Topic: New Taper

[(((KB)))]

I would have to point you towards the iriver hp120 instead of the NJB3. I'm somewhat bais though, since I've had problems w/ mine. Already replaced the HD in one, and the other seems to be going now too. Dispite my troubles, you may not have ANY problems.

There are other advantages to consider:

-Less expensive.
-I hear about less issues w/ the internal HD and/or overheating than   the NJB3
-It has 2 lossless options to transfer the recording off the unit: 1) usb -> computer
2) optical-out > stand-alone CD burner.

As far as the Pre-Amp/ ADC, I would agree with those who recommended the all-in-one Digi-modded Edirol UA-5. \f you can hold out 'till christmas, you'll be all set then.

-Kevin

[DMBprez]

Can you provide me with a link from Ebay for the h120 or h140?  I am coming up empty here for some odd reason.

Thanks a ton for your help in advance.

[Ryan Sims]

Can you provide me with a link from Ebay for the h120 or h140?  I am coming up empty here for some odd reason.

Thanks a ton for your help in advance.

Some iHP-120s, same thing as the H-120.
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[DMBprez]

Thanks so much.

[DMBprez]

Okay, I bought the Phantom.  I will need to switch it to the 48V when using, correct?

[Ryan Sims]

Correct. 

[DMBprez]

Okay, any suggestions other the Edirol for a Preamp?  I don't know if I'm going to be able to stretch $300. 

[(((KB)))]

Okay, any suggestions other the Edirol for a Preamp?  I don't know if I'm going to be able to stretch $300. 

Not too much 24bit Pre-amp/AD's out there for less than 300... you could get an Analog -> Digital Converter to control the levels, but these aren't Pre-amps per-sey.

Deneke AD-20 (20-bit/44.1khz)
Analog Input= xlr, Digital output= Optical, powered by 9v battery or external battery pack. Normally, these are $300 new, so anything $120 is a pretty good deal. The post says that there maybe something wrong w/ the power input, but it sounds like he was using a flaky battery pack/cable. You could always run the 9v battery anyway.
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=70077.0
Graham Patton ADC-20 (20-bit/44.1khz)
Analog Input= xlr, Digital output= AES3 xlr, BNC Coax
Not sure what he wants for it, but you maybe snatch it up for $100? GP use to sell these for 5x's that price new. Requires an external battery pack/charger unless you run AC. The other catch is that you need a Digital format converter to go from coax digital to optical digital or AES3 digital to Optical digital. For instance, my odl312/cable ran me $60. Biggest drawback I think is having to run and power an additional unit. This is similar to what I run (GP DMIC-20) just w/out the preamp electronics inside. Same issue w/ the DMIC-20, you need a DFC to get to optical, great sounding if you ask me though.
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=71607.0

Can't really think of anything else worth purchasing in the meantime. I would hold out for the UA-5 if possible.

-Kevin

[DMBprez]

How easy is the UA-5 to use?

[BJ]

How easy is the UA-5 to use?

extremly...the only part that took me anytime was learning to adjust the levels, b/c it doesnt have meter lights...only a single clip light...but i picked it up by the 2nd or 3rd time out with it...it quickly becomes second nature.  also, for about hte same price, I have this for sale, and it is super easy to run...as easy as the ua5, and is stealthable (if you need it), but its only 24bit...and needs a digital input on the recorder  http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=70630.0

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

How easy is the UA-5 to use?

Easy.  Once powered on, its just a matter of adjusting the levels (right and left). 

Terry

[Wiggle]

How easy is the UA-5 to use?

Pretty damn simple. If I can use one.... anyone can.

I ran mine (BM2P+ mod) for the first time Friday night (Justin Rutledge CD release show) and it sounds far better than anything I've used before. It cost me more money than I initially wanted to spend as I had to buy the UA5, get it modded, buy a DVD battery to run it, SVU-1 for metering and, beg someone to do the whole 'reverse polarity' thing for me ( Thanks ) but listening to that recording on the way home that night made it all worth it.

[(((KB)))]

How easy is the UA-5 to use?

extremly...the only part that took me anytime was learning to adjust the levels, b/c it doesnt have meter lights...only a single clip light...but i picked it up by the 2nd or 3rd time out with it...it quickly becomes second nature...

Piece of cake. You could D/L the manual also if you haven't already just to familiarize your self w/ the unit options:
http://www.taperssection.com/reference/pdf/Manual_EdirolUA5.pdf
Someone mentioned running a level meter box... comes in handy when the recorder has an inaccurate metering system, but I think the iriver's meters will be fine. Just keep track of where the levels hit on the iriver when the Ua-5 clips and shoot for something slightly below that and you'll be good.

-K

[DMBprez]

I literally have no experience in leveling or microphones.   I'm basically going into this blindly.  Any tips with the UA5.


Also, what do I have to do with the iRiver?  Any settings?

Sorry for the newb questions, but I suppose that's what this thread's all about. 

Thanks in advance.

[Ryan Sims]

The iRiver FAQ thread in the Archive section ought to answer almost every question you have.  It's very easy to get Rockbox installed and once it is, it's very easy to use.  The levels on the iRiver are very good, and you have a couple different looks you can use when you're recording, whichever suits you.  Monitoring levels is pretty easy when you look at it.  You want the levels hot (high), but not high enough to clip off a lot of your recording.  Rockbox has a clip light built in, so if you do clip, the backlight on the screen will light up and you'll know to knock them down a little.  You can definitely get the hang of it quickly.