Right now I have a beginner rig:
record:
AT831 > SP Batt Box > Sharp MT-99
convert:
Sony MXD-D400 > optical > Terratec EWX 2496 > Cool Edit Pro
I have gotten the upgrade bug and I wanna start with the UA-5 pmod because I also need to do some studio applications and the UA-5 is perfect for what I need. So I want my live recording rig to look like this:
AT831(possibly replace) > UA-5 > Sharp MT-99(possibly replace)
First, let me ask what proper replacements for the AT831's are available? I have say a $300 budget for mics, I will use them a lot for live matrixes with the UA-5 and board feed. Maybe AKG C1000's? I want something that will work with the UA-5, so if the AT831's will work then I will stick with them.
Second, if I record a live matrix with the UA-5 (my mics + sbd feed) will I be able to go optical out of UA-5 > optical in of Sharp MT-99 and not have SCMS problems when I try to transfer it to my computer with the Sony MXD-D400 > Terratec? Do I need a SCMS stripper?
man, sorry for the length but I have many things to consider. I appreciate any help anyone can provide. thanks!
i dont believe you will need an scms stripper since its not considered consumer grade...
I know in the Sony MXD-D400 manual it supports (or it has) SCMS. So you really think it will work? that's good news... :)
i think that their manuals are on the site, go grab em and look in there :-) sorry im no help!
unless I'm mistaken, wouldn't SCMS be introduced during your transfer from Sony MXD-D400 > Terratec. That being said...is the terratec a soundcard? I didn't think most soundcards kept SCMS code in a transfer anyway.
"I didn't think most soundcards kept SCMS code in a transfer anyway."
with the M-Audio Audiophile 2496, you enable/disable the SCMS via a check-box...
generally on the pro cards, like the audiophile you can disable scms
For $300 you can pick up a pair of new AKG c391b's on ebay, or here used.....
awesome, thanks for the replies. :)