Hey guys,

I just got into recording shows.

I tried to record the AC/DC gig on the 17/06/2003 in Munich, Circus Krone. The recording went really worse, because it was too loud for my mic or my recorder.


I used:

Sharp MD-MT20 (MD-Recorder)
Sony ECM-DS70P (Microfon)


Has anyone of you ever recorded an AC/DC shows? If yes, what equipment did you use and what was the quality of your recording like?

I'm really looking forward to your answer, because I'm going to upgrade my equipment.


Regards,
all_screwed_up

totally welcome to the coolest site on the net.  this site has been the best thing for tapers since the inventions of DATs.   as schwilly said get a better mic.  look into SPL levels when buying, most condensors are ok, but others handle higher than others.  its important so you don't get overloaded tapes.

Hi,

thanks for your posts.

Quote from: zhianosatch on September 09, 2003, 12:55:12 AM
Too bad you didn't get a good recording. From the recordings I've heard, AC/DC rocks the house live...

Yeah, they really do. Write me an email if you're looking for something AC/DC related, I've got loads of live shows recordings.  

About the mic:
I bought the microfon, because I read on the net (I haven't found this page before) that it is good for taping live shows etc., but as you told me it seems to be not very good for that.

Quotewhat type of microphones are you looking to buy? omni, cardiod, stealth?

Good question, I don't really know the difference between them.  

I thought of getting a new MD-Recorder (Sharp MD 899 with USB-port), do you think this thing is good? What mic do you think fits to this recorder?

My questions might be a bit simple for you, but I'm new to recording and I'm just learning the "basics"  


Regards,
all_screwed_up

I would say 300 Dollar max for a new mic.

i would look into the sound professionals at series mics i.e. 853, 933's

i used a set of 933's for awhile and wish i still had them around to stealth with

these are the "at933s" and you can get a battery box with bass rolloff and you would be right around your 300 dollar mark

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?category=120&item=SP-CMC-8&type=store

Quote from: all_screwed_up on September 10, 2003, 07:46:51 AM
I'm living in Germany and just checked many online-stores here, but nobody sells the Sound Professionals microfons (if somebody know a german online shop, please tell me).

Call Sound Professionals in the United States and ask if they will ship overseas for you.

Quote from: jlykos on September 10, 2003, 10:29:21 AM
Call Sound Professionals in the United States and ask if they will ship overseas for you.

I asked them, and they will.

I checked out some other SP-mics, but I don't really get the difference of following products:

SP-CMC-14
SP-CMC-10
SP-CMC-8

I'm going to record Rock and Metal concerts (AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Motörhead etc.) with the mics.

Thanks for your help.  

Thanks Schwilly, I also found a grafical example for the polar pattern thing.

So, I decided to order:

SP-CMC-8
microfon
with Audio Technica mini rotating clips

SP-SPSB-1
Battery Pack
with adjustable bass roll-off
with dual slider level controls
no hindged lid
no preamp
no ac power adapter


Any objections? Otherwise I'll place the order.