Topic: Took a break, but back now. Seeking current info...

[stevetoney]

NOTE:  Specs for DR100MKii state that unit is SPDIF compatible, no AES.

Mini-me > DR100MKii
Locks on all SPDIF settings
Locks on 16/44.1 AES setting only

Mytek Stereo192 > DR100MKii
Does not lock on any SPDIF settings (although some have reported it locking at 44.1)
Does not lock on any AES settings

Note: Mytek also will not lock on Sony D50 digital input, ToddR provides explanation of the basic issue with the Mytek in this post:
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=153273.msg1943191#msg1943191

Sound Devices USBPre2 > DR100MKii
Locks on all SPDIF settings
Locks on 16/44.1 AES only, does not lock on any other AES settings

Sound Devices MixPreD > DR100MKii (Specs say that it has AES only, no SPDIF)
Does not lock on any SPDIF settings
Locks on 16/44.1 AES only, does not lock on any other AES settings

Grace V3 > DR100MKii
?

Benchmark AD2K > DR100MKii
?

[JackoRoses]

No Flipp my post wasn't directed at you at all.

[JackoRoses]

I guess google and the sites search feature is broke.
Come in play stupid and ask what the very question this site has been compiling data on
for what 10 years plus?

Sit back and listen, let the adults talk, please.

go sit and spin your fucking silver platter trustafuckarian.

[DigiGal]

NOTE:  Specs for DR100MKii state that unit is SPDIF compatible, no AES.
Sound Devices MixPreD > DR100MKii (Specs say that it has AES only, no SPDIF)
Does not lock on any SPDIF settings
Locks on 16/44.1 AES only, does not lock on any other AES settings

Regarding the MixPreD this is quoted from the manual...


"Master Outputs/AES Output:  Balanced AES3 Out on Right XLR connector, 110 ohm, 2 V p-p, AES3 and S/PDIF compatible with RCA adaptor."

I am interpolating that as it should be compatible with S/PDIF using an RCA adaptor as stated, but I'm not aware if anyone has actually tried it with a S/PDIF recorder.

[eman]

I agree. A smart phone with a nice-sounding analog front-end would be the stealthers dream. I doubt it will happen any time soon. Let's face it, if we did a Venn diagram of the wants/needs of the average smart phone user, and pro-sumer or pro-audio population the two probably wouldn't even meet.

I feel like this is a topic for a new thread, but isn't it really up to the makers of USB controlled preamps to release control software that can run on smartphones? The first on this bandwagon would sell a few units. iPhone already has multitrack recording software AFAIK (I still have a regular cell phone) so why are we not able to be making awesome multitrack recordings with phones? I would certainly join the modern age if I could also replace my recorder by buying a phone. And an SPDIF input device could be tiny and inexpensive to make.

[Chris K]

My last rig was JW mod c460s > V2 > todd-mod sbm-1 > D8. And although I made a lot of great recordings with it, between the rig, the stand, the caps, the cables, the gear, etc., having to lug it all around, set it up and break down, etc...it just became too consuming for me and started taking away from the fun of just going to a show and chilling out.

I ran the same rig less the JW mod on the 460's, and I agree it was a great combo for its time. Technology has gotten better since those days though and you can get similar (and often times better) results with much less money spent and less equipment...with the mics still probably consuming the majority of the expense.

And I hear you about setup and tear down, but at the end of the day when you make a great recording and listen to it for the rest of your life then I personally think it is all worth it in the end.

Welcome back to the obsession that is recording live music.