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Title: R4: Channel died for no apparrent reason
Post by: horst sergio on November 01, 2006, 03:06:22 AM

Hi.

In the middle of recording a rehearsal the other day, CHannel 1 just cut out, for no apparent reason. It's been dead since.

I love my R4 and have had nothing but great experiences with it. I purchased it with the busman mod (transparency upgrade).
I'm using it to record my live gigs. I usually use my Shure VP88 on two channels and use the other two for either a board-feed, amp-line-outs, additional mics, or a combo of the above.

When reviewing the wav's in my editor, I can still hear a bit of static, but the signal is basically gone. (the mic, btw, is fine, it's definitely the R4).
Here's a clip (Channel 1 only) of the moment where it cuts out: http://maxoepen.com/sounds/Channel_1_dies.mp3 (http://maxoepen.com/sounds/Channel_1_dies.mp3)
I've since tested the Channel with different signals (mic, line, w/ phantom p., w/o ph.p., etc), it's not getting a signal anymore. though it does register the voltage "pops" when I'm plugging/ungplugging stuff.

Anyways, for you techies out there: What seems to be broken here? Does this sound like something specific to you?
I know I'll have to send it in. And what sux is that I'm going on a tour with a group tomorrow that I was planning to record (using all 4 channels of course).  :-[

h.s.

Title: Re: R4: Channel died for no apparrent reason
Post by: sleepypedro on November 02, 2006, 05:37:04 PM

am i correct to assume that the busman mod voids the warranty with edirol/roland?

who are you sending it to for service?

Title: Re: R4: Channel died for no apparrent reason
Post by: Busman Audio on November 02, 2006, 06:42:00 PM

He will send it to me and I will fix it in a day and ship it right back to where he needs it shipped so he isn't down for more than a few days.

Title: Re: R4: Channel died for no apparrent reason
Post by: sleepypedro on November 02, 2006, 08:21:37 PM

Quote from: busman2 on November 02, 2006, 06:42:00 PM

He will send it to me and I will fix it in a day and ship it right back to where he needs it shipped so he isn't down for more than a few days.

very cool.  no implied doubt, busman, i just wasn't sure.  you're the man.  +t.

and for the record, the *only* reason i haven't sent you my r4 for a little exploratory work is because my previous r4 had an LCD failure that i couldn't explain, it entailed a trip back to edirol.  this was right about the time you were first offering your mods.

Title: Re: R4: Channel died for no apparrent reason
Post by: THE NIZ BIAAAAACH! on November 03, 2006, 12:26:42 AM

Busman fixed my r4 super quick turned it around in a couple of days, no worry about customer service with Chris, he'll take care of you!