If you will be taking a feed from a pro console type mixer, in general, this will be +4dB via an 1/4" TRS. The PMD661's XLRs have a mic/line switch. 'Most' of the solid state recorder's 1/8" input (front end) cannot handle +4dB, So you may very well need an attenuator if you go that route.
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PMD661: 24 bits, 96KHz, S/N 65dB (Mic), 85dB (Line) Here you see a 20dB lower S/N performance, indicating mic-preamp is not very quiet. However, 661 perform 3 times higher resolution to 660. Or, you can compare a 4M pixel camera with a 12M pixel camera. (Based on file size) I don't like these 2 recorders to my personal taste. They are too bulky, I only try them in a trade show. Quote:
If you take a low cost recorder such as Tascam DR-07 (I just found $144), you can get 87dB SN via line input. You get much better pre-amp, and a decent limiter. Meaning you can get a hotter level, and keep a higher S/N result. After a year or 2, you can keep the MixPre, and get a even better recorder without lossing a great value. (MixPre holds its value, most of the ebay items sold over 500.) Feed from the board issue...leave your recorder next to the console, get the feed from the "tape out" which usually is unbalanced output. Feed from the wireless, most portable receiver provides un-balanced output. Especially line level if there is one. Get a line level feed is a better choice. Well, this is my case, and I do DIY all kinds of converters, or custom cables. Hope this help. |
Edirol!
Consider the Edirol R-44 4 ch portable recorder. Very flexible flash recorder. But, a little bit more expensive.
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What do the rest of you guys use? Fresh one-shot batteries or rechargeables? Ken |
I just get Duracells by the 24-pack at Costco. Toss 'em at the end of the day, fresh ones every morning.
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My wireless receiver is a line level feed but I have yet to find a 1/8"-1/8" cable that isn't noisy with this receiver. Oddly enough, the 1/8" to dual XLR that shipped with the receiver is quiet as could be. Quote:
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There is no syncing problem between Sound Devices 722 (none TC version) at 96KHz with EX-1. But I experienced 48KHz drift with Olympus LS-10 and EX-1. (20 minutes+ clip) |
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