Topic: Korg MR-1

[Colin Liston]

One question for people using these Korg's.  Which format are you recording in, DSDIFF, DSF, WSD?

[SClassical]

I'm using DFF.

[richardl]

One question for people using these Korg's.  Which format are you recording in, DSDIFF, DSF, WSD?

They seem to be pretty much equivalent. The only difference is what other software and tools the various formats would be compatible with. I don't know of any accessible software besides the Korg AudioGate that supports any of them.

I think DSDIFF is compatible with SonicStudio Nexstage. DSF is a Sony format that is supported by their VAIO systems with built-in DSD/SACD engine (I don't think Sony makes any of those systems any more). WSD is an openly defined standard, but I don't know of anything that supports it.

I've been using WSD because it seems like it has the most potential for third party support.

[WiFiJeff]

One question for people using these Korg's.  Which format are you recording in, DSDIFF, DSF, WSD?

They seem to be pretty much equivalent. The only difference is what other software and tools the various formats would be compatible with. I don't know of any accessible software besides the Korg AudioGate that supports any of them.

I think DSDIFF is compatible with SonicStudio Nexstage. DSF is a Sony format that is supported by their VAIO systems with built-in DSD/SACD engine (I don't think Sony makes any of those systems any more). WSD is an openly defined standard, but I don't know of anything that supports it.

I've been using WSD because it seems like it has the most potential for third party support.

I've been using dff, because it's the default and I'm lazy 

AudioGate will convert one to another, when I have a few minutes it might be interesting to try dff -> wsd -> dff to check that I get the same file back again.

Jeff

[Digital Quality]

Maximum input level with record level set to anything less than -8.4dB is 8.4dBV.  This is the analog input circuit clip level which means that any record level setting below -8.4dB
will only serve to limit the dynamic range of the MR-1 as the input stage will clip before the ADC.

Very helpful in fact! Did you happen to look at the gain side of the buffers as well?

[Nick's Picks]

good to know.
+T

[jmz93]

So, for those of us who don't have expensive PRE's to run in front, how does the MR-1 perform with CSB's, or other small microphones plus battery box, running straight into the 1/8" inputs?
thanks.

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

So, for those of us who don't have expensive PRE's to run in front, how does the MR-1 perform with CSB's, or other small microphones plus battery box, running straight into the 1/8" inputs?
thanks.

On a related note I was wonder if (a) anyone runs DPA 406x's directly into a MR-1 with a pair of these adapters:

DPA DAD6007 (Micro Dot to Mini)



or (b) if not, then do you think this will work.

I have a MMA6000, but I thought this might be nice for situations when I need to carry as little as possible.

[Nick's Picks]

I dont think it will provide enough power to run them directly.

[Gutbucket]

I didn't think the R-09's approximatly 3v (current?) plugin power would be enough to power the 406x either but supposedly they do according to others around here.  I may have to look into a pair of those DAD6007 adapters but I'm afraid to check the price.

[Nick's Picks]

maybe they wake up, but they want 9v to work fully.

[JD]

maybe they wake up, but they want 9v to work fully.

Actually they need 5v.  From DPA's site;

Power supply: Min. 5 V - max 50 V through DPA adapter

Edit; I just checked the mic voltage on my mma6000, with a new battery its feeding about 7.5V to the mics.

[Nick's Picks]

there we are.

[CC#]

Hi,

    Looking into the Mr-1 brought up some concerns/questions with durability/hardrive:

    Being that there is a hard drive built into the machine wouldnt movement out in the field be likely to damage the hard drive
    in the Mr-1, or could the hard drive be of a different make created to handel and hold up during field use?
   
    Hard drives tend to make noise, is the noise on th hd of the Mr-1 silent enough to avoid recording while recording in low
    sound situations?

    My choice in choosing the Mr-1 as a recording deck would be for "sound quality" and "durability", after reading some threads             
    on the R-09's "issue's" with durability as well as M-audio's MicroTrk "issues" with durability (that makes me think twice in             
    purchasing either of the two) I was wondering how the Mr-1 would compare?

    Thanks for any info!

[Colin Liston]

My MR-1 shut down last night while in the bag.  Too hot I'm guessing.  Just wanted to let everyone know, a hot gear bag and MR-1 not a good idea.