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MIC/LINE IN jacks (XLR support phantom power)Connectors:XLR-3-31(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jacks(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)When MIC input source selectedMaximum input level: +2 dBu (PAD on)Minimum input level: −70.5 dBu (PAD off)Input impedancei XLR input: 2 kΩ or morei TRS input: 20 kΩ or moreWhen LINE input source selectedMaximum input level: +24 dBuNominal input level: +4 dBuInput impedance: 20 kΩ or more
So did a Punk club show on Sunday. For some bands I had to record with the pad on and had to set it at .05-1 on the "knob". Anyone with more tech knowledge know what would happen if we just switched to line input with the phantom power on? The difference in signal level seems like it would be fine for something like that, my only question is about the input impedance.Per the recorder specs:QuoteMIC/LINE IN jacks (XLR support phantom power)Connectors:XLR-3-31(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jacks(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)When MIC input source selectedMaximum input level: +2 dBu (PAD on)Minimum input level: −70.5 dBu (PAD off)Input impedancei XLR input: 2 kΩ or morei TRS input: 20 kΩ or moreWhen LINE input source selectedMaximum input level: +24 dBuNominal input level: +4 dBuInput impedance: 20 kΩ or moreI'm guessing the unit looking for 10x the impedance could be an issue with self noise but otherwise... not sure.Guess I could just try it, running external attenuators seems silly after spending so much $$ slimming everything down.
I'm not sure if I fully understand your comments, but as I think you are noting the DR100MKIII has (like many other recorders or pre-amps have in one way shape or form) has a mic pad for recording at a lower attenuation. This is specifically designed for most situations where you would be recording live amplified audience recordings. I do not know if or how much it raises the noise floor, but for a live loud band, it would not be an issue. If I use the deck, I always have to have this set or my recording will distort or come close. Using an external attenuator is not necessary nor would the recording be better than using the built in mic pad. I'd recommend using the mic pad which is a built in attenuator designed for exactly the situation you are recording in, that is what it was designed for. The higher attenuation is for much softer recording like nature or acoustic music.
Quote from: Jammin72 on April 26, 2018, 05:34:49 PMHow are folks powering this thing for a festival? The internal battery and swapping some NiMH batteries every 2 hours? Or just using any one of the ubiquitous 5V battery packs. I like the former idea just for the battery meter but it seems quite tiresome.Also... it seem the consensus is any PA style music is needing the 20dB pad for most condenser microphones, right?I've used it w/ phantom off, and got 5+ hours on the internal lithium only. It never touched the AA's. Impressive. For a festie, a pair of Lithium AA's, coupled with the internal bat, should power it all day. Mind you, phantom off in this example.
How are folks powering this thing for a festival? The internal battery and swapping some NiMH batteries every 2 hours? Or just using any one of the ubiquitous 5V battery packs. I like the former idea just for the battery meter but it seems quite tiresome.Also... it seem the consensus is any PA style music is needing the 20dB pad for most condenser microphones, right?
Quote from: spyder9 on April 27, 2018, 02:38:07 PMQuote from: Jammin72 on April 26, 2018, 05:34:49 PMHow are folks powering this thing for a festival? The internal battery and swapping some NiMH batteries every 2 hours? Or just using any one of the ubiquitous 5V battery packs. I like the former idea just for the battery meter but it seems quite tiresome.Also... it seem the consensus is any PA style music is needing the 20dB pad for most condenser microphones, right?I've used it w/ phantom off, and got 5+ hours on the internal lithium only. It never touched the AA's. Impressive. For a festie, a pair of Lithium AA's, coupled with the internal bat, should power it all day. Mind you, phantom off in this example. Picked one of these up from a fellow taper here. Been using the DR-100mkII recorder for the past 5 years.....wondering what the Battery time is with Phantom Power On to charge 2 External Mic's ? Will probably be using an external PowerPack for Piece of Mind, just curious how long the internal batteries might hold. Looking forward to working with this new upgraded unit later this month.
Second Query - On my Tascam DR-100mkii there is a Gain Switch on the underside of the unit -> L - M - H options - I usually go M and watch my levels. Is there a similar Gain option setting for the mkIII unit ?