Hey guys, in celebration of my one-year taping anniversary, I got all slutty and purchased some Avantone CK1 mics (from a TS.com taper) and a new Fostex FR2-LE from an eBay retailer.
I was looking for a pre for the mics to run to my R-09, but couldn't find anything I felt comfortable with so I found a good deal on the FR2-LE and said what the heck and went ahead and upgraded to an all-in-one box to run the mics. A recorder upgrade would have been the next step anyway.
It was more than I initially wanted to spend but I figured I'll have a nice open rig and a nice open/stealth rig (CA-11>STC-9000>R-09P) as well. I actually have about as much in the new rig as the started rig. Not to mention I have some items I can sell on eBay (non-taper related) to hopefully cover it.
Anyhoo, I was wondering what batteries (AAs) seem to get the best time (4-6 hours max for most shows I go to) and what CF cards are the most compatible?
What I liked the most about the FT2-LE IS the battery options and the fact I don't need a preamp (with all the messy extra batteries).
I'm excited about his new rig and should be trying it out Aug. 19th and taking it to the Black Crows show in Birmingham Nov. 15.
Thanks in advance and all the help from TS.com members!
MSTaper