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Recording
Jerseyguy57:
I'm buying a Tascam DR-05 with a set of cardioid mics with a battery box that has bass roll off. This will be my first foray into stealth recording. Any ideas about setting recording levels, bass roll off? I will be sitting withing the first 10 rows. Thanks in advance.
goodcooker:
Don't use the built in bass roll off especially with small cardioid mics. You can do it later with software if it's needed.
fandelive:
What mics are you buying and what kind of music are you recording ?
About mics mounting: the higher the better.
Jerseyguy57:
The first show will be a jazz group. The 2nd show will be a rock and blues show. The mics will be the SP-CMC-2's.
morst:
If you have the time, bring headphones, and go record something you don't care about.
Talk into the mics as you set levels. Call out your level changes, then go listen back. If it's convenient, go outside and listen, or wait for set break and do more experimenting.
If you don't have time to get to a real venue and try it with a band or DJ, you can use your home stereo, set to moderately loud volume. Try to simulate what you expect to hear from your location at the show you want to record.
Have fun!
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