Concert recording How well does the DS-30 work for recording live music?
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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.
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Thanks for the reply. I'm not looking for studio quality, but just good enough to re-enjoy concerts. I've been using a Sony MD recorder, which is remarkable as long as I keep the volume under control. I'd also use it for acoustic group demo/critical listening, so it'll probably do OK for that. If all else fails in the concert area, I can keep using the minidiscs.Thanks again,Jim
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I use it to record home demos on my iPad using an inexpensive docking station. I also use it to practice melody line. I have never used it live. It is just a way for me to know I am off vocally and re-record.
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I use it for external audio with my canon dslr's. The preamp in those cameras is pretty lousy, so expect mediocre sound quality. I use an external audio recorder for it and sync the audio in post. I use the H1 Zoom and get excellent audio quality. Definitely the recommended method of recording audio with those cameras. I love this audio technica set as well. Sounds really great.
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Does anyone have an answer because I'd like to use it to record concerts and sometimes they can go upwards to 2- 2 1/2 hours long
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It really depends on what your intended uses are... The 280s are big, and most people would see them as somewhat impractical for portable use. That said, I use mine all the time when I'm out with my mp3 player.I will warn you though, if you have low-quality mp3s (anything under 192, really), the 280s will let you know very quickly that you need recordings encoded at higher bitrates. It's the double-edged sword of high-end audio equipment.
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I've used it to record from AM, sat radio, sat tv audio and it works great but you have to test different combinations of mic sense and volume from the device that is connected to the mic jack on the DS-30. The timer is very useful with late night shows.
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should work ok. For a studio speaker it will be just ok. not really a reference speaker sound quality wise. A band playing a gig is a lot different than a recording studio reference speaker. Just my two cents worth.
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So far so good! I've owned my Tascam DP-24 for almost a year now and have absolutely no complaints. I have used nearly all of the features on the unit and have adapted now to using the unit for recording live and studio gigs then switch to a DAW type setup on my PC for final editing, mixing and publishing. This is a great unit and you can't beat the price for 8 simultaneous inputs. I play in our band so I am able to run the unit while participating. In the end I have one large set of tracks for the entire set then separate them on the computer into songs. Works well. Hope this helps!
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I don't think you are going to get good recordings of loud concerts with any recorder using this Mic. You would need a more professional device.
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Hi,Its indeed useful and the features aare pretty handy. With minumal use of keys, you can navigate to the required menu.Quality of recording is good for band concerts and home recording.
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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.
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I just installed the v1.4 beta driver on my 64-bit Windows 8.1 laptop, and playback of 24-bit, 192 kHz files is working beautifully (I'm currently listening to Kind of Blue from HDTracks). I have a concert to record this Thursday, so hopefully the A-to-D side is working well also. I use external mic pre-amps and just run balanced "Hi-Z" into the E-MU for recording, so I don't anticipate any problems there.
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It depends on the quality of sound you want. Recording directly from your DSLR sounds terrible and very tinny. I have an Beachtek XLR adapter for recording audio on my DSLR.
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It depends on what you want to record. If the volume is adequete, it will record with no problem. I hope this helps.
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You can record straight through the USB. Nifty little thing. But beware, its more of a mixer than a traditional interface, so it doesn't split the tracks you may have already laid down from the new ones you're recording. So basically, EVERYTHING you can hear it in your monitor mix, it's going to be on the track you're currently recording. So if you're recording something live, its perfect. If you're tracking something, not so much...
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I love this device. I own 2 of themOne for my home recording studioAnd I turn one of them in to Live Digital Mixer by using "MultiRack" software
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I use it to record music classes. It is outstanding. Parameters need to be turned on so sound isn't too faint nor too saturated. Outside lectures can be difficult for any device but this will do it about as well as anything. Upon getting this I would suggest recording a TV show in your home, radio blasting from your stereo and talking. Learn how to optimize the recorder for various environments and it will pay off on your trip with flawless recordings. If that sounds too complex then get TASCAM DR-40 which can be set to record everything twice. One is called a "safety track" at a lower level so you're sure to have something. Buy a bunch of SD cards and an external hard drive to back up your work. I use it to record music classes. It is outstanding. Parameters need to be turned on so sound isn't too faint nor too saturated. Outside lectures can be difficult for any device but this will do it about as well as anything. Upon getting this I would suggest recording a TV show in your home, radio blasting from your stereo and talking. Learn how to optimize the recorder for various environments and it will pay off on your trip with flawless recordings. If that sounds too complex then get TASCAM DR-40 which can be set to record everything twice. One is called a "safety track" at a... » Read More I use it to record music classes. It is outstanding. Parameters need to be turned on so sound isn't too faint nor too saturated. Outside lectures can be difficult for any device but this will do it about as well as anything. Upon getting this I would suggest recording a TV show in your home, radio blasting from your stereo and talking. Learn how to optimize the recorder for various environments and it will pay off on your trip with flawless recordings. If that sounds too complex then get TASCAM DR-40 which can be set to record everything twice. One is called a "safety track" at a lower level so you're sure to have something. Buy a bunch of SD cards and an external hard drive to back up your work. « Show Less