Korg M1000 and on-location recording

woodsj25 · Post by **woodsj25** » Fri May 15, 2009 6:02 am

Hello everyone, I have a question and I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this:

I am looking into getting some type of in the field recorder, and I have experience with Tascam's HDP2, however, I have seen the Korg M1000 in a studio, and it was fantastic! The quality blew me away, and it seems like Korg kinda hints that this can be used in the field, but it seems like it wouldn't be too practical... I am not sure if I am not looking into it enough, but things like, the inputs are on the back of the unit, if that were sitting in a porta brace, they would be on the bottom, and also, do we have to have the program that comes with it to get the files off of it? The thing I like about Tascam is that they put .wav files right onto a compact flash drive for you, and it is simple.

So would the M1000 be good for actual boom operating, or am I looking at it the wrong way, would it be better being in a rack with some on-location gear... is that what Korg is trying to get at?

Thanks for any answers.

--Jeff

cyberlama · Post by **cyberlama** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:12 pm

I use MR-1000 for field recording, it's almost perfect for this. Almost, cause the batteries seem to last not more than 1,5 hour and it made me unpleasant surprise while recording a concert. You can move files with windows browser, u only need audiogate for converting 1-bit files.

MuBashi · Post by **MuBashi** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:46 pm

Dear Cyberlama,

I'm looking for a nice audio interface for my guitar. I started looking around and I came across the MR-1000, the ideas for capturing unique sounds by microphone came pouring in. It has the capability to record my guitar and these other "on-the-go" sounds.

But, I guess my question is; can it act simply as an interface straight into whatever DAW (likely Sonar

I'm using or does it first record and then you convert the file formats and then upload them?

Please keep in mind I'm totally new at this.

cyberlama · Post by **cyberlama** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:50 pm

It is totally NOT an interface. As an interface for the computer i personally use edirol FA-66. Korg MR-1000 lets you record in a best posssible quality, wherever you take it, but if you record with best quality you have to CONVERT files first, then put it into DAW.

Sitll, with MR-1000 you can record with usable quality, like 96kHz/24bit WAV, and put it straight into DAW.

PencilGeek · Post by **PencilGeek** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:09 am

I've read in many threads about the bad battery life of the MR1000 -- around 1.5 hours with Lithium Ion batteries.

I'm getting 4.5 hours battery life with regular Duracell batteries. Why don't people just use throw-away batteries instead?

cyberlama · Post by **cyberlama** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:12 pm

You get 4,5 hours recording time? I use highest capacity i could buy Energizer nickel-metal-hydride 2650mAh rechargeables. They last for 1,5h (of course without using phantom). So u say, non rechargeables are better? Must check that.

PencilGeek · Post by **PencilGeek** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:38 pm

cyberlama wrote:You get 4,5 hours recording time? I use highest capacity i could buy Energizer nickel-metal-hydride 2650mAh rechargeables. They last for 1,5h (of course without using phantom). So u say, non rechargeables are better? Must check that.

I only tested this once and have no reason to believe it has changed. I recorded an event that was 4 hours, needed phantom power. When I got home, I got another 15-30 minutes out of the batteries before they died.

Before purchasing the unit, I read the manuals and I recall seeing some battery life estimates based on mhA ratings. The OTC Duracels should have lasted 4-4.5 hours based on their mhA rating -- and that's exactly what I got.

I routinely record events that are 2-3 hours long, always use phantom, and never have a problem.

On a side note, I'm thinking of experimenting by replacing the 40GB HDD with a 80GB SSD. I want to see if 1) it can be done; and 2) how the battery life changes. I might purchase the parts tomorrow if all goes well.