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NEW: Tascam DR-100mkii
« on: December 06, 2011, 01:18:00 AM »
http://tascam.jp/product/dr-100mkii

DAP1 style levels.  nice.
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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2011, 01:32:46 AM »
Looks like it's got a digital in, too. I'm sure a few people will be interested in that.

edit: press release - http://tascam.com/news/display/715/

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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2011, 01:36:33 AM »
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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2011, 01:39:09 AM »
Who's in for a whole new wave of "DIN Unlock" posts?!!  ;D

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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2011, 06:24:53 AM »
Is that optical digital in? Looks like an 1/8" jack.
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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2011, 06:37:30 AM »
Looks like an optical to me!! 

Is that optical digital in? Looks like an 1/8" jack.
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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2011, 06:59:32 AM »
the page in the OP and google's translation both indicate coaxial S/PDIF digi-in with supplied adapter cable

looks interesting but by the time my current decks need replacing I'm sure something better will be out; in the meantime the slutty side is more than ready to pounce


from hilo's press release link:
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Digital Input   3/32” (2.5 mm) TRS jack (using the conversion cable made for this unit)
Format   IEC60958-3(S/PDIF)
looks like the digi adapter cable is an optional accessory as the english spec page does not list it as included
but the pdf of the owner's manual does list it as included so appears someone will actually have to have unit in hand to see whether it is or isn't included in the retail package
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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2011, 09:28:47 AM »
Nice!  This will either drive the price point for the 661 way down or drive the demand for the 661 way down, or both.

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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2011, 09:47:14 AM »
Nice!  This will either drive the price point for the 661 way down or drive the demand for the 661 way down, or both.

Assuming Tascam didn't screw the pooch on it.

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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2011, 09:49:03 AM »
Interesting features:

the good-
>Digital in (coaxial)- adapter appears to be simply a cable- 2.5mm mini-plug (smaller than typical 3.5mm mini headphone/mic jack) > RCA female.
>Two internal battery sources (Li-Ion & AA)- ability to set either as primary source and hot swap between them.  Li-Ion can be charged via USB connection or external charger.

the bad-
>No dual recording/4-channel ability like the DR2d? really? come on.

the ugly-
>Note in the manual (p.30)- "When the input is LINE 1/2, regardless of the LEVEL CTRL setting, it will always function as LMT (limiter)."
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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2011, 10:34:53 AM »
Just don't use an external battery  :D
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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2011, 10:42:06 AM »
the ugly-
>Note in the manual (p.30)- "When the input is LINE 1/2, regardless of the LEVEL CTRL setting, it will always function as LMT (limiter)."

It looks like the only 2 options here are Auto and LMT - so auto gain or Limiter only:

"LEVEL CTRL:
Set the recording level control function used on the mic inputs. The default value is LMT. (See “Using the level control function” on page 32.) When set to LMT(limiter), the input gain will be adjusted automatically according to the analog input level, so that the recording level will not be distorted even if the input signal is very loud.
When set to AUTO(auto gain control), the gain is automatically adjusted to make the volume as even as possible. The gain increases for low-level input signals, and the gain decreases for high-level input signals."

"TIP:
•    During live performances and at other times when unexpected loud noises are input, set the LEVEL CTRL item to LMTto prevent overloads and allow recording without distortion."

Exerts from Page 30 of the manual.

Personally I can't stand Auto gain - but there should be a way to disable the limiter.

UPDATE:
You can disable the Auto/Limiter through a switch on the bottom:

Set the AUTO/LIMITER switch on the bottom of the recorder to ON. - See Page 32
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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2011, 07:59:14 AM »
Note to reinforce that the issue being made in the two posts above this one about the auto/limiter isn't an issue.  There's a switch on the unit to disable this feature. 

Even if you couldn't disable the auto/limiter, a default of LMT wouldn't be a big deal IMO.  Alot of people that record in 24bit set their limiter on as a safety, but it never engages because they manually set their levels with lots of headroom.
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Re: new Tascam?
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2011, 10:25:26 AM »
wow looks very cool. I just wish they would have included dual recording.

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