Topic: So ... recording with the iRiver. finally feasable?

[Sanjay]

thanks guys. T's around. it looks like I need to find one of these. used on eBay around $50, brand new is closer to $200.

used on ebay around 180 or so, new around 295 on ebay

You are looking for the IHP-120, I-H120 or the 140 versions which are 40 gigs instead of 20

[§†∑∫åµÞ≥¥]

iRiver H120 w/ 20GB of recording time = $190 brand new.... unless I'm missing something:

http://cgi.ebay.com/20GB-iRiver-H120-MP3-VOICE-RECORDER-FM-PLAYER-REMOTE_W0QQitemZ5863608895QQcategoryZ48683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[George]

iRiver H120 w/ 20GB of recording time = $190 brand new.... unless I'm missing something:

http://cgi.ebay.com/20GB-iRiver-H120-MP3-VOICE-RECORDER-FM-PLAYER-REMOTE_W0QQitemZ5863608895QQcategoryZ48683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This product is manufacturer refurbished to new condition, factory refurbished box, unopened, everything is keeping in the original manufactory status. This package includes the following warranty:

Warranty Length: This product comes with 90 days warranty.
Coverage: This warranty covers repair or replacement of defective product.
Provider: Warranty provided by iRiver.
Service Location: Should you require service, please contact iRiver.

Your call...

[§†∑∫åµÞ≥¥]

iRiver H120 w/ 20GB of recording time = $190 brand new.... unless I'm missing something:

http://cgi.ebay.com/20GB-iRiver-H120-MP3-VOICE-RECORDER-FM-PLAYER-REMOTE_W0QQitemZ5863608895QQcategoryZ48683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This product is manufacturer refurbished to new condition, factory refurbished box, unopened, everything is keeping in the original manufactory status. This package includes the following warranty:

Warranty Length: This product comes with 90 days warranty.
Coverage: This warranty covers repair or replacement of defective product.
Provider: Warranty provided by iRiver.
Service Location: Should you require service, please contact iRiver.

Your call...

ah, thanks for actually reading the auction.

[MarkF]

iRiver H120 w/ 20GB of recording time = $190 brand new.... unless I'm missing something:

http://cgi.ebay.com/20GB-iRiver-H120-MP3-VOICE-RECORDER-FM-PLAYER-REMOTE_W0QQitemZ5863608895QQcategoryZ48683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This product is manufacturer refurbished to new condition, factory refurbished box, unopened, everything is keeping in the original manufactory status. This package includes the following warranty:

Warranty Length: This product comes with 90 days warranty.
Coverage: This warranty covers repair or replacement of defective product.
Provider: Warranty provided by iRiver.
Service Location: Should you require service, please contact iRiver.

Your call...

I purchased an H120 from this store last year.  No problem with the transaction.  I now have 2 x H140's and one H120. 

[§†∑∫åµÞ≥¥]

iRiver H120 w/ 20GB of recording time = $190 brand new.... unless I'm missing something:

http://cgi.ebay.com/20GB-iRiver-H120-MP3-VOICE-RECORDER-FM-PLAYER-REMOTE_W0QQitemZ5863608895QQcategoryZ48683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This product is manufacturer refurbished to new condition, factory refurbished box, unopened, everything is keeping in the original manufactory status. This package includes the following warranty:

Warranty Length: This product comes with 90 days warranty.
Coverage: This warranty covers repair or replacement of defective product.
Provider: Warranty provided by iRiver.
Service Location: Should you require service, please contact iRiver.

Your call...

I purchased an H120 from this store last year.  No problem with the transaction.  I now have 2 x H140's and one H120. 

thanks.

[George]

iRiver H120 w/ 20GB of recording time = $190 brand new.... unless I'm missing something:

http://cgi.ebay.com/20GB-iRiver-H120-MP3-VOICE-RECORDER-FM-PLAYER-REMOTE_W0QQitemZ5863608895QQcategoryZ48683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This product is manufacturer refurbished to new condition, factory refurbished box, unopened, everything is keeping in the original manufactory status. This package includes the following warranty:

Warranty Length: This product comes with 90 days warranty.
Coverage: This warranty covers repair or replacement of defective product.
Provider: Warranty provided by iRiver.
Service Location: Should you require service, please contact iRiver.

Your call...

ah, thanks for actually reading the auction.

Not a problem, when I saw the price i was like damn, that looks killer.  Besides being a great recording device, it does sound great with my Grado's.

[thegreatgumbino]

So, to recap, optical in/out capable, but Rockbox doesn't support it yet so only 1/8" line in.  Approximately 16 hours of record time.  You can monitor levels with the remote.  I have some questions on this unit though.  I've done some research, but I'm looking for some clarifications.

1) On the fly gain adjustment, right?
2) Does the remote allow you to adjust the gain while monitoring levels?
3) Does the new update that lights the backlight to indicate clipping do so on the remote as well?  If not, is it do-able?
4) Has anyone used one in any extreme heat?  I know the JB3 has problems with heat (i.e. festies).
5) Has anyone done any testing on the ADC to compare to the JB3/other?
6) Replaceable batteries, but what do they run?  Are they some obscure type?
7) Does anyone know for certain that Rockbox is working on making the optical in functional?
Is the hardward itself capable of 24 bit capture even if they can?
9) Has Rockbox enabled use with Mac?
10) Any testing done on the SNR?

It seems to me that three things are needed to make this box optimum: a) get the optical in working, b) bit perfect, and c) 24 bit.

[Sherbz]

1) On the fly gain adjustment, right?
2) Does the remote allow you to adjust the gain while monitoring levels?

Yes, gain adjustment on the fly and through the remote is possible.

3) Does the new update that lights the backlight to indicate clipping do so on the remote as well?  If not, is it do-able?

It's designed for use with the remote, works perfectly.

4) Has anyone used one in any extreme heat?  I know the JB3 has problems with heat (i.e. festies).

Never had any experience with this.

5) Has anyone done any testing on the ADC to compare to the JB3/other?

Not sure, I've read it uses the same ADC as the JB3 though.

6) Replaceable batteries, but what do they run?  Are they some obscure type?

Lots of people at misticriver have replaced the batteries, some kind of ipod type I believe. There's a thread further down in this forum about it. Here's the walkthrough in that thread.

7) Does anyone know for certain that Rockbox is working on making the optical in functional?

They've said they're working on it and they add functionality all the time.

Is the hardward itself capable of 24 bit capture even if they can?

It's not 24bit capable from what I've read.

9) Has Rockbox enabled use with Mac?

It's just recognized as an external HD, so no software necessary, should work on Mac.

10) Any testing done on the SNR?

I think it probably has been done, I haven't seen anything myself though. Maybe check over at rockbox or misticriver.

[George]

Approximately 16 hours of record time.  You can monitor levels with the remote.  .

No, 16 hrs of playback with mp3's.  I imagine record time is roughly 6-8 hrs.  I'll be testing it soon since my H140 has become my defacto recorder now that I sold my dat.

[rsimms3]

You should troll the Rockbox forums, a lot of questions/answers over there.  Several of the things that been developed under recording have been patches by a member on the Rockbox forum named Mmmmmm including better support via the remote and the clipping indicator by way of the light coming on.  Here is the thread:
http://forums.rockbox.org/index.php?topic=2513.0

Answer on highest recording rates by a developer: LinusN: No, 20bits/44.1kHz is the best the hardware can do.


Oh, and with the patch you can control the gain on each channel individually and then set it to increase both channels together, useful if your mics arent' matched so well.

[whatboutbob]

16hrs of recording time with the non-standard 2200mah battery.  Standard battery gets about 9hrs though.

I ran fine for 12hrs @ a festival a couple of weeks ago in 36 degree celcius (not sure what that translates to, but damn it was hot).

The clipping backlight is not perfect (yet).  Wouldn't rely 100% on it...but its good enough for me.

Oh, and it looks like a lot of that gain control patch has just made its way into CVS.

[George]

16hrs of recording time with the non-standard 2200mah battery.  Standard battery gets about 9hrs though.

Even the 9 hrs with the standard battery is crazy but damn, 16 hrs with the 2200mah battery!  Wow! 

[rsimms3]

Yeah, the increase in recording time has to do with how they are working the buffer and hard drive spin ups and downs.  Instead of the drive running constantly they have utilized the buffer to do some of the work so they hard drive doesn't have to do it all.

[Sanjay]

when recording with mine tonight I noticed the red light came on infrequently.  The levels stopped but the counter kept going.  This won't have any effect on the recording will it?  I'm listening now but i haven't heard anything. 

BTW, this is sweet!