Topic: Recommend Mics for Recording a performance in a church

[jpschust]

why are you inclined to not daisy chain cables?  if they are good cables that are made well, i dont see a problem.

I always worry about connections in the field( dirt, wear, etc.)  A single cable is fewer points to test if there is a problem.

I may have mis-read his post but I thought that he was getting an extension cable and I was recommending getting a longer cable instead of another shorter cable.  I've daisy chained cables without problems, but if I have a choice I go for one piece of wire.

i tend to keep some extra cables in my bag if i need them- i agree single point is desirable but i also dont want to bring a 30' cable in the field, a 20' cable a 10' cable etc if i ever need to do on stage runs- id rather just have some shorter well built cables and be prepared to just extend if need be.

[Nick in Edinboro]

UPDATE:
Mic:  Audio-Technica AT825 - Cardioid Stereo Condenser Microphone
Mount:  AT8415 Low Profile Universal Shock Mount
Stand:  Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand
Cable Extender:  Comprehensive Digital aes-ebu cbl - 25' (xlrm - xlrf)
This would be $592.35 - $100 Gift Card that I have.

Here's another take:

Mic: AKG C1000   ($300)
   See package here:
     http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=29576.0
      Includes:
           1 Pair of silver AKG C1000s mics
           2 pair of  Sabra SSM-1 shock mounts.
           ST-2 T bar
           Dual female XLR -> 1/8"

Stand: Impact Compact Air Cushioned Light Stand - Black, 8'  ($34.95)
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=253074&is=REG

Cables:  15' mic cables purple Canare star quad cable with black/gold right angle XLRF > XLRM on the other.  ($50)
   http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=30254.0

Recorder(): Creative Nomad JB3  ($129 on Ebay)

FWIW, someone here is selling the At825 for $225 shipped!  Not a bad price at all!  I had an AT822 when I started and thought it pulled great tapes.
http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=30651.0

The mics are just another option if you wanted a stereo pair to work with different configurations, it's also nice because it comes with a t-bar/shockmounts, etc... They are somewhat largish and not as low-profile as the AT825.  Regardless the other deals (the stand and cables) are good deals and support TS.com members habits of upgrading   With the two 15' cables you could pair them together and have a run of 30' for cheap.  The starquads are quality cables.

[F.O.Bean]

and thats only 480 dollars roughly

[night201]

I'm going to be recording to Video tape since I will be video taping the performance.  I'll be recording with a Panasonic DVC80.  It has dual XLR inputs.

[BobW]

I'm going to be recording to Video tape since I will be video taping the performance.  I'll be recording with a Panasonic DVC80.  It has dual XLR inputs.

Depending on staging, a pair of mini AT's properly located, could save you a hundred bucks and add a bit to the sound, IMHO.
Placement is going to be key.
Do not use a camera-mounted mic !

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