Topic: Korg MR 1000 Users >>>>

[F0CKER]

Just bought a MR1000, have some questions.

1.  Is there a way to decode mid/side with Audiogate when running as DSD?
2. Any recomendations for rechargeable internal AA batteries? 
3. Has anyone done comparisons going line in using XLR vs. TRS?
4. Is there a hold feature for the 1000?   I've not seen anything as part of a firmware update.
5. Any other details I should know as a new user?

Thanks in advance!

[busterr]

1. I don't believe so...
2. sorry have only used an external, I use a batterygeek  BG10-14-88...can record with phantom for 18+hrs.
3. not to my knowledge, the 1st or 2nd big mr1k thread may have some talk between the two though.
4. I haven't found one yet...though I can't say I've looked either...the buttons have a good amount of travel and I haven't yet been concerned of accidental stoppage. I will say I believe I am still running the original FW, so I do not know if a hold feature was added.
5. for loud concert recording, unless you are using an external pre, every mic I have used with mine has either needed the on mic pad or attenuator cables due to easily brickwalling the internal pre's...for reference my beyer 930's need -20db of attenuation to not brickwall it, they are one of the more sensitive mics out there though.
IME if the gain knob is not above 10o'clock you are likely bricking the pres.

Also having a HD in it, care should be taken to avoid excessive vibrations or jarring movements, I personally have never experienced a problem, but I recall a few others early on getting a 'slow hd' type error, just something to be aware of if running close to or on-stage.

Other than the "hot" inputs causing me some problems before I made my -20db att/cables I have been extremely happy with mine, it's super simple to use, and for me, works great as an all-in-one...

[F0CKER]

Thanks for the feedback busterr!

I'm going to be using an outboard pre, so I'm not concerned with the preamps.  Thanks for all the other info.

I've decided I'm going to use rechargeable AA's, so I'll need to do some homework on those.  Anyone with info on AA rechargebales, I'd appreciate some feedback.  I've never gone that route with any gear before. 

I'm at a loss the unit doesn't have a hold button though.  That seems odd to me. 

[deadheaded]

hey focker
i use these batteries with my mr-1000 and get about 6 hours record time, with the light on.   http://www.batteryspace.com/nimhrechargeablecell24pcsaa2600mahhighcapacitynimhbatteriesw6batteryholders.aspx

also no hold button, you have to really want to push the stop button, a casual touch of the button won't do anything.

welcome to the 1 bit world, you'll never go back!!!

[F0CKER]

hey focker
i use these batteries with my mr-1000 and get about 6 hours record time, with the light on.   http://www.batteryspace.com/nimhrechargeablecell24pcsaa2600mahhighcapacitynimhbatteriesw6batteryholders.aspx

also no hold button, you have to really want to push the stop button, a casual touch of the button won't do anything.

welcome to the 1 bit world, you'll never go back!!!

awesome, thanks for the feedback Ed!  I'm really looking forward to giving this a trial run.

Anyone have any feedback on a good charger for those AA's?

[deadheaded]

i tend to shop by price and this is the charger i just got with the batteries:
http://www.batteryspace.com/ch-v6280smartbaycharger8channelsworldwidepowerforaaaaanimhbatteries.aspx

[F0CKER]

What 1 bit setting format should I be recording with?

[datbrad]

What 1 bit setting format should I be recording with?

Most of the Korg users I know run the lower sampling rate, which is also the original SACD standard. I can't really imagine a huge gain in quality is obtained for concert taping to justify the increased storage space requirement for the super high sampling rate, but I could be wrong.

[F0CKER]

I'll do testing between the two sample rates and see what comes of it.  I'm more interested in if I should be recording in WSD, DSDIFF, DSF etc -- the different 1 bit formats. i know one is native to authoring SACD, but what are the pros / cons with each format? 

First test is tonight - Gordon Gano and The Ryans.

[datbrad]

I'll do testing between the two sample rates and see what comes of it.  I'm more interested in if I should be recording in WSD, DSDIFF, DSF etc -- the different 1 bit formats. i know one is native to authoring SACD, but what are the pros / cons with each format? 

First test is tonight - Gordon Gano and The Ryans.

Just talked to Nakguy as he waited to board a plane back to Dallas. He got the first MR1000 sold in the US, and ran the Tascam DSD burner for 2 years before that, so I really trust his judgement for the 1 bit stuff. He told me that he has found that the 2.8 sampling rate is more than enough, and compared the 5.6 rate to 192K PCM, simply a waste of space.

As far as the file format, he said he landed on the DIFF file because it's the most compatable across platforms. For example, he said the new Mytek DA converter will play DIFF files, and that seems to be the standard the industry will be supporting in the future more than WSD.

Hope this helps, good luck, and give a report tomorrow on how it went.

[F0CKER]

As far as the file format, he said he landed on the DIFF file because it's the most compatable across platforms. For example, he said the new Mytek DA converter will play DIFF files, and that seems to be the standard the industry will be supporting in the future more than WSD.

Hope this helps, good luck, and give a report tomorrow on how it went.

This is precisely the info I was looking for.



Tickets are bought for Sat DBT in Cville.  See you then.

[F0CKER]

So this is the DSD playback answer then?

What software would be used to play the DSD files, can Audiogate do this?

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MYTEK DIGITAL ANNOUNCES NEW HI-END USB/FIREWIRE DAC

Mytek Digital of New York City, manufacturer of high end mastering audio converters announced at AES Convention in New York, in October 2009, a brand new Stereo 192 DAC, top performance 192k PCM and DSD Digital to Analog Converter. The new DAC features USB and Firewire, as well as standard AES, SPDIF and Toslink inputs, capable of handling stereo PCM playback of up to 24 bit 192k as well as playback of DSD files with absolute state of the art accuracy and transparency.

Numerous features include: high end headphone amplifier, precision volume control with memory (separate for phones and main output), selectable upsampling to 192k and optional remote control.

The DAC will be available in Q1 2010, in both industrial and hi-fi 1/3 rack highly portable enclosure, at Mytek dealers worldwide. It's priced at $1595 for industrial version and $1695 for black or silver Hi-Fi version with RCA outputs.


MYTEK DIGITAL USA , please email mihow2008@mytekdigital with any QQ. Regards, Michal, Mytek New York
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[audBall]

Here's a little bit of discussion about the Mytek:
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=128018.0

It sure looks nice.  Not sure what application you would use to playback the DSD files.   

I wonder if the PCM D/A has changed at all in the unit.  Why no balanced output on the "Hi-Fi version"?

[F0CKER]

Here's a little bit of discussion about the Mytek:
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=128018.0

It sure looks nice.  Not sure what application you would use to playback the DSD files.   

I wonder if the PCM D/A has changed at all in the unit.  Why no balanced output on the "Hi-Fi version"?

So we're getting pretty close to being able to playback DSD files using a PC.  Just need an application to play the files and we're on our way. 

I'll have to start saving my $ for that Mytek DAC now.

[datbrad]

As far as the file format, he said he landed on the DIFF file because it's the most compatable across platforms. For example, he said the new Mytek DA converter will play DIFF files, and that seems to be the standard the industry will be supporting in the future more than WSD.

Hope this helps, good luck, and give a report tomorrow on how it went.

This is precisely the info I was looking for.



Tickets are bought for Sat DBT in Cville.  See you then.

Glad to help.

Oh, and you may see me  before that DBT show, at 9:30 Club on the 30th for some TLG. I will keep you posted.