Which Mic. for Minidisc recording?

dannystone10 · Veteran Member Joined: 14 Mar 2002 Posts: 222

Hi all,

I know this has been adressed before, but I would like to know which mics you have had successes with recording live brass with.

Thanks very much in advance, and apologies for making you repeat info!

MikeZ · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2003 10:25 am Post subject:

I've used an Audio-Technica AT822 Stereo mic with my Sony Mini Disc Recorder for about two years now. Easy to use since it has it's own power source (AA Battery - no phantom power needed) and great quality. The stereo separation is terrific and the low roll off switch enables you to avoid too much low end interference.
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Skip · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2003 12:56 pm Post subject:

I'm having problems locating a minidisc recorder. Does anyone have a web site to point me to? Sharp or Sony. Thanks.

romey1 · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 797

I also use the Audio-Technica AT822.

romey

OCTA-C · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2003 6:05 pm Post subject:

I use a small Behringer mini-mixer with mine so I'm able to use just about any type of mike I need; condenser, dynamic, etc...
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Tootsall · Heavyweight Member Joined: 05 May 2002 Posts: 2952

Skip, do a yahoo search for electronics stores in your area. I would use the search chain <<+minidisc +online +retail>> and then check 'em all out. There are several really large "email retailers" in North America who handle these things. Many of the electronics chain stores handle them as well.

Kenman · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:15 pm Post subject:

Which model mini disk recorder is everyone using???

thanks
Ken

Skip · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks Tootsall,

That seems to have worked. I had tried Google searches for MD recorders, Sharp, Sony, etc. with very limited success. I'd read (here) how others really liked the Sharp MD-MT80, and Sharp MD-MT90CS, but had not had much luck in finding them. Thanks.

MikeZ · Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 7:07 pm Post subject:

Sony makes great Mini-Disc recorders.

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?query=sony+mz+minidisc&ht=1&sosortproperty=1&from=R10&BasicSearch=

Personally, I use the Sony MZ-R900 model. Which today should be only a fraction of what I paid for one two years ago (if you can find one).

http://www.minidisc.org/brian_youn/sony_mzr900.html

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E.D.Lewis · Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 8:02 am Post subject:

I'm using a Sharp MD-MS721W with the Audio Technica AT822 and get great results. Any of the major electronics supply stores should carry a variety of minidisc recorders - Best Buy, Future Shop, or even Sears.
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CaddyDaddy · New Member Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 2

I've gotta agree on the Audio Technica recommendation. I got a nifty little weatherproff box with preamp, stereo level controls, and up to 50db boost from http://www.soundprofessionals.com/ or 1 800 213 3021

Recommend giving them a call and they will hook you up with what you need. Ask for Chris, he's the owner, and really hooked me right up.

Rubycakes · New Member Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 1

My firt mini disc was my best. The Sharp MD-MT 15. It's considered large now but it's simple and works well. You can pick up used ones on ebay for around $60 or so.