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Title: neebie with question on, RIGGS??
Post by: mikencphan on April 02, 2004, 03:06:07 PM

ok  well i have a sony D8 dat recorder,  im looking to get some mics and such and will be recording for some local bands.. and maybe some larger venues aswell..

i guess i need a list of things i need to get so i have an est. on $$  

mics-- recommondations helpfull please
cords?
shock mounts?
do i need to get a preamp right away to get started or not?

i have mybe $1000 to spend...

[/bThank you    for any help

mike

Title: Re:neebie with question on, RIGGS??
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on April 02, 2004, 03:39:44 PM

Try here first.  Really, the possibilities are endless, and for $1000 you can have a really nice rig, considering you already own a D8.  

If I were you, I think I'd get a UA5 and some AKGs...

http://makeashorterlink.com/?R22D42BE7

Terry

Title: Re:neebie with question on, RIGGS??
Post by: Kindguy on April 02, 2004, 06:58:32 PM

This looks like the perfect starter rig....& under your budget.



(2) AKG SE300 bodies with CK91 Caps  ($400)
(2) CK93 Caps  ($150)
(1) Denecke PS2 ($90)
(1) Zefiro InBox AD20  ($175)

http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=7;action=display;threadid=16158

Title: Re:neebie with question on, RIGGS??
Post by: wsphansam on April 04, 2004, 06:13:35 PM

Those items in the yard sale that kindguy posted are a good deal, nice prices on all, especially that ad-20. So buy that and then sell me those hyper caps.   ;)

Title: Re:neebie with question on, RIGGS??
Post by: sexymexi on April 04, 2004, 06:57:12 PM

hey i want the hypers....  

Title: Re:neebie with question on, RIGGS??
Post by: mgleason007 on April 05, 2004, 01:14:07 AM

Used UA-5 $200 if you're patient.  You may have to do the digi-mod yourself.
Make your own mic cables from Markertek $40
I'm not sure what you would need to go into a D8 from the UA-5
Light Stand (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3806632184&category=30080) - $55, this is the one I have.  I have yet to actually run it but it feels nice and solid.  You will more than likely need to buy a 3/8" to 5/8" adapter for $5.

$300 for all of that.

I spent $200 for new Shure vert bar, mounts, and windscreens.  That's a little overboard.  You could do well with
AKG t-bar $25
Shock Mount Options (http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=14;action=display;threadid=2457)
Windscreen Options (http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=14;action=display;threadid=2459)

You will then obviously need mics, and that should round out your package.  You may be able to find AKG 391's for around $500.  AKG 481's can be had for around $800 but that would put you out of your price range.  There's also Core Sound Studio Projects C4's (I think I got that right) - $300 for a new matched pair.  Do a search for superlux, they go for around $200 new with a bar, windscreens, and mounts included.  I don't think anyone has had anything bad to say about them.

One last thing.  You will need battery power for your UA-5.  I got two 3000 mah batts with smart charger from batterspace for $60 (I think-check my post in the power forum), and the parts for the DIY power cable (archive section) are about $20 at radio shack.

Title: Re:neebie with question on, RIGGS??
Post by: mikencphan on April 05, 2004, 05:32:48 PM

thanks everyone... i think im looking at some AKG se300 with ck93 caps    and   the UA5..

thanks again ill let you know how things work out

Title: Re:neebie with question on, RIGGS??
Post by: wsphansam on April 05, 2004, 08:07:22 PM

I was able to find my akg se300's for 400, just keep an eye out in the yard sale.