Topic: Re: TASCAM DR-680 portable 8-track #5

[Hypnocracy]

Just what does the SOLO function do???

I was attempting to put the Trim in gang mode for a 4 channel recording...finally got what I wanted...then 25 minutes later I about had a melt down when I saw the SOLO indicator under the 4th input. My recording is fine and all channels are there.

Also...picked up a used Tekkeon 3450i that uses dip switches for the voltage selection....any thoughts on using it with the DR680?

[tgakidis]

Pretty sure solo is for monitoring.

Don't use the 3450i.  Pretty sure acid jack killed two seperate 680's using that model tekkeon.

[fmaderjr]

Don't use the 3450i.  Pretty sure acid jack killed two seperate 680's using that model tekkeon.

I'm pretty sure the tekkeon that killed some 680's was the one with automatic voltage selection. I still think it might be safer not to use a tekkeon though.

This one would probably be ideal. It has become pretty popular in the last few months and is much cheaper too:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/9V-12V-15V-16V-18V-19V-21V-18000mAh-Li-ion-Super-Rechargeable-Battery-Pack-whit-/200826090708?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2ec22af4d4

[acidjack]

Pretty sure solo is for monitoring.

Don't use the 3450i.  Pretty sure acid jack killed two seperate 680's using that model tekkeon.

3450 is fine, but you cannot use AUTO. If you set to 9v-12v it's fine.

[dallman]

Just what does the SOLO function do???

I was attempting to put the Trim in gang mode for a 4 channel recording...finally got what I wanted...then 25 minutes later I about had a melt down when I saw the SOLO indicator under the 4th input. My recording is fine and all channels are there.

Also...picked up a used Tekkeon 3450i that uses dip switches for the voltage selection....any thoughts on using it with the DR680?

If you are monitoring your recording and solo a channel, you only her that channel. While recording, it seems pretty difficult to mess up   

[Chuck]

This one would probably be ideal. It has become pretty popular in the last few months and is much cheaper too:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/9V-12V-15V-16V-18V-19V-21V-18000mAh-Li-ion-Super-Rechargeable-Battery-Pack-whit-/200826090708?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2ec22af4d4

I've started using this battery and I like it.

[ethan]

Back from JamCruise 680 performed great.

[tgakidis]

I recently have been having a strange situation with my 680.  I hit pause record and it holds for a few seconds then starts recording on it's own.  I was meaning to check it out this weekend to see if i had something set wrong but figured i would ask here.

[Gutbucket]

Hmm.  Make sure auto-record is not engaged. That's the function where the machine automatically switches from rec/pause to record once the sound level exceeds a pre-determined threshold you set.  I've never used that, but it functions as you describe.

[halleyscomet8]

The 680 is not friendly when it loses power during recording.  Oh and make SURE you hit stop before doing anything else after recording.  Recovering files is major PIA with 680.

any advice on how to recover these files? i believe this is how i lost my last set from nye.

[tgakidis]

Hmm.  Make sure auto-record is not engaged. That's the function where the machine automatically switches from rec/pause to record once the sound level exceeds a pre-determined threshold you set.  I've never used that, but it functions as you describe.

Sounds like the issue, i will check it out.

[Chuck]

Yeah, my DR-680 did the same thing a while back. I can't remember what setting it was either.

[kirk97132]

The 680 is not friendly when it loses power during recording.  Oh and make SURE you hit stop before doing anything else after recording.  Recovering files is major PIA with 680.

any advice on how to recover these files? i believe this is how i lost my last set from nye.

it's a mixed bag of results for me.  You can try the home grown header recovery here onTS.  You can also try a DOS check disk command with a fix flag.  But ASAIK there is not a solid perfect solution to this issue and even Tascam cannot and will not help you

[dallman]

I have a question that probably is answered in these threads, but I cannot find it. Last night I used the deck and ran 6 channels plus a mix. All six channels were balanced nicely, but the mix was about 4db higher in one channel than the other. I knew I could fix it in post, but was wondering how to adjust the mix on the fly. Again all 3 sets on mics were evenly balanced so I am wondering how to control Left and Right channels on just the mix balance.

Thanks!

A quick shout out to Darktrain, because having six short cables preset in place (which takes a bit of time to get just right, but once done can just be left in place) made setup and breakdown a breeze 

[achalsey]

I have a question that probably is answered in these threads, but I cannot find it. Last night I used the deck and ran 6 channels plus a mix. All six channels were balanced nicely, but the mix was about 4db higher in one channel than the other. I knew I could fix it in post, but was wondering how to adjust the mix on the fly. Again all 3 sets on mics were evenly balanced so I am wondering how to control Left and Right channels on just the mix balance.

Thanks!

A quick shout out to Darktrain, because having six short cables preset in place (which takes a bit of time to get just right, but once done can just be left in place) made setup and breakdown a breeze 

Well, since no one has responded yet, I'll at least say I checked and don't know how to specifically control the mix level.  Did you double check your Mix Level on the front pannel?  They seem to only control the 6 channels independently, but could you have had your Mix level slightly higher on one channel than the rest?