Topic: R4 run times

[Nick Graham]

The HDD slow is definitely caused by vibrations when NOT performing a "Check Disc" beforehand.

You can watch the error mesage flash in time with the level meter...

[boa]

The HDD slow is definitely caused by vibrations when NOT performing a "Check Disc" beforehand.

You can watch the error mesage flash in time with the level meter...

I "got it" on Halloween and believe it was caused by the vibrations of the balcony. I did a Check Disc after soundcheck and replaced the batteries but at the end of the BC/DC set, during the climax to Highway to Hell, my recording shot shite.

I love the R4 but I have to come up with a shockmount for it.

Hey - when did you get some 4061's?

[sleepypedro]

The HDD slow is definitely caused by vibrations when NOT performing a "Check Disc" beforehand.

You can watch the error mesage flash in time with the level meter...

agreed on the vibrations, but it has nothing to do with "check disc".  i ran two sets the one and only night i had the issue, and inbetween sets -- having already blown the opening set -- i ran check disk TWICE and also opted to run 24/48 and not 24/96.  still got 'hdd slow' during the headliner.

it's just about the vibrations, man   

[mmmatt]

has anyone been able to replicate the error at home?

Matt

[sleepypedro]

has anyone been able to replicate the error at home?

Matt

don't know if you read the big thread about 'hdd slow', but.... i tried to replicate it at home.  couldn't.

pad the r4 if you're running onstage or on any hard surface that might react to high SPL.  blanket, balloon, socks, what have you.

[mmmatt]

has anyone been able to replicate the error at home?

Matt

don't know if you read the big thread about 'hdd slow', but.... i tried to replicate it at home.  couldn't.

pad the r4 if you're running onstage or on any hard surface that might react to high SPL.  blanket, balloon, socks, what have you.

Hopefully I'll be one of the lucky ones...  I'll search for that thread later today.

Thanks
Matt

[BayTaynt3d]

So, let me get something straight here. I just want to be sure I understood a few of the posts in here that relate to my question. Can I run an R4 off the exact same 9v LION DVD battery and adaptaplug cord I made and use with my UA5? The R4 takes 9v right? And the polarity of the R4 is set up the same way as the UA5 right? Thanks, I just want to be clear on that...

Also, this thread discussed the HDD Slow issue related to vibration. Has everyone found this to be a non-issue at this point? Or is this still a frustration for R4 owners?

[mmmatt]

So, let me get something straight here. I just want to be sure I understood a few of the posts in here that relate to my question. Can I run an R4 off the exact same 9v LION DVD battery and adaptaplug cord I made and use with my UA5? The R4 takes 9v right? And the polarity of the R4 is set up the same way as the UA5 right? Thanks, I just want to be clear on that...

Also, this thread discussed the HDD Slow issue related to vibration. Has everyone found this to be a non-issue at this point? Or is this still a frustration for R4 owners?

yes it is the EXACT same plug and it is 9v.  I have yet to have the hdd slow issue.  I haven't used it fob at a REALLY loud show yet, and I always have it set on padding as suggested in this and other threads.

Matt

[Gedit]

i'm wondering whether http://www.batteryprice.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=260 would work with the r4. anyone know?

[BayTaynt3d]

That thing is $150! OMG, no. I got a 5400 mah for $22 and it lasts forever...

[Gedit]

that's why i'm asking 

can someone give me a link to what others are using (not including the homemade do-it-yourself batteries - i'm not a fan of that option).

thanks

[Nick's Picks]

try doing a search on ebay for "universal DVD battery"
anything from 9-12v will work fine.

also, try pricegrabber w/the same search

[BayTaynt3d]

And remember when searching through TS, that any setup that'll power a UA5 will also work for the R4 without any modification.

[Brian Skalinder]

And remember when searching through TS, that any setup that'll power a UA5 will also work for the R4 without any modification.

And remember that most gear polarity is (+) tip, (-) ring, but that the UA5 and R4 are the opposite:  (-) tip, (+) ring.

[Gedit]

thanks guys