Topic: NJB3 questions - size, file formats

[saint-martin]

This forum looks to be a godsend for a clueless newbie like myself. I'm slowly learning the most basic basics... I had been considering buying a simple MD recorder to embark on taping, but this JB3 thing looks a lot more interesting.

One thing I'm not quite sure about: how bulky is all this when you've got everything you need to start recording? My particular interest is jazz, so I hope to be recording in cramped urban jazz clubs, not Madison Square Garden or football stadiums. Ideally I'll want something that I can stealthily keep on my lap or inside a coat, and I hope I'll be able to use a small microphone that the club owner won't spot as he passes by my table. Will the JB3 be appropriate for this kind of situation?

Thanks for any information or tips!

EDIT: I have another, even more embarassingly clueless question: when you record onto a JB3, what format is the recorded file?

[Brian Skalinder]

One thing I'm not quite sure about: how bulky is all this when you've got everything you need to start recording?

Depends on what gear you get.  NJB3 + small battery box + a pair of AT853s or some such will be very small.  The NJB3 is the size of a personal, portable CD player.

Will the JB3 be appropriate for this kind of situation?

I think so.

EDIT: I have another, even more embarassingly clueless question: when you record onto a JB3, what format is the recorded file?

I can't believe I left this out of the FAQ (though it is on Creative's product page).  The NJB3 records in various qualities of MP3 and WAV 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 48kHz.

[saint-martin]

Thanks, Brian. But I'm stunned: I went looking for the JB3 to check prices and discovered that it is no longer manufactured! And where I am, in Europe, they just aren't selling them anymore. I even called up Creative, and the man I spoke to said they don't have any equivalent products for recording.

I hesitate to buy a used one, so I guess I'll go research minidisc recorders...  

[Brian Skalinder]

Check EBay, I believe Creative is still selling refurbed units for USD 180.  I have 2 refurbs and no problems with either.  And I wouldn't hesitate to buy used, personally, but that's your personal decision.

[John R]

EDIT: I have another, even more embarassingly clueless question: when you record onto a JB3, what format is the recorded file?

I can't believe I left this out of the FAQ (though it is on Creative's product page).  The NJB3 records in various qualities of MP3 and WAV 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 48kHz.

you're fired

saint-martin, the jb3's are out of stock, not out of production.  get one when you can, you won't be disapointed.

jr

[Uncle Jimmy]

Kids!!! Need quick help!!!

  Do all JB3 recorders come with digital-in capability? There I am looking to buy one, but the opportunity is brief, and it doesn't say for sure. It is an upgraded 20GB (originally a 6 GB).


Little help??

Thanks,
jim

[Brian Skalinder]

6GB?  I'm guessing that's a plain old Jukebox as that unit comes stock with 6GB drive.  In which case the answer is NO, it cannot record digital-in.  The Jukebox 3 is the only Nomad recorder which supports reliable digital-in recording, to the best of my knowledge.

[Uncle Jimmy]

Thanks, B!  Just saved me $130.

Can i get a JB3 anywhere? None available on the Creative Labs, and haven't found any on ebay.

******FORGET IT********
Not too hard to find one on ebay if you use "Jukebox" instead of "jb3"

anywhere else?

Thanks....
J----

[F.O.Bean]

thats your best bet, to go refurbished from creative labs

[cachesoul]

They sell new-in-box as well as referbed units at ebay.  I just got mine, buy it now price $289; I also picked up the extra battery at $49.  Probably could have saved a few dollars by bidding but last Friday the new one went for $260 so... an additional $30 to skip the stress aint bad.

http://stores.ebay.com/Creative-Labs-Factory-Store_W0QQsspagenameZl2QQtZkm

Now I cant wait to get it.  3-5 bus days

[Uncle Jimmy]

Hee hee... i just got mine, too! I'm so freakin excited i want to burn all my DATs (about 12) in celebration!!!!!!


One thing,  I have a pair of MBHO 603a mics, but the pre and a/d are really bulky. Anyone stealth-tape with small, no-pre or small-pre mics?

What do you use?

Thanks,
Jim


PS  Where is the link to the actual FAQ? Can t search on it.

[nic]

http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=11;action=display;threadid=18018

[Uncle Jimmy]

so, did you know that you were giving me the link to this thread, or were you just being a db?

i don't see any type of FAQ.

i know, i know, i'm an idiot, but i aint blind.

Edit:  Thanks, homefry. I'm all set up now.

[Brian Skalinder]

   I think that was an honest mistake, UJ.

Check out the Archival Info forum for two threads:

NJB3 Tapers FAQ
and
NJB3 Operating FAQ

[AT853rxwh]

Need to add to the FAQ that when locked you can turn the light on by tapping the power button twice...


(blatently stolen from the Yahoo group) :propeller:

[cachesoul]

Just a note to anyone watching this thread, my new NJB3 arrived moments ago.  It was very convenient and quick using the Creative/ebay on line store.

Now I wanna wrap things up here at work, go home and load this thing with shows and properly kick the tires.  Next show... Greg Brown; should get a chance to record then.

Thanks to all for this great site and sharing your experience with us newbies.  Be well friends.

Note: I will be on Dead tour SLC > Boise > Port > Gorge.  Any experienced tapers willing to let me patch and learn from would be Gratefully appreciated.... anyone... anyone.... bueller?