Audio Recording

[jwys_soapbox]

I noticed that there are two concerts available for downloading on the internet (two that I've come across, that is) and they both sound really good. I'm wondering how people are making such nice recordings. Obviously, they are getting recorders in. What I'm wondering is what type/brand/model etc. Any help would be interesting and appreciated.

Thanks,
John

[Mad4stevie]

Good question! I would have loved to sneak one in to my show in Philly.

Which shows have you seen on the net? I have only seen the Columbus show on burnish.net.

[blinker12]

Neil is posting the Pittsburgh show on his site:

http://www.fleetwoodmac-uk.com/songofthemonth.html

[Cour]

I don't know what brand or model, but I think some people get much better sound quality from a digital recorder. They're very small so you might want to check them out.

[shackin'up]

I don't know what these recordings are made with, but sometimes you can do miracles with a Mini-disc recorder and a mini stereo microphone.

[gypsysara]

There are many types of recorders. The most common ones are DAT (digital audio tape) recorders, mini-CD-recorders and standard analog tape recorders. Usually the person will sneak them in their pants or handbags, along with their microphone. I personally use a single handheld, but I know other tapers who stealth with small tiny mics you can clip onto your hat that have a right and left channel. My mic has 2 channels but its on one piece.

I personally have made a specific hat for such stealth recordings. If I sucessfully get my gear in, I go to the ladies room and "suit up" get the tape gear and mic/hat in place, then go take my seat. Its a funny looking baseball cap though, like from the 70's with a Montana fish & game patch on it (and Im in California, lol). But it works.

I use a Sony D-8 DAT, with a Sony handheld microphone. However, when I can "patch in" to someone who has nicer, more expensive and very hi-quality mics I will do just that. In fact I was at some shows this weekend when all I did was patch in.

All's I can say about "bootleg taping" is IT SHOULD REMAIN FREE. NEVER, EVER SHOULD SOMEONE SELL IT FOR PROFIT ON EBAY! I never have done so, although I could have. It brings me enough happiness seeing the tapes I make spread around and bringing smiles to faces!

PS - word to the wise ~ if your going to BUY ANYTHING, do RESEARCH beforehand. There are many tapers forums on the www, do your homework before you buy equipment cause its not all the same!

[estranged4life]

what type of connection is needed for hooking a Mini-disc recorder to an "Assisted Listening Device"??

I would appreciate any input ya might have...

Brian j.

[Jessica Leigh]

sorry for the ignorance here... but what does "patch in" mean?