Topic: Archos Gmini 120

[jerryfreak]

I checked it out when I first got my unit. of the two connections necessary for spdif in, one is on the t-r-s portion of the jack, and one is on one of the 'wing-jacks' on the side of the trs jack. So you absolutely cant do it with just a miniplug, you need to either use their proprietary cable, or get creative...

IIRC, it was the actual 'hot' signal terminal of the spdif that was located on the wing. the ground was part of the trs jack. I gave up on my gmini and returned it. Since it cant record and it couldnt even play tracks gapless it wasnt much use to me. I love the rio karma, tho. great interface, flawless playback. handles flacs and oggs taboot

[Kelso]

Has the karma an spdif input?

You don't need to apply a signal to test a cable: use the ohmmeter position, if there is a little resistance it's connected. Mine bips if there is a connection. You can also make your own tester I think.

[winiden]

Hi all.  I'm an absolute, total noob to taping...have much love and respect for you guys, never tried it myself.  I just bought this unit specifically because it allowed recording to wav, as part of a full rig (hopefully) to be assembled.  I actually had to return one (long story) and both the first and second units have had a problem with connecting to MusicMatch in order to utilize the ARClibrary.  Anyone else had this problem?  I've spoken to tech support, after three calls they said send it back, but I'm not really willing to go into all that for functionality I can achieve myself through playlists and subfolders.  

Been reading this thread with great interest, hope the kinks get worked out.  If anybody's had the problem I described and has any ideas, I'd love to hear 'em.

Win

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

Ummm...  I'm sure you saw that this device is NOT perfect when recording WAV.  That it makes digi-noise every so often.

And I'm not sure about musicmatch, but I imagine that most of us here don't use it...  Its an MP3 thing, right???  I have no idea...

Terry

[JasonSobel]

and both the first and second units have had a problem with connecting to MusicMatch in order to utilize the ARClibrary.  Anyone else had this problem?

what firmware do you have?  the latest firmware, V1.8.0, fixes:

V1.8.0
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Bug fixed:   Fixed Hanging/delayed on restart when bookmark set from an ARClibrary song.


not sure if this is problem you've been having, but it's worth a shot to update to the latest firmware...


and as a general update, I have been emailing one of the archos "quality engineers" (not just their tech support).  I haven't had much response yet, so as of right now, I'm just sitting on the unit and keeping my fingers crossed.

[Riley]

Jason,

Just curious.  It's been awhile since anything was posted about communications with the Archos tech guys.  Have you (or anyone else) had any recent exchange with them?  I'm dying to hear some good news.

Riley

[JasonSobel]

I emailed them two days ago, asking if there was any progress. or even if they were working on this.  I haven't heard back from them yet.

[winiden]

Ummm...  I'm sure you saw that this device is NOT perfect when recording WAV.  That it makes digi-noise every so often.

And I'm not sure about musicmatch, but I imagine that most of us here don't use it...  Its an MP3 thing, right???  I have no idea...

Terry

yeah, it's an mp3 thing...and not softwared I'd use, given the choice.  Like I'm sure most of you do, I transfer my live stuff to the Gmini in wav format...but the MusicMatch software allows you to activate the ARClibrary feature, which helps with indexing mp3's (downloaded) by artist, title, etc. without manually creating folders, playlists, etc.  Like I said...I can live without it, just irks me that all the functions on a $250 piece of hardware aren't available to me, no matter how often I might use them.

And yes, read about the problems with recording.  Be sure, I won't be spreading any less than perfect shows...this is more for my own use than anything at this point.  Got a long way to go before I'm closing to being able to contribute to the pool.

[winiden]

and both the first and second units have had a problem with connecting to MusicMatch in order to utilize the ARClibrary.  Anyone else had this problem?

what firmware do you have?  the latest firmware, V1.8.0, fixes:

V1.8.0
---------------------------------------
Bug fixed:   Fixed Hanging/delayed on restart when bookmark set from an ARClibrary song.


not sure if this is problem you've been having, but it's worth a shot to update to the latest firmware...


and as a general update, I have been emailing one of the archos "quality engineers" (not just their tech support).  I haven't had much response yet, so as of right now, I'm just sitting on the unit and keeping my fingers crossed.

yeah, I'm at 1.8.0  their phone tech support guys were all over the map with solutions, none of which worked...til they told me to send it back.  I know this forum isn't a "how do I fix xxx on my Gmini" so I apologize if this looks like thread hijacking...

[momule]

what's up peach head , Ya damn Hijacker.  

I see ya found the forum.

Lot's of very Nice folk's here, Most of which are willing to give a helping hand (or link )

My best advice is just use that search button up top of the page before asking your ??'s , casue they have prolly done had a thread or two about it already,
and they get tired of us rookies asking the same damn ??'s    

And don't even ask about what the tickets are about casue I still aint got er all figured out for sure. I just know now I can send em.  
And just like time, they come and go.

Nick

[MattD]

And don't even ask about what the tickets are about casue I still aint got er all figured out for sure. I just know now I can send em.  
And just like time, they come and go.

Very philosophical. +T

[timP]

I've given mine to my girl to use at the gym.......

hopefully those programers are going to fix it in the Gmini 120 and not save to update for a newer model

[skua]

After reviewing this monster thread for a second time I decided to pick up a Gmini 120 for stealthing. I should arrive within a week.  I still have a couple of questions that you helpful folks might be able to clarify:

I'm most interested in recording via Line-In with a set of mics...

1. does your experience so far indicate that the analog line-in recording does not have the same glitch/pop problem as the digital in ?

2. can recording levels be set effectively on the Archos Line-In or do you recommend a volume adjustment on a battery-box ?

3. once recording is done in .wav can the .wav file(s) be easily transferred to a PC via the USB interface?

I'll be completing this budget rig with a battery-box and mic set.  I see a lot of info here about the SP setups... anybody got advice on the equipment from Giant-Squid or Dynamic Audio ?  SP offers volume controls on the battery-box... but I'm wary of sliders and pots becoming scratchy and noisy?  Are my concerns valid?

Thanks in advance for your input.  Also... thanks to Spreadahead for answering my initial email questions.

[phisherman2002]

1) I have had no problems going bat box to line-in. I believe the pops/clicks only occur when you go digi-in.

2) Either way works.

3) After you create a recording you can just drag it to where ever you want it on your hard drive. It super simple.

Hope this helps, I am new at this too!

[skua]

thanks phisherman2002...
what battery-box/microphone setup are you running with?

I can't wait until the unit arrives!  :-)