Topic: R4 run times

[Nick's Picks]

Hi all...

just thought id post this.
Edirol tells me that with 1850mAh AA cells, the R4 will record for 4 hours continuously.  i'm sure that is at 16/44 though.  I just bought a shitload of 2300mAh AA cells from batteryspace.com ($29 for 24 cells!).  And will do all sorts of recording tests with these at various resolutions.
Wouldnt it be the shit to get a solid 2.5 hours from the internal AAs at 24bit ?  I think so.
I would probably never carry an external pack.
but...just in case, there are KILLER deals on eBay right now for 9.6v RC packs.  I am about to buy 3  2000mAh RC packs for $25 or something rediculous like that.  Add custom cable, and there is a 6amp pack for under $30.  pretty sweet.

[krebsy]

Thanks for the testing Nick.  This thing has certainly got my interest.  There are some nice options becoming available for 24bit. Decisions, decisions.  +T

[Nick's Picks]

ok...further clarification.
the manual states that it will approach 2 hours of 16/44 on the internal alkalines.  i'm sure even with better batteries in there, 24bit on those will just be out of the question.
so, its back to the external pack.
I'm building a 6amp battery out of 3 2000mAh RC packs ($24 on ebay) wired in parrallel.  That should do the trick for at least a single long concert w/all the lights on and everything.  we'll see as I get to test it some more.

David Sanders has one and has been running two rigs at 24/48 into it w/o any problems at all.  makes two stereo files. 
sweeeettt!

[chun]

What is the cost of this sucker?

Lots of websites - none with prices.....

-jb

Just got quoted $1400.....

[Steve J]

Don't know if they've actually got'em in stock; but the best price I've seen online is at Jack's Music Store

[Nick's Picks]

I believe they will be between $1300 > $1800, depending on who you buy from.

[timP]

man I want to hear this thing!

i really like the way my old UA5 sounded at 24 bits...

the fact of having an internal HD, 4 chanels, 1 box pre/ad  in a price I can reach is soooo tempting

[Nick's Picks]

Fantastic boogie.. +T
i'm going to use your battery tests for my review...and give a plug for being a "contributing editor" along with Jason.
...if that is ok w/you?

[bhtoque]

On the 3 rc pack (6ah) I did 4 hours of  24/96 recording w/ 2 channels, phantom, phones and backlight Plus about 45 min of idle time, did the transfer to pc and cleaned the drive with juice to spare.

I'll do a run it till it dies on Sunday.

JAson

[timP]

I kn ow it's off topic, but how does this box sound? pre/ A>D?

[JasonSobel]

Jason (bhtoque) torrented a JMP show, both in 24/96 and then at 16/44.1

if you missed the torrent, I can help you out with the 24/96 version, but I didn't download the 16 bit version.

it was octava cards directly into the R4.  sounds very nice, in my opinion, but I haven't heard enough of teh box to form a complete opinion.

I kn ow it's off topic, but how does this box sound? pre/ A>D?

[bhtoque]

I kn ow it's off topic, but how does this box sound? pre/ A>D?

I did Ratdog @ Lupos last night. Balcony rail. LSD2 cards xy>R4 @ 24/96.

I think the R4 is nothing short of amazing for an all-in-one. I'm really tempted to sell my t-mod ua-5 and JB3 and get an R4.

The presence and detail are incredible, sounds very fob. I wish I had better playback system, I'm sure I'd be drooling over how good it sounds.

JAson

[Nick's Picks]

uh oh...
sounds like someones been bit by the hi-rez bug.
;-)

[bhtoque]

uh oh...
sounds like someones been bit by the hi-rez bug.
;-)

Let's just say you're going to have to pry it out of my hands tomorrow. 

JAson

[Nick's Picks]

well, i'm glad to hear a favorable review of the preamp section.  I got scarred after the brickwall part.
guess i'll leave the 248 behind tonight.