Real world Tascam DR-70d recorder Review

[@virtualan]

I just got one based on your video - thanks. I'm not a DSLR man or pro in any field but I love it. I do handycam / nature-cam stuff for a hobby. And when I get the chance I like to play guitar outdoors. This works well for my needs. I would say that the batteries thing is fine for my use. I do find the indicators run down quickly to begin with, but at the 3-4 bars mark seemed to go on for hours. Again, many thanks for posting the video.

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks for the message, it's great to hear you're enjoying it so far. They really are impressive little recorders!

[@framedheart]

I've had this recorder for over two years and it is worth the money, if you need a basic recorder for basic shooting situations, this is good enough. The only thing is that you can't monitor the channels separately, you have to temporarily turn down the level on the channel you don't want to monitor. The only other workaround is to record one channel on L and the other on R, which causes more work in post.

[@profgyland2]

Superb video and explanation of the Tascam DR-70D Linear.

[@DcSoundOp]

Gordon Land Thanks Gordon, I appreciate the message!

[@BenMannell]

Awesome, I've been needing to buy a field recorder for a few months now but had done zero research. Was dreading looking up Sound Devices prices in NZD. Pretty sure I'll buy the DR-70D now! Scary how powerful good reviews are at influencing purchasing huh...

[@DcSoundOp]

+Ben Mannell Hey Ben, I'm glad the video was helpful! I always look for a good video review before most purchases now too 👍🏼 Let me know what you end up buying and what your experience with it is, I'd love to know what you think.

[@GadgetryTech]

Can I use a passive lav mic connected to a stereo to mono 1/4 adapter going into one of the TRS/XLR jacks? The H4n Pro does not provide plug power on the XLR inputs. If I connect a single lav mic to the only 1/8" jack on the H4n Pro, the built in stereo mics are disabled. Last question: Does the DR-70d support recording all 4 sources into different wav files at the same time?

[@donjohnsmusic3116]

Great Review! Looking a possible job that needs 4 channels of separate audio, this looks like the ticket! Thanks for doing this!

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks for the message, one of these or a zoom h6 or f6 are all great choices.

[@donjohnsmusic3116]

@@DcSoundOp Big Tascam fan, never owned any Zoom products.

[@mimo7300]

Thank you for your guidance and love for making your videos. Few questions: How do I control the peak? What is the maximum peak so that distortion does not occur? If an actor needs to scream his lines for one scene, do you recommend using the limiter? And last but not least: I could set the year, but how about the date and month? Thank you so much.

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks for the great questions. I tend not to record with limiters, but rather try to anticipate any screams that may happen and have the actor test prior to recording to know I'm safe. If you are having ongoing issues with dynamics and capturing a performance, you might consider going with a 32-bit floating point recorder like those from Sound Devices or like the Zoom F6 - You can read up about how those help with this issue here: www.sounddevices.com/32-bit-float-files-explained/ For setting the date and month, you just need to push in on the DATA button after you set the year and you will be able to select those. You're looking for page 15 in the manual for the full instructions, but you were right next to it already. www.sounddevices.com/32-bit-float-files-explained/ Thanks again for the questions & for watching!

[@ruderonin]

Such a great review, thanks so much for the info and helping me make a purchase. This'll be my 1st recorder!

[@DcSoundOp]

That's awesome, thanks for watching! I think you'll be really happy with your purchase, the 70d is a great first recorder. I'd love to hear what your first impressions are after you've used it a bit! Good luck!

[@ruderonin]

Will do, thanks!

[@ErsolutionsDeFilm]

Great review, thanks! I really liked your style of narration. Best regards!

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback, it's great to hear that you enjoyed it!

[@joshua3113]

Own it, still love it. I did however buy the zoom f4 recorder to do a little bit better productions and have hopes of one day maybe putting a sound devices 302 in front of it. Still that little tascam will be my indy go to setup. Nice video btw.

[@DcSoundOp]

Hey Joshua, thanks for the comment! It's definitely on my list to do some tests with the cheaper recorders like the DR-70, Zoom H-series etc, comparing their internal pre's to putting a Sound Devices pre in front. Hopefully a video I can get to soon!

[@joshua3113]

Look forward to that video.

[@Elizabeth_Postol]

Great review, thanks!

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks for watching!

[@MLFILMSTV]

Can you record directly into the camera with the audio being sent from the DR-70

[@DcSoundOp]

Yes absolutely, there is a 3.5mm specifically for connecting between the DR-70 and the camera. Thanks for the great question!

[@kenyontech]

Hi , I see this is still on the market. I've seen some persons have issues with the unit not recording and phantom power randomly cutting off. Did you even have any such issues . I know that more time has passed since this original review.

[@DcSoundOp]

Hey, no I’ve not had any of those issues personally or heard from anyone asking about that specifically yet. Can you link some of these reviews so I can check them out too? In my experience, Tascam recorders are rock solid. I’ve used almost everything they make in some sort of critical environment & they have always been reliable. Thx for the message.

[@kenyontech]

@@DcSoundOp kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2mrZJyjeZyirdU Also kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2mrZJyjeZyirdU The comments on the second video seems to have some other users having had the same issues as the video author. Im not sure if firmware updates would have fixed that or if there were lemons..

[@DcSoundOp]

A couple of things make me suspicious about those videos. First, the channel has turned comments off for those videos now, so I can't see the users you were talking about. Second, it is really hard to evaluate the issue this guy is claiming, when he isn't able to show the issue on camera. The one sequence he showed starting it up and the menu button not responding , was simply him not waiting for it to boot fully. This is a couple hundred dollar recorder, not a sound devices that boots instantly to previous settings. He could be having a real issue, but he hasn't done anything to convince me it's more than user error.

[@sdaservicetv]

@@DcSoundOp Thanks very much. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.

[@425gabe]

When my audio and video stream slowly go out of sync, Bleeep! Nice demonstration!

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks Gabriel, I appreciate the message! Have a great weekend.

[@simonecasadei3457]

Thanks for the video Two questions: 1. The system record the 4 audio separately, that means 4 audio tracks, or only one single audio? 2. On the 60D there is the possibility, for each channel, to have two registrations, one normal and one with a reduced gain:is it possible here?

[@DcSoundOp]

Hi Simone - the DR-70 can record four separate tracks, but it does not have the feature for a safety track to be recorded automatically as you described. I'm not familiar with the current firmware though or any updates they have done recently, so it would be worth checking to see if they've changed anything since I did this video. Thanks!

[@JWS1968]

Dunno if you still monitor this thread but does this unit have timecode at all. And I'd like to know a little more abut using the slate function. How does it work? Does it just blast a high pitch tone and the camera in built mics pick it up in proximity? Anyone can answer this. Thanks in advance.

[@DcSoundOp]

Hi John, thanks for the message. The DR-70d does not have any timecode abilities, you would want to look at the very similar DR-701d for that. The Slate function is just like you thought, it fires off a tone, but there isn't a speaker built in. You can use the DR-70's camera output to connect to your camera, or I've used headphones in the past to allow the camera's on-board mics to hear the slate. Not ideal, but manageable for small shoots these days.

[@Lakefilms]

Hands down best review! I used mine yesterday on a shoot and was very happy. However, I can't figure out why there are 4 files for every clip, 2 of them being silent. I cannot find the answer so thought to ask you. Thanks for any help! (I think your video might have answered this but wanted to make sure)

[@DcSoundOp]

It sounds like you are trying to record two channels, but you have all four set to 'record' - I do briefly cover it in the video, and you just need to go into the settings for the two channels you don't need and set them to 'off' - let me know if this answers your question or if I've misunderstood what you're getting at. Thanks for watching, it's great to hear you found the video helpful!

[@Lakefilms]

Yep, all the channels were set to 'on'. So, I should just keep channels 1 & 2 on and set to mix? Thanks again!

[@DcSoundOp]

+Lance J. Reha That should do it 👍🏼

[@LucienBill]

Thank you for this review! You answered THE question I had: "are the preamps as good as Sound Device's ?".

[@DogflyFilm]

I have H4n already, should I upgrade to this one in this budget

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks for the great question. I don't know if I'd go from an H4 to the DR-70 if the size and style of the H4 works for you. The zoom H5, H6 or F6 recorders would be great options if you like the Zoom but want an update.

[@Itstriangle]

It has been a while since they've updated the 70D.. wonder if a new model is coming out soon?

[@DcSoundOp]

I'll be stopping by the Tascam booth at NAMM in January & I'll be sure to ask!

[@SeuAmora]

Great tutorial/walkthrough. Very easy to watch. One question: is it possible to monitor each channel separate?

[@bluelid]

good review. would like to see how you wire the setup to your mac directly into premiere pro. you mention in the video but don't show how. thanks, good video. your video was the only one i could see how to setup the line out cable to the tascam. no voiceover about it, just saw the spinning camera.

[@DcSoundOp]

Like I said in the video 03:19 - it's just the line output plugged into my laptop's 3.5mm jack.

[@rafaelazofra2217]

Question can this be use for outdoor recording like using a boom mic?

[@DcSoundOp]

Yes, absolutely 👍🏼

[@michael86734]

cool can you use with the camera stand alone

[@DCifuentesJ]

Sorry to ask so late, but why not the Tascam 60Dmkii? I'm making my decision between this 2 because the Zoom H6 I own has some drawbackas.

[@Trone2]

This video described my exact situation.

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks for watching Trone!

[@drummerdonniedotcom]

Good, clean review. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@DcSoundOp]

Awesome, thank you!

[@shred46]

About how long does the Jackery battery last? Say 48 v phantom power, 2 mics

[@DcSoundOp]

Check out my next video for those tests... with 4 channels of phantom power, it went just over 11 hours of real world use. Here's the video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXzdcolnjs1nrrs

[@shred46]

DcSoundOp Awesome thanks! Wow it looks like the stereo onboard mics use a lot of power, 3.5 hours vs 11 hours with 4 external mics on phantom.

[@peteroates37]

Hi! Awesome video. As someone who is looking to purchase their first SR this is causing me a little bit of a headache haha. I was all set on the H5 or 6 and now came across this. As a matter of interest. Had you considered the H6 and if so what was your driver to lean towards the Tascam. They are pretty much the same sale price at the moment. Many thanks, Peter

[@DcSoundOp]

Peter, thanks for the comment! I did consider the H6 for sure, and really only chose the Tascam for the form factor. The way it mounts and the way you connect to it, just work for my workflow and setup right now. I could honestly see myself buying a H6 in the future, as the options for swapping out the microphone elements and recording 6 tracks is VERY attractive for some projects. I don't think you'll go wrong with the H6 if that's what you've been looking at so far... the pack with the X/Y module, the dead cat & the shock mount for $389 looks like a great deal - amzn.to/2iFrug5 [use this affiliate link to help support the channel at no extra cost]

[@dutchrundigital227]

Do you still have nice things to say about the 70d even a couple years later? I'm thinking about getting one, but wondering if you still like it?

[@archFotos]

Thanks for the informative video, any thoughts on doing one covering all of the DR-70Ds menu options and your opinions on each setting? One specific question is getting Dual-record to work with two mics (one being a 1/8 on-camera mic), any suggestions? thanks again great video

[@DcSoundOp]

Hey Jeff, I think Sam Mallery pointed you in the right direction with his answer.Great question though, I'll quote Sam here for anyone else with the same question: "Hi Jeff. What you’re trying to do isn’t going to work. It states on Page 25 of the user manual that the Dual Recording feature only works when you’re recording a single stereo pair of channels. So, if you’re using Ext input 1/2 - that’s a stereo pair. If you try to add another channel, it won’t work." - www.sam-mallery.com/2015/09/tascam-dr-70d-review-how-its-useful-in-video-production/ Thanks for the great comment! As for a video of all of the menu options... that would be quite a job! I'll keep that idea on the list though for a rainy day.

[@sebastian900730]

Good afternoon When I record with an external microphone, a DPA 4099B, there is a background noise, in the environment that is not removed. I have put the filter to remove that noise, but still continues. I have tried different microphones to the DPA and the noise continues. How can I solve that? Do you know? Thank you

[@DcSoundOp]

Hi Sebastian, I'm sorry I didn't see your comment sooner. I'm not sure what you are dealing with, have you identified where the noise is coming from? I'm interested to know what the noise is, what filter you tried. There isn't much in a simple recorder and DPA mic setup that will get rid of noise, they can only record what they hear in the environment.

[@elvishopper4495]

You think this would be a good option for amateur music recording?

[@DcSoundOp]

Yes, absolutely!

[@sasha6594]

Hi! and thank you for the video! Do you know how it works if we are using the out to the camera option? Lets say i have 2 channels in to D70, and then output it to the camera. Are two channels mixed? If i pan one left and other right, will that keep them separate? Many thanks in advance!

[@DcSoundOp]

Aleksandar Ljubojevic The camera output will follow any panning and adjustments you make 👍🏼

[@sasha6594]

Many thanks! Much appreciated

[@seanpeavideo]

Just bought a Dr 70d tascam and would like to know how the slate functiin works. Does it only make sound on the 70d or will it add the sound to both the camera audio and 70d audio when connected to make post production sync easier

[@DcSoundOp]

+The EssPea Project Thanks for the question, the slate will put a burst of tone out to all outputs and recorded tracks. Like you suggested, this allows a program like premiere to easily sync everything up.

[@pacificrealty531]

Hi, and thank-you for the concise review! I have one question that's bugging me: Under the "BASIC" menu, and then under "RECORD" I don't Have "PAN" etc. instead it reads "WIDE" with a percentage value next to it--what is this please, and why is it there?

[@jammin023]

Sounds like you are in mid/side mode.

[@hectorarroyoburgos848]

I have one already, I’m considering upgrading to a Zoom F6 with the floating 32, do you think in terms of audio quality preamps I’m going to hear a difference?

[@DcSoundOp]

Hey Hector, I doubt you'll hear much of a difference in the mic preamps between the two. That being said, I have not tried them side by side myself, so you milage may vary depending on how you're using them, the mics you're using etc. - Lensrentals.com will rent you an F6 for ~ $60 a week if you want to test it out for yourself first.

[@hectorarroyoburgos848]

@@DcSoundOp excellent! Got it, thanks a lot!

[@cagenation4958]

When I use my Panasonic handheld video camera HC-V770 with this Tascam DR-70D , if both are plugged into utility power instead of battery power, I get loud interference in my video recording on the memory card that is in the video camera. But if I unplug either unit and let one run off of battery, the sound in the video is crystal clear. Is this normal? is there something I can do to stop this in case my batteries are dead or I am making a long recording? On the audio only recording that is on the memory card in the Tascam DR-70D, the audio is fine, no issues or changes.... Thank you for your feedback.

[@annetzincoca7930]

Great video ! Question for you as I'm just starting with the tascam dr 70 and have no sound background. I have a cardio Mic (Sennheiser MKE600) on chan1 and a lav on chan 2. Should I use phantom for my lav ? What should my gain be on each channel? Recording both in ext and interiors. Thank you for your answer

[@DcSoundOp]

anne tzincoca Thanks for the question! I would imagine you do need phantom on the LAV, but you'll want to check your specific lav first to see if it needs it. I would start with the gain in the (mid) setting, which should be a good starting point for most professional mics in typical situations. Always aim to avoid clipping, you can always bring up the level later.

[@TheRealNewBlackMusic]

yes i got a power brick for the dr70 but just found it to be very clumsy and hard to handle when using a monopod or tripod. i thought about using gaffing tape to hold it down. the battery situation with this thing is a real problem. I'm thinking of switching to a passive preamp only unit. why couldn't they make the tascam take camera batteries, Shucks LOL!

[@israel.garcia]

great video, you are the best!! btw ammm shotgun model?

[@IoannisCrouch]

Thank you. Brilliant video!

[@mariocomeq1961]

𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Thanks, a lot. I found today a 2 hand Tascam DR-70d ( 200 euro), but new is sod for 235 euros.

[@rafaeldupalio19]

Hi guy, with DR70 can I used microfone BM800 in Live with OBS? (connection with USB)

[@nerdzone]

Does it have any internal memory? It might be a strange question but a lot of mobile recorders do and I am not sure about this one.

[@DcSoundOp]

No internal memory on these units. If you really want an internal recording option, you might consider going with a portable interface for your smartphone for convenience. There are tons of compatible options out there & some good software options too depending on the device you are using.

[@nerdzone]

@@DcSoundOp Thanks. So it is just a mobile interface. I see. Good thing you have a bunch of connectivity options.

[@DcSoundOp]

@@nerdzone No, this unit is not a mobile interface. I was saying (if) you are looking for an option with a built in hard drive, it may be a good idea to look at an interface for your smart phone.

[@nolashdemon]

Does it export a separate file for each track?

[@DcSoundOp]

Yes, absolutely! Thanks for the question!

[@butter2254]

Does your camera need to be mounted on this sound device?

[@DcSoundOp]

No not at all, thanks for watching!

[@rafaelazofra2217]

Also you could use lavas as well right?

[@DcSoundOp]

Yes 👍🏼

[@rafaelazofra2217]

Okay awesome would this be a good recording system for a beginner? Because I would like to own a recording system for film.

[@zacgrimaldo]

What settings would I need to set to record from two different sources, like a boom mic and lav, and have them come out as two separate tracks of audio? Thanks in advance.

[@DcSoundOp]

+Zac Grimaldo Zac, you'd want to make sure you have it set to mono recording. If you make a mistake and they come out as one stereo track, you can always separate them in editing. Feel free to shoot me an email if you need more details.

[@mychess5821]

Is is good for mics like Rode NTG 2 or Senheisser MKH 416

[@DcSoundOp]

It will work, but if you're spending $1k+ on a mic, you're probably more in the ballpark of a Sound Devices MixPre 3 or 6 at least for a recorder that will make you happy. The DR-70d would get the job done though.

[@mychess5821]

@@DcSoundOp Yeah even that even I think that this kind of a film standard needs something like Mix pre. Zoom F8 would do wonders right?

[@emilioseri720]

Great video! I was wondering if it is possible to change the recording frame rate on this recorder and if not, what frame rate does it record at.

[@mattcero1]

Will this double as an audio interface for Zoom and Teams calls? Thank you.

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks for the question; the DR70 does not work as an interface, unfortunately. A zoom H6 might be more along the lines of what you're looking for.

[@mattcero1]

Thank you for the information. I bought one anyway for a steal. I used it with an inexpensive condenser mic. then line out to my camera and it sounds great! I also have an H6 already and this sounds as good, if not better. TY@@DcSoundOp

[@mychalsimmons4177]

You really helped me decide

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks Mychal, really appreciate the feedback. Good luck & stay in touch ✌🏼

[@senorkasper]

Hello. Thank you for the most informative and objective video. I bought the unit and I have encountered an issue for which I have not been able to find the solution. When I transfer the wave files from the SD card to my computer, they play silent and do not appear to contain any waves, this happens regardless of whether I use a wave player or put them in the timeline of an sound editor. Yet, the files play inside the recorder. Please help. Thank you

[@DcSoundOp]

Wow, that’s a really unusual problem. I’ve never heard of anyone having this issue before, but out of curiosity, what version firmware are you running? It might also help to know what format you are recording in, what editors you’ve had this problem with, and if the files play in your computers file browser at all? If you have an example file, send it over to me @ [e-mail] and I’ll take a closer look.

[@shimon2572]

I'm wondering why do you have in basic channel settings PAN option but in my Tascam I have WIDE with 0-100%

[@shimon2572]

I found that it depends on what I set in INPUT / LIMITER. I'm totally newbie so I have no idea what does it mean. Can you share with me your all settings? I just received my Tascam today with shotgun mic Audio Technica AT875R.

[@DcSoundOp]

Hey, thanks for the questions! Off the top of my head, I'm not sure I've seen the WIDE option in place of PAN, but I'd be interested in knowing what you're looking at. Any chance you can snap a photo? My settings change from situation to situation, as yours likely will too. With the 875R, you'll probably want to turn on phantom power, set channel 1 to record, start with low gain and see where your signal lands. I'd typically set the high pass at 80 to start, and use the limiter if you're not sure you are completely safe with your levels staying consistent. If you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to help get your set-up.

[@michaelthompson7906]

Would you recommend this for beginners?

[@DcSoundOp]

Yes, the DR-70d is a great recorder for beginners, as long as they take their time and read through the manual once with the unit in front of them to get comfortable with the menus. If they do that, the learning curve is very gentle. Thanks for the great question Michael.

[@Jimmyageek]

will it fix the hiss of rode video micro with G7

[@DcSoundOp]

+Jimmy a Geek If you plug a video micro into an external recorder like the Dr-70, you will not be using the G7's mic pres and should not get hiss, assuming you have the gain setup correctly for what you're recording.

[@Jimmyageek]

so i just need to record and no post editing right, i just record and upload to youtube

[@DcSoundOp]

That's going to depend so much on what you are recording... if it's something like spoken word, in a controlled environment, with minimal background noise, and you get the levels just absolutely spot on when you record, then yes it is possible. If you're working in less than ideal conditions then that, you'll often need to record a bit lower to leave headroom for any unexpected peaks to not clip and ruin your track. Then in post, you can safely bring the level up and do any other adjustments you may need. Going straight from recording to distribution would be a HUGE advantage, so I understand why you want to go that direction... but it's just not always possible.

[@Jimmyageek]

dear can you watch my any video and that is the stuff I record and hiss is killing it

[@gabrielobrien21]

If you're getting hiss it's because your gain is set much too high when recording. Recording at lower gain settings and raising the volume in post will greatly reduce this. I'm a video creator and a professional recording engineer. Feel free to hit me up about audio questions anytime.

[@drdimento]

Excellent review. Thanks.

[@SpectacleVideos]

Hi Can you monitor each channel separately? Or only the mix? I saw a review that said you couldn't.

[@DcSoundOp]

As far as I know, you can only monitor the mix, although if your're only recording two inputs for an interview or similar, you can pan the inputs to L/R to get some isolation in your monitoring.

[@SpectacleVideos]

thanks. that seems quite a limitation for a 4 channel mixer.

[@syrompicturez2917]

Excellent review sir

[@marianomel]

Hi, does it have stepped gain? thats my main concern, noticing the volume changes when adjusting the gain of the sound being recorded . thanks.

[@DcSoundOp]

There is a an initial on/off point at the very bottom of the gain pot range, where it goes from silent to on abruptly. After that though, it is smooth through the range with no noticeable artifacts or noise associated with gain being changed on my unit. I hope that helps!

[@GabrielLennox]

Great video and superb review thank you !

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks Gabriel, I appreciate the message.

[@sam.oates_]

Can you use this as an audio interface into a laptops or computer?

[@DcSoundOp]

Unfortunately, unless there has been a firmware update this unit can be powered via the USB connection or it can be used to transfer files to a computer, but not as in interface. I know some of the less expensive Zoom recorders do allow this though & might be worth a look, if you can spring for the F6, I would be all over that in this form factor.

[@sam.oates_]

Ah that’s a shame, no worries

[@adisgodona]

This tascam dr 70d is my dream, yet i am using tascam dr 40. I am not happy with that, couse i hate the external sound recorder, hopefully this one will solve, couse i can mount with my can, 5dii dslr,

[@Gregors85]

I just bought DR-70D and The TASCAM Audio is way to quite. The Sensitively is max out and and can barley hear anything out of the head phones which i have set to 10. Am I missing something? Also I've been getting Hissing loud hissing when i record audio through the tascam into my 60D Camera but im told a new cable (Sesom) will solve the problem.

[@DcSoundOp]

Gregors85 It sounds like you've got a few gain stage issues there. I use the DR-70 constantly & never have issues with level to the headphones or hiss on the line output. Without knowing what microphone you are using, and your settings from input to output... it's hard to say more, but you should be able to go step by step through the signal path and get better results with the proper settings for your purpose. Let me know what you find.

[@Gregors85]

Ya it was the Output Gain was +26, i made it -22 much better

[@Gregors85]

The Audio is still hissy but i heard a Cord can fix it.

[@pabloferrer1839]

Nice...Gracias.

[@TheDudes115]

What's does connecting it to your camera do?

[@ive595]

Spot on mate

[@cagenation4958]

That power supply seems to no longer be available. What power supply do you recommend to power this unit? Also do you ever get any interference in your recording from using a power supply instead of AA battery?

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks for the question, I didn't realize that Jackery had stopped selling that model. I've been using a bunch of the Anker USB hub stuff recently, but I'll have to order one of their batteries to try out and see how it does. Honestly, I have two of the Jackery models and they're still going strong and get used daily. It looks like they're focused on the larger solar generator type setups these days. But something from the Anker PowerCore line looks the most promising to me for a reasonable price - amzn.to/33Sxnfs

[@bszphoto]

Really sick depth of field! Great narration!

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked it, feel free to share anywhere you think it might be useful!

[@amedyassine]

Thanks for the nice review :)

[@orlandowoods1234]

What brand mount stand are you using?

[@DcSoundOp]

Orlando Woods I have it mounted on a Manfrotto 5001b - they’re a super light weight & inexpensive travel stand that I use a TON these days! Thanks for watching!

[@orlandowoods1234]

Thanks

[@orlandowoods1234]

Lady from Jacksonville Corona virus

[@seanstours3913]

Will this function with mirrorless cameras?

[@DcSoundOp]

Absolutely, that’s a mirror less G7 I’m using in the thumbnail 👍🏼

[@johananGR]

Thanks!

[@michael86734]

is it better than roland r44

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks for the question. The R44 is very similar in specs & I doubt you would be able to tell the difference in sound quality in a blind a/b test. It has a bit more going for it on the back end with processing and featurs like the built-in de-esser, and some folks say the roland build quality is better than the Tascam units, but I think it's really going to come down to what fits your use best. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

[@michael86734]

do you need to sync the audio later

[@DcSoundOp]

If you record to the Tascam, yes you will need to sync that with your video later. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@robertmueller6979]

well done

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks Robert, I appreciate it!

[@Beepthe]

how does this compare to the zoom h2n. Sound? Im looking to get this or the zoom

[@DcSoundOp]

Hi, thanks for the question. I have only personally owned the Zoom H2 in the past, not the current H2N model, so I'd hesitate to make any comparisons on sound. I will say from a practical point of view, the H2 was a fantastic little recorder that I kept in my bag with me daily. The DR-70d has far more functionality, but is also larger and less convenient to always have with you. As always I think it's more a matter of which one fits your needs better. The difference in sound quality is likely negligible at this price, so I would look to which one fits your workflow at the moment. Thanks for the comment! If you use the affiliate links in the description above when you're ready to buy one, it helps support the channel and no extra cost!

[@Beepthe]

thanks for the reply!

[@markshadaram9740]

Thank you

[@slo-motion9292]

Can I interface with my DAW

[@DcSoundOp]

Thanks for the great question, unfortunately on this model the USB is only for power & file transfer. The zoom f6 might be worth a look if you need something small, versatile and battery powered to act as an interface as well on the go - amzn.to/3rZPIRn - that takes you close to SD MixPre3 territory too, which is worth a look amzn.to/3d3OX5F

[@slo-motion9292]

@@DcSoundOp thanx for hitting me back

[@CMVFactory]

will support 4k video with atomos video recorder?

[@DcSoundOp]

This one is the 70D & has no video features. You might be thinking of the 701D, which has HDMI in & out, but those are only being used to sync & transport the audio between the camera & recorder... they do not record video. I hope that helps, but I'm not sure what you are asking specifically.

[@CMVFactory]

My bad. I mean dr-701d. I bought dr-701d and use this with Atomos Ninja Assassin for video and audio recording now. Thanks DcSoundOp!

[@gerhardclaasen5106]

wow

[@bbeenn]

thanks!

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

Please, I'm begging you, tighten up that aperture! Having 75% of the picture completely out of focus throughout the entire video is REALLLLY annoying!

[@DcSoundOp]

Damn... you wait till I make 100+ more videos after this one to tell me my shots suck. That's messed up.

[@MIDERA]

DcSoundOp at least they told you. They didn’t even have the courtesy of telling me on my videos :/

[@RobinJohnson]

Micro USB?! NOOOOOO SIR! Not in 2023!

[@michael86734]

wath is the difference 60D and this one

[@DcSoundOp]

The biggest difference is the 60D has two XLR inputs and the 70D has four. There are some other subtle differences, but that's the big one.