Using the MR-8 to record my bands gigs

[badsneakers]

I was wondering if anyone who owns an MR-8 has ever recorded a bands live show using the MR-8. Would this be a good machine to do this sort of thing? I use a mini disk now to record our live shows and band rehearsals but was wondering if I should get one of these for better quality recordings.

I would need a 1gig card at least for an hour set right?

 

[A Reel Person]

Not speaking as an MR8 user,...

but my gearhead insticts say no. The MR8 is not a good choice of recorder for this purpose.

A better solution, by far, is the MR8hd. Especially if you're basically happy with the MR8's fundamental layout and design, the MR8hd bring it to a whole new level. The MR8hd could record an hour's performance in 4-track simultaneous format, without so much as blinking an eye.

Not only (IMO) would recording in 4-tracks simultaneously on the MR8hd offer better production value over the 2-track recording you'd get with the MR8,... but if you're eyeing the MR8 and a 1Gb CF card also, you're already in the price range of the MR8hd.

The MR8hd gives you a lot more capability over the MR8 standard. I'd not envision the MR8 as a good recorder for recording gigs and performances, but I think the MR8hd would do quite well.

There are lots of other recorders I like, but based on your question, the MR8hd is my recommendation.

 

[Rokket]

I agree, the MR-8 is pretty limited to what it can record effectively. If you just want a stereo track and you have a good mixer, go for it.

Otherwise, I'd go with Dave's suggestion and get the HD, or a higher end recorder with more than two inputs.

 

[talontsiawd]

I just got one so i'm no expert but if you are just hooking it it up to a mixer for a stereo track with no editing, it should work fine. I doubt you will see any gain in quality though.

 

[treymonfauntre]

you might see a slight improvement in quality. get one used on ebay for like $150 or so, and get a huge memory card.