firefly Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 (edited) Hello to everyone,This is my first post here and at that an SOS! I am trying to find a decent set of mics to use with my MZ-RH1. I apologize if I am asking a question that has previously been discussed. If so, please direct me to the link. I have noticed that there is wealth of knowledge on this forum. Unfortunately, I am under somewhat of a time constraint. Otherwise, I usually search the forum before asking for help. Anyway, I have just been given a chance to attend a couple of performances in Europe that I would like to record. I actually know the musicians and they don't mind me recording their work. This is a duo in a quiet audience type setting. I will probably be about 40-45 ft away from the stage. I was thinking in terms of a set of in ear mics but don’t quite know what the sensitivity or other specs should be. Could you guys help out with your recommendation or feedback for me where to look? Cost within reason is not an issue. Many thanks in advance,firefly Edited January 20, 2007 by firefly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A440 Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Here's a good place to start:http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/...tegory/110/micsThey have in-ears and lots of others, depending on your budget. For acoustic music, just plug them into the Mic-in jack. For amplified music, go through Line-in with a battery module, either from Sound Professionals or here, another good microphone source: http://www.microphonemadness.com/products/mmcbmminminc.htmSet your RH1 to Manual Volume under REC SET, and try about 20/30. Look at the levels and adjust it once if need be, but don't keep fiddling with it--every change will be audible. As long as you can see the level meters moving toward the middle of the scale, you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raintheory Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 (edited) Our own forum member Greenmachine does a fantastic job:http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=14388Not sure if he's still making and selling them though, but I highly recommend them if he is! Edited January 21, 2007 by raintheory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly Posted January 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Thanks guys...I ended up ordering SP-TFB-2 after speaking to Chris at The Sound Professionals. Chris was very helpful. <<WOW! what a coincidence! UPS just delivered them! And that was some prompt order processing. Looking at the box but would like to finish this reply first before I check them out.>>I would just like to say that anyone researching mics should definitely attempt rigging their own as hinted to me above as well. It would be fun and way cost effective. There are some great posts on this forum on making your own. I ordered these assembled mainly because I wanted to make sure I'd have a good set with matched elements and because I am short of time for making a set. I will probably end up making some in the near future. The thing to remember is that the elements you purchase should have closely matched frequency response and sensitivity. You can buy the elements matched from Sound Professionals or others... Build your module or preamp too...Use matched resistors and caps...I'd stay away from electrolytics for caps...They tend to leak (pass DC current in high voltage applications to say the least) and should not be used in the signal path...Use polypropylenes...I'll probably get around to doing all of this in time and will try to post pictures, etc. Peace and all the best to all of youfirefly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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