Nagra VI

[tsvisser]

sorry, don't know anything about it for those who thought there was new info...

Nagra V

anyone have the scoop on what form factor this device will be? since it is "software dependent", do you think it will be introduced at a lower price point? i'm happy that i didn't buy a new location recorder recently, just might have to wait and see what this is all about.

[Plush]

I have not seen a picture of the unit, but I bet it will be slick. I believe that it should be 8 channels, but the Swiss disagree and say it will be a 6 channel machine.

Us Nagra V freaks might get on board depending on the box's functionality.

We'll just have to see.

We have been a house of Nagra since 1981 and they have never once failed to record.

Professionals only need apply.

[3rdeyeKnight]

The Nagra D and D II were used for on-location recording particularly for the film industry and post production. It looks like the Nagra VI is the next offering. If it's made like the predecessors, dont expect to fit it into your pocket and if costs anything like it's predecessors, be prepared to dig deep into your pockets.

[tsvisser]

Originally Posted by 3rdeyeKnight

The Nagra D and D II were used for on-location recording particularly for the film industry and post production. It looks like the Nagra VI is the next offering. If it's made like the predecessors, dont expect to fit it into your pocket and if costs anything like it's predecessors, be prepared to dig deep into your pockets.

great, so not only will my pockets be empty, but i won't be able to fit anything into them.

[Tim Halligan]

Interestingly, no T power.

Cheers,
Tim

[Bob Yordan]

VI Nagra ..... reminds me of something??


Wasn't Nagra recorders mostly used for interviewing people for eg radio?

[warhead]

Jules used his Nagra recorder on me when I was jammin' on George Winston's C7 at SF Soundworks Studio, AES 06.

Warren Dent - N o W h e r e R a d i o . c o m

War

[JohnRodd]

About 13 years ago I used one of the first digital Nagras (tape) on a record album project and it was quite a trip. We had one of the pre-production units, and it had a mind of it's own, on occasion, but (for the time) it sounded AMAZING.

[Bob Yordan]

Originally Posted by warhead

Jules used his Nagra recorder on me when I was jammin' on George Winston's C7 at SF Soundworks Studio, AES 06.

Warren Dent - N o W h e r e R a d i o . c o m

War

I liked the theme starting 4.19 and most of the passage up until 4.50.

Thanx for sharing.

[Plush]

As I mentioned, we have been a house of Nagra for many decades.

Here we have the Nagra T-Audio, Nagra D, Nagra V and we had a Nagra IV-S.
We also run the superb Stellavox SM-8 here.

The Nagra D is a fantastic 4 channel recorder with the lowest jitter ever in any digital recorder. It sounds fantastic with a liquid and smooth digital sound.

The machine works very well but tension adjustments in the transport can cause it to act strangely. Unfortunately, with the closing of Quantegy, the tape used on the Nagra D is no longer being made. The Nagra VI is the hard disk/flash replacement for the Nagra D.

I'll continue to use the Nagra D here for B format ambisonic recording and orchestra with soloists work.

The Nagra VI is aimed primarily at Holly/Bollywood recordists who are making film dialog recordings.

[warhead]

Originally Posted by Bob Yordan

I liked the theme starting 4.19 and most of the passage up until 4.50.

Thanx for sharing.

Those are sorta sloppy versions of Metallica's "One" and Soundgarden's "Blow Up The Outside World" that I played while checking out that great C7.

War

[fifthcircle]

Used the Nagra D here for a couple years... It was owned by one of my colleagues here in LA, but due to the tape issues Plush mentioned and a few other issues (like multitrack needs beyond 4 tracks), we sold it and I've moved on.

Thing sounded awesome and was built like a tank. The aluminum work was a thing of beauty.

The only way our recordings sounded better was when we fed it with a dB Technologies (now Lavry) AD-122. For the chamber stuff- a good stereo mic (ie AKG 426), Vac Rac Pres, dB Techno conversion and the Nagra recorder. It was a heck of a sound.

I have hopes for the Nagra VI- we'll see if it will be an effective piece for the rig here...

--Ben

[tsvisser]

NAGRA HAS UPDATED THE WEBSITE...

some slutty pics are now posted, along with some details on its function!

Nagra V

one thing that I would like to see... thought that this would have been a cool feature of the 744t - while you have the unit hooked up to a computer, say your transferring files or something, wouldn't it be cool if the recorder also acted like an audio interface?

anyways, I'm starting to get excited by this product.

looking at the Aaton Cantar x2, it promises multi-tracking / dubbing capability. gets into the post world a bit with this feature. convenient for getting the talent to touch up certain tracks etc... but more importantly, being able to multi-track guitars and "mess around" in my spare time. I hope that the Nagra would have this feature too.

[jeronimo]

Originally Posted by warhead

Jules used his Nagra recorder on me when I was jammin' on George Winston's C7 at SF Soundworks Studio, AES 06.

Warren Dent - N o W h e r e R a d i o . c o m

War

great stuff War!!! Two songs I really like!
One question:
I'm hearing distortion here, is it me, is it the mp3 or is it on the source?

[jeronimo]

Have anyone tried a Nagra ARES-M as a "mixdown" deck??? Just curious.

[tsvisser]

...just resurrecting a post... what is going on over at Nagra? Is this product still going to be released? Anyone here that can direct some questions towards their Nagra rep or with HQ to find out what the latest official word is?

[benoïde]

At an audio convention recently, I was told it would be out around March/April/May. It sure looked impressive on paper, though.

[tsvisser]

...I have heard the same thing from a dealer, they say that NAB / Vegas will be the time to expect it... although I'm not holding my breath too deep (just a little bit). there are some circumstances where I might need more than 4 mics. in such a situation, what is the best solution to get 2 more channels into this unit, via the line inputs while retaining as much consistency as possible? now i'm going to make an assumption that has absolutely no basis, but lets assume that the mic pres in the VI are of similar character as the V. would it be possible, say... to hook up an ARES-BB simply as a front end to get some coherency amongst the inputs or would it be better to take an older stereo tape machine and pass it thru via test mode? I'd rather avoid having to buy two VI units.

[tsvisser]

On the Nagraaudio website, it says...

"NAGRA VI and LB will be on show at the NAB in Las Vegas, 14th - 17th April and at the RTNDA in the Las Vegas Hilton at the same time. Please come and visit us on booths N 3214 and R 203 respectively."

What the heck is the Nagra LB? Anyone got some intel?

[tsvisser]

Updated the website with some info on the LB

Nagra VI

looks hot, and even though really designed for journalists, at least it has a rotary encoder for the mic pres, unlike the ARES models - so gain can be ridden appropriately if one were to use it for location sound.

[audiothings]

the sonosax sx-r4 will probably give it a tough fight. priced at about USD 4'500, with 8 channels of aes inputs and 4 mic pres...

[boojum]

At the price point of USD4500 these items are tasty. I cannot understand why Sound Devices has not yet put out something to compete. For me, in the US, the SD would be the best answer: local and easily repaired by a local (US) company. SD, where the hell are you??!

[vrc2250]

You asked for it.. Here's the response.
8 tracks...in the same form factor..
The 788T Portable, Eight-Track Audio Recorder with Time Code | Sound Devices, LLC

[boojum]

Originally Posted by vrc2250

You asked for it.. Here's the response.
8 tracks...in the same form factor..
The 788T Portable, Eight-Track Audio Recorder with Time Code | Sound Devices, LLC

Yes. And I ordered one the day they were announced. I want to do some Schoeps style double MS (two cards, one figure 8) and some Jecklin along with it. I will still have a place for a spot mic. New electronics are supposed to give the pre's a lower noise level. I like the size, ruggedness and the 8 lines of pre-amped inputs. I do think they will upgrade the sampling rates down the line. I can live with 24/48 just fine, though.

[phil.]

The 788T seems to have the 8 x 2 mix assignment function in order to mix 8 inputs down to stereo, right?

How do the Nagra or the Sonosax Recorder handle the routing to the main outs? Do they have a similar function that allows mixing the 8 inputs down to 2 apart from using the gain?

Thanks

Phil.

[Poorsche]

Wish i was here earlier then i would have avoided acquiring a Nagra III. Sonosax sounds juicy though...