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Originally posted by DjVash I've never seen a portable music recorder (not unless it's really high end) with RCA plugs :P. So for NetMD or an MP3 player, you need to get a cable RCA to 3,5mm jack.

actually there is tons of portable recorders. Pocketstudio5 is my fav its a multitrack recorder which means it gives you lots of more options you need like if you want to reoord crowds in another channel as well
http://www.tascam.com/Products/PocketStudio5.html

korg also has one: http://www.korg.com/gear/info.asp?A_PROD_NO=PXR4

If you want portable but doesnt run on battery look for Yamaha Md4s. Its a bit bigger but got more power
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...me=STRK:MEWA:IT

I have a Sony NetMD N-707, when I try to record using it using the TAPE output from my mixer its just too loud. There is no Recording Volume option in the settings, and it doesn't adjust to lower levels, everything is just distorted to crap. I also tried an output from the amp = same result. The only way I can get the volume low enough is to turn the volume of the mixer RIGHT down, but then you can hear the 'off' channel (damn crappy leaking faders, not too bad though, with any decent volume you can't hear it)

Any ideas whats wrong?

Having said that, MD or MP3 players are definetly the easiest way to record. Two plugs, one button, done.

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I wonder what's the best place to put this recorder at?

The best way to record sets at live gigs without bringing along a computer and assocated get-up is a DAT deck.

CD Recorders and MD Decks are sensitive to vibration in a bad way. If your spinning on a nice thumpin soundsystem, that could be a problem.

DAT decks dont really care about vibration, usually have the best A/D converters you can get without an outboard box, and usually have a wide range of inputs and signal level options.

I use a Tascam DA30 in a rack case. It'll take RCA or XLR in, balanced or unbalanced, has complete level control, doesnt have SCMS, and has a pristine A/D converter. The rack case keeps it safe and makes it easy to lug.

I then S/PDIF digital-transfer the DAT to the PC at a later time... and use normal digital editing tools to sort out the levels, etc etc.

MD decks suck a nut. they use compression, which is never a good thing.

as far as where to connect the deck, use the mixer's record out. if a record out is not available, use the booth output and connect the monitors to the deck's monitor or headphone output. If no booth or record out on the mixer, you can always insert it in the main output chain.

also, alot of soundsystems will have a line-mixer or buffer/preamp between the DJ-mixer and the amp/crossover racks, alot of the times an additional output is available there...