I am in a similar situation. I have been recording my stand-up shows for a few years with a sharp MD. I just got the Sony NH900 and love the HI-MD. But I would really like to step up the level of recording. A lot of these clubs have really BAD boards and the levels are all off. The clubs that have the audience mic'ed, coming off the board is like CD quality. Currently, I use one of those sony t-mics. Can you recommend a better mic? Sony ECM-MS957, Sony ECM-MS907, SoundPro SP-PSM-3 Omnidirectional Stereo Microphone. I just downloaded AUDACITY- thanks for the suggestion. I've been using FINALVYNAL and suffering. I can't figure out PEAK or BIAS. Thanks.
