Thanks! Here is a secondary question.....what other stuff do all of you think I should have on hand other than my equipment? Gaffers tape, flashlight, etc???
make sure you have enough flash media! I find that newegg is the best prices and service for that kind of thing
www.newegg.com . If you are going to record at 24/96 you will get about 30min per gb, about 1 hr per gb for 24/48 (I think), and if you do 16/44.1 you can get about 1.5hrs per gb.
I'm not sure how the pmd671 works exactly, but with the 660 it is set up as having 3 preset recording scenes. Each preset you can set up for different recording options (bitrate, sample, input, etc) Be sure you verify your settings before recording. I actually recorded with internals for a show one time on accident!!! Luckily the 660 was just a backup that day.
I would call Doug Oade and ask him about the pad... seems to me there was something about always running it or never running it... I can't remember that one for sure but it was a discussion in a pmd660 thread way back when.
Definitely set up and run the unit out on the stereo to see how long batts go etc. Get yourself set up with a nice bag that holds all your gear and allows you to access/see the unit while running. Tons of good options at walmart and places like that. I usually go for softsided coolers. They offer pretty good protection, are cheap, and are pretty inconspicuous when sitting in your car. Take your 671 into the store and try it out in the bags. Backpacks, photo bags, and laptop bags are also popular choices.
Definitely say Hi to Josh... he is the shit and you can tell him that everyone at ts says so. He needs to hear that from time to time and it is all true. One of the most taperfriendly sound guys in the business, and he mixes a great show! The whole band is actually very nice and down to earth.
Matt