Topic: Suggestions on passing thorugh a metal detector?

[Evil Taper]

The venue which I am going to tape at is The Rave in Milwaukee, WI.  It seems to be fairly random as to when they use the metal detector wands and not.  I have seen some bands there multiple times and sometimes they used them and sometimes they didn't.  I am going to be precautious just incase.  My gear is as follows:

Sony MZ-R37 MD
Giant Squid Audio Labs Omnidirectional Powered Stereo Mics with Bass Roll-off
Giant Squid Audio Labs Battery Box

I am planning on crotching the gear unless someone has a better suggestion.  The band I'm recording is Marilyn Manson.  I know that nobody seems to have much positive to say about the GSA mics but it's my current setup and the recordings I have made in the past sound better than most recordings I've heard from metal shows.  My only complaint would be how large the battery box is, the mics can reproduce a drumset recorded from 18 inches away with zero distortion, which in my opinion is a fairly strong testament to their abilities.  Enough with the rambling, any helpful info will be greatly appreciated.  Also, in anyones previous experiences where a wand has located the recorder does claiming to have an exotic piercing grant you easy entry without further checks?  Thanks to all who can help me, the show is next week!!!

[udski]

Croctch It + big cowboy-type belt buckle

It they make you take the belt off, admit the Prince Albert.

[Evil Taper]

I have a big belt with metal studs all over it and a big belt buckle.  I'd heard the belt buckle trick sometimes works.  If I do claim to have a prince albert they can't make me whip it out for them can they?

[JAH]

Croctch It + big cowboy-type belt buckle

It they make you take the belt off, admit the Prince Albert.

Price A is the man and you can be too...this would work big time for that show 
glf
jah

[Just Taper Mark from NC]

being a MM show I think they would have no trouble believing the prince albert
story and NO they wouldn't make you whip it out unless they're homo's or
something. hell,I'd think it would be a requirement to get in or something,all I
know is that d00d scares me

[Evil Taper]

ok thanks guys, i hope the recording sounds better than a large portion of the other manson boots I own, mostly made with sony stereo mics (uckkkkkk)!!!

[deadhoarse]

Unfortunately, a venue that I frequent has started using metal detectors as well.  When I first saw the wands, I hesitated and thought about putting my gear in the car, but I said hell with it and just walked through.  Nothing went off that time, or the two other times I was wanded.  Keep in mind that it probably would go off if their wands were set to a higher sensitivity, I do get nervous about that every time.  I am stealthing a Sony M1, a plastic battery box, and DPA 4061 mics.
Good luck.

[zhianosatch]

I have a big belt with metal studs all over it and a big belt buckle.  I'd heard the belt buckle trick sometimes works.  If I do claim to have a prince albert they can't make me whip it out for them can they?

don't wear studs or spikes to a show. they might make you remove the item and check it.
you can do it!

[Evil Taper]

Gosh darn, I put my big belt buckle on a studded belt.  Guess I better find a let weaponlike belt now.  Also the MD and battery box are both metal.  In the instance that I do get picked up with the wands they can't determine exactly what size the object is can they?

[Evil Taper]

So...the wands shouldn't be able to detect to size of the object right?  Sorry if I'm being paranoid but I just can't really afford to have my stuff confiscated.  First time is always the most intense for things of this nature.

[Ed.]

i doubt they can determine the size...but then again, who's to say you don't have a huge PA and a cockring to match. heh.

i've also hard that ductape around the items would work.  maybe wear old pants and put in a layer of duct tape around the inside of them.  i'd bet that'd get really hot tho.

[firmdragon]

Unfortunately, a venue that I frequent has started using metal detectors as well.  When I first saw the wands, I hesitated and thought about putting my gear in the car, but I said hell with it and just walked through.  Nothing went off that time, or the two other times I was wanded.  Keep in mind that it probably would go off if their wands were set to a higher sensitivity, I do get nervous about that every time.  I am stealthing a Sony M1, a plastic battery box, and DPA 4061 mics.
Good luck.

isn't it the batteries that do the most damage metal wise? I've only been wanded once. and i had a ton of gear on me.  luckily taping was ok.

[Evil Taper]

Batteries...good point.  Too bad I don't have any steel toes anymore cuz I could jam those by my toes.  But yeah, especially at a very pierced concert how can they contest that you have a jacobs ladder, PA, and some scrotum jewelry too boot.  I'll let you guys know how it went on saturday.  As for the sneakiness, I got the idea of sewing a pocket onto my briefs for the minidisc to keep it in position, works really well.  Now as long as the battery pack stays in place i should be ok.  For some reason the cords are all about 60" for the mics and the plug.  All shall go well and I will have made the first manson recording of this tour come saturday.

[John Kelly]

So...the wands shouldn't be able to detect to size of the object right?  Sorry if I'm being paranoid but I just can't really afford to have my stuff confiscated.  First time is always the most intense for things of this nature.

The worst thing that can happen is they kick you out.  They cannot take your gear.

[deadhoarse]

So...the wands shouldn't be able to detect to size of the object right?  Sorry if I'm being paranoid but I just can't really afford to have my stuff confiscated.  First time is always the most intense for things of this nature.

The worst thing that can happen is they kick you out.  They cannot take your gear.

Exactly.  And since your biggest concern at this point is the wands outside the venue....if you do happen to set them off, you can always just come clean about it and walk to the car. Just relax.