I've been lurking here for a while and looking at putting together my own rig in the fall.
I've been reading about the M-Audio MicroTracker with anticipation, but I have have a few questions about the rest of the gear I want to buy. Basically, I will be stealth recording all the time. I am pretty set on getting cardiod mics as most of the stealth arena boots I've heard sound best from cards.
I think I will be buying one of the card sets from sound professionals, but the big question for me is whether I get mics powered by a batt box or go for a phantom power set-up since the M-Audio MicroTracker supports phantom power. Also if you can recommend other mics feel free.
I don't have too many financial restrictions, but since this is a new hobby I probably don't want to drop more than $1000 to start up, and then upgrade later.
I don't want to stealth a lot of gear into shows! Thanks!
Quote from: prof_peabody on August 24, 2005, 02:32:30 PM
...stealth arena boots...
Those must be some pretty damn big boots to fit a whole arena in them! ;)
AT-853Rx (omni, card, hyper, sub caps) > ?? > JB3 (MicroTrack *coming soon*)
How are the 853Rxs working out for you? This is the kind of rig I am looking at making.
Quote from: prof_peabody on August 24, 2005, 02:47:39 PM
AT-853Rx (omni, card, hyper, sub caps) > ?? > JB3 (MicroTrack *coming soon*)
How are the 853Rxs working out for you? This is the kind of rig I am looking at making.
I love them. I've only used the omni's and card's so far though. They need 48v phantom and *should* be able to be used with the MicroTack. The thing is, it's not out yet so no one reall knows what little quirks it may have.
I don't know about the sound pro mics, as I've never used them. Can't the be modded to take 48v?
Quote from: BornAgainTaper on August 24, 2005, 02:50:30 PM
Quote from: prof_peabody on August 24, 2005, 02:47:39 PM
AT-853Rx (omni, card, hyper, sub caps) > ?? > JB3 (MicroTrack *coming soon*)
How are the 853Rxs working out for you? This is the kind of rig I am looking at making.
I love them. I've only used the omni's and card's so far though. They need 48v phantom and *should* be able to be used with the MicroTack. The thing is, it's not out yet so no one reall knows what little quirks it may have.
I don't know about the sound pro mics, as I've never used them. Can't the be modded to take 48v?
Yeah, they have a mod option at SP. Should I consider buying them somewhere else?
I guess I should say that I'm assuming that the A-D on the microtracker will be good enough (close to sony DAT?). I guess I'm also assuming I can get the 3 hours of phantom power they are claiming on the spec sheets.
On other thing. I'm assuming that if I go phantom power I don't really have the need for bass roll-off because the range should be good enough, is that correct?
http://www.alphasoundandlighting.com/monthlysales.html
please support Alpha Sounds. they have been super good to many us for all our AT853 needs.
AT853Rx for $145/ea.
edit: if you plan on taping mostly in arenas, i would grab a pair of the Hypercardioid capsules. they are great for attenuating boomy hall sounds.
marc
+t for stealthing!
I'll second what Marc said. Alpha is great. Great prices, great customer service, etc. All my caps were purchased through them.
Thanks for the advice. Looks like Alpha is the way to go. I have a feeling I will end up with:
AT853Rx (with card and hypercard caps) > M-audio microtracker
Hopefully the A-D and battery life on the microtracker are decent. Is this all I would need for my stealth set-up aside from some CF cards?
I'd do some serious +Ts right now if I could.
You'll need a way to get the XLR ends on the AT's to a 1/4" end to use with the microtrack. There are 3 threads on the microtrack right now. Check out PART I and II. I believe there was some discussion on that.
Quote from: BornAgainTaper on August 24, 2005, 03:24:09 PM
You'll need a way to get the XLR ends on the AT's to a 1/4" end to use with the microtrack. There are 3 threads on the microtrack right now. Check out PART I and II. I believe there was some discussion on that.
Ok, I went throughthe threads again, and I see what you mean. The easiest thing to do would be to buy a couple XLR>1/4" male adapters. I'm guessing you could also mod the XLR plug to a 1/4", but that seems like a lot of work. Can't wait to hear some reviews and get my hands on the microtracker.
A dumb question: How long are the cables on the AT853rx from Alpha sounds?
and FWIW, some folks get weird around here when you call em Boots.
Tapes is a more accepted term.
+T for doing what Ill never have the balls to do.(stealth)
Quote from: raoulduke on August 24, 2005, 05:38:21 PM
Quote from: prof_peabody on August 24, 2005, 03:41:43 PM
How long are the cables on the AT853rx from Alpha sounds?
25', but can easily be made whatever you want them to be. I prefer ~ 5' for stealthing as do most others.
I guess I'll ask about all of this when I call. I'm assuming they'll do itfor me for a small charge. I think I'm going to hold off buying the mics and the microtracker until the first field tests/reviews come in.
Tapes, I know, I will never sell; only torrent if I get a good recording.