I am going to a concert next month and would like to tape it. I have never taped before and do not anticipate taping shows often, therefore I do not need expensive or profssional equipment. I have searched the archives and am still a bit confused (like I said REALLY new!). After I record the show, I would like to be able to put the show on my computer and make a CD of it for myself. I was considering buying a MD recorder, perhaps the Sony MZ-N10, and using maybe just a lapel mic or something. Since I wont be using this device to record many shows, I would like to purchase something that will also be useful to me everyday, such as listening to music while in the gym or jogging. I know this equipment isnt as fancy and high tech as what you all use, but I really dont think I need much else- or do I? Please, any help here is very much appreciated! Marie
what band are you going to see? do you anticipate there being other tapers there? if so, you would be better served patching out of someone who has a full rig, this way you'll get a better recording of the show than a lapel mic can provide. go to the show with fresh batteries in your deck, and an extra set, a mini> mini stereo cord, an rca>mini cord, enough media to cover the show, and a flashlight. put two seconds of recorded silence on the discs to make for faster disc flips. approach the taper well before the show and ask for a patch. learn to run your deck in the dark. have fun and give us a report. take a digital camera and post some photos.
welcome, have fun. +T
jr
I think what you are going to want to do, if you are sure you aren't going to be taping much, is to get a model of the MD recorder that has a mic input, and then get a mic that is 'electret' - I see them on ebay all the time...
HTH,
AP
I am going to the Nickel Creek concert on the 11th in Kent Oh. I dunno if any other tapers will be there, as this is my 1st time seeing NC. Even if I KNEW there would be tapers there, I still wouldnt know how to do what you said! Either way, thus far my plan is to buy a Sony MZ-N10 and a mic, maybe the Sony ECM-DS70P Electret Condenser Stereo Microphone. Are these good choices for what I am tryig to do? Besides batteries and media, am I missing anything? Thanks for your responses, they have been really helpful! :guitarist:
you might wanna look into a battery box. cause the sony's mic preamp will distort.. that way you have better chances of a better sound quality. I'm catchin nickel creek on sunday in iowa city i think. no tickets yet, but oh well. more tapers are hitting them now, since they are taper friendly. Who knows if there is gonna be a taper with a full rig there, but i don't know if i'd chance it.. good luck. Also check this forum about adjusting sony's levels on the fly http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=14;action=display;threadid=8635
Quote from: marie429 on October 29, 2003, 03:09:40 PM
I am going to the Nickel Creek concert on the 11th in Kent Oh. I dunno if any other tapers will be there, as this is my 1st time seeing NC. Even if I KNEW there would be tapers there, I still wouldnt know how to do what you said! Either way, thus far my plan is to buy a Sony MZ-N10 and a mic, maybe the Sony ECM-DS70P Electret Condenser Stereo Microphone. Are these good choices for what I am tryig to do? Besides batteries and media, am I missing anything? Thanks for your responses, they have been really helpful! :guitarist:
if you are going that route, "upgrade" to the ECM-MS907, it will be worth your time and effort, and it's only a little bit more
the ms907 is an infinitely better mic than the 70p. the 70p will be a complete waste of your money.
with that being said just drop $200 on a brbox and sp-bmc mics from sound pros and you'll never need anything else.
I've always heard that the Sharp MD's are the way to go (since you can adjust the levels on the fly).
Ditto on the Sound Professionals recommendation. Give them a call....Chris will gladly talk you through the options.
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/
Scott (who has no affiliation with Sound Professionals)
PS - What the hell does "+T" mean???