$2000.00 BUDGET....how would you spend it?

[spreadheadtom]

If you had 2 grand just laying around and wanted to buy a stealth/FOB setup, what would you spend your money on?

Tommy


edit:  you already have a recording device

[Aaron41]

Schoeps MK4 > KCY 250 > Sonosax SX-M2/LS2
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=60756.0

It might run you a little over $2000 (maybe $2400) but it is the best choice for stealthing. It is where I see myself a few years down the road. It would also be a wonderful FOB set-up.

Otherwise, your best bet is DPA 4060s > DPA mma6000. That would most likely run you $1100. Nice but I don't imagine it is what you are looking for in a FOB set-up.

[Brian Skalinder]

Is the $2k budget for everything - mics, cables, pre, ADC, recorder?

[spreadheadtom]

Is the $2k budget for everything - mics, cables, pre, ADC, recorder?

leave out the recorder.

[Brian Skalinder]

Assuming the budget and timing is flexible...

1st choice

Schoeps MK4 > KCY 250 > Sonosax SX-M2/LS2

Won't find it new for < $2k, and good luck finding that setup used.

2nd choice
MK4 > NBox or NBox+ > recorder
Again, probably won't find the above new for $2k, and again good luck finding that setup used.

3rd choice

DPA 4060s > DPA mma6000

No problem getting new

4th choice
AKG CK91 > AKG NBox > recorder
Only 4th choice because it doesn't yet exist.

If the budget and/or timing isn't flexible, I'd go with #3.

[Aaron41]

Assuming the budget and timing is flexible...

1st choice

Schoeps MK4 > KCY 250 > Sonosax SX-M2/LS2

Won't find it new for < $2k, and good luck finding that setup used.

2nd choice
MK4 > NBox or NBox+ > recorder
Again, probably won't find the above new for $2k, and again good luck finding that setup used.

3rd choice

DPA 4060s > DPA mma6000

No problem getting new

4th choice
AKG CK91 > AKG NBox > recorder
Only 4th choice because it doesn't yet exist.

If the budget and/or timing isn't flexible, I'd go with #3.

The DPAs seem to be really easy to sell back too. Maybe go with the 3rd choice and search around for the 1st or 2nd. Piece those together and sell the DPA set-up once you are done.

[spyder9]

AT853RX > Marantz 660 (ACM)

I'm upgrading my rig to the 660 this year.  One box to crotch (that doesn't sound right  )

Estimated street value: $1,200 w/ 4gb card

[sullen]

4022!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

[RebelRebel]

schoeps /sonosax...

which I can get good prices on...

[terrapinj]

4th choice
AKG CK91 > AKG NBox > recorder
Only 4th choice because it doesn't yet exist.

not exactly true - Richard (poorlyconditioned) has developed a box that powers the ck91 caps.granted its not available for purchase, but the plans are widely available. perhaps you were referring to a ck61 nBox?


if your recording device is the JB3 you probably want to look into something with an A/D or include that in your budget. don't know the exact pricing but HEB  > sbm-1 should work pretty nicely and fit into your budget.

[Kyle]

I am gonna agree with the call on the 4022s. I need a recirder (maybe the r-09), but I have a psp-2 that I don't use that much, and it's real stealth - so that would be the route for me. I think that blows the budget , but eff it, it's only $$ and  - you know when you play back that first recording it will have just paid for itself

[Brian Skalinder]

not exactly true - Richard (poorlyconditioned) has developed a box that powers the ck91 caps.granted its not available for purchase, but the plans are widely available. perhaps you were referring to a ck61 nBox?

Ah, yes...forgot about Richard's project.  But I meant to reference the CK61 NBox, which I vaguely recall seeing Nick was working on.

[Evil Taper]

unless you have a stealthy pre you're going to need the Schoeps kit or something like the 660 with a built in pre.  there's supposedly some stealthy Pelusso kits comming out this year if you want to go that route.  MG is also reportedly working on an active kit for the SMS2000 mic line (and an MG NBOX is also in the works supposedly) if you want to go that route as well.  FWIW the 406x DPAs can sound pretty crappy as an FOB rig if the tapers section is a bit too far back.  i've made a couple of tapes with mine that are a straining experience to listen to...sometimes though, like when there's not much bass in the venue, they SHINE.

4022>PS2>Recorder would be an awfully stealthy and sick rig though...no additional mic cables to buy and it's something not everyone is stealthing

[Wiggler]

$2000.00 budget
I'd go with the Oade ACM 660 marantz recorder
and a pair of Microtech gefell m300 microphones.

[Nick's Picks]

the marantz acm660 would be hard to beat.  just add mics, and you've got a wicked analog section/recorder.  perfect lights for stealthing too.