AT ES943_Cs -
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?category=search&item=SP-CMC-8&type=store $259 New
Battery Box w/ Bass Roll-Off and Stereo Level Control -
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?category=search&item=SP-SPSB-7&type=store $119 New
>>>These are stealth style mics (small, easy to hide), but will work for any application. If you go to the link provided,, you an read all the details on the mics.
The Battery Box blah blah blah is a little device that will power the mics (like phantom power). Because of the type of mics, you don't need a pre-amp (I think), so you can plug the mics into the battery box into a recording device (like a DAT).<<<
TBar 24" -
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?category=search&item=SP-GNA-3&type=store $50 New
>>>This is a T-Bar. It is a device used to hold the mics in position. Obviously you want your hands free at shows (beer to hold, boobs to fondle, etc...)<<<
AT8415 Shockmount -
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?category=search&item=AT8415&type=store $50 New
>>>Shockmount - does what the name says. Mounts the mics for you, absorbs any shock from messing with the mic...
Custom Work to use tbar w/ shockmount:
http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=20;action=display;threadid=4386;start=msg41783#msg41783>>>I have no idea what this is, but I guess you'll need it to use the shockmount on the t-bar. Probably some kind of mounting thing to mount one to the other...<<<
You ask if this is all worth it, it depends on what you want to tape, what kind of quality you want, etc. Depending on these factors, this rig may or may not be the right rig for you.
I would ask the person selling them questions such as: what shows have you taped with this rig and how did they come out. Ask him if he'll send you a copy or sample of the recording he made with the stuff. Ask him why he is selling it (it may the same exact reason you don't buy it).
I cannot stress this enough, RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH. No matter how much we help you here, it all comes down to YOU. If you do no research and go on what we tell you, you WILL be disappointed. If you take all we tell you and add it to you're own learning, you'll be much happier and better for it... And your tapes will sound awesome (the ultimate goal right???)
Learning about this stuff is part of the fun. If all you want to do is record for instant pleasure, skip all this crap and go buy a minidisc and a Sony ECM mic. There are boatloads on EBAY - they are pratically giving them away...
Terry