I have come back with more questions.
While attempting to upgraded a brand new R44 to a concert mod, Doug noticed an intermittent problem:
"The combo jacks on channels 2 & 3 have intermittent 1/4" switches.
All 4 channels work perfectly on the 1/4" inputs.
When you plug in a 1/4" connector, there is a switch that takes the XLRs out of circuit.
It's that switch that is problematic on this R44."
He can either bypass the switches which cost 110.00 or replace the entire jack board which cost 350.00.
I don't really understand this, but I know someone here does. I don't currently use the 1/4" in part of the in jacks, but plug in XLRs into the same jack, as well as using the digital in.
Currently that's the way I usually use it: DIGI+ANALOG; Stereo x2. Sometimes, I'll do all 4 channels XLR; ANALOG, Stereo x2.
Now even as I type this, I feel that I should be able to understand it, but I just don't. I'm guessing that when I plug in all 4 XLRs, they aren't taking the 1/4" out of circuit, but if I should ever plug in the 1/4", they won't take the XLRs out of circuit. (I still don't understand what I am saying when I say this).
So basically, I have to decide what I need, since I don't need an additional $110 or $350 bill, but I want the machine to do what I want it to do.
Can someone clear any of this up for me so I understand what I'm talking about?
Thanks!
jb