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royfphoto wrote on 9/21/2014, 6:44 AM
I just use 2 channels and it's on both, it's a great feature
John222 wrote on 9/21/2014, 6:59 AM
Is the "slate" function same as the "mark" function on their other recorders?
rraud wrote on 9/21/2014, 10:17 AM
"Is the "slate" function same as the "mark" function on their other recorders?
> Depends what you mean by 'mark'.. AFAIK is does not add a (metadata) marker to the timeline. It inserts a brief 'test tone'.. like a bloop slate (w/o any visual reference though) So an audio feed from the DR60 to camera would be necessary.
fosko wrote on 9/21/2014, 6:36 PM
I'm looking for something that can "mark" a spot (for location purposes) during recording but not show up in production (or could be deleted on a 3rd or 4th track)
riredale wrote on 9/21/2014, 10:09 PM
You can hit the DATA button to make a mark. Or just split the track.
fosko wrote on 9/21/2014, 10:11 PM
Where does this 'data' show up ? I've tried to get more info online. It's not very specific.
rraud wrote on 9/22/2014, 9:31 AM
The data should show up on the timeline as a regular VP or SF marker . They can later be deleted from the TL or not saved using 'Save as' (un-check 'Save metadata with file' )

Addendum: According to the DR-60 manual: (page 59) " Press the data dial to add a mark during recording"
So apparently there are slate markers and the usual location marks. Read the manual.
fosko wrote on 9/23/2014, 6:52 PM
I read that, but it wasn't clear (to me) how the mark was interpretited, and whether it could be read outside of the unit.
Interestingly enough (in a major DUH moment) I realized I have a DR40 with the same feature. Tested it out and works just as needed. THANKS.
Now, I'm going to look for a less expensive model wit the feature (need to puchase it for a church on a budget).