Recording live concerts

[brencara]

I am interested in recording live concerts. Could anybody suggest a brand/model mini disk that is small (to fit in my pocketbook), excellent quality and easy to use. I previously used cassette recorders and tried to fix up the music on my computer with cool edit 2000, but it is not as clear as I would like. I guess my next question is "is mini-disk the way to go?" Can I then take the recording and save it to my computer hard drive so I can eventually burn it on CD? HELP!!! anyone!!! PLEASE!!!

[John Sayers]

I think the minidisc is an excellent idea for recording live gigs and yes you can transfer it to a puter etc.
Cheers
john

[brencara]

John: Any idea which brand or model may be the best. I don't feel comfortable asking salespeople.....
Thanks,
Jdy

[Proximus]

I am a Newbie but I have some experience with MD's. If anyone thinks I'm telling something wrong, don't hesitate to correct me.
I'am using a Sony MiniDisc Recorder for several years now and I am really happy with it. As far as I know Sony devellops the best MD these days.
But I think the MD-Recorder is not really important: More important is the microphone you're using. You might want to invest some for a good mic. Somebody else has some advises concerning a mic?

Greetings from Switzerland

[DALtune]

You're not bootlegging, are you?

For some reason, I remember seeing a review of a small DAT recorder that came with a stereo condensor...not a ribbon mic, just a small, two-headed thing. Runs on a couple of batteries and stays charged for like 4 hours. I can't remember where I saw it...

If you are indeed trying to take an extra little piece of the show home with you, it may be worth it seek it out.

[Proximus]

No, no! I'm not bootlegging! It was a concert with my own band!

[Nilbog]

I'd agree with proximus that the mic is more important than the recorder. Although, I wouldnt suggest buying a sony for two reasons. 1: Sony created the technology, and supporting other brands will help minidisc "grow", and things will get cheaper 2: Sony insists on putting an end search button on all their minidiscs products. It's an anoyance and can result in recording over things. All other brands do this automatically.

I would suggest a sharp, and for mics, go here:
http://www.soundprofessionals.com

-nilbog

[brencara]

Any thought to whether the Audio Technia 822 is a good mic for recording live concerts?

[Proximus]

To Nilbog:

Good arguments! The end search button is really a risk! It allready happened to me that I recorded over data on a MD. That wasen't very pleasent!

-Proximus

[Nilbog]

The 822 is a great mic for field porpuses, and I'm sure it would do great recording shows.

But I think youd be better off getting a stereo pair of premium cardiods as well as one of the battery boxes provided by soundprofessionals. These mics will give you a little bit of a better stereo image, and they are versatile as well (if you ever do decide to record a bootleg). I just checked and they are having a sale on these mics for $150 or so. So with the battery box it will probably be around $220 or so.

[brencara]

Nilbog: That you so much for the information. I just ordered the mic today from Sound Professionals. They were extremely nice and I am so happy. Thanks again,