First-time R-4 use vs. UA-5 > JB3?

[BradM]

That said, if you want to just use his mics, etc and run your UA-5 > JB3, that's fine.  It doesn't mean you're a wimp, it just means you are comfortable with what you know, especially if you are drinking and don't want to be responsible for some else's expensive recorder.

I went with the UA-5 > JB3, largely to minimize the number of unknowns I had to deal with, which would reduce how much fun I was able to have at the show. I got an amazing spot, and the sound off the stage was great (e.g., you could close your eyes and hear exactly where on the stage the guitar amp was left-to-right), and I think I pulled a really nice recording. Thanks, everybody.

Aloha,
Brad

[BradM]

I uploaded what I got with the AT3031 > UA-5 > JB3 rig on Saturday night:

http://www.archive.org/details/bnb2008-12-27.at3031.flac16

Musically, it was a blast, and I think I got a nice-sounding recording. Again, thanks for the advice and info.

Aloha,
Brad

[Jimna]

its best you didnt run the R4 anyway.

running it would have forced you to sell your rig and buy an R4 after you used it, so good job.