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R/E/P => R/E/P Archives => Reason In Audio => Topic started by: Alexaudio on October 26, 2005, 05:53:00 PM
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We are about to commit to buying a Tascam DV-RA1000. After evaluating our needs, cost factor, etc - we have found this piece to be an excellent fit. Question remains however, is this unit sensitive to particular DVD+RW media? Fred B's review in Pro Audio Review suggests that it is...however I have heard at the AES that it works well with many name brand DVD+RWs. We have been testing it with Sony DVD+RW without a hitch. However, the cost factor for Sony's is a little high since I have been grabbing it at Staples. One of two media suppliers we use has Verbatim DVD+RW. Should I be concerned before buying a few spindles?
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I've been using the Memorex DVD+RW, but have had quite a few unreadable disks on my G5 and G4 computer. They should be compatible, but I suggest trying a few others before you commit to them.
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One of the local rental houses here in LA has them, but I know they have spent a lot of time trying to find media that is reliable. Unfortunately, I don't know the results of that search other than it has been a bit trying at times...
It is also more of an issue at high-res as the data throughput is much higher. At standard resolutions (24 bit/44.1K for example), there is a lot out there that works...
--Ben