Remote For Stealth Recording

[cgauchat]

I'm getting ready to try my first recording at the end of the month and I'm not sure if I should get the RM-MC40ELK remote. I have a RH10 and I'm going to try some stealth recording at a rock concert and I'm not sure if the remote will really help or not. It doesn't sound like I can start recording with it. Is it worth getting to be able to change the recording and volume levels?

I have Sound Professionals CMC-8 with a battery box. Based on what I have read on this forum the rec. volume should be 20/30, I should use line in and Mic sensivity should be low. Does that all sound right? Are there any other settings I should worry about?

Thanks!

[Christopher]

I don't think a 40ELK is necessary with the RH10 as the display on the RH10 should be more than sufficient. Everything else sounds fine - but please remember that you should test your levels before the show (if that's what your taping) in scenarios that are similiar to the one that you'll be taping; experience and practice will make you much more comfortable. Welcome to the forums!

[mrsoul]

Also the 40ELK is overkill for the RH10 and the remote lcd will NOT stay lit when connected to the RH10 (I have personally tried and failed with several attempts). The non-LCD remote with the RH10 should be good enough.

Set the levels after you place the unit on Rec-pause (if you are going stealth place it on HOLD after you set your levels in Rec-pause). Remember it has to be in Rec-pause for you to change the Record settings to Manual Record (not ACG).

then use the remote to take it off pause (the remote will override the unit when it is on HOLD)

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finally, place the remote on HOLD once you have everything set (that way you don't accidently hit pause or stop later).

It's fairly easy with that remote and the RH10 will be more than clear in the dark. You CAN change the recording levels using the RH10's standard remote. Try the FF and REV (<< and >>) button. It works for me on mine.

If I were using a battery box going line in, I would definitely put the levels closer to 28/30 unless it will be blazingly loud. Still never had it be too loud going battery box into the line input. 20/30 would probably be too low unless your mics are super high sensitive and the music is too loud for comfort. Keep the mic sens on Low for the RH10.

[A440]

Echoing Mrsoul :

My 20/30 rule of thumb is for going into the mic jack, and it varies with every mic and every concert. Going into Line-In with the battery box is going to give you a much quieter recording, so definitely boost the level.

I have no idea if Mic Sensitivity affects Line-in at all--I always assumed it was just for input into the mic jack. Does someone know for sure?

[vansmack]

I love using the 40ELK with the rh10. The main reason is you don't need to take the md out of your pocket to check levels, divide tracks, etc. To get the lcd on just slightly move the jog wheel on the remote...it wont change your levels. Plus if you happen to be seated near security, it's much less obvious your taping the show.

[cgauchat]

Thanks! I'm eager to practice and then get to my first show.

[greenmachine]

  A440 said:

I have no idea if Mic Sensitivity affects Line-in at all--I always assumed it was just for input into the mic jack. Does someone  know for sure?

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It certainly doesn't. When using line-in, you basically bypass the microphone preamplifier stage at all. Line in was not designed to be used with a microphone directly anyway, we're just 'abusing' it for extremely loud mic input levels.