Topic: How long before you trust your JB3

[Cooker]

Then I realized what had happened. After powering it down, I never re-set the recording format...I was pulling the show at 128k MP3!

Needless to say, the FLACs are from the D100>Audiophile 24/96 transfer.

having to set that shit back every time is my #1 JB3 gripe. i'm considering external power just so i can leave my JB3 on during breaks so i don't have to.

[F.O.Bean]

Here's another example of why still using DAT as a backup can come in very handy:

I was taping Sunday night, set my levels during the soundcheck, and then powered everything down. Fast forward 2 hours later to showtime. I (being the bonehead that I am) turn everything back on, start recording on the D100 and the JB3. About 30 mins into the set I noticed the "Max Record Time" on the JB3 screen said 10 hours. "Hmmmm", I thought...that's interesting. I'd just updated the firmware the night before, and thought that might have upped the record time.

Then I realized what had happened. After powering it down, I never re-set the recording format...I was pulling the show at 128k MP3!

Needless to say, the FLACs are from the D100>Audiophile 24/96 transfer.

holy shit, howd you fill up 10 hrs of music w/ it set on mp3

[Brian Skalinder]

I've used mine w/o DAT backup for...dunno...8 months?  Not a single problem  except for those from my own idiocy.  Just did a full weekend festival (Rockygrass) and had two power problems (big surprise:  completely my fault, nothing unexpected from the JB3).  No overheating problems, but it was cold and raining most of the weekend!  This was my first time running my opti-modded V3 and I haven't had a chance to transfer/listen yet, so...I'll know if the V3 mod worked well sometime next week after I have a chance to listen to some of the recordings.

[Nick Graham]

Here's another example of why still using DAT as a backup can come in very handy:

I was taping Sunday night, set my levels during the soundcheck, and then powered everything down. Fast forward 2 hours later to showtime. I (being the bonehead that I am) turn everything back on, start recording on the D100 and the JB3. About 30 mins into the set I noticed the "Max Record Time" on the JB3 screen said 10 hours. "Hmmmm", I thought...that's interesting. I'd just updated the firmware the night before, and thought that might have upped the record time.

Then I realized what had happened. After powering it down, I never re-set the recording format...I was pulling the show at 128k MP3!

Needless to say, the FLACs are from the D100>Audiophile 24/96 transfer.

holy shit, howd you fill up 10 hrs of music w/ it set on mp3

No, it only filled up like an hour or so (however long the actual recording was), but the Max Record Time display in the lower right hand corner that normally displays 3:00 when recording 44.1 WAV, showed 10:00 when recording in MP3.

[F.O.Bean]

ahh, i see, i thought it maxed out on you and you filled the HD, thanks

[mmmatt]

just not with something called the "nomad jukebox 3". sorry. stopped counting at like 10 "jb3 problems" posts. and apparently a warm fart will cause the thing to shut down.

How many DAT problems can you find? 
I ran both my M1 and JB3 for a couple shows, I don't use the M1 anymore unless it's a venue where I can run a SB and mics. 
I've haven't spent any money on DAT's for a while...also have a pack of Lithium Energizers sitting on my desk that I've had for a couple months. 

Amen.  I was using the D100 before the JB3 and will never look back.  Never had one problem with the JB3 and I've been using it for a while.  As with anything electronic, it will have over heating issues (or issues in general) when direct sunlight or heat is on it for lengths of time.  I bet those 10 problems are either software compatibility issues, rare mechanical problems, or just plain stupidity on part of the user.  I'm newish, but I'll be damned if I ever go back to DAT. 

(Please no flaming.  )

I've had two instances where my jb3 didn't pull a full set, and they both were due to my stupidity.  One time I didn't hold down the record button (or check to see that the timer was running), and the second it overheated because I had it in a heavily padded walkman case and I let it run through the setbreak.  I would say a JB3 is a VERY dependable recorder.
Matt

[John Kelly]

Never had a problem with mine.  Taped in a bar last night in Raleigh, AC was busted.  It couldn't have been more hot or humid in that room.  No problems with the JB3 in a closed Lowepro Nova 5.

[Nick Graham]

I've had two instances where my jb3 didn't pull a full set, and they both were due to my stupidity. 

It seems almost every JB3 problem is due to that same reason...good old fashioned operator error. It may be that the technology is so new, most of us haven't gotten completely used to running it yet. Where as we could all probably use a D8, DAP1, M1, etc. one handed with our eyes closed.

I look forward to getting it down pat...goodbye tapes and "real time" transfers.

[F.O.Bean]

enjoy nick, you'll never look back

[Sloan Simpson]

I have found that the level meters REALLY suck, but I still kind of snicker when I walk past my DAT deck sitting on the shelf at my apt.  . . .


Sloan

[F.O.Bean]

you evil man, you

[Sloan Simpson]

you evil man, you

I still haven't shoved it into the back of the closet under the extra blankets, but it's been moved to emergency-only duty.

Just gotta spend the cash on the level meters.  Sorta hard to tell the difference on the JB3 between way too hot and way too low. . .

Sloan

[F.O.Bean]

no doubt, i def love it w/ all the blinky lights on the v3, so easy to tell

if i didnt have the v3, id def be running those level meters for sure

[John Kelly]

no doubt, i def love it w/ all the blinky lights on the v3, so easy to tell

if i didnt have the v3, id def be running those level meters for sure

The blinky lights are why I bought one. 

[mmmatt]

Just gotta spend the cash on the level meters.  Sorta hard to tell the difference on the JB3 between way too hot and way too low. . .

Sloan

Invest in a svu-1/2 and you will be very happy with your levels.  They really work nice.

Matt