Tascam DR701D With HDMI trigger, no more pressing rec twice! at DVinfo.net

Ted Ramasola · November 18th, 2015, 05:10 PM

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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1189478-REG/tascam_dr_701d_linear_pcm_recorder.html

Record 4 Channels + Stereo Mix
4 XLR/TRS Inputs with Phantom Power
Dual Built-In Omnidirectional Mics
Stereo 3.5mm In for Stereo Mic
3.5mm Camera In/Out
BNC In for Sync to LTC
HDMI In Can Receive Timecode From Camera
HDMI Out Can Send Audio & Incoming Video
Records Up to 24-Bit/192kHz
Mount to DSLR or Tripod

Ignacio Rodriguez · November 20th, 2015, 12:08 PM

Really nice. Several can be daisy-chained through HDMI for higher channel counts, good. Hope the preamps are better though. My DR-70D is all right especially if used with high output microphones but my MOTU Traveler mk3 and Roland R-88 preamps are far quieter.

In such a small form factor it is probably not easy to cram 4 preamps together will all the other electronics, noise will not only be generated in the op-amp chips but will also be coming from nearby circuits.

Derek McCabe · November 21st, 2015, 02:55 PM

If you need "pro" preamps, you are not going to get a "recorder + pro preamp" for under $3K (ie. Sound Devices). This is a GREAT unit as a bit dumper. Use pro preamps in front of it when needed. When you don't need pro preamps, use the ones included. A pro portable 2 channel preamp is going to cost you $1K alone.

Mics and preamps cost money.. the bit recorder is the cheap part. This does 4 channels at 24/192. And has nice level meters. Also has a 5/6 channel mixdown.. onto easy to move around SD cards.

I wish they would take out those crappy internal front mics and make the unit smaller.

Bruce Watson · November 21st, 2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek McCabe

I wish they would take out those crappy internal front mics and make the unit smaller.

Absolutely. Never gonna use those mics. I'd trade them any day for better micpres. Or... for lower prices. But I really don't want the built in mics. For anything.

November 18th, 2015, 05:10 PM	#1
Ted Ramasola Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Allen, Texas U.S.A Posts: 1,117	Tascam DR701D With HDMI trigger, no more pressing rec twice! http://static.bhphoto.com/images/ima...00_1189478.jpg http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1189478-REG/tascam_dr_701d_linear_pcm_recorder.html Record 4 Channels + Stereo Mix 4 XLR/TRS Inputs with Phantom Power Dual Built-In Omnidirectional Mics Stereo 3.5mm In for Stereo Mic 3.5mm Camera In/Out BNC In for Sync to LTC HDMI In Can Receive Timecode From Camera HDMI Out Can Send Audio & Incoming Video Records Up to 24-Bit/192kHz Mount to DSLR or Tripod __________________ Ted Ramasola http://ramasolaproductions.com

November 20th, 2015, 12:08 PM	#2
Ignacio Rodriguez Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 932	Re: Tascam DR701D With HDMI trigger, no more pressing rec twice! Really nice. Several can be daisy-chained through HDMI for higher channel counts, good. Hope the preamps are better though. My DR-70D is all right especially if used with high output microphones but my MOTU Traveler mk3 and Roland R-88 preamps are far quieter. In such a small form factor it is probably not easy to cram 4 preamps together will all the other electronics, noise will not only be generated in the op-amp chips but will also be coming from nearby circuits. __________________ Ignacio Rodríguez in the third world. @micronauta on Twitter. Main hardware: brain, eyes, hands.

November 21st, 2015, 02:55 PM	#3
Derek McCabe Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: New York Posts: 46	Re: Tascam DR701D With HDMI trigger, no more pressing rec twice! If you need "pro" preamps, you are not going to get a "recorder + pro preamp" for under $3K (ie. Sound Devices). This is a GREAT unit as a bit dumper. Use pro preamps in front of it when needed. When you don't need pro preamps, use the ones included. A pro portable 2 channel preamp is going to cost you $1K alone. Mics and preamps cost money.. the bit recorder is the cheap part. This does 4 channels at 24/192. And has nice level meters. Also has a 5/6 channel mixdown.. onto easy to move around SD cards. I wish they would take out those crappy internal front mics and make the unit smaller.