Topic: Re: TASCAM DR-680 portable 8-track #5

[dogmusic]

if you run the pre-2 and the 680 it will be a much shorter run time on the battery. 

For sure it will. I just meant that the Anker can also get use as a power source for the Pre2 because of its USB output.

Thanks again for all that other info. I'll have a look around for a 9v DVD battery. Since I usually don't need much more than 6 hours run time, the more expensive 12v options are not as attractive as the cheaper Anker.

[jbell]

If I'm running SBD in on channels 5/6 analog how do I send those to the Digi coax out so I can send a digital signal to another deck??  TIA

[achalsey]

If I'm running SBD in on channels 5/6 analog how do I send those to the Digi coax out so I can send a digital signal to another deck??  TIA

You just put only those two channels into the mix.  Pan 5 hard left, 6 hard right, both at 100%, the other channels at 0%.  I can show you how to do it.

[jbell]

Can you do that if you have the mix set to DIN to have 7/8 digi stereo track?? 

If I'm running SBD in on channels 5/6 analog how do I send those to the Digi coax out so I can send a digital signal to another deck??  TIA

You just put only those two channels into the mix.  Pan 5 hard left, 6 hard right, both at 100%, the other channels at 0%.  I can show you how to do it.

[achalsey]

Oooh, I forgot about that.  I'm not sure.  Anyone else have an answer for that?

I've never used the digi in, but the digital out I think will just be whatever mix you are sending out.  I don't think it matters what the digital input is, but I will need someone else to correct me if I'm wrong about that.

If you have the stereo record to DIN, the digital input will record to the "stereo mix" which is track 7/8 correct?

Can you do that if you have the mix set to DIN to have 7/8 digi stereo track?? 

If I'm running SBD in on channels 5/6 analog how do I send those to the Digi coax out so I can send a digital signal to another deck??  TIA

You just put only those two channels into the mix.  Pan 5 hard left, 6 hard right, both at 100%, the other channels at 0%.  I can show you how to do it.

[Gutbucket]

You just put only those two channels into the mix.  Pan 5 hard left, 6 hard right, both at 100%, the other channels at 0%.  I can show you how to do it.

You'll also need to check that the stereo channel mix level is also set to 100%, in addition to ch's 5 & 6.  But you’ll want all other channels set to 0%, unless you want them mixed into the S/PDIF out stream as well.

Can you do that if you have the mix set to DIN to have 7/8 digi stereo track?? 

According to the block diagram in the manual:

While in multi-track recording mode, the S/PDIF output is always connected directly to the stereo mix bus.

The ST REC switch routes the S/PDIF input either directly to the SD card (DIN) or to the stereo mix bus. So it appears one can mix all six analog inputs and the S/PDIF input to the stereo bus if desired.

DIN REC MONITOR switches the headphone output between the S/PDIF input or the mix bus.  It doesn’t appear to touch the S/PDIF output.

If you have the stereo record to DIN, the digital input will record to the "stereo mix" which is track 7/8 correct?

Correct

[waltmon]

I didn't realize there was an internal mix function....I thought all mono tracks like the Sound devices  recorders with the exceltio

[Gutbucket]

I didn't realize there was an internal mix function..

One thing it can't do which I'd like is internally mix the stereo channel with the other six channels on playback.  You can record all 8 channels but can only playback 6 OR the stereo channel.

[kirk97132]

I didn't realize there was an internal mix function..

One thing it can't do which I'd like is internally mix the stereo channel with the other six channels on playback.  You can record all 8 channels but can only playback 6 OR the stereo channel.

Ad you can't do a mix while recording and send it to a specific output.

[achalsey]

Anyone have an opinion on using a UA-5 for the digital input?  What about a Denecke ad-20?

I'm looking for an a/d that will be compatible with the 680 and unfortunately do not have much to spend.

[Chuck]

Anyone have an opinion on using a UA-5 for the digital input? 

I've used a BMP2+ UA-5 with my DR-680 when I need the extra two channels.
It works fine. I can't remember how I do it off the top of my head. I have a cheat sheet I carry in my gear bag me that details the procedure when I need to do that.

[achalsey]

Anyone have an opinion on using a UA-5 for the digital input? 

I've used a BMP2+ UA-5 with my DR-680 when I need the extra two channels.
It works fine. I can't remember how I do it off the top of my head. I have a cheat sheet I carry in my gear bag me that details the procedure when I need to do that.

Cool, thanks.  I'm on the fence since its so old, but would really like an reasonably priced a/d, and with a pre included, I'm tempted.  It does output 24 bit right?  I guess I'll search the around for the answer, since this is off topic, but wasn't there some confusion on this point in the past?

[Chuck]

Anyone have an opinion on using a UA-5 for the digital input? 

I've used a BMP2+ UA-5 with my DR-680 when I need the extra two channels.
It works fine. I can't remember how I do it off the top of my head. I have a cheat sheet I carry in my gear bag me that details the procedure when I need to do that.

Cool, thanks.  I'm on the fence since its so old, but would really like an reasonably priced a/d, and with a pre included, I'm tempted.  It does output 24 bit right?  I guess I'll search the around for the answer, since this is off topic, but wasn't there some confusion on this point in the past?

I don't use the UA-5 for 24bit, but it will output 24bit audio.

[halleyscomet8]

Anyone have an opinion on using a UA-5 for the digital input?  What about a Denecke ad-20?

I'm looking for an a/d that will be compatible with the 680 and unfortunately do not have much to spend.

not 24 bit

[achalsey]

Anyone have an opinion on using a UA-5 for the digital input?  What about a Denecke ad-20?

I'm looking for an a/d that will be compatible with the 680 and unfortunately do not have much to spend.

not 24 bit

Ah, thanks.  Well thats out.