Help Me Start Recording

[Minidizc]

Me and my friend want to start a mobile recording unit to start recording live bands and concerts, but we are a little unsure as to where to begin. He has a DAT recorder and a decent mic and we are looking into getting at least two more mics and a mixer. He will be spending his own money for an 8 track over the comming break. In total we have about $1000 to $1500 to spend on mics and a mixer. Any ideas for what we should look into buying?

 

[Nilbog]

mics: sm57's and 58's for almost everything. A decent kick mic, overhead mic as well. But I can't be too specific on those last two.

as far as a mixer goes, depending on how many channels you'd need - I'd just go for a mackie that has what you need.

sorry I couldnt be MORE help.

hey, check out the minidisc forum!
-Nilbog

 

[Tapehead]

Not to discourage you, but I'd suggest that if you don't have a decent knowledge of the gear, you might want to learn a little more before you start recording bands. Maybe work with someone else for awhile until you get to know the gear and what it can do.

 

[MISTERQCUE]

Will you also provide amplification for these bands you wanna record also?