TASCAM DR-2d - announced at NAMM

[stantheman1976]

Can you use line in + internal mics in dual record mode?  Can the levels be adjusted on the fly?  Does the same apply for SBD line in + mics/preamp mic in?

How well does running SBD line in + mics/preamp mic in work at really loud shows?  Is there any problem with distortion or brickwalling going mic in.  I'll be recording shows at small bars where it will be the group on a little stage plugged straight into their amps and playing loud and dirty. 

Those are the main configurations I would want to use the dual mode for so it may be a deal breaker if it won't work as well as I'd need.

[Gutbucket]

For those using 16GB and 32GB cards, which ones are working well for you?

Kingston, Trancend

Can you use line in + internal mics in dual record mode?  Can the levels be adjusted on the fly?  Does the same apply for SBD line in + mics/preamp mic in?

Yes.
Only mic input is adjustable while recording.
Yes.

How well does running SBD line in + mics/preamp mic in work at really loud shows?  Is there any problem with distortion or brickwalling going mic in.  I'll be recording shows at small bars where it will be the group on a little stage plugged straight into their amps and playing loud and dirty. 

Those are the main configurations I would want to use the dual mode for so it may be a deal breaker if it won't work as well as I'd need.

Should be fine, mostly depends on your preamps and their output level.

[restevezes]

Firmware 1.03 was released couple weeks ago.
Did anyone try it? No release notes for this one so not sure what new features/fixes are...

http://tascam.com/product/dr-2d/downloads/

[stantheman1976]

How do you update the firmware?   I don't see any obvious options and Google isn't showing it at first glance.

[Will_S]

Read the release notes for the first firmware update (1.01), same process.

[stantheman1976]

We'll have to see what they changed then.  Maybe we'll be able to adjust line in on the fly in dual mode soon.

[Gutbucket]

Anyone give it a go yet? Would be nice if Tascam noted the changes. Downloaded but waiting until after a couple recording tonight and later this weeks to load. 

[techgui]

I'm going to load the new firmware as soon as my DR-2d arrives.  Unfortunately I'm a dumb newb and wouldn't recognize the improvements if they bit me in the butt.

[techgui]

I emailed Tascam concerning the nature of the new firmware version 1.03.  Apparently it was just a bug fix.  Here is there response.

"It is a precautionary update for rare cases when a "Mark" was not entered correctly during MP3 recordings."

[stantheman1976]

I emailed Tascam concerning the nature of the new firmware version 1.03.  Apparently it was just a bug fix.  Here is there response.

"It is a precautionary update for rare cases when a "Mark" was not entered correctly during MP3 recordings."

Which means jack if you never record in MP3.  I didn't buy a 24 bit recorder and 16GB card so I could record in MP3.

[techgui]

My DR-2d arrived today, it looks great in white.  And
I'm happy to say it's very easy to use, almost intuitive. 

[techgui]

Anyone know how to reset the file name counter.  It keeps incrementing even if I delete all the previous files. 

[boyacrobat]

have not noticed  that
i will check it out next time i play with it

it should not stop you from still rec something
maby try a full format and factory re set
that should set it back

g

[techgui]

It's just annoying.  I cleared all the files out and start to record a new file and it's DR00..57  There must be a way to start at DR000..1 again.

[Gutbucket]

Maybe change it to use date+time as the file name.  That's more useful for me.