Topic: Complete Newbie

[CodeyH]

Hey all!

Am going to two dave matthews band shows in the end of september and am wondering what basic equipment I can get away with for recording a show.. definetly not to trade (unless it turns out good!!) but just to see what all is involved!

Any suggestions?  Thanks!!!!!

--Codey H..

[Swampy]

http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=14;action=display;threadid=4237 . Do you have a pricerange in mind...

[Craig T]

Sony M1 or D8 DAT and a 7pin-to-spdif coax patch cable (save $ and buy used).  Patch for awhile, ask the tapers questions about the mics, preamps, etc that they're running.  Get a feel for the sound you like (most influenced by the microphones) then start shopping for some used mics, preamp, a/d converter.

[Brian Skalinder]

http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=14;action=display;threadid=4237 . Do you have a pricerange in mind...

Dang, Alex, beat me to it!  And I'm gonna agree with Craig on this one - patching is a good way to get a feel for what gear is out there, what you like, etc.  Most tapers are friendly folk and willing to help out.

[Swampy]

http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=14;action=display;threadid=4237 . Do you have a pricerange in mind...

Dang, Alex, beat me to it!  And I'm gonna agree with Craig on this one - patching is a good way to get a feel for what gear is out there, what you like, etc.  Most tapers are friendly folk and willing to help out.

 

[nickgregory]

and if you are talking about any of the DMB shows from Va Beach through Atlanta, there will be plenty of tapers there...