Topic: clandestine advice

[taperdave]

OK so the main band I have been taping since 1997 has taper friendly members but a record company that is less open minded.
I have my mk41s and a ton of great advice from this board (I just now donated after mooching blindly at the info-tit for a year plus, just never got around to it, DOH).
Nick and Followinbob are sending me cables soon and Jon has my order for a tinybox.
I realize there is probably a better option than sticking the mic bodies inside the sweatband of my Carhardt ball cap on either side of my head, like I did with my Core Sound mics for the last umpteen years.
I read vague references to a hat brand name I wore in the eighties when I had on parachuite pants and had a giant blue safety pin on the lapel of a giant tweed jacket from a yardsale, I can't imagine this is the chapue du jour these days (failed french that year too).
Also is there some cool DIY or board sourced mount for these situations?
If it makes a difference I am generally front row of a balcony section in large arenas, where I can film as well, so 100'+ from huge hanging PA cabs.
All PMs appreciated.
Dave

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This is just about HoF worthy in terms of  info requests.

Someone hook this man up with a gay french hat recommendation. Pronto 

[taperdave]

If I have to wear a beret, I'll just stop listening to music instead.

[OOK]

If I have to wear a beret, I'll just stop listening to music instead.

LOL  LOL dam near spit my drink out....

[TSNéa]

Did you try with the full kit?

[daspyknows]

pm sent. 

[bombdiggity]

Did you try with the full kit?

Gotta have the bottle of wine and baguette.  Actually the baguette might make a decent stealth mount, no? 

[cashandkerouac]

Did you try with the full kit?

Gotta have the bottle of wine and baguette.  Actually the baguette might make a decent stealth mount, no?

be sure to get the "duckbill" beret.  more room.

[NOLAfishwater]

I prefer the ghillie suit for clandestine activities.

[DigiGal]

Heck bring back the parachute pants with your new lid to complete the ensemble with a retro mid 80's look.   

[taperdave]

If I have to wear a beret, I'll just stop listening to music instead.

LOL  LOL dam near spit my drink out....

wow, I almost owe you a drink

Thanks guys and gals for the PMs, I thought I might know everything except a model, but I got a little more good advice as well.
Even after 100+ shows there are still a few new ideas.

be sure to get the "duckbill" beret.  more room.

I met up with a fellow taper for a show in Colorado awhile back (im an Ohio guy) and ol Billy had a beret, I couldn't stop laughing, I had to go to another entrance, or I'm sure I would have given him away. He took in a set of mics, a pre, 2 dat decks, a wireless decoder, cables etc. After the show I asked if he wanted to compare tapes and my rig was worn so ninjaesque he didn't realize I was taping stnading next to him for 2.5 hours

I prefer the ghillie suit for clandestine activities.

I'm pretty sure the ghillie suit might raise an eyebrow even from the dullest of event security

Heck bring back the parachute pants with your new lid to complete the ensemble with a retro mid 80's look.   

fat 40 year old guy in the parachute pants, i'm too nice to make anyone look at that

Dave

[rjp]

I'm pretty sure the ghillie suit might raise an eyebrow even from the dullest of event security

That's assuming they actually see you.

[taperdave]

The rig is complete and the counter-surveillance mounting apparatus is secure.
Let the dark archival arts commence!!!!
pics by PM - I am really giddy with this solution
Dave

[F.O.Bean]

The rig is complete and the counter-surveillance mounting apparatus is secure.
Let the dark archival arts commence!!!!
pics by PM - I am really giddy with this solution
Dave

Your setup looks AMAZING Dave!!! Really well put together!!!