Topic: Hi new here-Taping questions

[max4334]

Hi. Glad to be here.

Ill cut right to the chase. I'm taping this saturday's Springsteen concert at metlife stadium in Jersey. This is my first time taping a major concert. Now sure ive recorded shows in the past. But nothing major. My main worry is getting caught. I plan on using a tascam dr-100mkII. I have a somewhat irrational fear of the humiliation of being stopped because I have this in my possession. What is the best place to hide this on my body. Also, once the show starts, how do I keep this well enough out of sight while still being able to record something worthwhile?

Thanks for the help

[eman]

We tend to not talk about stealth techniques here. There are 5 page threads devoted to why.
That being said, it isn't the TSA, and there's a place they won't go. Can you guess what place that is?

[runonce]

I might wait til you are at the venue and scrutinize the entry...are they wanding people? Are guys carrying backpacks in?

Sometimes - this can be easier than you think.

The problem with sneaky concealment - is it looks suspicious if you get caught - and will likely fetch you more attention.

If would favor a more casual way of carrying it in. Girlfriends purse...?

At least if they find it, you can play dumb...vs having it taped next to your package, which is harder to explain.
(a reminder of why its not a good idea to buy used recorders from stealthers! )

And maybe ask over in this thread

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=151348.0

[audBall]

Always works for me...

[hoppedup]

It's likely others will be taping, so:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y1Emb7Jyks

Honestly, it's not that tough. Just use a little common sense.

[George]

You only mentioned the recording device...what about the mikes and battery box or preamp?  If you're only going to try with the Tascam, leave it home and go to the show and enjoy it. 

[max4334]

The preamp and mic on the tascam are good enough for me. I shouldve realized this would be a taboo subject. My apologies.

That being said, if the mystery spot is the groin area then great. I was thinking about hiding it in my shoe, but that would be very uncomfortable to say the least.

[flipp]

The preamp and mic on the tascam are good enough for me.

If you are within 10 rows or so of a stack you might get an acceptable recording. If you have  a nosebleed seat, take the offered advice and leave the recorder at home and just enjoy the show.

[max4334]

The preamp and mic on the tascam are good enough for me.

If you are within 10 rows or so of a stack you might get an acceptable recording. If you have  a nosebleed seat, take the offered advice and leave the recorder at home and just enjoy the show.

No I have excellent seats. not GA mind you, but very close none the less

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

I had ZERO issues at the Izod Center in the Spring. There was no search at all. I did go in with the GA floor crowd so they may have skipped the search to get us in quicker.

If you want to be extra sure they don't find it and they are doing a pat down, but it in a place where they can't pat you down due to legal reasons (I'll leave it up to you where that might be).

Also as stated before if you don't have external mics, I wouldn't bother. Springsteen in NJ will with 100% certainty be covered by someone with a nice rig from a good spot. I don't have the ideal spot to record in Denver, but I'll probably roll anyway since Springsteen isn't huge here. I did roll last time in NJ because I was in the ideal spot. Saw him a few nights later at MSG and didn't bother because my seats weren't great (side stage) and I knew that at MSG there would be plenty of other tapers (and there were).

The only time I roll for Springsteen is if (a) I have the ideal location or (b) I'm going to a show I'm not sure will be covered.

[cybergaloot]

Often a Tascam DR-2d dropped in your shirt pocket will get you about as good as you are going to get unless you run external preamps and mics. And its cheap too.

[max4334]

I had ZERO issues at the Izod Center in the Spring. There was no search at all. I did go in with the GA floor crowd so they may have skipped the search to get us in quicker.

If you want to be extra sure they don't find it and they are doing a pat down, but it in a place where they can't pat you down due to legal reasons (I'll leave it up to you where that might be).

Also as stated before if you don't have external mics, I wouldn't bother. Springsteen in NJ will with 100% certainty be covered by someone with a nice rig from a good spot. I don't have the ideal spot to record in Denver, but I'll probably roll anyway since Springsteen isn't huge here. I did roll last time in NJ because I was in the ideal spot. Saw him a few nights later at MSG and didn't bother because my seats weren't great (side stage) and I knew that at MSG there would be plenty of other tapers (and there were).

The only time I roll for Springsteen is if (a) I have the ideal location or (b) I'm going to a show I'm not sure will be covered.

do you think 131 front row will be good enough? the tickets and me deciding to bootleg were last min decisions. 800 bucks for 4 tickets. yikes! so worth it though.

i already have the dr 100mkII

[mfrench]

[fmaderjr]

do you think 131 front row will be good enough? the tickets and me deciding to bootleg were last min decisions. 800 bucks for 4 tickets. yikes! so worth it though.

A lot of members here freak out at the use of the word bootleg, which actually means you are planning to offer your recording for sale.  Most of us are OK with stealth taping, but not with selling our recordings.

In future, best to use the word tape.

[hoppedup]

If you don't get busted and tossed, the worst case then becomes that you come away with a crappy tape. Best case, you come away with a listenable tape, maybe even a good tape. So if you're confident in not getting caught, go for it.