Topic: Mic Reccomendations for a local band?

[jasonw]

I am not looking for mics for myself but I am looking for a friend of mine who is in a band.  They play "rock" (i.e. The Band, Dead).  They just bought a Boss Micro BR (Here is a link:  http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=818)

He is looking for an easy setup.  I was thinking some At853's but I wanted to get some info from people who really know whats going on.  He didnt say anything about how much he would like to spend but I am thinking not too much.  Please dont say "get a jb3/iriver/etc..." because they are set on using the Boss Micro.... 

[fanofthemule]

What size venues do they usually play?  If you want to keep it real easy, you could get some of the Church Audio mics.  There's some for sale here:  http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,89833.0.html

That setup comes with everything you'd need to make a recording since you already have a recording device.

[jasonw]

They usually play in smaller venues/clubs/bars.  Would these mics need the preamp/battbox to work with this particular recorder?