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

[JimmieC]

Last night while recording, I lost power to the DR-680 before pushing stop.  There are no files with the show and only some 0 kb files.  Anyway to recover the missing data?  As it is recording, is there any setting to write to the file every so often?  Thankfully was recording to a DR-100mkii too but probably lost the 4 mic mix and hypercardioid source (DR-680).

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

Last night while recording, I lost power to the DR-680 before pushing stop.  There are no files with the show and only some 0 kb files.  Anyway to recover the missing data?  As it is recording, is there any setting to write to the file every so often?  Thankfully was recording to a DR-100mkii too but probably lost the 4 mic mix and hypercardioid source (DR-680).

Try this:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=161409.msg2029498#msg2029498

[JimmieC]

Yes that worked, Fatah Ruark.  It didn't recover the whole show but almost and enough to do the comparison that I was looking to hear.  Thanks.

[F.O.Bean]

Last night while recording, I lost power to the DR-680 before pushing stop.  There are no files with the show and only some 0 kb files.  Anyway to recover the missing data?  As it is recording, is there any setting to write to the file every so often?  Thankfully was recording to a DR-100mkii too but probably lost the 4 mic mix and hypercardioid source (DR-680).

What battery were you using?

[stevetoney]

Last night while recording, I lost power to the DR-680 before pushing stop.  There are no files with the show and only some 0 kb files.  Anyway to recover the missing data?  As it is recording, is there any setting to write to the file every so often?  Thankfully was recording to a DR-100mkii too but probably lost the 4 mic mix and hypercardioid source (DR-680).

What battery were you using?

FWIW, this can happen with any battery if the battery goes dead before saving the file and there's no AA's installed.  Just saying because there has been so much discussion on which batteries should (or shouldn't) be used with the DR-680.  I keep recharged AAs in my 680 as backup and use an external battery as primary to prevent this from occurring.

[lukpac]

FWIW, this can happen with any battery if the battery goes dead before saving the file and there's no AA's installed.  Just saying because there has been so much discussion on which batteries should (or shouldn't) be used with the DR-680.  I keep recharged AAs in my 680 as backup and use an external battery as primary to prevent this from occurring.

Agreed. So far I've only been running off of AC, but even so, I keep it filled with AAs in case there's any sort of power interruption.

[hi and lo]

Yep, it's definitely a very good idea to leave AA's in the deck even when running on external power. That said, make sure you use rechargeables and check to make sure they are not drained before each show because if you forget to turn off your deck they will most likely be dead the next time around.

[lukpac]

Yep, it's definitely a very good idea to leave AA's in the deck even when running on external power. That said, make sure you use rechargeables and check to make sure they are not drained before each show because if you forget to turn off your deck they will most likely be dead the next time around.

Why not use alkalines that aren't likely to drain when not in use?

[hi and lo]

The issue is forgetting to turn off the deck, not self-discharge. It happens to the best of us, so it's nice to be able to recharge rather than discard.

[F.O.Bean]

Last night while recording, I lost power to the DR-680 before pushing stop.  There are no files with the show and only some 0 kb files.  Anyway to recover the missing data?  As it is recording, is there any setting to write to the file every so often?  Thankfully was recording to a DR-100mkii too but probably lost the 4 mic mix and hypercardioid source (DR-680).

What battery were you using?

FWIW, this can happen with any battery if the battery goes dead before saving the file and there's no AA's installed.  Just saying because there has been so much discussion on which batteries should (or shouldn't) be used with the DR-680.  I keep recharged AAs in my 680 as backup and use an external battery as primary to prevent this from occurring.

Gotcha!

Yep, it's definitely a very good idea to leave AA's in the deck even when running on external power. That said, make sure you use rechargeables and check to make sure they are not drained before each show because if you forget to turn off your deck they will most likely be dead the next time around.

Great idea!

[F.O.Bean]

I'm buying one after festie season. It will be perfect for running both my rigs into one deck!

Mk41>KCY>LB(OT)>dr680 & mk4>KCY>LB(OT)>dr680

Can't beat the price. And I will ALWAYS have AAs in it just in case!

[stevetoney]

Tree hugger = alkaline hater. 

[Chuck]

Yeah, I've switched over to re-chargeables for nearly everything in our house. Remote controls, flashlights, wall clocks etc...
So, call me a tree-hugger.

[lukpac]

Tree hugger = alkaline hater. 

Normally I would agree, but if they are just being used for backup, as opposed to active recording, I would think alkalines actually make more sense. Since rechargeables lose charge over time, you need to periodically charge them even if they aren't actually being used. Same reason why using rechargeables in flashlights isn't recommended.

Of course, if you're using the AAs as your primary source of power, that's another story.

[F.O.Bean]

Tree hugger = alkaline hater. 

Normally I would agree, but if they are just being used for backup, as opposed to active recording, I would think alkalines actually make more sense. Since rechargeables lose charge over time, you need to periodically charge them even if they aren't actually being used. Same reason why using rechargeables in flashlights isn't recommended.

Of course, if you're using the AAs as your primary source of power, that's another story.

That just doesn't make sense to me. If you're going to be using them as backup, you can just charge them before every show

Tonedeaf, how long do AAs last if they're your primary power source? I won't be using phantom on my 680, as ill be running my LBs to power my actives