Boom Recorder and 2gig file size limit...

[Tom E]

Hey All,

I'm busy editing a piece I recorded with BR.  During recording, BR started a new file when the current one hit 2 gigs.  When I put the two files together, there are a couple words missing.  Not good- it's right in the middle of an important thought. 

In the past when the new file has started, it picks up right where the other one leaves off- with no break.

Any thoughts why this might happen?  Is this to be expected?

The setup, if it matters, is:  Direct outs from 442 into inputs 3-6 on a MOTU ultralite.  Mix out of main o/p from 442 into input 2 of motu.  cues on input 1.

all into powerbook g4 running BR.  1.5 gigs ram.  Recording to external firewire drive.

I think this is unrecoverable, but I'd like to avoid it in the future.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Tom

[ptalsky]

Tom,

I would certainly copy Take on this problem to get his take (okay, no pun intended) but how much pre-record buffer did you have set up?  My understanding is that with the proper pre-record buffer, you will actually get an overlap the other way (as in a second or so of the same recording at the end of one file and the beginning of another).

Phil

[takev]

Hello Tom,

Indeed, you will need a couple of seconds (5 or 10) of pre-record buffer to get seamless file-breaks. Without a pre-record buffer you get a gap.

If you want overlap you need to turn on the correct checkbox.

Cheers,

  Take

[Tom E]

Phil and Take,

yeah- I just checked and I had forgot to turn on the pre-record. ouch...

Thanks for getting back so quick.

Tom