Sunday, May 13, 2007

Live Audio Recording

Options for portable audio recording:

1. Audio Technica stereo microphone + Sony MD portable recorder
2. Sony linear PCM recorder with built in stereo microphone
3. M-Audio handheld recorder

Options for PA/Recording sound system:
System 1
This system provides basic mixing and PA functions. The sound can be recorded from the output of the mixer. Overall high quality sound is achieved at reasonable cost. A wireless microphone is included with the packaged PA system which includes mixer, amplifier, speakers, speaker stands, speaker cables. The Behringer Feedback Destroyer will allow the volume to be increased without creating the annoying squealing sounds. The Peavey microphones include cables. The Hosa cable is used to connect the PA to the Feedback Destroyer. The mixer can apply the delay effect which the audience can enjoy.

Vendor: https://www.zzounds.com
Nady MPM4130 PA210 Deluxe PA Package with Microphone (New) $329.95 1 $329.95
Behringer FBQ2496 Feedback Destroyer Pro (New) $149.95 1 $149.95
Peavey PVi 2 Microphone (New, XLR) $44.95 4 $179.80
OnStage 7700 Tripod Boom Microphone Stand (New, Black) $19.95 2 $39.90
OnStage MS7201QRB Quick-Release Microphone Stand (New, Black) $26.95 2 $53.90
OnStage Shure-type Microphone Clip (Model MY250) (New) $5.95 4 $23.80
Hosa CSS400 Series Dual Heavy-Duty TRS Cable (New, 5 ft., CSS405) $10.95 2 $21.90
Sub-Total $799.20
Shipping $15.99
TOTAL $815.19

System 2
Much more flexibility and quality is achieved in this system. Two studio grade condenser microphones capture main voices and instruments with extremely high quality. A separate mixer is utilized to keep the sound noise free by utilizing high grade microphone preamps. The mixer allows plugging in 6 microphones and mix it down to two channels for recording. A separate power amp then conveys sound to the speakers. The power amp and speakers are PA grade, but the mikes and mixer are studio grade. Therefore extremely high quality recordings can be made to a computer or tape recorder. The CAD KBM412 microphone will capture tabla and mridangam with excellent low frequency extension. The mixer allows many digital effects which the audience can enjoy, such as reverb and delay. The Behringer Feedback Destroyer will allow the volume to be increased without creating the annoying squealing sounds.

Vendor: https://www.zzounds.com
M-Audio Nova Condenser Microphone (New) $99.95 2 $199.90
Peavey PVi 2 Microphone (New, XLR) $44.95 4 $179.80
Behringer XENYX 1832FX Mixer with Effects (New) $259.95 1 $259.95
CAD KBM412 Low Frequency Large Cardioid Microphone (New) $49.95 1 $49.95
Samson Servo 300 Power Amplifier (New) $199.95 1 $199.95
Hosa CSS400 Series Dual Heavy-Duty TRS Cable (New, 10 ft., CSS410) $12.95 4 $51.80
OnStage 7700 Tripod Boom Microphone Stand (New, Black) $19.95 4 $79.80
OnStage MS7201QRB Quick-Release Microphone Stand (New, Black) $26.95 2 $53.90
CBI 14-Gauge Speaker Cable (New, 50 Foot) $34.95 2 $69.90
Whirlwind MC20 XLR Microphone Cable (20 ft.) (New, Single) $9.95 1 $9.95
OnStage DS7200 Adjustable Desktop Microphone Stand (New, Black) $14.95 1 $14.95
Gemini GSM1250 3-Way Loudspeaker (100 Watts, 1x12 in.) (New) $89.95 2 $179.90
Behringer FBQ2496 Feedback Destroyer Pro (New) $149.95 1 $149.95
Sub-Total $1,499.70
Shipping $16.99
Total $1,516.69