I was lucky enough to be lent an M148 by a fellow taper. I will use it first this weekend. The problem is that I only have an SBM-1 (Oade T-Mod) to run behind it. Mine tested out perfectly with Doug, but I really don't like its sound. I was considering running the M148 straight into the M1's line in, but the M148 has a fixed 20dB gain, which can be very bad at higher SPL's, and I don't want to overload the M1 line in !!!!
I've been asking around, and no one is able to lend me their A/D converter or hard disk recorder this weekend or week. I'd like to use a V3, AD2K or AD2K+, MME, AD1K or even a big hard disk recorder like the Fostex FR-2.
Shows I have coming up:
10/30: R.E.M. - The Borgata (2,700 people) - Atlantic City, NJ - I'll be in 17th Row center running ORTF alongside a friend who runs KM-140's > SX-M2 > M1
10/31: The Astrojet - Pianos Bar - NYC - Open Taping. Running mics on stand in a small bar for a loud rock band. Set is from 8:30PM - 9:15PM. Also have board access but need an extra deck.
11/4: R.E.M. - Madison Square Garden - NYC - Stealth again, but I am going to be in the venue early for soundcheck and bypassing security. For the show, I'll be in the front of Section 6 near the center aisle.
If anyone could help me out, I can drive to meet you in person in NJ, NYC, Philly or nearby those areas. I'll take *very* good care of your gear and deliver it back as soon as Monday, 11/1. I'm trying to decide what A/D to get and having a hell of a time deciding when I never get a chance to use one. All the shows I go to are either stealth or if open, I'm the only taper. I don't have the luxury of swapping gear, so I hope someone could help me out before I make a decision on an A/D.
Thanks,
Tom in NJ