Upgrade radar 24 &V to SSD

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Upgrade radar 24 &V to SSD Nov 7, 2017 17:41:40 GMT -6 via mobile

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Post by ericn on Nov 7, 2017 17:41:40 GMT -6

Just got this email from IZ I know what I want for Christmas!

If you still love the sound of your older RADAR, but are having trouble finding SCSI drives, it may be time for an upgrade. That doesn't mean you need to abandon the hard disk recorder—or workflow—you know and love.

Introducing the Solid Upgrade Program for RADAR 24 & V

Choose from these three options
ADD A SOLID STATE DRIVE — $999
• Increased Storage Capacity (240 GB SSD)
• Quiet Operation
• Faster WAV File Export
• Full system test

UPGRADE YOUR HARD DRIVE & PLATFORM — $4999
• Similar size and functionality of RADAR 6
• Increased Storage Capacity (240 GB SSD)
• Quiet Operation
• Faster Boot Time
• Faster WAV File Export via USB 3
• New Warranty

UPGRADE TO RADAR STUDIO DUAL BOOT SYSTEM — $6785
• Run DAW software like Pro Tools, Mixbus and more
• Plug & play compatibility with Mac keyboard commands
• Run your favourite plug-ins
• Run PCI and PCIe hardware like UAD-2 DSP cards
• No need for an expansion chassis
• Quiet Operation
• Run RADAR Mode traditional multitrack recorder

“Right now I need a Telecaster through a Vibrolux turned up to 10”
Memphis in the meantime by John Hiatt

kcatthedog Temp Super Helpful Dude Posts: 15,151	Upgrade radar 24 &V to SSD Nov 7, 2017 19:10:05 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kcatthedog on Nov 7, 2017 19:10:05 GMT -6 I saw this but why is the radar ssd like 3-400% more expensive than just buying the ssd ?

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Post by ericn on Nov 7, 2017 20:16:39 GMT -6

Nov 7, 2017 19:10:05 GMT -6 kcatthedog said:

I saw this but why is the radar ssd like 3-400% more expensive than just buying the ssd ?

These are good old fashioned SCSI, there are some Converter boards out there, some have had problems others with identical rigs have had problems.
IZ has had a rock solid reputation for a rock solid product & support, they are putting that on the line for a technical upgrade to a orphaned OS (BE) that went bye- bye long before SSD was viable. You can argue the higher through put of the SSD shouldn't cause any problems but if they are using some kind of bridge to SCSI, that's where the problem may lay.
The other possibilitiy is they are including the IDE upgrade that cost the same and giving you the SSD for free.

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Memphis in the meantime by John Hiatt

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Upgrade radar 24 &V to SSD Nov 7, 2017 23:15:20 GMT -6 kcatthedog likes this

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Post by popmann on Nov 7, 2017 23:15:20 GMT -6

The short answer is that it's not just buying an SSD and swapping one SATA drive for another. It's changing an operating system to use a SATA....adding in a likely PCI card with a SATA controller....maybe replacing the hot swap SCSI drive bay(s) with SATA drive bays....testing it and making sure it's all fully functional.

RADAR would be what....a x86 computer from the middle/late 90s? Is it an early Pentium? Hell....it might be that they had to source ISA cards with SATA controllers!!

keymod RGO Senior Member Posts: 1,730	Upgrade radar 24 &V to SSD Nov 8, 2017 4:31:07 GMT -6 kcatthedog, spindrift, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by keymod on Nov 8, 2017 4:31:07 GMT -6 It's awesome that IZ are working to upgrade and continue to support older units.
	Last Edit: Nov 8, 2017 4:31:36 GMT -6 by keymod My Engineer: stevedemott.com/ Facebook: Keith Modugno / Spiritworks Productions, LLC

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Upgrade radar 24 &V to SSD Nov 8, 2017 9:46:19 GMT -6 via mobile

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Nov 7, 2017 23:15:20 GMT -6 popmann said:

The short answer is that it's not just buying an SSD and swapping one SATA drive for another. It's changing an operating system to use a SATA....adding in a likely PCI card with a SATA controller....maybe replacing the hot swap SCSI drive bay(s) with SATA drive bays....testing it and making sure it's all fully functional.

RADAR would be what....a x86 computer from the middle/late 90s? Is it an early Pentium? Hell....it might be that they had to source ISA cards with SATA controllers!!

RADAR 24 & V Celeron or Pentium III!

“Right now I need a Telecaster through a Vibrolux turned up to 10”
Memphis in the meantime by John Hiatt

popmann RGO Senior Member Longwinded Waxer of Gear Poetic/He Who Is Obtuse/Resident Underachiever Posts: 3,022	Upgrade radar 24 &V to SSD Nov 8, 2017 10:17:14 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by popmann on Nov 8, 2017 10:17:14 GMT -6 So, it has PCI slots and a ATA33 controller. ....and REALLY late 90s. I feel like I bought a P2 for Win98....and upgraded the chip to a P3 a year or two later-that was my "Gigastudio and Quake3/UnrealTournament" machine....

keymod RGO Senior Member Posts: 1,730	Upgrade radar 24 &V to SSD Nov 8, 2017 12:28:24 GMT -6 via mobile ericn and spindrift like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by keymod on Nov 8, 2017 12:28:24 GMT -6 I don't care how old it is - it works like a charm and sounds wonderful.
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Upgrade radar 24 &V to SSD Nov 8, 2017 13:03:26 GMT -6 via mobile keymod likes this

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Post by ericn on Nov 8, 2017 13:03:26 GMT -6

Nov 8, 2017 12:28:24 GMT -6 keymod said:

I don't care how old it is - it works like a charm and sounds wonderful.

They do in a couple of days I'll see what I can learn about the upgrade and the more expensive option.

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Upgrade radar 24 &V to SSD

Post by ericn on Nov 7, 2017 17:41:40 GMT -6

Post by kcatthedog on Nov 7, 2017 19:10:05 GMT -6

Post by ericn on Nov 7, 2017 20:16:39 GMT -6

Post by popmann on Nov 7, 2017 23:15:20 GMT -6

Post by keymod on Nov 8, 2017 4:31:07 GMT -6

Post by ericn on Nov 8, 2017 9:46:19 GMT -6

Post by popmann on Nov 8, 2017 10:17:14 GMT -6

Post by keymod on Nov 8, 2017 12:28:24 GMT -6

Post by ericn on Nov 8, 2017 13:03:26 GMT -6