Lewitt DGT 650 against Tascam DR 40 on a flamenca negra

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rojarosguitar

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Lewitt DGT 650 against Tascam DR 40 ...

I was curious how the Lewitt DGT650 mobile studio compares to my Tascam DR-40.

Of course somehow these are two devices adressing two different needs, but both beeing basically designed for quick mobile recording, I thought a comparison is not totally unfair.

The main difference is that DR 40 is self-contained, whereas DGT 650 needs either an iOs device like iPhone or iPad (thunderbolt input) for recording. One can also use a Mac Os (which I did, because I didn't have an extra USB power cable for the DGT 650 that is required on mobile devices) or Windows PC.

It wasn't a recording session proper, I just played short sequences over the whole range to the guitar.

The slightly over one minute takes have not been processes apart from mix down from 96/24 to 44.1/16 and used in the Youtube movie.

Of course in the original files the differences are clearer, but you can hear them well in the movie too.

I'm not going to tell you yet which is which. Do you like to guess?

Before I comment on the devices, listen for yourself...

Here it is:

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 25 2015 9:41:14

Cervantes

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From: Encinitas, CA USA

RE: Lewitt DGT 650 against Tascam DR... (in reply to rojarosguitar)

The first one is obviously much better, so I am guessing it is the Lewitt.
I think either would be suitable for practice purposes, but the first one would be nice when presenting your playing to others.

I am curious about this one:

http://www.rode.com/microphones/ixy

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 25 2015 19:44:19

rojarosguitar

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RE: Lewitt DGT 650 against Tascam DR... (in reply to rojarosguitar)

Spot on, the first is Lewitt.

I don't know the Rode device; I'd guess it's also fairly good enough for documentation of ones own work but quite likely not as good as Lewitt. But one would have to try...

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Music is a big continent with different lascapes and corners. Some of them I do visit frequently, some from time to time and some I know from hearsay only ...

A good musical instrument is one that inspires one to express as free as possible

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 25 2015 21:28:45

Cervantes

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From: Encinitas, CA USA

RE: Lewitt DGT 650 against Tascam DR... (in reply to rojarosguitar)

If I could justify the expense I would definitely consider the Lewitt.

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Ah well, there was a fantastic passion there, in my case anyway. I discovered flamenco
very early on. It grips you in a way that you can't get away - Paco Pena

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 28 2015 17:55:27

rojarosguitar

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RE: Lewitt DGT 650 against Tascam DR... (in reply to Cervantes)

Here is another thread where you find this comparison:

http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=282446&appid=&p=&mpage=1&key=&tmode=&smode=&s=#282446

Maybe you can comment there whoch one you think is which and how you like it...

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Music is a big continent with different lascapes and corners. Some of them I do visit frequently, some from time to time and some I know from hearsay only ...

A good musical instrument is one that inspires one to express as free as possible

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 30 2015 19:45:35