Topic: Old Taper - New Equipment?

[NJShoreTaper]

Old taper here, 20+ years, DAT, MD, cassette and currently an LS10. Want to upgrade, mics, battery box and new rig, want to get your thoughts on what the best option under $500 would be. Did not see a thread here about full set ups, but see a ton of new equipment. Looking to tape very loud, shed/arena rock shows. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

[yates7592]

Not sure on exact US$ prices, but you won't be too far out on $500 with Sony M10, and Church Audio CA-11 omni and card caps (or CA-14) and ugly battery box. Check the Retail page on TS for Church's latest offers, there's usually some sort of package deal on for mics and battery box or preamp.

[tim in jersey]

Howdy, NJShoreTaper. Welcome to ts.com. Where in NJ are you taping?

[NJShoreTaper]

Thanks guys. I typically hit all the sheds across the state, KISS shows specifically in the next few weeks.

[Chilly Brioschi]

KISS went taper-friendly?
Why not look for a recent used Marantz in the yard sale and ask the band for a board patch?

[acidjack]

^ I think he's 

I'd strongly suggest, if the OP wants to be using the mics this summer, buying these from darktrain in the YS: http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=168986.0 Robb is a standup guy, does great work, and will get them to you soon. A new build of CA mics is not going to be ready by summer's end, I wouldn't think. You said you'll be in big sheds, probably not that close up (I'm assuming) so some low-profile hypers might do the trick. They'll be a little thin, but it's KISS... there should be lots of bass.

All you'd need is the mics above, a cheap battery box, and a recorder.

[obaaron]

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=168991.0

Also, I've got an extra Church Audio CA-9200 pre-amp I'd be willing to part with if you want the additional flexibility and a set of CA-14 cardioids.  pm me if interested in either. I could ship them out immediately

[NJShoreTaper]

Thanks all. I have an LS-10, I would imagine that is still a viable recorder for this type of set up, yes? With that I guess a battery box is still required?

[NJShoreTaper]

AcidJack, thanks, what sort of mounting options are available for those? They look good and I know these provide quality sound.

[acidjack]

AcidJack, thanks, what sort of mounting options are available for those? They look good and I know these provide quality sound.

There are clips you can buy from Sound Professionals, but honestly, I think some simple tape on glasses is the best and what I'd use.

[dyneq]

Thanks all. I have an LS-10, I would imagine that is still a viable recorder for this type of set up, yes? With that I guess a battery box is still required?

I had the LS-10. It's a nicely made recorder, but it does roll off the low end when you use the mic input. If you want to stay with that recorder, consider getting a preamp instead of a battery box and go line in to avoid the roll off. Here's a review with some of the details:

http://www.sonicstudios.com/ls10revw.htm

[NJShoreTaper]

Thanks folks, the preamp option seems like something I may want to dig into.