Herbert Verdino Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Hi, I am looking for a solution to record up to 10 tracks on a portable audio recorder and was thinking to use a 688 or 644. I am a little bit concerned, about the long recording time and the high numbers of tracks. Because these recorders do not have a build in hard drive and record only on SD/CF cards, I am not sure if they are capable to record such big files for such a long time, without any problems? I usually work with my Aaton Cantar X1 which records 8 tracks for several hours without any problems. But on this job, the X1 has to less recording tracks... Do some of you have experience on recording several hours on a 6 serias recorder? I would be glad to hear some advices. Thank you, Herbert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkautzsch Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Hi Herbert, usually the SD machines create a new file seamlessly and automaticalls when a file size limit is reached. The size limit can be set in the menu, I'd go for 2 GB since this is what almost any computer can still handle. Of course, use a card that's large enough. Would renting another Cantar and linking it with yours be an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I'd record mono files @ 4GB, and let the machine start the new file when you get to 4GB. I've done very long shows with 14 tracks enabled with no problems. If you have an opportunity to stop and restart during the record time then do it so you decide where the break is, but if you can't it's no problem. The cards, if they are tested and approved, will be fine. There isn't anything else to go wrong, unless you have a power kick-out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VM Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I did very long show on a 788 and long show on a 688. Never had a problem except when there were not enough memory on the DD or memory card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osa Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 2 hours ago, VM said: I did very long show on a 788 and long show on a 688. Never had a problem except when there were not enough memory on the DD or memory card. +1 via 664, 12 track long records w zero issues. Key to success is qualified media from the sd approved list. Stay clear of chinese fakes. I believe sandisks that are real have sandisk imprint on back of card, for example -Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ao Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 9 hours ago, pkautzsch said: Hi Herbert, usually the SD machines create a new file seamlessly and automaticalls when a file size limit is reached. The size limit can be set in the menu, I'd go for 2 GB since this is what almost any computer can still handle. Of course, use a card that's large enough. Would renting another Cantar and linking it with yours be an option? rent an x3, if the budget allows. make sure you have external power available. the autonomous battery life on internal batts is not what one is used to with the x1/x2. with the x3, I run with the ssd and (1) sd card in real time, (1)sd card in idle. run all of them monophonic, as philip mentioned. the idle sd card could be your polyphonic files, if post wants it for any reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler H Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 I've done 12 tracks for extended periods of time on the 688 with no problems. Just make sure you have a card big enough and fast enough. Once max file size is reach it starts a new clip seamlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert Verdino Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Thank you very much for all your input! I think, I will do the Job with the 688... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAX Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Or try the SONOSAX SX-R4+! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 You can always record a back up to a second card if you're ultra worried about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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