Long recording time with a HD24XR.

odeon · 9th December 2009

hey guys,
i searched the forum a bit for this.
but as this is my first time to record a show with an hd 24 xr i thought i might open a new thread for this.
recording time will be approx. 2:30.
the unit is rented from a p.a. rental.
any tips to avoid problems, any do`s and dont`s?

thanks for your input.

holger

RobAnderson · 9th December 2009

2 hrs and 30 minutes shouldn't be a problem if you are recording at the lower sample rates (i.e. 44.1 or 48)

Do format the drives ahead of time - even a quick format is better than not at all.

Using your own HDD may be a good idea as well if this is a possibility.

odeon · 9th December 2009

thanks rob.

sample rate will be 48khz as the recording is for a dvd.
i have read about the formatting in the "quick start" section of the hd manual. i don`t know how big the internal hd is, how long will the formatting time take?
sorry, own hdd is not available.

bishopthomas · 9th December 2009

There is no "internal" hard drive. The HD24 uses caddies that pop out of the machine. It comes stock with one hard drive in a caddy, but I don't know if there was any standardization in hard drive size. Make sure the rental company knows that they need to provide a drive and maybe spec out the size if possible.

RobAnderson · 9th December 2009

Hi Thomas

Good to "see" you.

The standard drive that was shipped with the later HD24's was 80GB. Check with the rental house to see what they have installed.

Odeon:
A long format might take several hours depending on drive size. A quick format is instantaneous.

It would be good to consider how you will transfer the files - rent the fireport if you have the option, though you would also need the FST software. Else, be ready to do a real-time transfer.

odeon · 9th December 2009

sorry for the misunderstanding.
i was talking about the caddie-hds as the "internal" hd.
i know that the rental brings the unit loaded with a hd.

odeon · 9th December 2009

thanks rob,

good to know that the formatting might take a few hours.

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odeon Gear nut Joined: Jan 2007 Location: germany Posts: 86 Thread Starter	Long recording time with a HD24XR. hey guys, i searched the forum a bit for this. but as this is my first time to record a show with an hd 24 xr i thought i might open a new thread for this. recording time will be approx. 2:30. the unit is rented from a p.a. rental. any tips to avoid problems, any do`s and dont`s? thanks for your input. holger

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bishopthomas Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,565	There is no "internal" hard drive. The HD24 uses caddies that pop out of the machine. It comes stock with one hard drive in a caddy, but I don't know if there was any standardization in hard drive size. Make sure the rental company knows that they need to provide a drive and maybe spec out the size if possible.

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RobAnderson Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2007 Location: NY New York a wonderful town Posts: 725 16 Reviews written	Hi Thomas Good to "see" you. The standard drive that was shipped with the later HD24's was 80GB. Check with the rental house to see what they have installed. Odeon: A long format might take several hours depending on drive size. A quick format is instantaneous. It would be good to consider how you will transfer the files - rent the fireport if you have the option, though you would also need the FST software. Else, be ready to do a real-time transfer.