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Recording Live mixes
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| The_Groove |
So, when you play out, what do you use to record? I am in the market for a digital recorder, but most of the ones I see don't have inputs, just a mic. I would like to be able to record multiple hours, and be able to transfer it to my computer for trimming and burning.
I just thought, before I delve into my own research, someone might have an answer for me. Thanks for any help! If you have any questions, or if I wasn't clear (which happens) feel free to reply, I will be watching the thread.
~ DJ Groove |
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| Nemesis44 |
I use a Tascam CD-RW700, the only problem with that is that it does limit me to 80 mins but I usually don't record the beggining of my sets anyways as it involves mostly set builders and depending on the sort of set the residents have played etc.
I have thought of gettting a hard drive recorder or something like that and would be interested to see what people say.
Cheers
Nem |
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| Tiger777 |
| Yeh, I've got the same problem, my MiniDisks are also limited to 80 minits. If I want to record longer sets, up drag a computer with me... |
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| dosed |
| Don't you get longer minidiscs (MDLP?) |
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| djlemeir |
i sually do it wit mdlp.
but most ppl dont like the quality on mdlp |
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| Tiger777 |
| quote: | Originally posted by dosed
Don't you get longer minidiscs (MDLP?) |
ya, there are... I'm gonna need to go to the shop one of these days :) |
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| DJ Kibon |
| quote: | Originally posted by Nou
I use an Archos Jukebox Recorder 20gig (might custome upgrade to an 80 :o ). Its got a line-in jack, plus SPDIF. Sound quality is pretty good recording, little bit of bg noise, but nothing you can hear when you got a strong signal runnin in (even during low volume parts there is no audible noise). Only prob is that it is VBR Mp3 but I use a custome recording software that makes it stay at either 160 or 192. I only use this to record on the fly, but if I'm doing a CD or sumtin I use my SBLive, because its got a better sound to noise ratio.
BTW it uses USB2 to transfer so its pretty fast if you want to throw your mix on your comp to edit it. |
Quick question - are you piping in a Y-Cable to mini-jack line-in on a SB Live OEM? Or are you using one of the higher end SB Live models (Platinum, Platinum EX, etc.). |
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| DJ Nuclear |
DAT recoders are a good way to go if you have the money.
Minidisk is all crappy and lossy. :o
Laptops or CD recorders work well too. |
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| KristineClub |
| Why DAT? I'm in the market too and I'm bidding on Ebay. I've bid on a Tascam CD-RW2000 and I'm winning it. What's the difference in this and the 700? Which is better? The 2000 is $900 everywhere I see it for sale so I'm guessing it's better. Does this recorder have DAT (I don't even know what it is but I'm still asking)? I also bid on an HHB CDR-850. I would like to know the difference between this and the CDR-830+. Also, what is the difference in balanced and unbalanced inputs? |
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| Nemesis44 |
DAT (Digital Audio Tape 'I think'). Fantastic quality and very useable but not always cheap.
I use a stand alone CD-RW by Tascam (The 700 as mentioned in previous post). If you are talking about preparing mix CDs for self promotion then this will do just fine. Easy to use and no messing around.
If you are talking of more proffessional in terms of producing mix CDs then you need to think more in terms of Multitrack recording devices where you can always edit the mistake. Roland make a very nice HD recorder. A reel to reel tape recorder would provide a similar function at a lower price tag but they are not always easy to find these days. These also exist in DAT format.
The CD-RW 700 is rack mountable and flightcase mountable. I have mine in a Swan flightcase so that I can take it with me when I play out. It has RCA plugs and digital inputs so will link up to any mixer. As far as I know you can't split the tracks up afterwards as you have to do that on the fly (Just press record and it splits automatically), but if anyone knows any different I would be willing to listen.
Naturally I'm not a sound expert as you can probably tell, but the CD-RWs seem to provide a good enough quality in my ears at least. :)
Best of luck
Nem |
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