Topic: Marantz 671 in the field...

[sygdwm]

this jut in... 148>671 is frickin amazing.

[Nick's Picks]

of course it is.
248>671 doesn't suck either

[tfs8271]

Any shows of late done with the 671 on bt.etree.org?

Love to hear km184s>ACM 671 to compare with the ACM 660...any insight Nick? better/same.

If I come across some $ this summer I might get the ACM 671 for open recording and keep my 660 for stealth. Love the 660...front row Willie Nelson was killer, except when I started playing with the attenuation.
First 45 minutes -20dB and my levels were too low (but I was able to bump them up with SF) so I switched to 0dB and couldn't see my levels well enough and got the left channel too high for the last 60 minutes. Need a mirror in my hand so I can see them. I have the 660 in the front pocket of a hoodie sweat shirt laying side ways...got paranoid that I was kinking my neck and pulling on my pocket up right in front of Willie. Once my wife threw him a fatty I don't think he cared about anything but enjoying it after the show. A few thank yous from him after that 

[sygdwm]

i have recorded lots of local acts 140>148>671. i rarely post any of it for lack of interest, but i could send you some 24 bit files.

[Nick's Picks]

i dont know anyone who has the ACM671 yet, but I think there are a few out there.

IMO,  it will sound better.  the silk caps Doug uses for that mod are different than the 660 upgrade.  Plus, its 24bit...so you get that added benne in fidelity

[Rick]

My ACM671 just arrived.

[sygdwm]

now go tape. t for toys.

[Chanher]

the oade bros. are apparently offering a "Super Mod" for high gain situations. this doesn't appear to apply to us directly as concert tapers, but maybe.

http://oade.com/digital_recorders/hard_disc_recorders/PMD-671MODS.html

ps, sorry if this has already been posted.

[spyder9]

I think that mod will also come in handy when taping orchestras and your a little ways back.

[Rick]

How do you adjust your levels before you press record? When I power up the unit I don't see any levels until I hit record 

[Chuck]

$1299 for the ACM?
I thought it was $1199
I'm pretty sure that's what he told me...

[Rick]

$1299 for the ACM?
I thought it was $1199
I'm pretty sure that's what he told me...

I'm pretty mad now too... I just noticed on my packing slip it only says Advance MOD and I only paid $1199. I was clear when I placed the order I wanted the ACM. And I've been clear with Doug on my e-mails. Now I have to pay to ship it back and pay another $100... I'm not happy. 

[Nick's Picks]

I thought the advance mod was the ACM.
advance, over basic mod.

as for adjusting levels, try "record/pause" , just like every other deck you've owned.

[tfs8271]

Anyone know if the gain range is adjustable?..it says -40 dB to 0 dB...is that just two settings or multiple?

Just wondering for the future purchase. It is tax time!

Talk to Doug before you get  , I'm sure he will work with you. I had agreat transaction with my ACM 660.

[sygdwm]

How do you adjust your levels before you press record? When I power up the unit I don't see any levels until I hit record 

use "record/pause" then slide the record button when you are ready to roll. if you hit it late it adds 5 seconds (of what you missed) @24/48. ten seconds if you run 16/44.