Klarinet Archive - Posting 000119.txt from 1999/08

From: Jcadie@-----.com
Subj: Re: Re: [kl] Audition tapes
Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 13:17:52 -0400

In a message dated 8/7/99 11:22:10 AM, you wrote:

<<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>>

I have missed much of this discussion and own a sony portable DAT. I have
done some good recordings with it and haven't had any trouble with the
mechanism. I would eventually like to upgrade my system but can't afford to
right now. i have a friend who has done recordings on her macintosh, mixed
it on the computer and put the end result on my dat. The recordings have
been quite good. I would eventually like to do recording on my Mac and was
wondering what you would recommend for software etc. I know I need lots of
RAM. I was alos wondering why the mini disc is not considered as good
because it is still a digital recording? janis

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