MZ-RH1 - Recording help please!

[bionicman08]

Hi guys,

I am getting a Sony MZ-RH1 hi-md recorder for Christmas, which I intend to use to discreetly record live rehearsals/performances.

However, I will need a high quality/low visibility/cheap microphone to go with it, and most likely a battery box (but I do not know how much input the RH1 will be able to take until I've tested it).

Can anybody suggest a suitable cheap microphone, or if possible a suitable microphone/battery box combo?

I am based in the UK..

I would be grateful for any advice given,

Thanks.

JC.

[baturjan]

However, I will need a high quality/low visibility/cheap microphone

Can anybody suggest a suitable cheap microphone

You mentioned high quality and cheap. If you want a high quality you have to pay more. I have a couple low visibility but they are not hi quality quality.

This one might suit your needs

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-PEN-1

You can also look at microphones here. They're are small good quality ones:

http://core-sound.com

Edited November 29, 2008 by baturjan

[Strungup]

"Cheap , Good , Fast ,........... Pick two "

wisdom of old words

[A440]

Great quality for your professional CD release, no. Very good quality, far better than you'd expect from a bootleg, yes. Rehearsal and live sound are not studio recordings, so cheap and stealthy is good enough for me.

In Europe/EU, see if Greenmachine is still offering his goodies here:

http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=14388

If you look in the Gallery you can hear recordings made with various setups. My Album there has all the technical info I could remember.

http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?autoc...q=sc&cat=10

My trusty combo is still:

SoundProfessional BMC-2

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-BMC-2

and

Microphone Madness Mini-Classic battery module

http://www.microphonemadness.com/products/mmcbmminminc.htm

Those are both US, but they probably ship to the U.K.--though I don't know what that does to the prices.

The Sound Professionals pen mic posted by Baturjan is mono. Stereo mics will really open up the music, and if you're trying to learn from rehearsal recordings, will help you pick out parts much better.

I had Core-Sound lower-priced cardioids for a while, and thought they sounded tinny and bad. Their super-expensive mics are probably a different story.

If Greenmachine is still making his, those will probably make you very happy. Also check your local Ebay--there are other people making mics in their spare time. Use common sense, check specs, and see if you can listen to sample recordings.

Edited November 30, 2008 by A440

[bionicman08]

Great quality for your professional CD release, no. Very good quality, far better than you'd expect from a bootleg, yes. Rehearsal and live sound are not studio recordings, so cheap and stealthy is good enough for me.

In Europe/EU, see if Greenmachine is still offering his goodies here:

http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=14388

If you look in the Gallery you can hear recordings made with various setups. My Album there has all the technical info I could remember.

http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?autoc...q=sc&cat=10

My trusty combo is still:

SoundProfessional BMC-2

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-BMC-2

and

Microphone Madness Mini-Classic battery module

http://www.microphonemadness.com/products/mmcbmminminc.htm

Those are both US, but they probably ship to the U.K.--though I don't know what that does to the prices.

The Sound Professionals pen mic posted by Baturjan is mono. Stereo mics will really open up the music, and if you're trying to learn from rehearsal recordings, will help you pick out parts much better.

I had Core-Sound lower-priced cardioids for a while, and thought they sounded tinny and bad. Their super-expensive mics are probably a different story.

If Greenmachine is still making his, those will probably make you very happy. Also check your local Ebay--there are other people making mics in their spare time. Use common sense, check specs, and see if you can listen to sample recordings.

Is the right answer - thank you VERY much for taking the time with this post

[sfbp]

I second the SP-BMC2. Very good value, currently on sale so even better value!!!!

[nvdkamp]

There's a guy on a certain 'taperssection' site (not sure if I can mention it, otherwise google is your friend) that is strugling to sell his SoundProfessional BMC-2 mics. He's offering them for 70 euro's now which is a bargain. BTW, he is located in europe, so no import duties..

Good luck!

Nice mics on www.microphonemadness.com as well.

Edited December 3, 2008 by nvdkamp