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Matt Buys · November 16th, 2008, 05:31 AM

I'm going to Africa and theft will be an issue. I have a couple HV30's that I don't mind getting stolen but I am worried about my Sound Devices 7series getting pinched.

My refurbed beachtek just died so I was thinking of getting another one. But maybe there's better options. I'll be doing alot of interviews with some ambient stuff thrown in. Equipment might get abused. Mics will be wireless senn's, an me66, shure sm57. I have lots of cf cards.

Budget. Anywhere from 0-600. Cheaper the better though, since it might not be coming back.

Any thoughts?

Steve House · November 16th, 2008, 07:38 AM

Juicedlink is a good alternative to Beach for an XLR-to-mini adapter. Quieter and a real mixer rather than just a passive adapter.

Jeff Kellam · November 17th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Africa is a big continent with a lot of countries, most of which are safe.

In the dangerous areas, you have a lot more to worry about than your gear, and you shouldn't be there.

Guy Cochran · November 17th, 2008, 05:34 PM

Normally I'd say Sony PCM-D50. I love that thing. However, I've been to Africa and I'd pack an Olympus LS-10
LS-10

Andris Krastins · November 17th, 2008, 05:49 PM

Have you thought about insuring your equipment? I don't know if it's worth the price though.

Matt Buys · November 18th, 2008, 04:34 AM

I decided on the juicedlink because I need the XLR's.

Steve, I hadn't even heard of juicedlink till you mentioned it so thanks. If it makes it through Africa I'll be able to use it for audio in other applications because I admit I put my gear at more risk than most. Ie I've killed, lost or had stolen a couple HV 20's and a beachtek in the last 18 months.

Guy, I always appreciate your responses and have bought from the DVE store many times.

Thanks everyone else.

Steve Oakley · November 18th, 2008, 04:13 PM

new tascam FR2LE $500

used tascam HD-P2 or fostex FR something in the $500 range, new under $1k

John Willett · November 19th, 2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Oakley

new tascam FR2LE $500

used tascam HD-P2 or fostex FR something in the $500 range, new under $1k

The Tascam is the HD-P2 and the Fostex is the FR-2LE (or the professional, original FR-2).

If you have the money, the Sound Devices 702 and the new Nagra LB are much better.

Nicholas Lombard · December 10th, 2008, 01:49 PM

I just bought a FR-2 factory refreshed with full manufactures warranty from B&H for $446.00

November 16th, 2008, 05:31 AM	#1
Matt Buys Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 426	Best audio recorder for this situation. I'm going to Africa and theft will be an issue. I have a couple HV30's that I don't mind getting stolen but I am worried about my Sound Devices 7series getting pinched. My refurbed beachtek just died so I was thinking of getting another one. But maybe there's better options. I'll be doing alot of interviews with some ambient stuff thrown in. Equipment might get abused. Mics will be wireless senn's, an me66, shure sm57. I have lots of cf cards. Budget. Anywhere from 0-600. Cheaper the better though, since it might not be coming back. Any thoughts?

November 16th, 2008, 07:38 AM	#2
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	Juicedlink is a good alternative to Beach for an XLR-to-mini adapter. Quieter and a real mixer rather than just a passive adapter. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

November 17th, 2008, 12:09 PM	#3
Jeff Kellam Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 656	Africa is a big continent with a lot of countries, most of which are safe. In the dangerous areas, you have a lot more to worry about than your gear, and you shouldn't be there. __________________ Panasonic HMC150/Canon A1/JVC HD1/Sony Vegas 8.0c

November 17th, 2008, 05:34 PM	#4
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	Normally I'd say Sony PCM-D50. I love that thing. However, I've been to Africa and I'd pack an Olympus LS-10 LS-10 __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

December 10th, 2008, 01:49 PM	#9
Nicholas Lombard New Boot Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando-Miami,Florida Posts: 5	FR-2 under 500.00 I just bought a FR-2 factory refreshed with full manufactures warranty from B&H for $446.00

November 17th, 2008, 05:49 PM	#5
Andris Krastins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lielvārde, Latvia Posts: 326	Have you thought about insuring your equipment? I don't know if it's worth the price though.

November 18th, 2008, 04:34 AM	#6
Matt Buys Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 426	I decided on the juicedlink because I need the XLR's. Steve, I hadn't even heard of juicedlink till you mentioned it so thanks. If it makes it through Africa I'll be able to use it for audio in other applications because I admit I put my gear at more risk than most. Ie I've killed, lost or had stolen a couple HV 20's and a beachtek in the last 18 months. Guy, I always appreciate your responses and have bought from the DVE store many times. Thanks everyone else.

November 18th, 2008, 04:13 PM	#7
Steve Oakley Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,158	new tascam FR2LE $500 used tascam HD-P2 or fostex FR something in the $500 range, new under $1k