starting out: good setup for remote recording

[Unknown soldier]

I've got a chance to record some speaking engagements, some singer/songwriter live stuff, etc. and want to get professional results. What's a good, solid portable, battery powered 2 track digital recorder that's suitable for general location recording?

I don't want cheap, yet can't afford the top end either. Something good, reliable, and solid. Lot's out there, so need some direction.

As far as technique, well, we'll get to that when the time comes....

[John Willett]

1st choice = Nagra LB or Sound Devices 702. Both high quality, metal bodied and rugged (and really Professional).

At a lower price is the Fostex FR-2 and Tascam HD-P2. Both these are plastic bodied.

Excellent quality at a lower price is the Fostrx FR-2LE.

[newyorker42]

Originally Posted by Unknown soldier

As far as technique, well, we'll get to that when the time comes....

Nice to know you are confident to accept the job when you have no idea what you are doing. How would you feel if your doctor had the same attitude on a message board? For instance...

"What surgical knives y'all recommend? Reckon I'll get some of that there medical trainin' later. Thanks!"

[Audiop]

You are comparing audio as a hobby with surgical medical treatment?

Ok...


/Peter

[Unknown soldier]

Originally Posted by newyorker42

Nice to know you are confident to accept the job when you have no idea what you are doing. How would you feel if your doctor had the same attitude on a message board? For instance...

"What surgical knives y'all recommend? Reckon I'll get some of that there medical trainin' later. Thanks!"

well, yeah, but it's understood that I'm new to this, and not a big deal if the 1st time doesn't work out. It will be a regular thing and he's OK with me working things out to get it right.

And besides, I'm just going to setup a mic when he's speaking. I'll get his voice recorded. After that, we'll go from there.

[newyorker42]

Originally Posted by Audiop

You are comparing audio as a hobby with surgical medical treatment?

Ok...


/Peter

Yes, a huge exaggeration. I just get tired in life sometimes of people not respecting getting trained before accepting work, which is what this sounded like. I'm probably more transferring onto this stuff from my own work life right now. Apologies to the OP.

[rastasean]

What kinds of microphones will you be using? Will you be recording from the PA or will the people be speaking into the mics? If there is a PA, maybe you can just get a patch from the board.

Originally Posted by Unknown soldier

I've got a chance to record some speaking engagements, some singer/songwriter live stuff, etc. and want to get professional results. What's a good, solid portable, battery powered 2 track digital recorder that's suitable for general location recording?

I don't want cheap, yet can't afford the top end either. Something good, reliable, and solid. Lot's out there, so need some direction.

As far as technique, well, we'll get to that when the time comes....

[Audiop]

Originally Posted by newyorker42

Yes, a huge exaggeration.

Yea, I'm all for metaphors and analogies but.. Oh well! ;-)


/Peter

[bishopthomas]

Dude, NewYorker, get over yourself. I assume that the first time you ever hit record you were a world-class engineer. Everyone starts somewhere, and what better way to learn than actually doing?

Unknown Soldier: I'm not sure if you're new to this forum, but if so sorry for the rude welcome to Remote Possibilities. This guy completely does not represent the vibe of this group of people.

[charles maynes]

If you are in a position to rent gear, you might consider it. It will allow you to get top flight kit, without having to pay for the all the time you aren't using it-

Many people in Hollywood do this, and here, a Sound Device 744t rents for about $100 a day.... which is much easier to manage than the $4000+ dollars it would cost to own one.

[boojum]

Lots of good advice. Renting is a very good idea. But, you will rent some gear that you fall in love with, must have, and only get half of the down for your first-born male child. What the hell, he was just hanging around and eating. Trade him in!

I got started pretty cheap, a SONY MD and a SONY stereo mic. And then I loved recording music so much that I spent a lot of money. I am not regretting it, but saying to remember Dante's depiction over the sign over the gates of Hell, "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here." You can wind up spending some real money. Only because you are having fun, though. And you may build a career. Some have.

Cheers

[newyorker42]

Originally Posted by bishopthomas

Dude, NewYorker, get over yourself. I assume that the first time you ever hit record you were a world-class engineer. Everyone starts somewhere, and what better way to learn than actually doing?

Unknown Soldier: I'm not sure if you're new to this forum, but if so sorry for the rude welcome to Remote Possibilities. This guy completely does not represent the vibe of this group of people.

Didn't I already apologize? Again, apologies.

[Remoteness]

Originally Posted by newyorker42

Yes, a huge exaggeration. I just get tired in life sometimes of people not respecting getting trained before accepting work, which is what this sounded like. I'm probably more transferring onto this stuff from my own work life right now. Apologies to the OP.

You apology has been accepted, but you have to understand where this particular forum is coming from...

We have created an environment that promotes a sense of professionalism that helps derail off topic issues and the occasional provoked attacks.

...If that style of communication or mindset doesn't work to combat the few infrequent problems we usually hang them at high-noon.

This method of interaction and exchange of ideas has been working well for us for quite awhile and I don’t plan to change anything anytime soon.

With all that said, I thank you again for your apology!

Now, back to the show...