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Gear / Technical Help => Ask The Tapers => Topic started by: Happy Hour on September 24, 2006, 05:18:33 AM
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New to this, and had a thought about the following rec. equipment, would be happy with some feedback!
Mics: SP-BMC-12
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?item=SP-BMC-12 (http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?item=SP-BMC-12)
Batery module: SP-SPSB-8
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?item=SP-SPSB-8 (http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?item=SP-SPSB-8)
and then run it in to the SONY-MZ-RH1
http://www.minidisc-canada.com/shopexd.asp?id=734 (http://www.minidisc-canada.com/shopexd.asp?id=734)
Trying to record both rockshows and more acoustic shows, both indoor and outdoor.
Is it worth getting the battery-box, or should I skip it right now and try getting a preamp instead? Cause like it looks like I cant afford both.
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the battery box you are referring to is a preamp (by definition) and it strengthens your the ability to record in higher SPL situations (e.g. rock concerts) You could get a different preamp if that's what you mean but considering the mics you are thinking about purchasing, a more exspensive preamp would just make your mics the weak link in your system. And I assume you are planning on stealthing this rig which means you need a portable preamp anyway. I started out with sound professional in ear omnis, a battery box with bass roll-off and a mini disc player and it served me very well for the price. I think what you have lined out is a good starter rig. Then down the road you can look at upgrading your mics and preamp. Finally if you're considering the rh1, you might also entertain the edirol R-09 solid state recorder. They are all the rage these days and are in the same price range (i like them both personally)
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i agree that the SP stuff is good for the money
started with it and still have it as stealth gear
unless you are getting "better" mics i don't think getting a better pre is worth it
start here, see if you like taping, save money and upgrade later is my opinion
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Thanks for your inputs.
I ended up with SP-CMC-2a mics, the SP-SPSB-8 and the run it to an iRiver H120.
I have yet to test it for a concert so I can try and find the right settings.
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Thanks for your inputs.
I ended up with SP-CMC-2a mics, the SP-SPSB-8 and the run it to an iRiver H120.
I have yet to test it for a concert so I can try and find the right settings.
Nice mics, I know a taper up in Scotland who uses those. They sound (to my ears) simiar to the CMC2s.
What are you after? Perhaps try 0dB (no) gain on the iRiver for your first outing, and adjust for the next.