Topic: Edirol R-09 - suggested input level for internal mics at big rock show?

[evilchris]

Depends on what you're recording, where you're recording, the mics and batt box being used.  10 could be perfect, it could be too hot, or it could be too low.

[wklitz]

I like the Croakies mounting option.

Do people actually still use Croakies in everyday life?  I thought the 80's were over.  Pretty much the only time I see Croakies are at a concert and it's someone taping...seems like a dead give away to security.

[Belexes]

I like the Croakies mounting option.

Do people actually still use Croakies in everyday life?  I thought the 80's were over.  Pretty much the only time I see Croakies are at a concert and it's someone taping...seems like a dead give away to security.

Qft.  I feel the same way about a backwards ballcap.  Stealth needs to have some fashion sense.

[evilchris]

That's why I don't use the croakies OR the cap. 

[dactylus]

I prefer to stealth at shoulder-level, myself.  The shows I go to usually have heavy security, and they tend to be well-trained by the bands' heads of security (I've seen a few stealthers busted on several occasions), so it lets me blend in more easily, being able to bob my head, look around, etc.

I 100% agree with the shoulder-level method.  Much less anxiety and the recordings can still be VERY sweet...

[bbernardini]

Any more thoughts on this question?

[hekiko]

I have recorded live concerts using Edirol R-09 internal mic.
They were not Rock concerts, and I set the input level = 7 and the result was OK but I still got some cracks during some very loud notes.
In this case, the result would be very soft and I need to change the volume level of the recording with a sound editing application later, though (+400% or more) and reduce the bass.


I have set the AGC on once, but the result was much worse (very annoying indeed, with the volume going up and down unnaturally all the time).
So I would suggest input level = 5 or 6 using the internal mic to record in the open air. If you have to conceal the mic inside your jacket or something, higher input level is OK (7 or .
I put my Edirol inside a thick dark glove, start recording and switch the HOLD on and let just the mic portion slipped out.

[bbernardini]

I recorded the big rock show in question using some SP-CMC-19s and their cheapest battery box. I had the R-09 set at 14 for the opening act, and boosted it up to 16 or 17 for the headliner. I probably could have put it into the low 20s with no ill effects.