Topic: Anita Versatile Mic

[pecheney]

Hey,

I have a minidisc.  I want to record my buddies playing tunes at my house, and randomly tape some small shows I go to that are almost 99% acoustic, and in circles, and outdoors.  I am looking for something small that i can pack up muy pronto, is super non intrusive, but not stealth, and is extremely cost efficient.  Any help is greatly appreciated.  I am recording live music with a Sony MZ-R37 Mini Disc Portable  Walkman Recorder.  It is pretty cool , and I have actually recorded us playing with the FREE microphone that comes with my computer!  It came out surprising good, but I know that this is not adequate for my upcoming needs.  Any help recommending a cheap, good, hidden mic for acoustic bluegrass recordings is greatly appreciated.

paul@paulcheney.com  

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Peter Rowan and Crucial Reggae
Culture Room
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
2004-01-04

Disc One:
01  Intro
02  Geronimo
03  Concrete Jungle
04  No Woman, No Cry
05  Pulling The Devil By The Tail
06  Little Maggie
07  Angel Island
08  I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love

Disc Two:
01  Banter
02  Blue Mountain>Band Intros>Blue Mountain>
03  Banana Boat Song>Ride Your Donkey
04  The Cuckoo Bird
05  Blue And Lonesome    
06  Vulture Peak  
07  Fetch Wood Carry Water      
      ---------------------------------------------------------
Disc Three:
01  Encore: Midnight Moonlight
02                 Maybe Baby
03                 Two Little Boys
04                 Panama Red
05                 Penny In My Pocket
     ----------------------------------------------------------

Comments:  W/ Bill Nershi, Liza Oxnard and Jillian Nershi
one long set

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Recorded by Eric The Fred
Transferred by Mark Burgin

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[tadjblack]

I'd say the Audio Technica at853's from Sound Professionals would probably suit your needs- they're good starter mics- switchable caps, super low profile, and easy to build stand mounts for(I think there are some pics in the rig pics section)
you probably want to pick up the Sound Professionals battery box to keep your md from clipping- these pop up in the yard sell section from time to time