I'm looking into purchasing a device to record my band's gigs. Something that could fit onto a tripod and be placed at the sound-desk would be ideal.
Budget is around £100. Could anyone lend a hand with suggestions/advice?
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You might be able to pick up an Edirol R 09 or an iRiver on evil bay
The Sony PCM M10's not bad either.
Trouble is, you'll need decent mics & they can set you back quite a bit.
Unless, of course, you're running a line out of the sound desk. You wouldn't need a mic then
The Sony PCM M10's not bad either.
Trouble is, you'll need decent mics & they can set you back quite a bit.
Unless, of course, you're running a line out of the sound desk. You wouldn't need a mic then
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http://www.thomann.de/be/zoom_h2n.htm
Had a Zoom H2 for years, super recorder, stereo or even surround, MP3 or WAV, outdoor or indoor. Only drawback was battery life, but maybe that's better with this new version...
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http://www.thomann.de/be/zoom_h2n.htm
Had a Zoom H2 for years, super recorder, stereo or even surround, MP3 or WAV, outdoor or indoor. Only drawback was battery life, but maybe that's better with this new version...
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100 bucks is a tight budget - can't really recommend something is this price range.
A good mic for starters are the church cards - I like the CA14 a lot, they can outperform some way more pricey capsules. When it comes to church audio gears I think there's nothing with better price/value on the market. You definetly need to take a look at the taperssection forum - he's selling his stuff there and sometimes he start some discount specials. There's also a chance to get the stuff cheaper via 2nd hand there.
I'm not really up to date when it comes to recording devices - perhaps the little brother of the Edirol R09HR might be something for you but I'd definetly take a look for some reviews at the taperssection.
A good mic for starters are the church cards - I like the CA14 a lot, they can outperform some way more pricey capsules. When it comes to church audio gears I think there's nothing with better price/value on the market. You definetly need to take a look at the taperssection forum - he's selling his stuff there and sometimes he start some discount specials. There's also a chance to get the stuff cheaper via 2nd hand there.
I'm not really up to date when it comes to recording devices - perhaps the little brother of the Edirol R09HR might be something for you but I'd definetly take a look for some reviews at the taperssection.
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Can't recommend this enough.Izzy HaveMercy wrote:Without any doubt:
http://www.thomann.de/be/zoom_h2n.htm
Had a Zoom H2 for years, super recorder, stereo or even surround, MP3 or WAV, outdoor or indoor. Only drawback was battery life, but maybe that's better with this new version...
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And with the accessories, you have a recording solution for all terrains, it even has a very handy adapter so you can put the H2N in a mic stand in the middle of your rehearsal room 
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totally agree with this, had one of these too for years and it has taken a lot of punishment, reliable etc. Highly recommend.Izzy HaveMercy wrote:Without any doubt:
http://www.thomann.de/be/zoom_h2n.htm
Had a Zoom H2 for years, super recorder, stereo or even surround, MP3 or WAV, outdoor or indoor. Only drawback was battery life, but maybe that's better with this new version...
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If you're having trouble finding something that fits your budget, I'd be willing to part with my old iRiver iHP-140 - 40gb of steel and chrome loveliness, leather case, and the not-very-expensive Sony stereo mic that I bought a few years back. Recently upgraded to a Cowon J3 for my traveling music needs, so drop me a line if you're interested 
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I have a Zoom H1 that i use for capturing live recordings (gig and rehearsals) and it does a really good job. I got mine for $99. It runs off a single AA and the battery usually lasts for about 5hrs of recording. Takes a Micro SD card.
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you also might think about recording directly from the mixing desk and mix it together with the audience recording to give it more atmosphere
I was wondering at what point someone would say this - seeing as they are YOUR gigs and you will know the Sound guy, it won't be a problem.DocSommer wrote:you also might think about recording directly from the mixing desk and mix it together with the audience recording to give it more atmosphere
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