[alexone]

James,

after all these years beeing in the (Bryston) audio business i am sure that there have been a lot of ideas of products that Bryston was thinking of .

could you provide some pics (for the greedy AudioCircle community) of products that have been on the drawing board but never ever really had the chance to come alive?

al.

[James Tanner]

It's a fun idea but I am not sure if we ever took pictures of failed ideas or prototypes - usually they only get to the drawing stage before we realize this is really not a great idea?

james

[alexone]

ok, it was just an idea  .
but in case you'll find something...give us a chance to have a look at it .

al.

[alexone]

James,

...talking about prototypes - in another thread i asked you about a Bryston device that could do state-of-the-art stereo recordings. maybe this could be the next prototype (in the near future) ?!
now that you have perfect playback units and you're planning storage devices (server) the next step could be a recording device. the computer can do the job but a more dedicated gear would just be great ?!?

al.

[Napalm]

James,

...talking about prototypes - in another thread i asked you about a Bryston device that could do state-of-the-art stereo recordings. maybe this could be the next prototype (in the near future) ?!
now that you have perfect playback units and you're planning storage devices (server) the next step could be a recording device. the computer can do the job but a more dedicated gear would just be great ?!?

al.

The whole shebang:



    * Stereo solid-state audio recorder
    * Records to Compact Flash media
    * Up to 96kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV file recording
    * BWF file format with iXML metadata
    * Multi-channel flash start
    * Dual CF card slots for mirroring or continuous recording
    * Color TFT touch panel interface
    * 5-second pre-record buffer
    * Cascade function for multiple unit operation

Physical specifications:

    * XLR balanced analog inputs
    * XLR balanced analog outputs
    * RCA unbalanced input and output
    * S/PDIF digital I/O on RCA connectors
    * Word clock BNC input
    * PS/2 keyboard input
    * Parallel control port
    * RJ-45 LAN control (10/100/1000) on locking connector
    * RC-HS20PD Remote input
    * USB 2.0 host connector for transfer to flash memory drive
    * 1/4" stereo headphone output

Optional SY-2 synchronization accessory adds:

    * SMPTE timecode input
    * RS-422 serial control


For your particular application (recording LPs), this one will do a perfect job just for CAD $800:





Features:

    * 8-track portable recording
    * Record eight individual inputs or six inputs plus a stereo mixdown
    * Up to 96kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV file resolution for 8 channels
    * Stereo 192kHz/24-bit recording mode
    * 4-channel MP3 recording
    * Digital monitor mixing (level and pan) with recordable stereo mixdown
    * Mid-side microphone decoding, either during recording or monitor/mixdown
    * Ganged input option for use with stereo microphones
    * Ideal for surround music and effects recording
    * Cascade function for running two units together
    * Pre-recording feature
    * Auto-recording mode begins recording when the input reaches a certain level
    * Mark function during recording/playback
    * Edit functions such as divide and delete
    * 128x64 backlit LCD display
    * Powered through (8x) AA batteries or (included) PS-1225L adapter
    * Records to SD/SDHC card media (not included)
    * Premium AKM Audio4Pro™ 192kHz A/D converters with over 100dB signal to noise ratio

Physical specifications:

    * (6) mic pres with 60dB of gain and phantom power
    * (4) XLR/1/4" (combi) mic/line inputs and (2) TRS 1/4" mic/line inputs
    * Low cut filter and limiter on each input
    * (6) RCA unbalanced line outputs
    * S/PDIF digital in and out
    * USB 2.0 (mini B) connection for computer
    * Built-in speaker
    * 1/4" stereo headphone output
    * Included accessories: PS-1225L power supply, shoulder strap
    * Dimensions: 7.95" W x 2.12" H x 6.93" D (202mm x 54mm x 176mm)
    * Weight 2.65 lbs (1.2kg) without batteries

If you're wondering about the ADC/DAC, it uses professional 32 bit stuff:

http://www.akm.com/press-releases.asp?prid=10

Short video review here:

http://vimeo.com/12497497

and as Steve mentions, the next step up would be an order of magnitude more expensive (dunno what he had in mind but I guess that in the portable category it would be the sound devices SD788t)

Say James, there's quite some competition to the BDP-BDA combo???

Nap. 

P.S. Just for LP recording you can get away with the thing on the right side, it has Line input:

[alexone]

Nap,

i know the Tascam stuff and it is amazing! this is something i would like to have...maybe Bryston jumps on to it ?!?

however, do you know what the Broadcast Wave Format (iXML) is used for?

al.

[Napalm]

Nap,

i know the Tascam stuff and it is amazing! this is something i would like to have...maybe Bryston jumps on to it ?!?

however, do you know what the Broadcast Wave Format (iXML) is used for?

al.

Err... for broadcast applications? 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast_Wave_Format

Look closer at the DR-680:

-works with "regular" WAV files too
-uses SD cards
-you can have a laptop connected to its USB port, it will see the recorder as "mass storage"
-it can do 24/192 in stereo mode
-it has digital outputs in case you would like to use an external DAC

Isn't it amazing how we have been brainwashed and deprived of recording equipment all these years? Only turntables and CD players? "Consume, consume, consume"?

Nap.

P.S. You may also want to investigate this one:

http://www.sounddevices.com/products/702.htm

Plays FLAC files from external hard drive, price is similar to BDP-1.

[werd]

Err... for broadcast applications? 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast_Wave_Format

Look closer at the DR-680:

-works with "regular" WAV files too
-uses SD cards
-you can have a laptop connected to its USB port, it will see the recorder as "mass storage"
-it can do 24/192 in stereo mode
-it has digital outputs in case you would like to use an external DAC

Isn't it amazing how we have been brainwashed and deprived of recording equipment all these years? Only turntables and CD players? "Consume, consume, consume"?

Nap.

P.S. You may also want to investigate this one:

http://www.sounddevices.com/products/702.htm

Plays FLAC files from external hard drive, price is similar to BDP-1.

Hey Nap
 
Nap - "what?"

Hey Nap

Nap-- "whaaat?"

HEY NAAAAAAAAAAP

Nap - "what do you want already?"

Werd screams at the top of his lungs

THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH IN DIGITAL PLAYBACK !!!!!!!!!

[Napalm]

Werd screams at the top of his lungs

THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH IN DIGITAL PLAYBACK !!!!!!!!!

Especially cables.

nap.