Recording Concerts, Audio Equipment Help!

[Metallifold]

I was thinking, this summer seem to be a great summer for taping some events.
Now, I don't know what Equipment to use. I ain't gonna hold a camera through the entire set when I wanna enjoy the show. I am gonna use a audio recording technique that a fellow Metpager used to tape a Tallica show last summer. Not gonna say who it was, or what he did, but that I can assure you that it's the best I heard of, as of yet.
Now, What do I need to record the show, I understand a machine with a big harddrive and a mic, but for those of you who know of that kind of stuff better than I, fill me in!

Rather not pay over 500.

Cheers

[ChristophFe]

I thought of something like that also Bleix. BUT i will surely also film the show - although as you said you can't enjoy the show that good...

A thing with a huge harddisc would be great, so I would not need to change the disc for the audio Recording and I could clip the mic on my shirt or something like that... and there would be enough time then to change the video cassette and not change the audio disc also... both would be too complicated.

And I also need car charging gears for my equipment

greetings Chris

[Metallifold]

That's great if you could film it. Kudos to you for that, I just don't think I could stand filming an entire show and see other people getting in the groove, with me knwoing that any second a guard could take my camera away.

[fey-metallica]

Isn't that what filming is all about After those 60-120 minutes their show is over while yours just started!

But ontopic I used a sharp mt180 minidisc for my audio recordings. It can hold up to 74 minutes, I think these are 1Gb. For 1 concert you shouldn't have to use more than 2. Easy to hide too. Recommended!

[Metallifold]

Isn't that what filming is all about After those 60-120 minutes their show is over while yours just started!

But ontopic I used a sharp mt180 minidisc for my audio recordings. It can hold up to 74 minutes, I think these are 1Gb. For 1 concert you shouldn't have to use more than 2. Easy to hide too. Recommended!

How much, buddy?

Just found one for 20 Euros! Used, but hell, who cares!

Cheers bud! DO I need aditional mics or so?

I think I'll get this- http://www.tradera.com/auction/aid_39200979 , the mics
the md- http://www.tradera.com/auction/Barbart/aid_38881527
Shit, the auction seem to have ended, but I'll find another one.

[fey-metallica]

Yeah mics are additional and that's what it's all about. I used cheap ones (30 euros).

When you buy a MD make sure to get one with AA batteries not something you have to recharge, if you know what I mean.

[Metallifold]

Yeah mics are additional and that's what it's all about. I used cheap ones (30 euros).

When you buy a MD make sure to get one with AA batteries not something you have to recharge, if you know what I mean.

ah, yeah man I get it.
Thanks.

[CreepingDave]

I use an Iriver and I get some excellent results. The shows I taped in June last year wern't brilliant due to the mics, got an upgrade on them and now I get some nice sounding recordings. So I suggest my rig: Iriver iHP-120 or 140 + sp-cmc-2 (Sound Professionals).

Sorry I didn't get back to you on msn though.

[Metallifold]

I use an Iriver and I get some excellent results. The shows I taped in June last year wern't brilliant due to the mics, got an upgrade on them and now I get some nice sounding recordings. So I suggest my rig: Iriver iHP-120 or 140 + sp-cmc-2 (Sound Professionals).

Sorry I didn't get back to you on msn though.

I'm cool Dave! I know you have a pressed schedule! Thanks for getting back to me on here!

How much does all that cost? That's hell a lot expesnive, right?

[CreepingDave]

Sorry, shoulda mentioned the price! Irivers are actually discontinued, but you can find them on ebay usually less than $200, im not sure about the going rate these days but not that high I don't think. The mics I mentioned were roughly around $140, so overall not terribly expensive (compared to some of the 'expert' rigs!).

A couple of sites you should check out:

http://www.taperssection.com
http://www.soundprofessionals.com