Tascam DR-70D Review + How It’s Useful in Video Production

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9 жыл бұрын

An in-depth, hands-on review of the Tascam DR-70D audio recorder. I go out of my way to show you how its features can help you in video production. Be sure to read my even more detailed blog post on the DR-70D here: goo.gl/cWUZNI
Last year I made an in-depth review of the Zoom H5, and in that review I remarked how I had been waiting for a company to produce a small recorder that was optimized for video production. Not too long after that review was published, Tascam announced the DR-70D, a compact recorder that is even more optimized for use in video production.
I can go on and on about the pros and cons of the new Tascam DR-70D, and I do exactly that in the post over at my blog. I have a separate post that explains how you can avoid a "hiss" issue with the "camera out" jack on the Tascam DR-70D. Be sure to read that post here: goo.gl/qk7v6t
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@kthx1138 3 жыл бұрын

This unit works great at weddings! I use ch. 1 to record a direct feed from the DJ's sound system. I use ch. 2 to record lavalier mic sound during the ceremony. I use my DSLR's built-in mic to record stereo ambience. I sync up and mix the 3 sources together in post at the desired levels and it sounds magnificent.

@cedric_ly 11 ай бұрын

I'm looking for a field recorder for a wedding, and your comment is really helping me in my choice. Thank you for the tip with the 3 sources mix, it's a great idea!

@kazemioralsurgery 5 жыл бұрын

This was by far the best demo i've found on the Tascam Dr-70D. We are using it for a new dental related show and it is awesome. Thanks

@abrahamofei1063 2 жыл бұрын

Sam, you've demystified the device by a combination of intellect and humour. Good teacher. I've not regretted buying it. Thanks.

@KoyanagiEdits 8 жыл бұрын

You have a great way of teaching us! Really enjoyable to watch! :)

@ive595 4 жыл бұрын

4 years down the line, I’m just getting into recording audio separate from the video, your video helped in the secondhand market. Thanks mate.

@HiddenDriveways 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Recording audio separate from video is pretty easy with Final Cut Pro X. You just need to get into the habit of importing the two separate clips back-to-back, and making a synced version once it's in the FCPX browser. It's a little bit of an extra step, but well worth it.

@virtualan 4 жыл бұрын

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. Again, many thanks for posting the video. You did inspire!

@kdog24life 8 жыл бұрын

I love how you got delirious however stayed relevant throughout the whole video! LOL I felt like I got loopy with you!

@GladrapChannel 6 жыл бұрын

That was an awesome review Sam!

@atomterrible 8 жыл бұрын

Waited for this for 8 months! Like your style. Very funny.

@wanik4 5 жыл бұрын

Funny?

@joelsolotv7960 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man just order 1 after some consideration. Well also missed out on some good audio while recording with a built in mic. You are fun to watch keep up the good work

@VideosVonDennis 5 жыл бұрын

10/10 best product video I have ever seen. You did answer every single question I had.

@dtspvideo 4 ай бұрын

Nice job Fam, I enjoyed the presentation

@bobcatwork 7 жыл бұрын

Your "nonchalant" attitude during this video is a very nice touch. Makes things like this much less intimidating for beginners. Thanks.

@wanderbyy 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting, informative, and very easy to follow!

@marcelmeets 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the review! Made me feel good that I bought it because it comes in really handy! Have you had some sound issues like some random noise with whatever mic I use?

@framedheart 6 жыл бұрын

Great review. Informative and funny. I own this myself and I have been looking for a way to "solo" channels when monitoring but found no proper way...not without messing with levels. What do you say to that?

@kthx1138 3 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent audio recorder. In addition to video production, I've used it to record myself narrating several audiobooks! I set the record level to high, knowing sometimes I'm narrating barely above a whisper. Noise floor is nonexistent, except for whatever noise the mic and the recording space produces.

@ElkaBGould 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video! I was a Zoom H4n user but I decided to try the Tascam Dr-70D. I have a problem getting an external mic to work. The built in microphones can be seen on the monitor but I can’t seem to get my Sennheiser on channel 1L to show audio on the monitor. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.

@auxiliarylens3876 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, glad you explained the why behind it. My question is, once the camera and tascam are recording audio, does this mean, the video file from camera will contain the tascam's audio, therefore, eliminating any syncing in post? Since the camera is burning the tascam's audio signal to the video. I hope so, would save much time in post.

@aubi747 7 жыл бұрын

Good review thanks!!

@pwhilby 7 жыл бұрын

great review

@bakerke1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, informative and entertaining

@myb2969 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I love this guy!

@fastmanc7430 7 жыл бұрын

Wow Nice one mate. You explained it to me. I feel like i invented it. I just ordered it and so ill be rewatching this demo when i get it as an easy reference so cheers. Hey, i dont mean to be rude but when you shot this vid , had you just come back from a party. Have a good one

@StephenGreenvideos 3 жыл бұрын

Just came across your review of the Tascam DR-70D as I hope to pick one up tomorrow. I salute you sir on your presentation skills. A breath of fresh air and highly entertaining!!! Love it... I would buy it outright without even seeing one based on your review.... I thank you...

@wolframsperber7390 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, I see you're connecting the Rode VideoMic Pro to the Tascam, which is great, cos I own the Rode and think about buying the Tascam. Does ist work well together? I have the Tascam DR100ii already and if i plug my Rode into that its too silent, even with the Tascams levels up to 10. If set the Rode to +20db its still too silent and you get a lot of humming. I guess thats because the Rode is designed for DSLR inputs and the DR100 for "proper" mics. But thats where I was wondering if your setup works well. Thx.

@randy.randolph 5 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing the comparison video with the dr40..a comparison with the dr60dmk2 would be awesome

@HollywoodEastTV 8 жыл бұрын

very informative, thank you

@baoliu7459 8 жыл бұрын

Question: I am recording in stereo mode with a shotgun mic connected to one of the xlr inputs. Panning is set to center. When i listen to the recording with headphones on the dr70d, i hear the sound on both sides of the headphones. But when i listen to the recording file on the computer, i only hear audio from only one side of the headphones. Is that normal? Is it just how this recorder is built?

@ApollosCounselTV 2 жыл бұрын

Sam Mallery's reviews: Are they the greatest reviews ever? Actually, yes, most definitely.

@stevendelopoulos 8 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO ! Answered the big question ,'Why Connect external audio into a dslr ' . Got it !

@omarshabazz9610 8 жыл бұрын

This man is a great teacher.

@TheNorliss 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Sam, thanks for this. I watched this (and a few other reviews) but ended up opting for the DR-60DMkII, mainly for physical buttons. You mention something very interesting that no other reviews (that I've seen) mention, which is connecting these to the camera and back for monitoring purposes. Alas the camera I currently use (Sony a6000) has neither a mic input nor headphone out BUT I am planning to borrow an Atomos Ninja Blade for a shoot next week. So, my question is: could I employ the same connection principles between the DR-60 and the Ninja as between a camera? Or is there a likelihood of sync issues that affect the 'backup' audio captured by the Ninja?

@HiddenDriveways 7 жыл бұрын

You should be fine connecting the audio from the DR-60D MKII to the Ninja Blade, just as you would a camera.

@IainJMacD 7 жыл бұрын

Haha, brilliant! Went from this guys bonkers to... flic this is super informative. Cracking review, keep them up :)

@swashy8933 6 жыл бұрын

Would you have to sync the audio in post? Also does the Tascam use it's own preamps I take it? I don't have that canon but trying to find away around horrible hissing.

@HiddenDriveways 6 жыл бұрын

Yup... If you record the audio on the DR-70D you need to sync those audio files with the video in post. The Tascam does have its own preamps.

@framedheart 6 жыл бұрын

What is the correct cable to use btw recorder and camera? Does it need attenuation?

@LiveMusicOntario 4 жыл бұрын

The one instructional review on KZfaq that brings up "Why would I want to do that?" I wish many more subjects were presented that way. In software especially, plus add in "why you would NOT want to do that." Every choice has consequences down the road. But we don't get warned about that, only told the so called good stuff.

@bronwenfelesina218 8 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU so much for this video!! I actually have a TASCAM DR 60D, and this video is the only video I could find that actually takes the time to explain things to someone new. You gave details on how the thing works and how to use it- which is what I need. Gosh! Thanks again! ( I still don't know what phantom power is though! ha!)

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+Bronwen Felesina I'm glad my video was helpful! That was the goal. Just think of phantom power as electricity that runs through the microphone cable to power the connected mic. Some mics need it, others don't. That's why you need to turn it on and off.

@bronwenfelesina218 8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Mallery OK!! I think my mic does not need phantom power- it is a "giant squid omnidirectional microphone" - I can just plug it into the spot you said "external input 1/2"- right? i do not need to set it to "no phantom power" or anything do I?

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+Bronwen Felesina I read about your Giant Squid microphone. It requires something called "Plug-In Power" to operate. Plug-In Power is pretty much the same thing as Phantom Power - it's a little bit of electricity that gets sent through the microphone cable to power the connected microphone. Some mics need it, some don't. That's why you can turn it on or off. The difference between the two is that Phantom Power is only for microphones that connect with XLR jacks. The Giant Squid connects with a 3.5mm mini-plug jack, and it requires power to operate, so, it needs to be sent Plug-In Power. It's confusing, I know. Don't worry. This confuses everyone! Anyhow, instructions for how to turn on the Plug-In Power on the DR-70D are on page 20 of its manual - tascam.com/content/downloads/products/867/e_dr-70d_rm_vb.pdf - read and follow those instructions. If you do so, you will not only be turning on Plug-In Power on the recorder, you will also be setting up the recorder to work with your mic.

@Direct19681 8 жыл бұрын

+Bronwen Felesina The easiest way to understand if phantom power is needed. If your mic takes a battery you don't need a recorder that provides phantom power. If it doesn't, you do.

@WatsonWu 8 жыл бұрын

Nice review, Sam. So this recorder will only do the dual recording mode for a single stereo track, even though it has 4 XLR inputs??

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

Correct. You can't use the "Dual Recording" feature if more than two channels are selected for recording. Also, the two channels you select to record need to be sequential. For example, Channels 1 + 2, or Channels 3 + 4. Selecting channels 1 + 3 won't work.

@WatsonWu 8 жыл бұрын

That's too bad. Have an upcoming job where I have to record potentially Loud animal sounds. Once they roar, the main tracks will definitely clip. I might buy another DR-40 for this dual recording feature. Wish Sound Devices would include this dual mode. 😉

@Berndkulow 8 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Thxs. Am I right by saying that you cannot monitor individual channels but only a mix of all. So even when recording mono on three or four channels you always hear a mix of all of them in the headphone. Or am I to busy to find the right way?

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+Bernd Kulow There is no way to listen to individual channels that I am aware of.

@thefergolfer 3 жыл бұрын

You didn't mention how it sync's up to the camera so when you press record on the camera, does the audio auto start in the recorder or do you have to press record on the camera and audio recorder at the same time?. How does one start the other?

@HiddenDriveways 3 жыл бұрын

You need to press record on the Tascam DR-70D every time you start shooting on the camera. There is no communication between the recorder and camera.

@virtualan 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That was good!

@legendp2011 7 жыл бұрын

how much effort does it take to swap between listening to camera recording and listening to recorder recording?

@julianharper_ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@robojim4000 7 жыл бұрын

Hey sam, I have a zoom H5 and was looking for a slight upgrade in terms in getting quieter preamps and self noise (not too bothered about mounting under the camera) - what do you think is best in your experience?

@HiddenDriveways 7 жыл бұрын

For an upgrade in preamps I recommend either the Zoom F4 or the Sound Devices MixPre-3. I wrote about the differences between them in this post - www.sam-mallery.com/2017/06/who-should-buy-the-sound-devices-mixpre-3-or-mixpre-6/

@ALASKASCHOICEMUSICVIDEOS 5 жыл бұрын

is there a way to hook up the tascam to the camera and the camera records the data sent from the microphone thats connected to the tascam, so then when you edit the audio in post its already synced up?

@HiddenDriveways 5 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you're looking for a recorder that has time code. Tascam does make a recorder like this, but it's not the DR-70D that I cover in this video. The recorder you're looking for is the similarly named DR-701D. Here's a link to it: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1189478-REG/tascam_dr_701d_linear_pcm_recorder.html/BI/20531/KBID/15501

@alexbormanbou 7 жыл бұрын

Informative and funny. Great review.

@pumaabuahmed5928 8 жыл бұрын

Very good video.

@arexpressionsphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very good. Does the headphone out work as a regular stereo output as well? Like, to a mixer if I wanted to monitor on studio monitors?

@HiddenDriveways 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Headphone outputs are typically consumer line-level signals, so you can connect it to headphones or to a mixer. You would want to connect it to a stereo line channel on the mixer, if possible, using a y-cable from 3.5mm male to what ever the stereo channel offers for input, most likely dual 1/4" TS or RCA.

@arexpressionsphoto 3 жыл бұрын

@@HiddenDriveways Great. Thanks!!

@Rawbean23 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sam. Very useful info for me. Love your energy and enthusiasm! I ordered one of these through your affiliate link ($256 versus $299 everywhere else) and was sent a DR-70D but it wasn't new, in box. It looked kind of sketchy so I sent it back and will order another one. I've never ordered something through a link connected to a youtube video before, is that the norm? I took a picture of it in case you want to see it.

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked my video! If you like what I do, you should check out my new podcast. We're recording the first episode tonight, so there isn't a show at this link yet, but there will be one there tomorrow morning: www.sam-mallery.com/content/mallercast/ It does seem odd that you were sent a sketchy DR-70D. The link goes directly to Tascam's official Amazon store. Oh well. It's a nutty world. I'm sure they will send you a better one this time. Thank you very much for using my links to purchase. It helps!

@jsaenz8051 7 жыл бұрын

Not sure what i'm doing wrong. my files when watched on a laptop sound perfect but when uploaded to youtube or souncloud; through a mobile device only one one mic comes through...know why??? i have it set up with 2 xlr mics into the 70d, and connected to my dslr

@gcprost 7 жыл бұрын

I like the fact that you focused on how you use the unit than how it sounds. It this price range, honestly, there isn't enough difference to make it an important factor (in my opinion). I wish the Dr70D had the dedicated phantom power switch like I have on my DR60. I intend to use the Dr70 a little differently that what you demoed. I intend to put a microphone mount on the top and attach my Rode NT4 to it and place it on the front edge of the stage. I record live theatre, concerts and dance recitals primarily. The house audio will be pumped into my Dr60. Each of the three camera will also have their own shot guns for scratch audio and a back up. I am currently using a Dr44WL on the front of the stage. I bought it because of the wireless but the wireless is too unreliable. It also doesn't easily mix the channels into a stereo track so I have to do that in post. I hate the way you adjust the levels on this. Gerry in Calgary.

@HiddenDriveways 7 жыл бұрын

Are you interested in this recorder primarily because it can rest on the floor and act as a low-profile microphone stand for your Rode NT4? If so, that would be an interesting way to use the DR-70D, but I would be concerned about the NT4 picking up vibration noise from the ground. I would recommend using a shockmount for the microphone on top of the recorder. Unfortunately, the NT4 is a large and heavy microphone. On their website, Rode claims that their SM3 shockmount is compatible with the NT4. Here a link: amzn.to/2ovJMm4. I've used that shockmount, and in my opinion, using an NT4 in it is a little sketchy. It pushes that shockmount to its limit, and the SM3 isn't a very strong design to begin with, especially for its $50 price. Even though it's a bit more, I would go with the Rycote 041123 InVision - www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839537-REG/Rycote_041123_INV_BH_InVision_Indoor_Microphone.html/pageID/accessory/BI/20531/KBID/15501. It's $35 more, but what you're getting is the best shockmount in the world for the NT4. The NT4 is a great sounding mic, and that Rycote can be used with the NT4 on the DR-70D and in lots of other ways, too. One more caveat: you need an adapter to attach that Rycote shockmount to the DR-70D. It's this female 1/4 20 to male 3/8 thing - www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546536-REG/Manfrotto_088LBP_088LBP_Female_1_4_20_to.html?sts=pi/BI/20531/KBID/15501

@gcprost 7 жыл бұрын

You are right. It does need a shock mount. I have one. It is neither of the ones you mentioned. I have been using it for a while and it does seem to work for the application I am using it for. Gerry

@de-soldierman 8 жыл бұрын

great but i have one of those Sony 40X optical zoom Handy cam So how do i go about making us of that device with my cam?

@MrNewcarscott 5 жыл бұрын

love this guy

@foxtowercommunications 7 жыл бұрын

So, you can record three copies of the recording, ie: DR-70 to camera, DR-70 and the DR-70 with lower levels. I like this!

@kbgod3072 8 жыл бұрын

mode with a shotgun mic connected to one of the xlr inputs. When i listen to the recording with headphones on the dr70d, i hear the sound on both sides of the headphones. But when i listen to the recording file on the computer, i only hear audio from only one side of the headphones. Is that normal? Is it just how this recorder is built?

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+KB God I think you have the DR-70D set to record a single mono track, but you have that channel panned in the center. Since it's panned in the center, you hear it in both ears when you monitor through your headphones while you shoot. But, since the recorder is only making a single mono track, when you bring the file into your editing software, you only hear it on one side, because that's what it is. There is nothing wrong with this. It makes sense to only record a single mono track when you're only using a single mono shotgun mic. It just means you need to pan that track in the center in your editing software, or duplicate it and pan one left and the other right.

@miaallaroundtheworld2939 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, which Tascam sound recorder do you suggest to use with a Canon 70d?

@HiddenDriveways 7 жыл бұрын

Well, even though the Tascam DR-70D has features for cameras that have headphone outputs (and the Canon 70D lacks a headphone output), this is still a good choice to use with your camera. Mainly because the Tascam DR-70D is easier to mount to a camera.

@kicunghartono1 4 жыл бұрын

2019 and still usefull

@bobbundy3149 6 жыл бұрын

Sam, thanks for the video. It was very helpful and influenced me to buy a DR70D. Since you have obviously more experience than I do, can you point me to any online resources where I can find help troubleshooting recordings? It took a few test recordings to get settings right but I thought things were working. Today, we had a session with customers. We tested the mics (2 remote sennheiser) and listened to the entire session on headphones connected to the DR70D. Everything sounded great - and still does. But when we move the SD card to the PC to edit, we can barely hear the audio - even turning the PC sound to max. Put the card back in the DR70D and it sounds great. Just need help troubleshooting issues like this and wonder if you know of some resources? Thank you again.

@HiddenDriveways 6 жыл бұрын

If it sounds good in the DR70D but bad in your post-production software, it seems like the trouble is with the latter. If I were you, I would seek out help and tutorials about the audio workflow with the specific video editing software you're using. Sorry I can't provide any better advice than this!

@bobbundy3149 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam. Thanks for the help. It's not just the software. When I try to play the WAV files right from the SD card on the PC, there's almost no sound unless you turn the PC sound to the max - and then it's barely there. So I thought it's the DR70 and you might know some resources. I'll keep looking. I appreciate your help and I appreciate your videos! Happy National Donut Day.

@ecoarmx8002 6 жыл бұрын

excellent..

@sauce8277 8 жыл бұрын

Nice vid.

@luiskyer 8 жыл бұрын

17:53 LOL... u r awesome! Thanks for your review! XD

@intrinsiccinema7374 6 жыл бұрын

when using an external mic when recording can you disable the builtin mics on the tascan

@HiddenDriveways 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. You can go into the menus on the DR-70D and disable its built-in mics. You can plug in an external mic (or multiple external mics) and only record sound from them, and not use the built-in mics at all.

@grimperpl 8 жыл бұрын

I bought Tascam DR70 some time ago and found it quite noisy. To record voice with internal microphones I had to set gains to high and then turn the level up to the end. I don't think it's the proper setting to hear anything with this device. I'd like to check if my unit s faulty or not. I saw EytschPi42 video so it can be similar problem. What was your setting to record the voice in internal mics?

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+grimperpl What settings were used isn't nearly as important as placement. How far away was the voice you were recording with the built-in mics? If the person's mouth was any further away than a couple of feet away, then it will sound bad. This isn't the fault of the DR-70D. This is true with any microphone. That's why you need to put lavalier mics on people and to get shotgun microphones within a couple of feet of their mouths with boompoles.

@grimperpl 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for fast response! I was holding it, so it could be as far as 30 inches from my mouth. I the meter on the screen showed zero at low gain. My point is - I could do something wrong: click the wrong button or setting, a normal thing when you're learning to use the divice. What were your settings in your test recordings? I can see levels in the mid range, but what were the settings of the gain in the menu?

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+grimperpl I shot the video a while ago and I don't recall what settings I used. If I recall, the DR-70D has a gain option above High which is High+ (or something). You can try messing around with that. The thing you should keep in mind is that the built-in mics on the DR-70D are really just there for ambient recordings, and for basic utility recording. They shouldn't be thought of as good microphones to use to capture a voice in video production. The only mics you should use to capture dialog in video production are explained in this KZfaq video of mine - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hqeXga2VnNXYhX0.html

@mrdonchile 5 жыл бұрын

I cannot get my VU meters to work. What am I doing wrong? First Time user for my Tascam DR70D. I have a boom mic connected to 1/L in Mix mode and I see nothing on my meters. I also cannot get the built in mics to work or see them working on my VU Meters, Why?

@KellerMoore 8 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I just got this recorder. Every time I record, it seems that I am only getting audio on one side (left). I only have one mic plugged into the first channel, and I have its pan set to center. Why is this happening and how can I fix it?

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+Keller Moore Welp, one of the drawbacks of the DR-70D is the lack of physical controls, so you likely have something funky going on in the menus for input settings. Double check everything. Try a different input. Fiddle around with the menus. It's quirky.

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Mallery I thought about it overnight, and remembered a setting you should check. Every channel can be set to record a MONO or a STEREO track. If you're only using one mic, set this to MONO. I know this seems counterintuitive, because you want that single track in the center, but give it a try.

@KellerMoore 8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Mallery Okay great! I'll give it a try today and let you know. Thank you!

@Relo2FortJackson 7 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, and review is good. But what about a detailed working tutorial of the menu and all its functions. How to run cables, basic 101 stuff for beginners. Like me.. Anyway great video, and thanks for it. But nowhere can I find how to really use this product on youtube.

@drdimento 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this informative video. I do a lot of broadcast 3 and 4 mic and one thing I haven't seen addressed in any of these videos with the Tascam DR70D that I know is possible with the DR60D and that is the ability to monitor each channel separately through the headphones without the other channels in the mix. That is, I've mic'd up my first guest and I'd like to listen to them independently of anyone else so I can set their mic level independently . . and . . I don't want to have to unplug anyone else to accomplish this task. BTW, I would like to then do this for channel 2, then 3 and finally 4, so that I know the quality of each guest before the program begins. Moreover, during recording (filming) perhaps Mic 3 sounds like it might be at the edge of clipping, can I monitor that channel separately without affecting the recording and therein make adjustments. Can all this this be done on the DR70D? If so, how?

@HiddenDriveways 6 жыл бұрын

Dr Dimento As far as I know, soloing the individual channels for monitoring on the DR70D is not possible. This feature is available on the more advanced Tascam DR701D. I wrote about that feature in this post: www.sam-mallery.com/2015/12/first-thoughts-on-the-tascam-dr-701d-field-recorder/

@drdimento 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'll run over and check that out. Although I'm going to guess up front that there is a difference in there somewhere.

@Kaasmof 7 жыл бұрын

I am considering buying a recorder like the 70D for musicvideos (camera to be used Canon EOS 700D). Now looking for a wireless system to be connected with the main mixer, so the video would automaticly get the mixer sound (At least for one camera). My question: waht wireless system do you use and, the most important, can they be connected to the mixer to get that sound?

@HiddenDriveways 7 жыл бұрын

This kind of thing is a bit tricky. Mixers typically output line-level stereo signals. Your camera has a stereo mini-plug mic-level input. The vast majority of wireless systems are not stereo. They are mono. They are meant to transmit the signal from a single microphone, not two signals from stereo line-level output. What you're talking about can be done with two Sennheiser G3 wireless systems. But, you're going to have to mount two receivers on your camera. You can do this, but it will require a lot of practice. You need to learn how to patch the transmitters to the mixer with the proper adapters. Then you need to set correct gain structure from the mixer to the sensitivity settings on the transmitters. You then need to properly set the AF OUT setting on the two wireless receivers mounted to the camera, and lastly, you need to properly set the audio input level on the camera. Not for the faint of heart, and not for beginners.

@Kaasmof 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explicit answer. Now, I am not fainthearted, but don't like to do more then I need to - so I simply keep it the way we did it until now: Connect the Mac to the mixer and record direct to the Mac, then as we edit the video, we put the sound to it. Simple and saving some work :)

@mvtv7279 Жыл бұрын

Just wondering. You can use the line out to connect to the Canon 70d and monitor sound through the microphone out on the Tascam 70d.

@HiddenDriveways Жыл бұрын

You can use the line out on the Tascam to connect to the mic input on the Canon 70D. You can plug your headphones into the Tascam and listen to the audio you're recording in the Tascam. But you can't hear the sound you're recording in the Canon camera, because the camera doesn't have a headphone output. So, if the sound being recorded in the camera is distorting, you will not be able to hear it.

@mvtv7279 Жыл бұрын

@@HiddenDriveways That's true. But still on Canon 70D you have On Screen Audio Meters. You can visual set gain on camera.

@HiddenDriveways Жыл бұрын

@@mvtv7279 Yeah, but distorted and noisy audio can look just fine on meters.

@mvtv7279 Жыл бұрын

@@HiddenDriveways You're right. But the real solution is: to route HDMI to some monitor, that has headphones out.

@ElkaBGould 8 жыл бұрын

I’m not getting sound signal on Tascam 70D from an attached Seinheisser mic to channel 1/2. I have the input gain set to : mic + phantom and record settings to stereo, BWF 24 Bit, Sample 48K. What am I doing wrong?

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+Elka Gould Hi Elka. Sorry for the delay in my response. Are you still having this problem? Did you check to see that you have the channel turned on?

@ElkaBGould 8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Mallery I figured it out! I had a setting in the menu that had to be changed to xlr/trs rather than EXT_Power thank for asking

@musicforfilmandtv6718 5 жыл бұрын

You could do a wicked Tarantino impression if you tried. ( good vid too) :)

@kthx1138 3 жыл бұрын

"Alriiight?"

@armaldo96 8 жыл бұрын

Sam greetings, what would you reccomend? the tascam DR-70D or the zoom h5?

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+Armando Aguilar For video stuff I prefer the Tascam DR-70D.

@armaldo96 8 жыл бұрын

thanks! :)

@shred46 6 жыл бұрын

Does recording audio in the camera use up video processing power and buffer?

@HiddenDriveways 6 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of this being an issue.

@intrinsiccinema7374 6 жыл бұрын

tell me something can you monitor or adjust each line separately one review said you cant do that on the tascam 70d but you can on the tascam 6od mk 2 is this true

@HiddenDriveways 6 жыл бұрын

You can't monitor each channel separately, but you can adjust them separately.

@merarycalzadilla5093 8 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to line this thing up with my Canon 80d. It does record the xlr-inputs into the camera file, yet It mixes them all up into one track (left). Right track is simply deactivated, it won't even allow the int camera mic to run while It is connected to the DR-70d. What am I doing wrong? The DSLR is of course set to manual, but it doesn't give me recording options other than levels and monitor output...

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

You should check the "Pan" settings of the inputs. They may all be panned left. This is explained on page 18 of the reference manual, under the "Adjusting the input balance" section: tascam.com/content/downloads/products/867/e_dr-70d_rm_vb.pdf As far as your internal camera mic not working, this is normal. When you plug something into the mic input on a camera, it disables the built-in camera mic.

@merarycalzadilla5093 8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Mallery thanks, figured it out now. Great intro btw. The capabilities of the dr-70d has impressed me, taking into account its price-point!

@user-zo1bo7qr2t Жыл бұрын

This is lovely guy, natural!

@FrozenFilmsByParis 8 жыл бұрын

does it have phantom power?

@shrimpchocolate 8 жыл бұрын

Isn't it hard to change the camera battery when DR-70D is installed under the camera?

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+shrimpchocolate Yeah... You need to take the recorder off when you need to swap out batteries on your camera. It's a pain, but the DR-70D has a big wheel on its camera mount that makes it much easier to do.

@teriparker9384 7 жыл бұрын

Even though the canon 70d does not have a headphone jack, can it still be used with this recorder?

@HiddenDriveways 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can use this recorder with the Canon 70D. In the video I talk about a single feature on the Tascam DR-70D that can't be used with the Canon 70D. But, besides that one feature, you can definitely use them together.

@teriparker9384 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@davormaplenik2776 6 жыл бұрын

Will he drop it or not...

@chrismartindale3193 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks a great video.... the instructions that came with the unit are worthless... why is it that tech people can't write manuals?

@ArifKhan. 5 жыл бұрын

Can it serve as a live interface to a laptop?

@HiddenDriveways 5 жыл бұрын

Arif Khan No, I don’t think so. But the Zoom recorders can.

@aakburns 7 жыл бұрын

Is that a DMX cable you're using instead of an xlr?....

@HiddenDriveways 7 жыл бұрын

Nope. It's a Sennheiser CL-100 output cable, this one: amzn.to/2dxGuIz The one that came in the box with my Sennheiser G3 wireless has blue parts on the XLR side, which make it look DMX-like.

@aakburns 7 жыл бұрын

Gotcha. Was a bit deceiving, used to seeing the standard blue end on DMX.

@joetorres9892 7 жыл бұрын

great info and caught a contact buzz watching.

@espion2009 6 жыл бұрын

Good day, The problem is that you did not show that process of recording the audio from the tascam to the 7d bro! You just talked but didnt show! Which cable are used, what option of choosing to monitor audio etc.. you didnt show bro! Thank you.

@HiddenDriveways 6 жыл бұрын

Mighty Studio This was a review as opposed to a tutorial, but this is good feedback nonetheless. Thanks for the input.

@espion2009 6 жыл бұрын

Alright, it all good, let hope that we ll see such tutorial cause we have been waiting for it long ago. By the way the review was understandable, abit of funny moods but very good, thank you.

@grasworxTTGameplan 4 жыл бұрын

this is the most hilarious thing ive ever watched! LOL

@diplomatfromspace 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh my GOOODNESS!.....just how did you connect the cables. You are restating THEORY!!!!

@abettencourtmusic 5 жыл бұрын

I lost track at how many times I heard “DR seventy dee”. You could make a song with that. Anyway, it was informative, so thank you.

@HiddenDriveways 5 жыл бұрын

Well, thanks for trying to count all of those.

@MrNewcarscott 5 жыл бұрын

just the right amount of camp

@GisellePadilla-jt6qh 3 күн бұрын

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@ScottChristina 8 жыл бұрын

A bit tipsy and/or high. Not a critique, more of a high five ;-) Edit: Yeah, you're high as f*ck Edit #2: You're an Irish Edward Norton Edit #3: I love you man.

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

An excuse like that has an appeal, but, 100% honest, this is my sober self.

@scottwallacejr 8 жыл бұрын

dude you kill me - i watched the whole vid I am still confused... what do I do I just got this thing..

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+Scott Wallace Just start using it. There are lots of menus to navigate. Get to know them. Try to turn the Phantom Power on on a channel. Then try to turn it off. That task alone will give you a good lesson on the DR-70D. Good luck man.

@scottwallacejr 8 жыл бұрын

thanks mann!

@sophisticated 7 жыл бұрын

Is it the greatest thing ever? Maybe? maybe not but it's alright. lollll

@blackhawkcourt 8 жыл бұрын

yourrrrr funny? : D heheh... thanks for this...

@TheEjuiceReviews 5 жыл бұрын

Trying to work out if he is drunk or there is something wrong with him

@TheBluesine 5 жыл бұрын

He's a bit of a dick,,, I dont think he knows much really...

@nxtlvlmediadesign5850 4 жыл бұрын

My 70d by canon does have a headphone jack... what is this guy saying... no Bueno he isn't sure of his products

@HiddenDriveways 4 жыл бұрын

photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1315162

@HiddenDriveways 4 жыл бұрын

You might want to double-check your gear.

@greydogmusic 8 жыл бұрын

clicky clicky noises. dancing. cut this vid down to 15 minutes and review review the product. This is my third try to see a decent review on the use of this unit. At least i made it past the 5 minute mark this time. Off to see if another review will be watchable. It is out there somewhere. Why does everyone think they have to be humors? This is the best so far, please work on your presentation. Good luck.