first time m1 user with a question

[Sean Gallemore]

I would use line, personally

[drjay]

thanks everyone for answering.i appreciate the help.

[drjay]

one more question- if the rec levels seem low  i.e not near zero on the meter should i switch from line in to mic in?

[nickgregory]

no because even if the levels look fine you can overload the mic preamp...distorting the tape. if you are doing rock shows, I would never use the mic preamp...will definitely cause brickwalling..go line in

[drjay]

ok thanks very much . got to practice walking with the gear hidden.

[drjay]

success. despite the levels being a bit low and the bass still very strong a nice recording of the npg.only real problem ran out of tape before the encore.this would have been preveted by not taping the opening act. damn.ok any way to boost levels in when using the line in mode?

[taperkat]

motherfucker, just checked my m1 and it's set to lp

that's so gonna fuck up any recordings i've done if they were set at that huh. I know i switched that fucker to 48 though.

*tapes down*

[sleepypedro]

live and learn!

[taperkat]

i think it just got switched after being in my bag.

taped down, securely, listening to tape now.
and drunk
woot

[drjay]

ok the first night my nut sack turned the damn thing on and i missed the encores. but 9-10 and 9-11 perfect line in is the way. ok how do i go from m-1 to cd easiest way?

[leegeddy]

ok the first night my nut sack turned the damn thing on and i missed the encores. but 9-10 and 9-11 perfect line in is the way. ok how do i go from m-1 to cd easiest way?

a small suggestion... use the "HOLD" slide switch. it will be your best friend. engage it as soon as you get out of your car and heading towards the venue and disengage it only to start the recording and re-engage it during recording.  the HOLD switch disables EVERY function of the M1 except for the level dial (which should be taped down as someone mentioned).  once you've got your level set, tape it down and just put the deck away and try not to check levels too much.

as for going from DAT > cdr, the best way is to use a 7pin cable for a digital output (s/pdif) from your deck and > (either a sound card or a standalone cd recorder).

marc

[drjay]

what sound card is best .and what programs are recommended that are easy to use?