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Title: Back to basics
Post by: WillWillWill on April 28, 2004, 03:09:18 PM

Recently i've come into a bit of money, so hope to finally purchase some bootlegging equipment i've wanted for quite some time.

The only problem is, i have no idea what i'm doing! I've heard talk of 'DAT Recorders' before, but i've no idea what they are!  :P

Also, if i was to buy one kick-ass microphone, would it matter what i was to record the show with?

I'm sure there's more i need to know, but as i said, i have no idea what i'm doing really!  :-\

You're assistance is greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

Will

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: Sterling on April 28, 2004, 03:13:53 PM

check the archives for info. Even this section as somethng at the top that you should read:


http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=14;action=display;threadid=4237

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: Craig T on April 28, 2004, 03:15:40 PM

Quote from: WillWillWill on April 28, 2004, 03:09:18 PM

Recently i've come into a bit of money, so hope to finally purchase some bootlegging audio archiving equipment i've wanted for quite some time.

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: WillWillWill on April 28, 2004, 03:46:51 PM

Bootlegging! Who said bootlegging?! :o :o :o


Ta for the link

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: Sean Gallemore on April 29, 2004, 01:00:25 AM

you want just one mic? Buy mine, it's pretty kick ass!

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: caymanreview on April 29, 2004, 01:08:40 AM

Quote from: schwill on April 29, 2004, 01:00:25 AM

you want just one mic? Buy mine, it's pretty kick ass!

 ::)

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: Billy Mumphrey on April 29, 2004, 01:12:42 AM

list your budget, venue, and type of music. start from there.  :)

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: Simp-Dawg on April 29, 2004, 02:27:13 AM

try this....

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: pfife on April 29, 2004, 10:55:52 AM

For setups w/ one mic, the R0de NT4 isn't too bad...

2 mics is a way better rig though... much more versatility.  

With one mic, you will get the upgrade bug really quick, if you start to love the hobby...

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: twoodruff on April 29, 2004, 11:13:19 AM

Quote from: WillWillWill on April 28, 2004, 03:09:18 PM

Recently i've come into a bit of money, so hope to finally purchase some bootlegging equipment i've wanted for quite some time.

The only problem is, i have no idea what i'm doing! I've heard talk of 'DAT Recorders' before, but i've no idea what they are!  :P

Also, if i was to buy one kick-ass microphone, would it matter what i was to record the show with?

I'm sure there's more i need to know, but as i said, i have no idea what i'm doing really!  :-\

You're assistance is greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

Will

I hear those handheld dictaphones are great for a little bootlegging

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: JAH on April 29, 2004, 11:23:28 AM

Quote from: WillWillWill on April 28, 2004, 03:09:18 PM

Recently i've come into a bit of money

how much you wann spend?  Do you want hi-fi, lo-fi,...state of the art or the dying dat community.

Let us know and believe yu'll get opinions on what gear to look into.

fwiw
jah

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: Tim on April 29, 2004, 01:46:57 PM

Quote from: JAH on April 29, 2004, 11:23:28 AM

or the dying dat community.

:lol:

wake me when one of you tapes with a HD recorder at a higher bit depth and sample rate than DAT....

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: Brian Skalinder on April 29, 2004, 01:56:18 PM

Quote from: Tim on April 29, 2004, 01:46:57 PM

Quote from: JAH on April 29, 2004, 11:23:28 AM

or the dying dat community.

:lol:

wake me when one of you tapes with a HD recorder at a higher bit depth and sample rate than DAT....

Does a HD recorder necessarily have to record at higher bit depth and sample rates than DAT in order for it to be a better option?  I think not.  For me, DAT is dead except for stealth activities.  And it's dying or already dead for a lot of newcomers, as well, given the performance and price-point of the NJB3.

DAT Dead?  Not yet.
Dying?  Depends on your perspective.
Are there quality alternatives which new users should consider strongly (and are selecting frequently)?  Absolutely.

Title: Re:Back to basics
Post by: Tim on April 29, 2004, 02:04:52 PM

IMO in order for a HD recorder to be "better" than DAT to the point of making DAT no longer a viable media it sure as hell better do 24/96. I'm not talking about transfers or any of that, just as strictly as a recording media.

I'll give you dying. All I know is I've been waiting on a HD recorder for over 2 years and we still haven't gotten a working unit out in the field.