Topic: Marantz PMD-671 vs. Tascam HD-P2

[JasonSobel]

for those of you who use the HD-P2 - here's a question for you.  Can you easily view the screen from any angle?  Here's my concern.  I'd like to use the same bag as I've been using.  it's a nice bag.  when looking straight down on the bag, the HD-P2 will be run vertical, and the V3 will be vertical just below it.  So, usually the bag is on the floor in front of me.  with the tilt of the screen, and set up in this configuration, the screen will actually be slanting away from me.  will I be able to view the screen?

I too am curious as to the answer to this..  anyone?

I'm still waiting to hear from anyone on this one...  any input at all?

[dueling]

for those of you who use the HD-P2 - here's a question for you.  Can you easily view the screen from any angle?  Here's my concern.  I'd like to use the same bag as I've been using.  it's a nice bag.  when looking straight down on the bag, the HD-P2 will be run vertical, and the V3 will be vertical just below it.  So, usually the bag is on the floor in front of me.  with the tilt of the screen, and set up in this configuration, the screen will actually be slanting away from me.  will I be able to view the screen?

I too am curious as to the answer to this..  anyone?

I'm still waiting to hear from anyone on this one...  any input at all?

I run V3>HD-P2, with the bag setup as mentioned above.. V3 vertical in the bottom portion of my bag, and HD-P2 vertical in the top portion, however, I have my HD-P2 leaning forward so the angle of the view screen is flat to the bag.  I can post a little more later after I look at it from different angles to answer your question.. but I can tell you I agree with the other HD-P2 users on here and am very happy with it.. simple, sturdy and flawless in the field.  I run my V3 (6v) and HD-P2 (12v) off of one EcoCharge EC-90 dual-output battery.  I get about 5 hours running time out of it, and ususally have more juice left in the battery.  I have just never had to push it farther than that for time.

[JasonSobel]

thanks for your response.  I don't know if I'll have room in my bag to tilt the HD-P2 forward (although that might be an option, and then I could slide the battery for it underneath).  but I'd still be very curious to hear your thoughts about viewing the screen from different angles.

[jmerin]

i have mine in a sonic case, and i can fit everything it it.  i also use the walmart batteries now, makes everything very light. 

[spyder9]

Jon,

Do you use a voltage regulator with the walmart batteries to power the Tascam?  Or will it take 9V direct?

[jmerin]

i use the 9 volts to power the v3

[eric.B]

for those of you who use the HD-P2 - here's a question for you.  Can you easily view the screen from any angle?  Here's my concern.  I'd like to use the same bag as I've been using.  it's a nice bag.  when looking straight down on the bag, the HD-P2 will be run vertical, and the V3 will be vertical just below it.  So, usually the bag is on the floor in front of me.  with the tilt of the screen, and set up in this configuration, the screen will actually be slanting away from me.  will I be able to view the screen?

I too am curious as to the answer to this..  anyone?

I'm still waiting to hear from anyone on this one...  any input at all?

hmm ..   can't *someone* stand their HDP2 vertically to see if you can read the screen by looking straight down on it?  shouldnt be that hard..  or better yet.. lay it down on its bottom, and see if you can read the lcd by looking at it from the same horizontal level?

[dueling]

thanks for your response.  I don't know if I'll have room in my bag to tilt the HD-P2 forward (although that might be an option, and then I could slide the battery for it underneath).  but I'd still be very curious to hear your thoughts about viewing the screen from different angles.

The HD-P2 straight up in the bag is not going to give you any viewing issues... I just turned mine on and stood it staight up, and no problems seeing the screen clearly.  I think the bigger issue might be that some of the buttons that you need to use out in the field are on the top of the unit, but from the middle towards the front... Select, Menu, and Stop buttons are on the top of the deck.  So you will need to be able to have some room in the bag to access them.  That's why I have mine at a slight angle forward, which makes it easier to get my hands on those buttons when needed.

[sygdwm]

fwiw, you can clearly see the 671 sitting straight-up, but there are also menu buttons on top of the unit that are sometimes needed.

[eric.B]

thanks for your response.  I don't know if I'll have room in my bag to tilt the HD-P2 forward (although that might be an option, and then I could slide the battery for it underneath).  but I'd still be very curious to hear your thoughts about viewing the screen from different angles.

The HD-P2 straight up in the bag is not going to give you any viewing issues... I just turned mine on and stood it staight up, and no problems seeing the screen clearly.  I think the bigger issue might be that some of the buttons that you need to use out in the field are on the top of the unit, but from the middle towards the front... Select, Menu, and Stop buttons are on the top of the deck.  So you will need to be able to have some room in the bag to access them.  That's why I have mine at a slight angle forward, which makes it easier to get my hands on those buttons when needed.

ding ding ding..  thanks!   +T

[jcrab66]

there are no problems reading the hdp2 screen at various angles. FWIW, if you are always going to be using spdif out of the v3 and recording at pretty much the same settings, ie 24/48 or 24/96 then in the field there will never be any real reason to mess with anything on top other than the "stop" button at the end of the set. you just turn it on and hit record.....

[JasonSobel]

thanks for everyone's input.  I've pretty much decided on the HD-P2, and will likely place my order on Monday.

[OOK]

Thats it , its time to make a decision... I am so psych'ed....I just ordered my HDP2/8gig ultra2 from Frank at cascade media.....I have offically entered the 24bit recording relm...

Frank is seriously cool to deal with....highly recomended

[Kyle]

Thats it , its time to make a decision... I am so psych'ed....I just ordered my HDP2/8gig ultra2 from Frank at cascade media.....I have offically entered the 24bit recording relm...

Frank is seriously cool to deal with....highly recomended

That is so weird - I just talked to Frank yesterday about the Tascam and he said they did not carry 8gig cards....
how much did he get you for  - esp the card - since he said they don't have them

[JasonSobel]

I ordered my HD-P2 from Frank this past week, and more out of curiousity, I also asked about 8 gig CF cards, and was told that they don't have them, only up to 4 gig.  right now, I'm content with my 4 gig CF card and running 24/48, but the way prices are going, I'm guessing it won't be long until I have an 8 gig card so that I can run 24/96