Is this a good recorder for live rock concerts? Worried about distortion caused by loud volume and bass at a live show.
184899
I have used this recorder in all kinds of places and spaces. Tiny rooms and large crowded locations....to date I have had zero distortion issues....the dual microphones are amazing. The sound is crisp and full and rich. What you will find from this recorder will amaze you.
184900
I just used it to record a live band. I had the video camcorder and the Roland recording. I set it on a mike stand and put the audio limiter on low. It did a fantastic job. I let the auto gain adjust set the level and away it went. No distortion in my recording
184901
Yes it is you have to incorporate some of the features like lo-cut and limiter functions and gauge your levels for the best quality recording. And like Rodney said and I'll add, it depends on where you are located ,and the venue you're in. If it's open air it, will pick everything up. If it's a smaller venture i.e. nightclub etc.. Your results will very.. You will be using headphones to monitor the mix right? You will be recording at lower levels to compensate for the noise and placement of the recorder is crucial.
184902
If....you are recoding it from external mic(s) through a mixer in to the Roland. From there you can do editing on your GarageBand or Audition software and work out the noises. Otherwise, simply holding it up and trying to capture the concert, you're bound to pick up Shawna trying to sing along and Nathan speaking to his buddy Spike and the hoots and hallars all around you with a smidgeon of the stars you paid top dollar to hear. Short answer: better than a conventional recorder but it won't record the pure quality you'd like to get from the performers due to the surrounding noise pickup.
184903
You will not get any distortion from this device. It has many adjustable settings. I never used it at a live concert but I say give it a try. If it doesn't work send it back for a refund.
184904
Yes! Just make sure you watch to be sure you check your levels. We record live events with ours all the time and the results are stellar!
279702
It's fine for me, good enough to record little demos on. But if you're looking for something that records studio-quality, you'll need to pony up for an LS-10, which records at 24/96 linear PCM.The sensitivity on the DS-30 is only adjustable in 3 settings, though, so if you're thinking about recording rock concerts, it'll probably still clip at the lowest sensitivity.
429998
Its not as good as a studio mic but magnitudes better than the phone mic. I would not trust it to get a live gig without input gain controls. Use good software to record with that has eq and gain controls. I use the paid version of Hi-Q MP3 rec for Android and its decent. Then run it through Audacity.
1113301
yes, and quite good one. It is especially good for interviews, recording concerts, musical bands, etc. I recommend to check on youtube.
265649
Distortion is Inaudible. Specs on all good amps are excellent but they sound different because of other reasons. The Behringer amp is vey powerful and stable even with low impedance loads.
795981
Just remember to keep your volume controls in the recording program (Final Vinyl or Garage Band) set to medium loudness and you'll be fine. Anything higher than medium will create distortion. Hope this helps.
158106
In my opinion it is too sensitive for live performance without feedback being an issue. It is more appropriate for recording in a studio environment. Just my opinion, it may work for you.
1918037
My experience is that it is a great recording mic. It was not meant for live performances as the design is sensitive to movement hence the rubber suspension holding mechanism to reduce vibrations. Good Luck.
1247737
I think this would be a great mic for live performance, as far as on-camera mics go. Better than a shotgun because with this mic you'll get sound from the whole room, not just whatever you're pointed at. However for a live performance I'd definitely try to record from the audio soundboard - then you can sync up your camera with the audio recording and have the best of both.
1782124
Not sure which would be better. My experience is with the 2100. What I can say is distortion of any kind has not been even an ounce of an issue. I actually like using it for recording guitar and vocals better than the lexicon alpha I was using.
110834
There is a built in Microphone. You Can record the entire band with it. I didnt feel too impressed with the quality or the low volume.I imagine you could burn to a CD once you record the music onto the unit. Good Luck! I haven't used mine in over a year. I slipped out of the band scene a bit... Sucks...
641905
The unit is designed for line or Mic level processing so you may lose a little high end if you don't run a direct box front of it... with that being said i have run a guitar directly into it and out to a USB XLR link for recording and had good results.
1432072
Yes. It makes good videos on live shows like rock and pop concerts. Very good sound quality. Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pr3HfJT66E
1353270
No your built in sound will be fine. The amp and software will clean everything up. Getting pops and clicks out of vinyl is a little tricky as it can make the recording sound muddy. Otherwise the amp worked great for me.
1462244
As far as sound quality goes, its awesome. The part where it lags is on on muliti track recording. I say this because you can't record seperate tracks individually like you can on a digital recorder. You can run 6 drum mics, guitar cab, bass, and vocals and whatever else in simultaneously and be fine but they are all going yo be down to left or right channels. You can go back and add overbubs with no problem but if you everything on its own channel so you can go back in and protools it, its not gonna be so easy. But for what I use it for it is an awesome unit and I highly recommend it for recording practices and shows. If you are trying to make a good HQ demo, get a tascam or something similar. As far as sound quality goes, its awesome. The part where it lags is on on muliti track recording. I say this because you can't record seperate tracks individually like you can on a digital recorder. You can run 6 drum mics, guitar cab, bass, and vocals and whatever else in simultaneously and be fine but they are all going yo be down to left or right channels. You can go back and add overbubs with no problem but if you everything on its own channel so you can go back in and protools it, its not gonna be so easy. But for what I use it for it is an awesome unit and I highly recommend it for... » Read More As far as sound quality goes, its awesome. The part where it lags is on on muliti track recording. I say this because you can't record seperate tracks individually like you can on a digital recorder. You can run 6 drum mics, guitar cab, bass, and vocals and whatever else in simultaneously and be fine but they are all going yo be down to left or right channels. You can go back and add overbubs with no problem but if you everything on its own channel so you can go back in and protools it, its not gonna be so easy. But for what I use it for it is an awesome unit and I highly recommend it for recording practices and shows. If you are trying to make a good HQ demo, get a tascam or something similar. « Show Less
1007255
It is quite loud, I regularly use this amp to jam with a drummer in a small echoey location, and it holds its own in clean and distorted settings. As far as a live performance goes, this amp can handle most small/medium sized shows.
1216913
If you have a USB interface, u could bring out XLR, 1/4 inch or Red and White to that. The Unit it self does not have a USB on it. This is more for live concerts or shows.Contact me Directly if you have further questions or if you are in need of assistance.Khogan1784@me.com