DAT-heads Digest #869

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billy joel tour... anyone tape it? (VAHCBFC@aol.com) Power for a Sony D-3? ("Richmond Mike") Bluegrass sessions (PAUL HOVORAK) Re: DAT-heads Digest #868 ("Chris M Hickman") Re: M1 Power & Stealth Mics (Michael Miller) RE: Req: More info about 10-12-95 Gainesville Phish Schoeps ("Michael Gouker") battery pack/batteries for sony m1 ("Eric Carr") Re: M1 + 6 Volts (Let's end the hysteria with a few facts) (GuySonic@aol.com) Looking for some DAT trades (Drew) ISO: Knopfler in Boston (David Danek) Pro Digital (Jeetneal@aol.com) sorry I should have checked (Jeetneal@aol.com) HHB CDR830/Nakamichi CD Player 2 (a.patrizio@verizon.net) Sleazy bootleggers . . . (David Danek) Re: possible solution - DAT > PC transfer small cuts, errors? need help ("Owen O'Neill") ISO sean kennedy (Eliot Byron) Taping policy?? ("Michael Ryan") ISO: Documentarys on bootlegs/taping etc. ("Bas Ruesink") ISO: Live Transglobal Underground (xbv)
From: VAHCBFC@aol.com Subject: billy joel tour... anyone tape it? Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:08:29 EDT i was wondering if anyone was taping at the billy joel/elton show in Carolina this passed week. Drop me a line at VAHCBFC@aol.com if you know some info on where i can find a copy of it.. chris
From: "Richmond Mike" <keepongrowin@hotmail.com> Subject: Power for a Sony D-3? Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:54:10 -0400 Hi, Anyone have a good recomendation on what to use for the D3? I would like to go with a rechargeable, Oade or homemade, makes no difference. Ok, so obviously I don't know exactly what I need. If I were to go with a homemade should I go with 6 D batteries or less?(D3's are 9v). Voltage regulator?? Can anyone help with some info??? Thanks! Mike _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
From: PAUL HOVORAK <washaufizzi@yahoo.com> Subject: Bluegrass sessions Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 12:09:39 -0700 (PDT) Does anyone have any info on taping policies at Bela Fleck's Bluegrass sessions. If so is anyone going to be in around Wichita,Ks May 20. He is playing one of the best sounding Theaters in the country on that date. This Vaudeville theater is being restored and is the worlds first atmospheric ampetheater. (The Orpheum Theater Wichita,Ks) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
From: "Chris M Hickman" <chris_m_hickman@lycos.com> Subject: Re: DAT-heads Digest #868 Reply-To: chris_m_hickman@lycos.com Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:19:28 -0500 >From: Len Moskowitz <moskowit@panix.com> >Subject: Re: NO NO NO! >Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 12:39:56 -0400 (EDT) >And we still feel it's a very bad idea to have to modify your DAT >deck >(voiding your factory warranty in the process) to correct for a >microphone's shortcomings. No offense intended Len, because I enjoy products from both you and Mr. Lombardo, but if I wanted to use CSB's without a battery box, that would require a deck upgrade as well. The Sony DAT's just aren't capable of powering a set of mics like CSB's or DSM's the way it is shipped. And I could be wrong, but I thought Leonard's upgrade did not affect the warranty? I know the Oade's upgrades don't affect it; they ARE authorized Sony repair after all! This info is of the AFAIK type. I apologize if any of it is erroneous. Chris Get 250 color business cards for FREE! http://businesscards.lycos.com/vp/fastpath/
From: Michael Miller <mcmiller@Radix.Net> Subject: Re: M1 Power & Stealth Mics Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:29:40 -0400 (EDT) > ------------------------------ > From: "Darrin McKeehen" <dmckeehen@hotmail.com> > Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 21:50:17 > > I may sound like a commercial, but I think that the Oade mics sound better > than the Core Sounds. No offense! Everyone has their own special tastes. > > Peace & moe. > > Darrin > No Darrin, you don't sound like a commercial. You sound like a person who is offering an opinion on equipment that you have used and compared to other equipment of similar design. Your post was appropriate, but I feel that way too much commercially oriented traffic is submitted to this list under the pretense of being technical advice. I'll see it as "giving back to the community" when the predominately verbose vendors offer help to people without including thier commercial signatures or without disparaging the other guy's product. I think that the reason some vendors aren't seen posting here so much is that they recognize this as a technical forum, not a commercial market place. And besides, they advertise through reputation and recommendations like the one that you posted. well, flame suite on, michael
From: "Michael Gouker" <mgouker@well.com> Subject: RE: Req: More info about 10-12-95 Gainesville Phish Schoeps Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:38:27 -0400 Greetings! About five years ago I ran a huge tape tree of a week of Phish shows, and the last source I managed to score was a wonderful tape of 10-12-95, Gainesville, Fl, Phish from a friend that plugged into someone running Schoeps mics. That's all he knew and he can't remember anything about it now. We treed the tape on rec.music.phish for the week 6 operation everyshow vine, so a lot of you probably have it. The tape sounds like a very good tapers section tape (TS was about 125 feet back on the bleachers and there were perhaps 12-20 mic stands), not boomy at all. I've heard the AKG 460s of the Fox run two nights before and Schoeps CMC6/41 for the last night and MK5s of the first night, and the Gainesville tape sounds more like the Schoeps MK/5 tapes, then the AKG 460s, so I do _think_ that these are Schoeps, but I have not found any other Schoeps source for this show. There are too many other variables that might account for the similarities and, truthfully, they don't sound the same anyhow. If anyone knows anything about this tape or can remember running Schoeps at Gainesville, I'd be grateful for the information. Bandwidth tax: I'll make 5 copies of this show for blanks & postage or trade. Peace from Florida, Michael
From: "Eric Carr" <newdealtaper@hotmail.com> Subject: battery pack/batteries for sony m1 Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:47:46 -0400 Hi everyone, I just bought a new Sony M1 DAT and I have heard a lot about battery packs and the voltage for the M1. I have been thinking of going for the Sonic Studios Battery Pack because I have heard a lot of nightmares about "Dead Ecocharges". I just read a post from someone saying that Oade makes the right voltage for the M1 in rechargeable batteries. Also, I have heard to use C cells instead of D cells. Should I get the Battery Pack from Sonic Studios and the Oade batteries to use in it? Can anyone clarify things for me. I am going to get the Oade cable with the Analog/Digital switch anyway so I figure I might as well order all at once if the Oade batteries are the best for the M1. Thanks for your time, Eric _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.
From: GuySonic@aol.com Subject: Re: M1 + 6 Volts (Let's end the hysteria with a few facts) Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 16:54:36 EDT In a message dated 4/26/01 11:10:52 AM Pacific Daylight Time, DAT-heads-Request@datheads.phish.net writes: << ------------------------------ From: "Pat K" <hoobash@hotmail.com> Subject: M1 + 6 Volts Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 20:52:04 -0400 I talked to paul at pro digital about this subject. He said they have had to repair a good amount of m1 that used 6 volts. He recomend staying away from 6 volts. I would stick 4.5 volts sony decks dont need another reason to break. ------------------------------ >> I can tell you that none of these DAT failures were from using any of Sonic Studios products which put out no more than 6 volts DAT powering voltage supply. If there were any failures, it was from using those rechargeable battery packs that can put out 6.6 to 7.5 volts that could stress the deck's DC-DC converters to early failure. Using a deck while charging these type batteries is asking for trouble. Best to qualify these general statements so that hysteria is kept to a minimum with a few sane facts. 6 volts as supplied by Sonic Studios BC-1W and BD-1W is safe for the TCD-D100 and PCM-M1 decks with NO problems reported by anyone using these external particular powering products for the 5 years of offering these; they will are just 3.6 to 6 volts when operating off the recommended 4 C or D Alkaline cells. No stress or problems, just long, long running times. I use these and the rechargeable systems I sell to others with never any problems or expect to see any such problems as reported here with using other systems. If you use anybody else's fabricated and non-engineered supply, and have problems, you've been warned here about the differences in "6 volt" RECHARGEABLE battery solutions (Lead/Acid & NiMH types) that are NOT all equally safe to use with these decks. Chargers for these battery packs reach 7.5 volts to 8.2 volts when charging these types of batteries; this is way over the safe 6 volt limits (as I've stated) that is safe for the Sony DAT. No wonder some of these decks fail if someone is powering the deck WHILE ALSO CHARGING THE BATTERIES! Like who would sell you this kind of DAT battery system anyway? Certainly no sane engineer with a business and reputation at stake! Maybe these were made by amateurs for themselves and/or sold to other amateurs looking to save a buck or two with home-brew solutions? See: <A HREF="http://www.sorbothane.com/page5d.htm"> </A>h<A HREF="http://www.sonicstudios.com/batsys98.htm"> ttp://www.sonicstudios.com/batsys98.htm</A> for the BC-1W and BD-1W with 25 and 55+ hours running time; you'll NEVER have a DAT deck repair resulting from their use. I you insist on the bulk, weight, and shorter runtimes of a rechargeable battery for powering TCD-D7/8/100 and PCM-M1 decks, I also have these in LEAD/ACID ONLY that WILL NOT harm the deck because you cannot connect up the battery WHILE IT'S CHARGING. For those who do not know, Lead/Acid cells are exactly 2 volts PER/CELL, so three cells is exactly 6 volts (only 6.45 volts for a short time when fresh off the charger). No one has ever had a problem with any deck caused by using a Sonic Studios external DAT battery powering system. I have an excellent reputation for doing the right thing with live recording microphones AND battery solutions that do not compromise the deck's specifications for acceptable inputs. So no damaging charging voltages will ever be applied to the deck from these 6 volt batteries that put out just 6 volts when fully charged and ready for service. A little education to know the differences is smarter than just believing the hysterical statements I've seen here by those who can't discriminate and who will quickly shoot down everything that moves (or powers DAT decks with a safe 6 volts). I also supply patented DSM stereo microphones that never need the deck's input circuitry to undergo warranty invalidating changes to operate without overload distortion or need attenuation networks to record really loud concert venues. DSM mics may be fully powered to full performance by the mini-deck and will always use the MIC input. I believe it's better to do it right from the beginning so customers stay satisfied with their choices of products and vender. See DSM mic page at: <A HREF="http://www.sonicstudios.com/dsm.htm"> http://www.sonicstudios.com/dsm.htm</A> Listen to 1-2 Gigs worth of DSM recorded MP3s at: <A HREF="http://www.sonicstudios.com/mp3.htm">http://www.sonicstudios.com/mp3.htm </A> Regards in Sound & Music Recording, Leonard Lombardo ======================================== Sonic Studios(tm)..."Making Audio History With DSM(tm) Microphones" Since 1986: The First Choice of Sound Recording Professionals" Specializing in Patented HRTF Surround Stereo Microphone Technology for Speech, Film, Music, Sound Design/EFX TEL: 541-459-8839 /\ FAX: 541-459-8842 /\ USA Free: 1-888-875-4976 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Informative WEB SITE: http:// <A HREF="http://www.sonicstudios.com"> WWW.SONICSTUDIOS.COM</A> A better wish... "A bit of knowledge coupled to a great deal of wisdom"
From: Drew <drewc.atc@verizon.net> Subject: Looking for some DAT trades Reply-To: drewc.atc@verizon.net Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 17:07:13 -0400 Hello I am looking for some DAT trades. Interests include Springsteen, DMB.....and more. My list is linked below. Thanks. Drew http://www.geocities.com/drewcatc/index.html
From: David Danek <hobbes4444@yahoo.com> Subject: ISO: Knopfler in Boston Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:23:44 -0700 (PDT) Anyone get this one on tape?? Would love to get a copy. Not much MK or DS to offer, but have lots of non-jam band tapes, and I'll hopefully get a nice tape in Berkeley mid-May. Thanks, Dave __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
From: Jeetneal@aol.com Subject: Pro Digital Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 18:43:39 EDT I need to send my small sony dat recorder in or service cleaning and adjustment (battery door replacement). Would someone please give me contact information for Pro digital or other reputable severice/repair shops. Either E. mail me privately or respond to the list. I need phone numbers and addresses. your the best T. Neal
From: Jeetneal@aol.com Subject: sorry I should have checked Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 18:47:17 EDT Sorry for the waste of space I should hae checked the Web site first.
From: a.patrizio@verizon.net Subject: HHB CDR830/Nakamichi CD Player 2 Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 19:01:12 -0400 hey all, sorry for the blatantly off-topic post, but I'm thinking about picking up an HHB CDR830 "Burn IT". Every on-line retailer I've visited says to "call" but I figured that someone here has to know where I can find the absolute best price on this unit (brand new only!). Dealers are welcome to e-mail me. My Marantz CDR630 is less than a year old and works flawlessly, but I'm always itching for an upgrade. If anybody wants to make me an offer for the Marantz, be my guest. It can be had for pretty darn cheap. Also does anyone know if the coax outs on the old Nakamichi CD player 2 tranfers track ids?? i tracked one down (love those naks!!) and it should be here within a week or two. I need to know if I can sell my Marantz PMD-320 CD player. It was one of the few decks that had a coax out when I was player shopping last year. Sounds great (even has pitch control), but I really wouldn't need it if my new NAK cd player's coax transmits track ids. Please e-mail me privately as I'm behind on my digests. many thanks, Anthony ===================================== "Stop this day and night with me and you shall possess the origin of all poems."
From: David Danek <hobbes4444@yahoo.com> Subject: Sleazy bootleggers . . . Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 16:16:26 -0700 (PDT) Anyone know who I could anonymously write to in order to report these sleazebags??? I would prefer to avoid the RIAA . . . http://www.mellowrecordings.com/ ARRGGHH! Dave BWT: Forgot to do it with the grovel, sorry. . . another 3 B&P for U2 Irving Plaza 12/5/00 Pre-FM>SHN>CD; 60 mins. Audio CD or DAT. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
From: "Owen O'Neill" <oweno@home.com> Subject: Re: possible solution - DAT > PC transfer small cuts, errors? need help Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 21:55:16 -0400 I ran into an identical problem when I started doing digital transfers. The issue turned out to be a hard drive that was too slow. First turn off all background operations, e.g. personal firewall, AV software, browsers software and (if you use MS Office) be sure to turn off "Fastfind". If the problem stil occurs you probably need to upgrade to a 7200rpm hard drive. Some 5400rpm drives will work succesfully but some aren't quite as fast as they claim to be (or at least mine wasn't). I tried all kinds of fixes and the drive upgrade finally did it for me. Have never had the problem again. Regards, Owen
From: Eliot Byron <ebyron@nyc.rr.com> Subject: ISO sean kennedy Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 22:10:56 -0400 sean kennedy you out there are you still managing the mailing list? please drop me a line i have a quick question eliot
From: "Michael Ryan" <beerman@gte.net> Subject: Taping policy?? Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 23:24:53 -0700 Anybody know the taping policy's for the following people??? Leon Russell, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Asleep at the Wheel, Dan Hicks and the Austin Lounge Lizards... Please reply off list. Thanks , Michael
From: "Bas Ruesink" <basruesink@hotmail.com> Subject: ISO: Documentarys on bootlegs/taping etc. Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 09:28:15 +0200 Does someone know if there exit some nice tv/radio broadcast that tell something about the bootleg/taping history or so. I got the Heylin book, that made me curious to the history of livetaping. Bas _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.
From: xbv <xbv@aznet.net> Subject: ISO: Live Transglobal Underground Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 00:34:49 -0700 Hey there, ISO of Transglobal Underground who's touring Europe. Here's their itinerary: http://www.t-g-u.com/tour.html and their home page: http://www.t-g-u.com (has frames) Anyone that can help will be blessed with excellent Karma! ;-) -- .....................................><@v!er Xavier Vasquez Technical Director "The Lounge" - KPBS Radio 89.5 FM Arts and Culture M-F 6:30-7:30pm Send Mail To: Xavier Vasquez "The Lounge" KPBS Radio SDSU 5200 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182-1901 http://www.kpbs.org .......................... studio: 619.594.8122 cell/ vm: 619.850.5951 fax: 619.594.2881
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