1 (or SD2) > Track1-8 + L/R(mono/stereo WAV)

You probably have the last item above set to Track 1-8 + L/R(poly WAV)

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If your issue is simply that you don't want to record the L/R channels and you just want mono tracks for channels 1 and 2, then you'd need to set the unit up like this...

To keep the L/R channels from recording to your SD card, go into the menu and make the following selections.

REC > Rec to SD1 (or SD2) > Track1-8(mono/stereo WAV)

Instead of 'Tr1-8(mono/stereo WAV)', you have it set it to either 'Track1-8 + L/R (poly WAV)' or 'Track1-8 + L/R (mono/stereo WAV)'


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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #188 on: February 16, 2016, 05:58:09 PM »
When I record dual channel on the F8 I'm getting a wav file with embedded L/R channels that I have to separate into two mono tracks in my NLE. Is there a setting where I can just get two separate mono tracks when dual recording is on? Thanks


The general answer to your question is that under the REC menu, you want to choose the mono WAV file format instead of poly WAV.

However, I don't really understand specifically what you're trying to do, but here are two answers.  I think one of them addresses your question.

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Are you asking how to make channels 1 and 2 and/or the L/R channels record as mono files?  If so, I think the answer is the following menu selection...

REC > Rec to SD1 (or SD2) > Track1-8 + L/R(mono/stereo WAV)

You probably have the last item above set to Track 1-8 + L/R(poly WAV)

****

If your issue is simply that you don't want to record the L/R channels and you just want mono tracks for channels 1 and 2, then you'd need to set the unit up like this...

To keep the L/R channels from recording to your SD card, go into the menu and make the following selections.

REC > Rec to SD1 (or SD2) > Track1-8(mono/stereo WAV)

Instead of 'Tr1-8(mono/stereo WAV)', you have it set it to either 'Track1-8 + L/R (poly WAV)' or 'Track1-8 + L/R (mono/stereo WAV)'

Thanks, Tonedeaf. I think the issue is I was recording poly...

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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #189 on: February 21, 2016, 03:10:48 PM »
For F8 users who are looking for a nice versatile carrying option, I've been working on this little thing called the Mixer Cage. I'm a location sound guy so it's definitely geared toward that world, but it may be a good solution for the taper world. I'm still working on it but hope to get a kickstarter going soon and do a small run. Check it out and let me know what ya think!
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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #190 on: February 21, 2016, 06:50:48 PM »
Hey Daniel. I record film sound but usually with just a stand alone recorder in a bag... Interesting concept. How would ones mixer, recorder, etc. attach to the cage?

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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #191 on: February 21, 2016, 10:23:31 PM »
Hey Daniel. I record film sound but usually with just a stand alone recorder in a bag... Interesting concept. How would ones mixer, recorder, etc. attach to the cage?
Hey! Mixer/Recorder attaches to the cage in much the same way a CL9 attaches to a 788T. The top, underside screws get unscrewed and then screwed back in through slots on the cage. I have a few ways to attach wireless receivers. One I'm working on right now has them slide into or clip onto a kind of aluminum sleeve.
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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #192 on: February 22, 2016, 09:52:35 AM »
I have used this 12V L-ion battery from Ebay to power a Tascam DR-680. Does anyone know if it will be good with the F8? Thanks.

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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #193 on: February 22, 2016, 04:46:25 PM »
I have used this 12V L-ion battery from Ebay to power a Tascam DR-680. Does anyone know if it will be good with the F8? Thanks.
Should be good. Probably regulated 12V. As long as you don't feed it higher than 17V all should be fine. And depending on how many mah your bat goes, it'll power F8 for a long time!
I did a test just running internal batts. I was able to record 2 channels for 6 hours before it cut out. And when it cut out it closed the file so there was no data loss.

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Re: Zoom F8 - Part 2
« Reply #194 on: February 22, 2016, 10:38:23 PM »
I have used this 12V L-ion battery from Ebay to power a Tascam DR-680. Does anyone know if it will be good with the F8? Thanks.
Should be good. Probably regulated 12V. As long as you don't feed it higher than 17V all should be fine. And depending on how many mah your bat goes, it'll power F8 for a long time!
I did a test just running internal batts. I was able to record 2 channels for 6 hours before it cut out. And when it cut out it closed the file so there was no data loss.
Cool.. Out of curiosity what AA's were you using in the F8 and were you running headphones/phantom?

 

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