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Title: What would be a great stealth setup
Post by: MATTZS on December 01, 2003, 07:34:02 AM

I'm just getting into taping. Looking to get a NJB3. What do you think would be a great stealth setup to use with this. I'm afraid of getting the upgrade bug as soon as I start, so I'm thinking is it better to front the money now? I don't know what the price range would be, so a few choices may be good. Thanks
Matt

*edit*
Please remember, I know nothing about any of this, mic types, a/d, ect.

Title: Re:What would be a great stealth setup
Post by: Ed. on December 01, 2003, 07:39:04 AM

what are you primarily going to be taping, stealth or open?  that'll help you get started on your choices (and help us give you ideas).

ed

Title: Re:What would be a great stealth setup
Post by: MATTZS on December 01, 2003, 08:57:42 AM

I would think stealth. Is open having a stand and all?

Title: Re:What would be a great stealth setup
Post by: pfife on December 01, 2003, 10:34:50 AM

Quote from: MATTZS on December 01, 2003, 07:34:02 AM

I'm afraid of getting the upgrade bug as soon as I start, so I'm thinking is it better to front the money now?

Agree.  I made this mistake.  Although, I would say that this wouldn't insure that you still wouldn't have an upgrade bug... even people with 'the best' stuff want more stuff!

Title: Re:What would be a great stealth setup
Post by: Sean Gallemore on December 01, 2003, 04:49:00 PM

Matt-
give us some more info, like what bands you'll be taping, in what size venues, and how much you have to spend.  If you have a couple G's laying around, go for the schoeps ;)

Title: Re:What would be a great stealth setup
Post by: MATTZS on December 01, 2003, 05:06:30 PM

A couple of G's! Really, how about $500 maybe a little more. As for venues, all sizes really, same for music alot of different types. How about breaking it down - civic center, large club. Mostly rock, some softer. sorry to be vauge, I guess there isn't a cure all.  ??? I just want to get into taping and I want decent equipment that sounds good. I know thats all relative, so any pointers will be greatly appreciated, I won't hold you responsible in court ;)

Title: Re:What would be a great stealth setup
Post by: sexymexi on December 01, 2003, 05:16:39 PM

heres a place to get you started with some mics and stuff for stealth taping.  http://www.soundprofessionals.com/  browse the rig pics section, and see what others have, there are some stealth pics in there, look at that thread, it has other links on it. peace.
http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=23;action=display;threadid=10085

matt

Title: Re:What would be a great stealth setup
Post by: Sean Gallemore on December 01, 2003, 05:36:22 PM

you can get some great stealth mics with a Battery Box and a JB3 for under $500.

there have been a lot of threads here recently started by people in the same situation as yourself.  Many opinions have been given and it'll be a great place to start.