Re: [Harp-L] minidisc recording

[Chris Otto <ottoranch@xxxxxxxxx>]

MLeFree wrote:
> 
> > >I'm now quite curious about the details of how other Hi-MD users make 
> the
> > >very good quality JR recordings you can download from archive.org<http://archive.org>. 
> I do
> > >have a nice stereo stick mic.

  
 I use a Sharp MD recorder (pre Hi-MD). It has auto and manual mic level 
> settings. I usually use the auto setting at LP2 speed. I sometimes will 
> use SP speed but I go through discs quickly and the quality is not 
> noticeably better at SP speed. I will only set the manual recording levels 
> with music that has a lot of dynamics. Most amplified shows work well on 
> the auto recording level setting. I have a pair of omni-directional 
> binaural mics from Church Audio they work well most of the time. I 
> sometimes have trouble with too much bass, however I find if I sit near the 
> back of the room with the mics at least 2 ft from the back wall, the bass 
> overload is reduced. One Jason Ricci show that I recorded is on 
> archive.org <http://archive.org> (Cox Bros BBQ 5-5-05) if you want to give 
> it a listen. Not the best recording in the world but I am happy with it. It 
> was done in a relatively small crowded room and I had to sit right next to 
> the wall. Hope this helps.
> 

---Chris Otto