Input to the DR410: Will this unit make high-quality recordings?
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It just passes the signal through to the TV even when it's off, shouldn't affect the picture.
1026431
Yes. You will have to connect it through a pre-amp to your recording device.
179872
The answer to your question is: "NO". That is only one of the reasons I returned the recorder.
1085833
I agree that no XLR out is odd but I just patched around that. Not sure about the 1086 comparison. Never used one. I bought it for narration purposes and its gating capabilities so limiting is something I add in post production. For the money, it's a bargain. If you want to spend some bucks though, Aphex Channel Master is much more versatile. Hope that helps.
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I'm unsure, however, I have connected a USB3 hard drive to the unit. I've found that even passport drives work well with the unit as it relates to recording even HD video and being used as a DRV. The only devise that seems to have issues when recording are the slower flash drives/USB Sticks
936714
No! It's a worst recorder! Please don't waste your money! Find another recorder...
1910062
This is a phenomenal digital recorder. I took it for a consulting job in Africa and recorded 35 hours of music and voice interviews. Excellent quality recordings. Often the recording was hand held. No noticeable extraneous sound from holding the unit. If I misunderstood the question, please clarify further. I'd be happy to help.
1263692
Sorry, can't help, have not tried to record with this machine. But there is a record button on the remote, so you must be able or that would not be there. Make sense.
616627
The rca inputs are the better choice. This would be the higher sampling rate for the recording input. The digital recording software will do the job of any cleanup necessary and mp3 compression.
496315
I was digitizing low quality cassette tape to MacBook files. It worked well for that. I don't know how it'll work for high quality sound. Sorry. My gut feeling is it would do fine but.....
751684
I've never done that, but I'll give you a qualified "I think so." This is based on the fact that when I go to the sound properties, I see there is a "SPDIF In" recording device, as well as a SPDIF In port on the back of the unit. I'd defer to someone else who's done that though since I don't know for certain.
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I have only used it with audio recording programs. In theory, it should work, but I wil want to see other responses.
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I use it to record music classes. It is outstanding. Parameters need to be turned on so sound isn't too faint nor too saturated. Outside lectures can be difficult for any device but this will do it about as well as anything. Upon getting this I would suggest recording a TV show in your home, radio blasting from your stereo and talking. Learn how to optimize the recorder for various environments and it will pay off on your trip with flawless recordings. If that sounds too complex then get TASCAM DR-40 which can be set to record everything twice. One is called a "safety track" at a lower level so you're sure to have something. Buy a bunch of SD cards and an external hard drive to back up your work. I use it to record music classes. It is outstanding. Parameters need to be turned on so sound isn't too faint nor too saturated. Outside lectures can be difficult for any device but this will do it about as well as anything. Upon getting this I would suggest recording a TV show in your home, radio blasting from your stereo and talking. Learn how to optimize the recorder for various environments and it will pay off on your trip with flawless recordings. If that sounds too complex then get TASCAM DR-40 which can be set to record everything twice. One is called a "safety track" at a... » Read More I use it to record music classes. It is outstanding. Parameters need to be turned on so sound isn't too faint nor too saturated. Outside lectures can be difficult for any device but this will do it about as well as anything. Upon getting this I would suggest recording a TV show in your home, radio blasting from your stereo and talking. Learn how to optimize the recorder for various environments and it will pay off on your trip with flawless recordings. If that sounds too complex then get TASCAM DR-40 which can be set to record everything twice. One is called a "safety track" at a lower level so you're sure to have something. Buy a bunch of SD cards and an external hard drive to back up your work. « Show Less
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Yes, the model I have allows cassette recordings. That was the reason I purchased the unit.
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I haven't tried that yet. I would like to know myself. And also what the yellow icon is below the headphone and microphone jacks. If it does record properly (in stereo) email me at halsmithnauvoo@gmail.com. As a fellow-owner, we have to help each other out.
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Hi Fred, the DP-24 is not easy to use unless you have experience using different digital recorders and/or software. I have used quite a few different devices and software, and still occasionally I need to refer back to the manual when using my DP-24. It gives great quality recordings if you are willing to invest the time learning how to use it. If you're looking for something simple, I would recommend starting with one of their smaller portastudios (see http://tascam.com/applications/musician/mtr_digital_portastudio/). A lot depends on how many channels you want to record at a time. If it's just you, and you want to record 1 or 2 channels at a time, go with one of their smaller devices, it will be simpler, and you will probably find no difference in sound quality and you will save hundreds of dollars.
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Not that I recommended this device - I returned it. But, which line out are you using from your receiver? Normally for this type of operation you would take the "record" line out