On the other hand I feel the complete opposite.
Freely discuss ALL methods, means and tactics to get in any type of recording (audio or video) gear in to venues. Stop being so paranoid over nothing.
The venue rules are constantly changing. For the most part it's just a show that a venue puts on to fulfill some obligation to either an insurance company, the bands request or some law enforcement agency in the rare circumstance that they received a tip that the venue was under some sort of threat. People have been sneaking crap into venues for decades. Do you really think you're going to reveal some method that they aren't aware of? Do you really even think they care? If they wanted you not to get something in then they would do it differently. Try getting a gun into an airport. Sure it probably can be done but it ain't easy.
Now try getting some recording eq into a Springsteen concert. Seems pretty easy to me considering the amount of tapes there are out there.
Do you really think people are monitoring these boards looking for methods or info on how/when/where we sneak in gear? I doubt it. And even if they are, so what!
Tomorrow night I'll be at Pine Knob in Clarkston, MI sneaking in audio recording equipment to a Gin Blossoms concert. I'll probably be wearing shorts, t-shirt and sunglasses. My wife will have the recorder in the false bottom of her purse. I'll have the mics and cables crotched in whitey tighties in a crown royal bag. I will suit up in the bathroom before the show. The mics will be under a Kangol or a backwards black mesh baseball cap. See ya there security
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This is just a matter of opinion though.
Other great methods:
1. A wheel chair is full proof but obviously has other issues. Just about any rig will fit under the seat.
2. Tons-o-venues now have "outside" smoking areas. A friend on the outside and you can sneak in some very nice "big" rigs this way. I've never seen them searching anyone coming back from a smoke break, I'm sure it exists, but I haven't seen it personally.
3. Purses are rarely patted. You can get fancy and sew in a false bottom but it's not even necessary, just drape over some similar colored cloth. They just look in, sometimes move something to the side and move on. R4/722/UA-5/Small DV camera w/ tapes all fit on the bottom of a large purse.