Topic: Newbie needing help with deciding on equipment to purchase

[AgentMJZ]

Hey! Thanks in advnace to whoever reads and helps me out. I'm interested in getting a basic MiniDisk and stealth mic set up to record an outdoor show at randall's island in august. Excluding the mini-disk my budget is 160$ for mics and  dont want to push it more than 210$ if possible after adding the battery. 
Also I'm not familar with the setups with power supplys, rolloffs etc. Basically I want a simple setup (Steal Mics, Small / Light Power Supply (if necessary) to supply it, and MD)

Im not looking for a descent sounding recording, nothing spectacular, but good enough to listen to it an enjoy it w/o it being horrible.

Basically what would be a good set of mics and a good MD recorder.

Thanks so much

[F.O.Bean]

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[itook2much]

I'd go for Hi-MD instead of regular MiniDisk.  With Hi-MD, you can record in linear PCM, lossless audio.  In addition, you can do a direct USB transfer to PC, so you won't need a CD recorder or home MD player to do a transfer.  Make sure you get the remote as well.  I'd suggest the Sony 900 or NH-1, I'm very happy with my NH-1.

Check out http://www.minidisco.com/ for more info.  Be sure to search eBay as well as Google to get the best deal.

Check out Sound Profesionals for mics http://www.soundprofessionals.com/   Good prices & quality, & the customer service can't be beat.
In addition, they offer TS.com members a 10% discount off "their" items (with a stock # beginning with SP- ) --> http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=23681.0

Be sure to search & read here at TS.  There is a wealth of info available.  FWIW, I've heard nothing but good things about SP mics, from the less costly to the most expensive.  I use SP mics, & I'm happy with them.

As far as the battery box, you can get the levels or bass roll-off options, or just go for the basic model.  I just have the very basic SP-SPSB-6.  I'd suggest getting one of the full size 9v models, not the mini battery type.  You never know when you'll need to grab a battery when yours dies (& you forgot a backup).  Things happen, & you can grab a 9v at almost any convenience store--not true of the mini batteries.

Let your ears (& budget   ) be your guide.
Good luck, & +T for taking the plunge into taping.

[AgentMJZ]

ok kool thanks a lot. I wound up buying an MD player, now for recording an outdoor venue which type of mic is best, or is it just person preference

[Ray76]

ok kool thanks a lot. I wound up buying an MD player, now for recording an outdoor venue which type of mic is best, or is it just person preference

Read man. Really. There is a TON a TON I say a TON of info here, you just have to look for it. There are many different mics setups, but most of it I would say, is preference. This question has been answered a thousand times here, just do a search and you will find it.http://taperssection.com/index.php?action=search;advanced After youve read everything, and cant get answers you want, then someone will be glad to help you out.

Good luck.

[terrapinj]

Couple of Stealth Options for you. I have never tried either pair, but they are discussed here all the time. With the search feature you can find more than you probably ever thought you could know about them. Good Luck.

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=43628.0