Recorder to match up with mixpre

[Chadfish]

hi all
i have a pmd661 (super oade mod) and i 'm planing to add a mixpre-d (limiters, independent knobs, ...)
what do you think the better way (quality based) to join both?
regards

Use XLR cables.

 

[cesardeuve]

hi chadfix
thanks for the info...
i thought better to use xlr-aes > spdif (pure digital route)

 

[David W. Jones]

I use an H4n as a backup recorder with a pair of Vari-pads, which are very handy to keep in you kit for interfacing with a variety of different impedance levels. You buy them once and they last a lifetime. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=XLR+attenuators&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

If you are serious about upping your recorder, look for a used SD702.




Good Luck!

Dave

 

[Gregg Juke]

You could try something like the EBTech Line-Level Shifter. If you have room in your audio bag, I can tell you that it works great, and might save you some money on a new recorder. It needs 1/4" TRS plugs, but passively transfers from +4 to -10 and back again.

http://www.google.com/products/cata...=X&ei=oShvT9uZE-WD0QHpi9n_Bg&ved=0CI8BEPMCMAM#

GJ

 

[Chadfish]

Oh cesardeuve if that recorder has digital input, then try that. Either way, you'll get good audio.

 

[TWeistar]

I have this very set up and here is what I have done based on the information found on Dan McComb's web site.

http://www.danmccomb.com/posts/987/connecting-zoom-h4n-to-sound-devices-mixpre-part-ii/

Here is the salient information.


“Sound Devices says to connect the MixPre main outs to unbalanced inputs, simply leave output pin 3 unconnected, so wire ‘em XLR pin 2 to tip, XLR pin 1 to sleeve, XLR pin 3 floating. MixPre main outs to H4n Line In. If the problem people are running into is finding the MixPre output too hot, floating pin 3 reduces the level by 6dB. Problem solved. “

"Hi There, I have been using Mix Pre’s for some time with the H4N on many shoots now with success. I have been using the main XLR outs to TRS 1/4″ inputs on the H4N, using my own cables that have a floating no 3 pin on the XLR plugs. This setup sounds amazing! the H4N batteries last A LOT longer, make sure you remember to disengage your sucky H4N limiters and filters".

I took a XLR cable and a 1/4 trs right angled plug and made my own with pin 3 floating (not connected) and it works fine.

My back up set up is to use an attenuated 3.5 mm cable like this one from B & H made by Sescom, also works great.

https://secure.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Sescom+ZOOM+H4N+-+SEL2MZH4N&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

Hope this helps!