Tascam DR-60D & Mix Pre D

[Note Suwanchote]

here are some pics of my recently arrived tascam
Testing phantom power and pre amp.
Yes, I have a BMCC--lets get that out of the way. I don't know if you guys want any more information but feel free to ask.







things to note:
the xlr inputs are extremely strong--not TOO difficult but force is required after pushing the clip down to pull the XLR off

Using an NTG3 +48v on the tascam with 4x fresh eneloop 2000mah at 24 bit, 48k i had about 3 hours and ~5 minutes before it died.

I have a sampling between the mix pre d into the recorder and without it if you guys want to listen, though there is a computer in the background and its pretty rough. Still it does paint a pretty clear indication of the tascam's preamp vs the Mix PD

 

[Kristin Stewart]

So what's your opinion about the Tascam's preamps vs the Mix-Pre's ?

Thanks,

Kristin

 

[Ben Scott]

Are you planning on balancing anything else on that magic arm?

 

[Note Suwanchote]

heres some sample: there is a hum in the background
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8qjpnykyr7letv3/jlJxVnDDat

7 is the Tascam by itself (on low gain)
8/9 is with mix pre d (9 is at lower volume)

I'd say its very usable--and i like the design/build
Rode ntg3


im actually not wanting to use that magic arm---anyone know what the a little stub that fits the 3/8 is called?

 

[dio Zafi]

sound devices are great but do you need it?

 

[Note Suwanchote]

yeah, in my opinion it is much better with it