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Title: Stealth Rig (little help)
Post by: dmbphan041 on December 03, 2005, 12:10:27 AM

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a stealth set up on the cheap/cheaper end of things, cause I'd only want to tape 1-2 shows a year at first. I'm looking to spend probably about $300 max. Also being from Canada not sure if that would make a difference (the US probably has better/less expensive equipment.)

 :)

Title: Re: Stealth Rig (little help)
Post by: bconnolly on December 03, 2005, 12:24:58 AM

With a $300 dollar budget (CDN or otherwise) the easiest way to go would be MD and a Sony mic.  I don't know if the new HiMD models would be in your range or not, but certainly the older MD models with the 1/8" mic input on them would do just fine.  Check the yard sale forum to see if anyone's selling their old MD rig.

Title: Re: Stealth Rig (little help)
Post by: Aaron41 on December 03, 2005, 01:09:56 AM

AT853 --> Sound Pro battery --> JB3
($150)      ($70)                       ($150)

A little over your budget but great none the less. Avoid MDs IMO. Lossy recordings are no fun. The extra $70 would be well worth it. You could use this as open gear should you choose to do more in the future.

Title: Re: Stealth Rig (little help)
Post by: Sanjay on December 03, 2005, 01:44:38 AM

Quote from: aron41 on December 03, 2005, 01:09:56 AM

AT853 --> Sound Pro battery --> JB3
($150)      ($70)                       ($150)

A little over your budget but great none the less. Avoid MDs IMO. Lossy recordings are no fun. The extra $70 would be well worth it. You could use this as open gear should you choose to do more in the future.

very solid choice > go with this one

The SP-CMC-4 (AT853) is on sale at Soundprofessionals.com for $149 or so through the holidays. 

Stay away from the MD, and the sony mic.  You'll thank us later.

Title: Re: Stealth Rig (little help)
Post by: setboy on December 03, 2005, 08:56:25 AM

Quote from: aron41 on December 03, 2005, 01:09:56 AM

AT853 --> Sound Pro battery --> JB3
($150)      ($70)                       ($150)

A little over your budget but great none the less. Avoid MDs IMO. Lossy recordings are no fun. The extra $70 would be well worth it. You could use this as open gear should you choose to do more in the future.

if you buy used, you can get a battery box for 20-30 less



Raphael

Title: Re: Stealth Rig (little help)
Post by: nameloc01 on December 03, 2005, 09:15:07 AM

check out www.minidisco.com

Title: Re: Stealth Rig (little help)
Post by: KLowe on April 12, 2008, 01:09:14 PM

Quote from: dmbphan041 on December 03, 2005, 12:10:27 AM

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a stealth set up on the cheap/cheaper end of things, cause I'd only want to tape 1-2 shows a year at first. I'm looking to spend probably about $300 max. Also being from Canada not sure if that would make a difference (the US probably has better/less expensive equipment.)

 :)

pick up the Church rig in the YS.

Title: Re: Stealth Rig (little help)
Post by: Liquid Drum on April 12, 2008, 03:00:08 PM

Do NOT get a cheap Sony mic. Your best bet is either Church Audio cards/omnis ($120) or AT853 (CMC-4U).

Then you could possibly buy a used Batt box in the yard for quite cheap. Then try and get an Iriver h1xx/h3xx if possible. If not, try a Hi-MD so at least you have the option to record in PCM.

This should keep you within your budget.

Title: Re: Stealth Rig (little help)
Post by: setboy on April 12, 2008, 03:14:14 PM

do you guys know you are replying to a post from 2005?

Title: Re: Stealth Rig (little help)
Post by: Liquid Drum on April 12, 2008, 03:52:13 PM

Quote from: setboy on April 12, 2008, 03:14:14 PM

do you guys know you are replying to a post from 2005?

LOL. Good spot.

Damn, this reminds me to check more in future.


+t

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