I want a single box solution.. I'm like running matrixes... This is a box that would fill my needs. Are there any dealbreakers if'n I buy a modded R4? I see them come and go in the yardsale... Why? (7XX)?
I really like mine. It's nice being able to run 4 mics, or mics + sbd and having the option to use one or the other source, or a mix of both. The unit has four preamps on it, unlike the SD 744t which only has two preamps, but two additonal line inputs. There are a few things that I would like to have on the R4's, like the option to run digital and analog inputs at once, better meters, a usb output, etc. But overall, I would definitely recommend it to anyone!
I love mine and I've had zero problems with it. But to be fair a few have had some issues their units. So do a search and you'll find what I'm talking about.
If you've got the cash the 744 is nice though. But its $2k grand more. If you've got the cash I would go for the R4 pro. From what I've heard its better then the regular R4 and you have the option of running A/D > R4 too.
Rick
The R-4 Pro is great, and it runs smoothly Digital + Analog in. Aside from the ability to do digital/analog in and sync to the digi-in clock source, the gain/trim pots are much more functional IMO than the gain pots + mic/line switches on the regular R-4.
Lately, I've been running 452-> MiniMe -> AES -> chan 1/2 + SBD/2nd pair of mics -> chan 3/4. I've also now run it using the BUsman mod pres several times as well, and it is nice to have the option to go all-in-one or to add on favorite flavors.
You'll get to see mine in action on Sat. night Brian at the Alfred Howard & the K23 Orchestra show at the Belly Up.
Quote from: Rick on July 30, 2007, 03:38:35 PM
If you've got the cash the 744 is nice though. But its $2k grand more.
Rick
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I didn't know that you could run digi + analog in on the R4 Pros.
That's cool :)
Well and then there's the "Super" R4 - The up and coming Sonosax SX-R4 ;D
- 4 Mic Pre's + 2 Analog In's (for a total of 6 Analog In's)
- 8 AES In's - You can record in up to 8 tracks with this deck
A little pricy at an estimated $4500 but could give the 744t a run for the money.
http://www.sonosax.ch/SXR4/SXR4.html (http://www.sonosax.ch/SXR4/SXR4.html)
Quote from: campbrs on July 30, 2007, 08:05:04 PM
Well and then there's the "Super" R4 - The up and coming Sonosax SX-R4 ;D
- 4 Mic Pre's + 2 Analog In's (for a total of 6 Analog In's)
- 8 AES In's - You can record in up to 8 tracks with this deck
A little pricy at an estimated $4500 but could give the 744t a run for the money.
http://www.sonosax.ch/SXR4/SXR4.html (http://www.sonosax.ch/SXR4/SXR4.html)
:drool:
Yeah, and don't forget about the R-4 you can use to take over the world. But the down side is it costs a MEEL-YON dollars. But it should give the nuclear powered R-4 a run for the money.
Quote from: Nick's Picks on July 30, 2007, 03:55:21 PM
Quote from: Rick on July 30, 2007, 03:38:35 PM
If you've got the cash the 744 is nice though. But its $2k grand more.
Rick
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Excellent box that I'm sure I'll miss. I'll be selling mine as soon as I can find a V2.
Quote from: campbrs on July 30, 2007, 08:05:04 PM
Well and then there's the "Super" R4 - The up and coming Sonosax SX-R4 ;D
- 4 Mic Pre's + 2 Analog In's (for a total of 6 Analog In's)
- 8 AES In's - You can record in up to 8 tracks with this deck
A little pricy at an estimated $4500 but could give the 744t a run for the money.
http://www.sonosax.ch/SXR4/SXR4.html (http://www.sonosax.ch/SXR4/SXR4.html)
My first thought was, "I might slut my virgin ass for that."
MIGHT people, might.
I love my R-4. Upgrade the HDD from stock though.
Love it.... fuggin love it.
Quote from: KLowe on July 31, 2007, 01:38:51 PM
I love my R-4. Upgrade the HDD from stock though.
Love it.... fuggin love it.
Why?
I ran OFOTD's R4 Pro this weekend and I FUCKING LOVE IT. It's my next purchase for sure.
Quote from: OFOTD on July 31, 2007, 03:23:14 PM
Quote from: KLowe on July 31, 2007, 01:38:51 PM
I love my R-4. Upgrade the HDD from stock though.
Love it.... fuggin love it.
Why?
upgrading to a faster hd may help avoid the hdd slow error that some people have gotten.
Love my busman mod.... Brian... If we are not at the same shows you can borrow mine and try it out.
Stay Kind,
Dana