Topic: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras

[Cheesecadet]

I've read through the thread, and my question, perhaps a dumb one, is basic. Is the DR-70 a viable option for us as tapers?

Most definitely yes!  The thing works flawlessly when I run directly into it using all channels.

My issue that I am trying to correct is that when I run my pre in front of it specifically.

I'm confident I'll figure it out one way or another!

[Jamos]

I've read through the thread, and my question, perhaps a dumb one, is basic. Is the DR-70 a viable option for us as tapers?

Most definitely yes!  The thing works flawlessly when I run directly into it using all channels.

My issue that I am trying to correct is that when I run my pre in front of it specifically.

I'm confident I'll figure it out one way or another!

Sorry if I missed it, but have you tried running the FP24's XLR outs AND the 3.5mm out at the same time into the 70D?

Seems like you could do that (especially until you figure this out, so you'll have backup tracks).  That may help narrow down the problem.  Can you do some tests in a controlled environment (i.e. living room or studio)?  Play some music with lots of low frequency energy at high volume, and place your mics very close to the source.

Also - do you have another recorder that can take the XLR inputs?  You could see if that recorder shows the same odd spikes.  If so, then you'll know it's coming from the FP24.

[jcb]

Do you use the same power source in all cases ? Some multi-voltage or regulated voltage batteries generate parasites. This is generally worse when they are fully charged and when the temperature is high which might be consistent with the graphs you showed (more frequent spikes at the beginning of the show).

[Ozpeter]

First post I've seen concerning a mod for this device - https://www.gearslutz.com/board/10842631-post31.html

[2manyrocks]

 That is a post in favor of the DR70, IMO. 

[intpseeker]

First post I've seen concerning a mod for this device - https://www.gearslutz.com/board/10842631-post31.html

Wow! That post is from Jim Williams.

[intpseeker]

That is a post in favor of the DR70, IMO. 

+1

[Ozpeter]

Wow! That post is from Jim Williams.

Excuse my ignorance, but who is the gentleman in question?

[tgakidis]

Wow! That post is from Jim Williams.

Excuse my ignorance, but who is the gentleman in question?

http://www.audioupgrades.com

[Ozpeter]

Ah, thanks.  It would appear then that indeed he knows of what he speaks.  I wonder whether he will offer his mod commercially?  Though he says it's difficult which might make it cost prohibitive in relation to the price of the unmodified recorder.

[jbosco]

If you use this to do a soundboard matrix would you use (trust) the built in delay for the soundboard feed or figure it out in post?

[Life In Rewind]

If you use this to do a soundboard matrix would you use (trust) the built in delay for the soundboard feed or figure it out in post?

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[2manyrocks]

Ah, thanks.  It would appear then that indeed he knows of what he speaks.  I wonder whether he will offer his mod commercially?  Though he says it's difficult which might make it cost prohibitive in relation to the price of the unmodified recorder.

https://www.gearslutz.com/board/10848008-post54.html

I suggest reading this carefully.  My interpretation is there is a mkii model that isn't out yet??

[Life In Rewind]

Ah, thanks.  It would appear then that indeed he knows of what he speaks.  I wonder whether he will offer his mod commercially?  Though he says it's difficult which might make it cost prohibitive in relation to the price of the unmodified recorder.

https://www.gearslutz.com/board/10848008-post54.html

I suggest reading this carefully.  My interpretation is there is a mkii model that isn't out yet??

Sounds more like some is mixing info about the 680 in there...since the 70D just shipped a few months ago...highly unlikely they are at a ii version

[2manyrocks]

That would make more sense.  I wasn't sure about it.