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Description
Front-panel shuttle wheel 0.5-15X speed range IR remote control 4 stage, 1-bit Delta-Sigma A-to-D converters 20-bit equivalent D-to-A converters Program, absolute and time-remaining displays Pushbutton selection of 44.1kHz/48kHz sampling rates via either analog or digital inputs Pushbutton fade-in and fade-out functions Balanced inputs and outputs via XL type connector with choice of -10dBu or +4dBm output levels Up to 400X fast forward/rewind and search speeds to provide high-speed access to any point on a 2-hour DAT tape within 27 seconds Single program and skip play feature is handy for post production work The SV-3800 automatically clocks to incoming frequencies of 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
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Features and functionality
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The SV-3800 operates in three digital input/output modes, preventing simultaneous use of AES/EBU and coax/optical connections.
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Build quality
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It's noted that the heat sinks on the SV-3800 begin to warm up even if the unit doesn't fully power on, suggesting some power is reaching the internals.
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User experience
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Some users experience intermittent power issues where the power switch must be toggled repeatedly before the unit powers on, indicating a potential switch malfunction.
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A Panasonic SV-3800 has been reported to work flawlessly for over two years, highlighting long-term reliability among users who've had issues with other brands.
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Elliott uses this recorder in 1996 for Either/Or album
Reverb listing for Phil Manzanera's Panasonic SV3800:
"This Panasonic SV3800 DAT Recorder is owned by Phil Manzanera
This unit has a typical amount of wear for its age but is generally in good condition. The unit was not comprehensively tested but looks to be in good working order.
All items in The Official Phil Manzanera Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Phil."
Daniel Miller utilizes the Panasonic SV-3800 DAT recorder, as noted in the gear list featured in Sound On Sound.
Eric Chevalier's gear list circa 2003, according to his website:
Mixing Consoles: - Sony DMX-R100 - Yamaha 01V Monitors: - Genelec 1031.A - Genelec 1030.A
Samplers: - Akai s6000 (x2) - Akai CD3000XL - Roland S760 (x4) - Roland SP 700
Synthesizers: - Roland JD800 - Roland JD990 - Roland MKS80 + PG - Roland MKS70 + PG (x2) - Roland XV3080 - Roland D550 - Roland A80 - E-MU Proteus 2000 - Yamaha TX802 - Kurzweil MicroPiano - Korg M1R EX - Korg Wavestation AD - Korg Triton - Alesis DM5 (drum machine) - Access Virus A - Access Virus C - The theremin - Nord Lead
Computer (& Plugins): - PowerMac G4/733 - PowerBook Titanium - Monitors Plasma (x2) - Pro Tools Mix Plus (software) - Logic Audio Platinum (+ eMagic plugins) - Spectrasonics Athmosphere - Spectrasonics Stylus - Mac Five - DD 80 Go + 120 Go + 160 Go LaCie - DD 40 Go Ice - Synchro: "Time Machine" C Lab - Unitor MK2 (x3)
Effects: - Lexicon 480L - PCM80 / LPX15 - Yamaha SPX90 / D1500 (x2) - Tube Tech Compressor LCA 2B - EQ Moog - TC Electronics M5000 - TC Electronic Finalizer 96K - DAT Panasonic SV-3800 - DAT Sony PCM R500
List of recording gear at Paul Robb's studio:
Mackie 32:8 mixing desk. Tascam DA88 digital multitrack (x3). Sony VO5800 3/4‑inch video deck. Sony DAT. Panasonic SV3800 DAT. Genelec monitors. HHB CD recorder. "This is my most important piece in the whole place. Everyone loves it because now I send out my work on CD instead of cassette."
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