Klarinet Archive - Posting 000118.txt from 1999/08

From: "Daniel A. Paprocki" <danbascl@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Audition tapes
Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 11:43:51 -0400

I'm going to have to disagree with Ben. I've been using my Sony MiniDisc
recorder for the last year and love it. It's cheaper than a DAT unit and
the quality is better than my ProWalkman tape unit. Editing takes on a MD
recorder is much easier than on DAT or cassette. I record on the MD, edit
on the MD, and then dub down to my cassette deck for the final product since
almost everywhere (orchestras or college jobs) want a cassette. Yes, DAT is
better than a MD but I would recommend doing a listening test and comparing
DAT, MD, and cassette. I also use a Sony ECM-909 stereo mic. I wish I had
the bucks for the type of equipment that Ben recommends but I don't. Try
the MiniDisc recording before dismissing it.

Dan
--
Daniel A. Paprocki
Instructor of Clarinet & Saxophone
Angelo State University
San Angelo, Texas

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>From: "Benjamin Maas" <benmaas@-----.com>
>To: <klarinet@-----.org>
>Subject: RE: [kl] Audition tapes
>Date: Mon, Aug 2, 1999, 7:51 PM
>

>
>> What is the best kind of equipment, short of professional studio
>> recording, to record audition tapes? I have made several tapes in the
>> last year, but the recording quality is not the best because of my cheap
>> equipment. I have decided to buy good quality equipment for myself and
>> students to make tapes with.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> Deborah
>>
>
>
> When it comes to recording gear, you basically get what you pay for. I
> would not recommend MiniDisc, regardless of what you do. Without getting
> into technical specifics, there are too many problems with the format.
>
> DAT is by far the best way to go. You haven't told us what sort of budget
> you have, so I can only make some general recommendations...
>
> Condenser microphones will get you a much better sound than dynamics, but
> you need some sort of a small mixing board to power them (A Mackie 1202
> would probably be fine and they cost about $300 new-- less used off of the
> internet...). OR, you could purchase a good field DAT machine like a Tascam
> DA-P1 and it has preamps built into it. (Cost: $1500). With a set of
> preamps or a small board you could get a tabletop unit like a Tascam DA-20
> ($900 or less). I would not get a Sony portable DAT. They have far too
> many mechanical problems and the quality is well, less than stellar...
>
> Microphones: If you do end up with a little Sony Portable, there is pretty
> much only 1 decent microphone you can use it is a stereo mic, that is made
> by Audio Technica. (I can't remember the number but it costs about $250, I
> think). The $80 Sony is not too good. If you get a board or preamps, get
> something like a pair of Shure SM-81s or Rode NT-1 (or 2). (Each about
> $350/each--$700/pair). If you want a really stellar set of Mic's and can
> spend the extra bucks, get a pair of Neumann KM-184's. They sound great and
> are a real deal at about $650/each.... This is some Ideas on the cheap end
> of the spectrum.
>
> I would stay away from most Dynamics (especially the Shure SM-57/58 etc...),
> The Beyerdynamic and Sennheiser dynamics are pretty good, but they also run
> about $300+/each. Might as well get the condensers...
>
> Hope this helps a bit.
>
> --Ben
>
> Benjamin Maas
> Freelance Clarinetist and Recording Engineer
> Los Angeles, CA
> benmaas@-----.com
> http://www.fifthcircle.com
>
>
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