Topic: Do any handhelds record via USB?

[cybergaloot]

MADI is in essence multiple SPDIF, I believe.  Perhaps one day there will be a recorder with no analog inputs but madi only, taking input from a remote stagebox converting analog to MADI.

I hadn't heard about MADI. Something else for me to learn about. I do think that we are the verge of some interesting new ways of doing things as the technology gets filtered down to affordable devices.

[Ozpeter]

I only know (a tiny bit) about MADI because the new concert hall here has been set up so that if you want to make a sensible multitrack recording, that's more or less the only way to go.  The olde worlde xlr patch connections, where available, have been converted from the digital network back to analog, so if you record from them, you're in an A - D - A - D situation, which is not ideal.

[landshark]

Cyber, have you seen this:

http://www.neumann.com/?lang=en&id=current_microphones&cid=tlm103d_description

Neumann's "digital" microphones, they allow remote control through control signals sent through the cabling to the mic. 

Mike

[cybergaloot]

Cyber, have you seen this:

http://www.neumann.com/?lang=en&id=current_microphones&cid=tlm103d_description

Neumann's "digital" microphones, they allow remote control through control signals sent through the cabling to the mic. 

Mike

Wow, no, I wasn't aware of that. Anything with Neumann on it is usually outside my current budget. I'll have to read in more depth when I get time later. Now they need to toss the laptop and make a dedicated control without the laptop headaches.

[cybergaloot]

Here's some Neumann Prices for those digital mics and associated gear.
Starter Set — $2,149;
Single mic — $1,949;
Stereo set — $3,769;
Capsule head — $779,
DMI-2 $1,365,
Connection kit $259.

You can run them without a laptop & controller by using the connection kit but it looks like only mono right now. The DMI-2 controller is AC powered so no easy, lightweight field use for now. The DMI-2 handles two channels and has an ID selector on the back sort of like SCSI devices so it may be possible to chain together several units, I haven't read that far yet. You can record with the laptop or just use it as a controller with an outboard recorder or mixing device. "Mixing device" of course means you can run more than a pair of mics but I don't know how that works with the "RCS" controller software. Hopefully they were forward thinking enough for the software to read the ID number of the controller.

They do seem to be progressing with the product line, its not just a "make a few, see how it goes" type thing. You can get six different caps for the stereo set. A figure 8 has been released or isin the works. A mid-side controller has to be in their plans as well.

Right now, this is not only out of my budget range, it doesn't suit my needs. But it is something to keep an eye on for sure.

[digifish_music]

BINGO! ?

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/12/18/review_ikey_plus_portable_usb_recorder/





http://www.ikey-audio.com/ikeyplus.htm

This device records to USB storage devices...

http://www.ikey-audio.com/sell%20sheets/iKEYplus%20sellsheet.pdf

# USB Port (For direct connectivity to supported USB Storage Device)
# Compatible with USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 devices
# Compatible with iPod®
# Records audio to Uncompressed WAV format or MP3 format (w/ selectable bit rate, up to 320kbps)
# Gold plated RCA inputs
# Microphone input with Phantom power (3v)
# Built-in Phono preamp for direct connection of Turntables
# LED Indicator shows memory remaining on target drive
# Soft Carrying case with three different face plates (red, black and silver)
# Battery powered w/ low battery indicator
# DC charger input with DC adapter included for use with rechargeable batteries
# 6-bar VU meter with peak hold and Overload indicator
# 1/8” (3.5mm) Headphone monitor output
# Record volume control
# Reset button
# Requires 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries (Not Included)
 

[Ozpeter]

The iKey was mentioned in reply no.2 by the original poster.  USB output only.  Still no USB input to accept the output from a USB interface, which is what the original post sought.

No banana!

[digifish_music]

The iKey was mentioned in reply no.2 by the original poster.  USB output only.  Still no USB input to accept the output from a USB interface, which is what the original post sought.

No banana!

Awwwww DOH!

At least I posted pics.

[Ozpeter]

And very handsome pics they were too.

All interesting explorations of the back roads of recording, though - you can never have too much information!  But I think we're agreed that a device of the kind that the OP had in mind does not exist - yet.