Topic: Marantz PMD 660

[tfs8271]

I'm thinking that unless it's a really large PA or small room I'm going to run it in the Off Position.

But I would suggest trying it with the pad on the mics (-10dB). If you have questions I will help if needed.

Love my 660!

+T for the purchase

[mmmatt]

Edit:  Just looked at the invoice again.  He's calling it a WCM 660.

that must be the "warm" mod.  Did you order the warm mod or the advanced concert mod?

Matt

[aberg]

The ACW 660 Has Arrived!


I cannot freakin' believe that is going to be my footprint for recording shows.  No external boxes, no external batteries... just THAT!  Holy Cow!  Now if only I got off work before 7PM...


Edit:  Just looked at the invoice again.  He's calling it a WCM 660.

Also when asked about the Pad...

Hmm, the WCM has a massive input overload point but then again, those
mics are ultra hot.  I always suggest using it unless you cannot get
enough gain as that way it is impossible to overload the mic preamps. I
need to do more test before I can suggest you run with it off unless you
switch the 480s to -10dB, then you certainly can run it with MIC ATT set
to off.

I'm thinking that unless it's a really large PA or small room I'm going to run it in the Off Position.

Did you specifically ask for the warm mod? I didn't, and hope I get the regular ACM as a result... don't want warmth right now.

[Jammin72]

He offered it to me... 

We've done listening test after listening test at the HiFi and I've always gone for that Tube-Like Visceral tone time and time again.  He knew that about me and made the suggestion.  If you didn't ask for it you're gettng the ACM which is still a valid Flavor for the Box!

{Edit}

We'll have to try to get together for a show soon so we can do a comparison ACM/WCM since we're both running the AKG in front of it.

[dcaley]

been reading up on this thread...looks like i might be in the market for one soon. thanks for all the info guys.

[aberg]

He offered it to me... 

We've done listening test after listening test at the HiFi and I've always gone for that Tube-Like Visceral tone time and time again.  He knew that about me and made the suggestion.  If you didn't ask for it you're gettng the ACM which is still a valid Flavor for the Box!

{Edit}

We'll have to try to get together for a show soon so we can do a comparison ACM/WCM since we're both running the AKG in front of it.

Yeah, unfortunately Toronto is a long way from Georgia.. haha.

[Jammin72]

He offered it to me... 

We've done listening test after listening test at the HiFi and I've always gone for that Tube-Like Visceral tone time and time again.  He knew that about me and made the suggestion.  If you didn't ask for it you're gettng the ACM which is still a valid Flavor for the Box!

{Edit}

We'll have to try to get together for a show soon so we can do a comparison ACM/WCM since we're both running the AKG in front of it.

Yeah, unfortunately Toronto is a long way from Georgia.. haha.

....ummm yep.  Yikes!  I'm in North Carolina Now.... that's sooo much closer! 

[aberg]

He offered it to me... 

We've done listening test after listening test at the HiFi and I've always gone for that Tube-Like Visceral tone time and time again.  He knew that about me and made the suggestion.  If you didn't ask for it you're gettng the ACM which is still a valid Flavor for the Box!

{Edit}

We'll have to try to get together for a show soon so we can do a comparison ACM/WCM since we're both running the AKG in front of it.

Yeah, unfortunately Toronto is a long way from Georgia.. haha.

....ummm yep.  Yikes!  I'm in North Carolina Now.... that's sooo much closer! 

I drove from Miami to Ontario in about 24 hours straight.... from NC to ontario is like 12-13 hours drive..... 15 hours to Toronto... ouch!

[Jammin72]

Observation #1 on Flash Cards.

The slow Sandisc formats in the machine in a few seconds.  The 80X RiData... over 2 minutes!

From checking format times on the included card I'm guessing that the Sandisc was initially formatted FAT16 while the RiData is FAT 32.

Try different formatting in your PC then do the format in the machine and see if you don't notice a difference!


{Edit}

After formatting the Sandisc in FAT32... I get a longer format time in the machine but nowhere NEAR what the RiData (and suppossedly faster) card takes!

[aberg]

Observation #1 on Flash Cards.

The slow Sandisc formats in the machine in a few seconds.  The 80X RiData... over 2 minutes!

From checking format times on the included card I'm guessing that the Sandisc was initially formatted FAT16 while the RiData is FAT 32.

Try different formatting in your PC then do the format in the machine and see if you don't notice a difference!


{Edit}

After formatting the Sandisc in FAT32... I get a longer format time in the machine but nowhere NEAR what the RiData (and suppossedly faster) card takes!

That's really weird... hey while you're at it with the testing, can you try some recording with your cell phone (if you have one) near the phone.. maybe make some calls, send txt messages... see if it interferes at all...

[Jammin72]

Observation #1 on Flash Cards.

The slow Sandisc formats in the machine in a few seconds.  The 80X RiData... over 2 minutes!

From checking format times on the included card I'm guessing that the Sandisc was initially formatted FAT16 while the RiData is FAT 32.

Try different formatting in your PC then do the format in the machine and see if you don't notice a difference!


{Edit}

After formatting the Sandisc in FAT32... I get a longer format time in the machine but nowhere NEAR what the RiData (and suppossedly faster) card takes!

That's really weird... hey while you're at it with the testing, can you try some recording with your cell phone (if you have one) near the phone.. maybe make some calls, send txt messages... see if it interferes at all...

I'll do that soon.... I've got a festival this weekend that is a priority!!  : )

The RiData is going back to NewEgg... hopefully they'll take -15% towards another Sandisk!

Battery Testing is the current gig!

For Powerex 2500 maH.

[mmmatt]

Observation #1 on Flash Cards.

The slow Sandisc formats in the machine in a few seconds.  The 80X RiData... over 2 minutes!

From checking format times on the included card I'm guessing that the Sandisc was initially formatted FAT16 while the RiData is FAT 32.

Try different formatting in your PC then do the format in the machine and see if you don't notice a difference!


{Edit}

After formatting the Sandisc in FAT32... I get a longer format time in the machine but nowhere NEAR what the RiData (and suppossedly faster) card takes!

Same size card?  The 660 formats at fat16, and my 2gb 80x ridata takes less than a minute.

[Jammin72]

Observation #1 on Flash Cards.

The slow Sandisc formats in the machine in a few seconds.  The 80X RiData... over 2 minutes!

From checking format times on the included card I'm guessing that the Sandisc was initially formatted FAT16 while the RiData is FAT 32.

Try different formatting in your PC then do the format in the machine and see if you don't notice a difference!


{Edit}

After formatting the Sandisc in FAT32... I get a longer format time in the machine but nowhere NEAR what the RiData (and suppossedly faster) card takes!

Same size card?  The 660 formats at fat16, and my 2gb 80x ridata takes less than a minute.

I must have a bum card... the RiData 80X literally takes like 5 minutes.  The SanDisk less than 30 seconds.  I'm going to defrag and scandisc the RiData and see if that helps.

It really is odd!

They're both 4GB Cards!

I'm sooooooo glad I ordred a backup!

[mmmatt]

Observation #1 on Flash Cards.

The slow Sandisc formats in the machine in a few seconds.  The 80X RiData... over 2 minutes!

From checking format times on the included card I'm guessing that the Sandisc was initially formatted FAT16 while the RiData is FAT 32.

Try different formatting in your PC then do the format in the machine and see if you don't notice a difference!


{Edit}

After formatting the Sandisc in FAT32... I get a longer format time in the machine but nowhere NEAR what the RiData (and suppossedly faster) card takes!

Same size card?  The 660 formats at fat16, and my 2gb 80x ridata takes less than a minute.

I must have a bum card... the RiData 80X literally takes like 5 minutes.  The SanDisk less than 30 seconds.  I'm going to defrag and scandisc the RiData and see if that helps.

It really is odd!

They're both 4GB Cards!

I'm sooooooo glad I ordred a backup!

mine is a 2gb card... did you format again?  Maybe the first format took longer?

Matt

[Jammin72]

Observation #1 on Flash Cards.

The slow Sandisc formats in the machine in a few seconds.  The 80X RiData... over 2 minutes!

From checking format times on the included card I'm guessing that the Sandisc was initially formatted FAT16 while the RiData is FAT 32.

Try different formatting in your PC then do the format in the machine and see if you don't notice a difference!


{Edit}

After formatting the Sandisc in FAT32... I get a longer format time in the machine but nowhere NEAR what the RiData (and suppossedly faster) card takes!

Same size card?  The 660 formats at fat16, and my 2gb 80x ridata takes less than a minute.

I must have a bum card... the RiData 80X literally takes like 5 minutes.  The SanDisk less than 30 seconds.  I'm going to defrag and scandisc the RiData and see if that helps.

It really is odd!

They're both 4GB Cards!

I'm sooooooo glad I ordred a backup!

mine is a 2gb card... did you format again?  Maybe the first format took longer?

Matt

That's what I was hoping... It was formatted quickly because the first format was in the machine...


Nope!

SanDisk 30 seconds or less... RiData 5 minutes plus!

When the battery test is finished I'll try again.  I've defraged and disc checked the card.  We'll see!