Topic: Tascam DR-70D 4-channel audio recorder for DSLR cameras

[jmerin]

Could you do a run time test with the  The Ravpower Element 10400 battery. I want to know how much time I should expect to get with the battery.
Thanks

[Cheesecadet]

Could you do a run time test with the  The Ravpower Element 10400 battery. I want to know how much time I should expect to get with the battery.
Thanks

With 48 phantom on or not?

[Cheesecadet]

Looks good, wouldn't mind seeing the pvc riser if you get a chance.

Here it is.

BTW, In my initial testing of the digital gain it has been stepless so far...or at the very least inaudible

[jmerin]

Could you do a run time test with the  The Ravpower Element 10400 battery. I want to know how much time I should expect to get with the battery.
Thanks

With 48 phantom on or not?

Phantom power off

[Cheesecadet]

Okay, finally got a good grasp on the recording features.  Took me about an hour to familiarize myself with the unit functions and get everything set up the way I like them.  Digital gain is not audible at all so I guess they addressed that issue from previous models.

Finally got my gear bag how I like it too.  Off to see Dead Winter Carpenters on Monday for my first run with the unit.  Will report back after that as well as hopefully doing some more testing on battery life, etc.

[willndmb]

Looks good, wouldn't mind seeing the pvc riser if you get a chance.

Here it is.

BTW, In my initial testing of the digital gain it has been stepless so far...or at the very least inaudible

thanks

[ArchivalAudio]

So my initial inspection of the unit is very favorable.  Unit has a nice weight to it and seems well built.  It is basically the size of a SD MP2/Shure FP-24.  I removed the mounting bracket on top for insertion into my bag.  I figured I would add a couple pics and I can give some detailed feedback after the first show with it on Monday.  Will likely be running Pelusos into Channels 3/4 and DPA4061's (1/8" Trmintaion) into Channels 1/2.  The Ravpower Element 10400 battery powers the unit just fine.

Everything fits nicely into my Lowepro Nova 5 bag with easy access to all sections.  Inside the bag (pictured below) I have the Ravpower Battery, Mics In Cigar Caddy, Superclamp, XLRs.  I made a custom PVC mount to elevate the DR-70D from the floor of the bag.

The XLR cables fit nicely in this bag, but if you have a bag any narrower than a Nova 5 sized bag you will likely need right angle or stubbies to fit into another style bag.

I also added a couple pictures with an M10 for reference of size.

Please let me know if anyone wants specific tests run on the unit.  I will have plenty of time in the next couple of weeks to figure out whatever you all would like to low.

I am impressed so far! 

WoW that's much smaller than I though, I mean compared to the m-10 it's not much bigger... tempted to get rid of my DR-60...

thanks for the pics only if it had a digital in....

[F.O.Bean]

That thing is TINY I will definitely grab one of these after I pay off my NBob KCY I can FINALLY have some control over each channel since my vms02ib just has ONE gain knob And I already have the perfect bag for it

Now I cant wait to hear this thing in action If it's ADC is anywhere as good as the m10s is, then I will be a very happy tapir lol I'd really like to hear some Schoeps>Preamp>70D, so that I can get a feel for what it sounds like! And my buddy, Jon Merin, is supposed to buy a 70D tomorrow, so soon enough I'll hear some Schoeps>Lemosax/TinyBox>70D sources 8)I'll ask Jon Merin to run mk4/mk41>KCY>Lemosax>70D + Lemosax>M10, so that we have a real time comp against the m10 vs. the 70D. Now THAT is a comp I can't wait to hear

[jmerin]

That thing is TINY I will definitely grab one of these after I pay off my NBob KCY I can FINALLY have some control over each channel since my vms02ib just has ONE gain knob And I already have the perfect bag for it

Now I cant wait to hear this thing in action If it's ADC is anywhere as good as the m10s is, then I will be a very happy tapir lol I'd really like to hear some Schoeps>Preamp>70D, so that I can get a feel for what it sounds like! And my buddy, Jon Merin, is supposed to buy a 70D tomorrow, so soon enough I'll hear some Schoeps>Lemosax/TinyBox>70D sources 8)I'll ask Jon Merin to run mk4/mk41>KCY>Lemosax>70D + Lemosax>M10, so that we have a real time comp against the m10 vs. the 70D. Now THAT is a comp I can't wait to hear

Deck has been ordered. I will run some comps this weekend if I get to a show.

[Chuck]

That thing is TINY I will definitely grab one of these after I pay off my NBob KCY I can FINALLY have some control over each channel since my vms02ib just has ONE gain knob And I already have the perfect bag for it

Now I cant wait to hear this thing in action If it's ADC is anywhere as good as the m10s is, then I will be a very happy tapir lol I'd really like to hear some Schoeps>Preamp>70D, so that I can get a feel for what it sounds like! And my buddy, Jon Merin, is supposed to buy a 70D tomorrow, so soon enough I'll hear some Schoeps>Lemosax/TinyBox>70D sources 8)I'll ask Jon Merin to run mk4/mk41>KCY>Lemosax>70D + Lemosax>M10, so that we have a real time comp against the m10 vs. the 70D. Now THAT is a comp I can't wait to hear

Deck has been ordered. I will run some comps this weekend if I get to a show.

Good to see you getting back in the game Jon. Will we see you in Boulder/Denver for moe in February?

[jmerin]

That thing is TINY I will definitely grab one of these after I pay off my NBob KCY I can FINALLY have some control over each channel since my vms02ib just has ONE gain knob And I already have the perfect bag for it

Now I cant wait to hear this thing in action If it's ADC is anywhere as good as the m10s is, then I will be a very happy tapir lol I'd really like to hear some Schoeps>Preamp>70D, so that I can get a feel for what it sounds like! And my buddy, Jon Merin, is supposed to buy a 70D tomorrow, so soon enough I'll hear some Schoeps>Lemosax/TinyBox>70D sources 8)I'll ask Jon Merin to run mk4/mk41>KCY>Lemosax>70D + Lemosax>M10, so that we have a real time comp against the m10 vs. the 70D. Now THAT is a comp I can't wait to hear

Deck has been ordered. I will run some comps this weekend if I get to a show.

Good to see you getting back in the game Jon. Will we see you in Boulder/Denver for moe in February?

No, I should be in NYC though.

[jmerin]

Looks like the deck will be in on December 3rd. Does anyone want me to run specific tests?

[willndmb]

Looks like the deck will be in on December 3rd. Does anyone want me to run specific tests?

id be interested in 70d vs tb> m10
I dumped my second m10 and shelved my lb for the 60d based on my tests
The 70d supposedly has better pres

[Cheesecadet]

Looks like the deck will be in on December 3rd. Does anyone want me to run specific tests?

id be interested in 70d vs tb> m10
I dumped my second m10 and shelved my lb for the 60d based on my tests
The 70d supposedly has better pres

I can likely do that comp tonight as my Tinybox has a secondary line out as well as the connection feeding the 70D.  Will be an omni DPA4061 source most likely though since I will be running my other mics direct XLR into the 70D.

[tgakidis]

Looks like the deck will be in on December 3rd. Does anyone want me to run specific tests?

Your cables were shipped saturday so they should hit you today or tomorrow.