Not sure if this belongs in the personal section BUT here is a question for audio and/or video concert tapers
What devices do you use to make your recordings?
It seems that my olde tape recorder is a bit outdated.
What are some techniques that you use to get good quality recordings?
What are your methods for not getting "caught" taping (esp. video)?
Thanks!
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Nowadays, it should be fairly easy - miniature mics of decent quality, HDD recorders, video cameras small enough to fit in the pocket.
If there are any dates you can't get of the next tour, I'll be a little surprised.
If there are any dates you can't get of the next tour, I'll be a little surprised.
Far too easy to do bootlegging these days! I've been using a portable minidisc recorder along with a tie-clip mic from the local electronics store (Maplin) and that's it!
Just check your levels and you'll be laughing. And yes, tie-clip mics have astonished me with their clarity and amazing low-end. Seriously, check them out.
Peace,
Adam.
Just check your levels and you'll be laughing. And yes, tie-clip mics have astonished me with their clarity and amazing low-end. Seriously, check them out.
Peace,
Adam.
So, are we expecting possible bootlegs of the upcoming tour, considering Queen's efforts in releasing material?
I use Kenwood MiniDisc (bought in 1999) and a Sony stereo mic with a clip-on, just like Adam. It costed 105 EUR back in 2002 and the sound it produces is excellent. Of course Shoeps etc are even better mics but I really don't have extra 1000 EUR to spend on that kind of recording equipment....
MiniDisc records in a slight lossy format (it's NOT mp3 but ATRAC coding which is far better IMHO) so in case you want totally lossless recordings, use a DAT recorder.
Remember to test everything couple of times before you record something you REALLY want to record. Most likely the first or second test shows that you were doing something wrong and after that you know how to fix that.
Set the levels (the best is the type of recorder which allows you to set the recording level while recording) and make sure you have enough blank discs and an extra battery on you. Always use a brand new battery for each recording. It should last at least 3-4 hours so you don't have to change it while recording. I always check my watch when I start the recording and see when I should be changing the disc (either after 74 or 80 minutes). This way I don't have to take out the recorder from my pocket several times to see how much time is left to record.
Those MDs with LP and EP features; if you use LP or EP, the quality of the recording is worse than with SP as then the audio is packed more (more lossy).
I don't have any experience regarding video recording as I don't want to risk my video camera. It is too big to hide in my underwear when I go in :)))
MiniDisc records in a slight lossy format (it's NOT mp3 but ATRAC coding which is far better IMHO) so in case you want totally lossless recordings, use a DAT recorder.
Remember to test everything couple of times before you record something you REALLY want to record. Most likely the first or second test shows that you were doing something wrong and after that you know how to fix that.
Set the levels (the best is the type of recorder which allows you to set the recording level while recording) and make sure you have enough blank discs and an extra battery on you. Always use a brand new battery for each recording. It should last at least 3-4 hours so you don't have to change it while recording. I always check my watch when I start the recording and see when I should be changing the disc (either after 74 or 80 minutes). This way I don't have to take out the recorder from my pocket several times to see how much time is left to record.
Those MDs with LP and EP features; if you use LP or EP, the quality of the recording is worse than with SP as then the audio is packed more (more lossy).
I don't have any experience regarding video recording as I don't want to risk my video camera. It is too big to hide in my underwear when I go in :)))
there is a new technology called high- minidisk(i think) and you can record looseless with it.it is allready cheaper than DAT.
more important than the medium is the kind of microfone you use.one sort of mics which are famous for bootlegin are the "OKM series": http://www.soundman.de/
and another(i think better) is the" Core SOund Cardiod Microphone"
http://www.core-sound.com/cardioid.html
be careful bootlegging is addictive!!
more important than the medium is the kind of microfone you use.one sort of mics which are famous for bootlegin are the "OKM series": http://www.soundman.de/
and another(i think better) is the" Core SOund Cardiod Microphone"
http://www.core-sound.com/cardioid.html
be careful bootlegging is addictive!!
I'm planning on getting a Hi-MD recorder/player. A little while back, someone broke the code to upload PCM recordings to the PC! So, I'm definitely giving it the thumbs up for that.
After the quality results I can get from a normal minidisc, Hi-minidisc seems even sweeter!
Peace,
Adam.
After the quality results I can get from a normal minidisc, Hi-minidisc seems even sweeter!
Peace,
Adam.
Does anyone know any links to Hi-MD players/recorders?
That kind of lossless recording feature sounds very interesting.
That kind of lossless recording feature sounds very interesting.
http://www.minidisct.com/forum/index.php - Good link to a forum.
http://minidisc.amulation.com/index.html - General info. + Some reviews
http://minidisc.ch/ - Nice info on Minidisc
Peace,
Adam.
http://minidisc.amulation.com/index.html - General info. + Some reviews
http://minidisc.ch/ - Nice info on Minidisc
Peace,
Adam.
What I need is a reasonably priced (and ahem....very discreet) stereo mic.
Anyone?
Anyone?
So the best recorder is an Hi-MD player/recorder? There's a big difference with the old MD players?
Which brand is the best?
What are the best discs to get (1GB sony discs)?
What's the best mic? (sony ecm-ms907 or are there any better types)
http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/forumnew/forum_topic_view.aspx?Q=455159
Thanx!
Which brand is the best?
What are the best discs to get (1GB sony discs)?
What's the best mic? (sony ecm-ms907 or are there any better types)
http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/forumnew/forum_topic_view.aspx?Q=455159
Thanx!
most mp3 players these days come with built in voice recorders too which can record upto 5 hours and are fairly cheap, they can also have pretty good quality!
most mp3 players these days come with built in voice recorders too which can record upto 5 hours and are fairly cheap, they can also have pretty good quality!
i doubt this.
i used some binaural mics for my recordings with excellent results.