ivanlee23 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hey guys, My name is Ivan and I'm a concert/music photographer from Brazil.I have a question to make... I don't like the idea of recording a concert with a MIC...maybe I was thinking, why not just plug my MD directly in the sound mixer?? I think it's a much better idea don't you think?I would like to know how can I do this...what kind of cables/connectors do I need? and how Can I control the levels?BTW... my MD is a Sharp MD-SR60! Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A440 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 (edited) MD units usually have a line-in jack--those that have mic jacks always have a line-in jack as well. The Line-in (probably white) jack on your unit will accept a powered input, like one from a soundboard. All you need is a cord to connect the soundboard output, whatever that is, to a stereo minijack (same size as your mic jack). You'd need to see the soundboard--it must have some kind of output for recording, or for headphones. And you should be able to watch and alter the levels on the MD unit. However, here's the question: is all the sound from the stage going through the soundboard? Because if it's in a club, for instance, and also depending on the instrument amps onstage, you're going to get a weird mix: it might be all vocals and no drums. Only way to find out is to hear what's actually going through the soundboard. Edited July 17, 2006 by A440 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatmuttony Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 (edited) I used to play in a band, in which, the bass player had a primitive Sharp MD recorder. We used to work with the Sound Engineer to work with the Aux Sends on each channel such that there were two mixes, one going out to the main speakers, and another mini-mixed to go into the MD recorder. However, I agree with A440 that the mix was never satisfying. It always seemed to lack that little something. I would say Mic is the best way to do it. Unless you have a very patient and cooperative Sound Engineer at the boards.As far as cables go, I think Mixer outs are usually RCA? So, you'll need an RCA --> EP cable. The EP is also called the stereo/mini/1/8th Inch cable. Looks identical to your headphones jack.I guess the other out option maybe the Phono (aka 1/4th inch) jack, in which case, you need a phono --> EP cable. Edited July 17, 2006 by Fat Muttony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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