Topic: Marantz PMD 660

[dcaley]

does the 660 charge NiMH batteries if you put them in and plug in the wall adapter?

[tfs8271]

does the 660 charge NiMH batteries if you put them in and plug in the wall adapter?

NO

[Bloomer]

I took my new ACM 660 out for a test run yesterday.  I placed my mics in the sweet spot then moved them to a "super-clamp" right in from of a speeker.  The over head of the unit is off the hook.  When I got back home and listened to what I just recorded I was very pleased.  Yea I cant go with a large memory card but this 16 bit recorder is just what any beginner or professional needs.  Hands down this thing is small and powerful.. It gets er done I tell ya..... 

[agave]

I love mine done about 12 stealth shows so far , no problems but one when i reached in to my coat to grab the deck(under my arm pit on the strap) to pull out to check levels i pressed the stop button by mistake  , Sooo ... now i tape a dime on top of that button at the set up in the shitter ..... & can we say that's it's one rugged/tough little box with the XLR locking mic inputs , you don't have to worry about no Damn loose mini jack's with the dreaded  Crackel/Pops or unplug's when moving the deck around   

[Jammin72]

I love mine done about 12 stealth shows so far , no problems but one when i reached in to my coat to grab the deck(under my arm pit on the strap) to pull out to check levels i pressed the stop button by mistake  , Sooo ... now i tape a dime on top of that button at the set up in the shitter ..... & can we say that's it's one rugged/tough little box with the XLR locking mic inputs , you don't have to worry about no Damn loose mini jack's with the dreaded  Crackel/Pops or unplug's when moving the deck around   

Hey now... This is what the "hold" function is for!   

[tfs8271]

Shift>Lock.

Different subject...I've been having problems with PowerEx NiMH batteries holding a charge. Energizers are fine.

I love mine done about 12 stealth shows so far , no problems but one when i reached in to my coat to grab the deck(under my arm pit on the strap) to pull out to check levels i pressed the stop button by mistake  , Sooo ... now i tape a dime on top of that button at the set up in the shitter ..... & can we say that's it's one rugged/tough little box with the XLR locking mic inputs , you don't have to worry about no Damn loose mini jack's with the dreaded  Crackel/Pops or unplug's when moving the deck around   

Hey now... This is what the "hold" function is for!   

[agave]

Shift>Lock.

Different subject...I've been having problems with PowerEx NiMH batteries holding a charge. Energizers are fine.

I love mine done about 12 stealth shows so far , no problems but one when i reached in to my coat to grab the deck(under my arm pit on the strap) to pull out to check levels i pressed the stop button by mistake  , Sooo ... now i tape a dime on top of that button at the set up in the shitter ..... & can we say that's it's one rugged/tough little box with the XLR locking mic inputs , you don't have to worry about no Damn loose mini jack's with the dreaded  Crackel/Pops or unplug's when moving the deck around   

 soo yer saying i can hit shift lock & not have to worry about the mistake of hitting the stop button while i'm at a show on the 4th row i paid 259 $ foe   damn i wish i would read that manuel...


Hey now... This is what the "hold" function is for!   

[RobertNC]

Yep. the Shift->Lock will lock everything on the top except the light. 

You can still adjust the gains.  Lock will also not protect you from turning the power off or turning the phantom power off.

Hit Shift->Lock again to unlock.

[paullySC]

The last two shows I've taped I've gotten some clipping, I hope its not a trend like when golfers get the yips. I usually run -6db but I'm gonna back it down to -12db, maybe I should go to the -20db pad instead of the -10db on my mics. There are situations where I would have to run -10db instead.  I've never had this happen before, bummer.

[tfs8271]

The last two shows I've taped I've gotten some clipping, I hope its not a trend like when golfers get the yips. I usually run -6db but I'm gonna back it down to -12db, maybe I should go to the -20db pad instead of the -10db on my mics. There are situations where I would have to run -10db instead.  I've never had this happen before, bummer.

Love the -20 pad...especially for the Mule.

I had the pad on Thursday and patched into a friends rig. I couldn't put my levels over about 30% on the level dials. Hot Hot Hot

Neumann km54s>V2>ACM 660

[agave]

Tom Petty @ the greek with 20db pad on levels were half way setting  HOT HOT HOT  killer sound .. doug oade  says trust the pad at any loud venue  if you have a 660 acm mod 

[paullySC]

I used the -20db at the Pour house in charleston,sc and didnt get much of a signal. Guess I need to use it in smaller venues and the -10 in bigger ones.

[agave]

 THE PAD 20db on the 660 ACM ... when to use & when not to use ............some of that depends on yer mics & how far back from the PA you are & on the sound pressure that's being put out by the PA  ... weather to use the pad or not  . i do 2 presets on the 660 # one with the pad on , # two without the pad on , soo i can quickly switch between the two . IE ; during sound check or the warm up band

[Bloomer]

I'm going to tape Rythem Devils tonight in Harrisburg, PA.  I will use the the -20 pad cause of the loud drumz and Kimocks high pitch guitar licks.  I'll let everyone know what happends tomarro.  So during accustic events I should turn the pad off?  How much editing are you folks doing to the recording after you get it to you computer?   Is the sound quality good enough to burn to CD?  All questions will be answered within the next two shows!

Planet Drum Tour 06

[agave]

NO mastering AT ALL just Cd wave editor to split the tracks= presto yer done .. only mastering would be if you F*%ked up in some way... agin I M H O only .....  at least that's how my shows have came out !!