DAT-heads Digest #162, Volume #6 Sat, 29 Dec 01 13:50:01 EST Contents: Mudhoney ("Cale Wedell") extra P&F 11/27/01 on DAYs for B+P ("Dan Greenberg") Re: discrepency on GD 02/21/69 (acffh) Aiwa HD-S100 External Power (William Draper) trade TASCAM DA20 for D7-8? ("kip") Sony DTC 750 and SBM (Mike Perkins) Soundcards... ("DavidJaymz") RE: Sound Professionals-TFB-2 ("Erick del Valle") ("Colin Robinson") Stealth Recording Techniques questions ("Colin Robinson") mic stand mount for at853 (William Draper) Crackling on recordings ("john hall") Tascam CD-RW 700 ("Robert Warren") FS-WM-DT1 DAT Walkman ("Tom Morrison") FS: Tascam DA-P1 w/ Extras (Chris Jones) 48Khz > 44.1Khz AUDIOPHILE 2496 ("alf") blow my reciever? ("Phunk1") Selecting Sound Card Input For CDWav.exe (SAlpert5@aol.com) RE: blow my receiver? ("Bob Griesel") ISO Dixie Dregs in Boston this year ("Eric Peterson") ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Cale Wedell" Subject: Mudhoney Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 12:18:28 -0800 I am looking to trade Mudhoney recordings with anyone who's interested. Please check out my page (listed below) and drop me an Email. I am also interested in Nebula stuff. Thanks BTW, I can't trade DAT, only ANA and CD. http://aerozeppelin.hypermart.net/index.html ------------------------------ From: "Dan Greenberg" Subject: extra P&F 11/27/01 on DAYs for B+P Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 14:23:20 -0500 This is for the Phil Lesh & Friends at the Beacon Theatre, NYC on 11/27/01. It was recorded w/ AKG mics from the first row of the loge, and is on one KAO 60m DAT (1st set) and one Sony 90m DAT (2nd set). In return, I'd like two sealed Sony or Maxell 90m DATs (or one 60 and one 90) plus postage. First to respond after the Digest hits my mailbox gets it (unless you're willing to do B+P's for others, which I would give preference to...in which case tell me how many you're willing to make). Happy Holidays, -Dan- ------------------------------ From: acffh Subject: Re: discrepency on GD 02/21/69 Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 13:36:31 -0600 Hi there! Aaccording to deadbase your tape of 2-21-1969 is correctly labelled and tape tracker's list is wrong. http://www.dharmarose.com/deadbase/dbquery.php3?id=379 Also, I don't find it unusual that they would play such a great song combo multiple nights in a row, they wouldn't play it the same way every time anyhow. According to Deadbase Steven>11>lovelight was played at 1-25-69 I, 1-26-69 II, 2-6-69, 2-7-69a, 2-14-69 I. Also in that time period, they followed Steven>Eleven with Death Don't Have No Mercy fairly frequently, then closed the show with lovelight. Have a Jerry New Year!!! -t >=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >From: "John" >Subject: pls help clarify a discrepency on GD 02/21/69 & 02/22/69 >Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 11:48:25 -0700 > >Listed below are the setlists from setlist.com and from the Tapetracker >database. > >02/21/69 Dream Bowl - Vallejo, CA >Set 1: Good Morning Little School Girl, Doin' That Rag, Saint Stephen > The >Eleven > Turn On Your Love Light, E: Morning Dew >(snip) >My question is that my tape of 2/21/69 has a Dark Star that segues into St. >Stephen. >Also did they really perform Saint Stephen > The Eleven > Turn On >Your Love Light 2 nights in a row? That does not seem likely to me. >Any help is appreciated. -- ------------------------------ From: William Draper Subject: Aiwa HD-S100 External Power Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 14:34:35 -0500 i had the aiwa hd-x1. i used a rc car battery from radio shack. it was 7.2V and 3000mAh. it ran the deck for about 3 hours. you can either buy a small dc connector and the rc battery connectors to make a cable from the battery to the deck, or cannibalize the power source for the plug. email me if you have anymore questions. ------------------------------ From: "kip" Subject: trade TASCAM DA20 for D7-8? Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 15:07:31 -0500 hi ok, im done with my CD compilation project and now have the other TASCAM DA20 mkII ready to go. its MINT with less than 20 hours on its playback and less than 10-15 hours on the record heads. this is the second of a pair of DA20s i bought to take DATs submitted for a compilation CD my organization (www.dcbu.org) is working on to grab and dump the wav files onto a hard drive. thats all it was used for. w/ manual, boxes, etc. this model defeats copy protection, specs out with the best of them, and is 3 space rack mounted. its a step up from the Sony R-300 and its SWEET! for more info, go to http://ttapes.com/dat_decks/deck_specs.asp?deck=da20. anyone want to work out a trade? my almost new tascam deck ($685 at terrapin) for your portable DAT (like a D8). plus ill throw in some cash, if the deal calls for it. email me with an idea? thanks kip ------------------------------ From: Mike Perkins Subject: Sony DTC 750 and SBM Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 13:11:24 -0800 Browsing various locations on the Web I noted in one particular but non detailed piece of "prose" a statement that the DTC 750 implements the Sony/Philips "Super Bit Mapping" technique in its A/D conversion circuitry. Would one or other of our technically cognoscente brethren familiar with the guts of this Sony DAT recorder be kind enough to confirm whether or not this is so. Many thanks for any light that anyone may be able to throw on this subject. The reason that I ask the question is that I have a DTC 750 that is currently inactive as a DAT recorder per se on account of its needing head replacement. However it is perfectly capable of converting audio input to digital output at its TOS link output and allowing me to present this output to my computer for burning CDRs from LP recordings. I have been using my Fostex D5 for this function, but it annoys me by requiring that there be a DAT tape in the drive before its A/D converter can be activated. With a tape in place it will run the heads against a "stalled" tape in the pause mode for about 5 minutes until a time-out function stops head rotation. For my purpose this procedure is an irritation and furthermore introduces unwelcome head wear. The Sony DTC 750 on the other hand doesn't care if there is a tape in the drive or not and by simply pressing the "Record" button activates its A/D circuit. I am therefore inclined to use it for my audio transcription needs and if this machine does in fact incorporate SBM I can dismiss any notion I might have harbored of acquiring an SBM-1 outboard A/D convertor to optimize my results. Once again thanks for any help that may be forthcoming. Mike ------------------------------ From: "DavidJaymz" Subject: Soundcards... Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 21:27:34 -0000 hi peeps, well I'd like to move upto the digital soundcard world and wondered if these cards were any good... I've never heard of the company before but have been reading some reviews and it sounds good, but I'm just wondering about the taper side, dat md etc... I'm also considering the zoltrix nightengale but have seen hide nor hair of it in blighty... Terratec: SoundSystem DMX XFire 1024 £49,99 SoundSystem Sixpack 5.1 + £69,99 SoundSystem DMX 6fire 24/96 £169,99 Thanx in advance DavidJaymz ===============DavidJaymz.com=============== -if i need it...do you remember where i am- =======will you find me...hurry home======= feeling better...all the monsters in my head =======if you need them...hurry home======== ===========John Crooke...Jolene============= ============================================ =======http://db.etree.org/davidjaymz======= ============================================ ===========Music For Music's Sake=========== ------------------------------ From: "Colin Robinson" Subject: RE: Sound Professionals-TFB-2 ("Erick del Valle") Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 21:51:09 +0000 I tried a stereo T-microphone from Sound pro, but it could not handle much volume, so I upgraded to thier binaurals...honestly for the price they sounded great...I didnt have a bass roll off (which nearly all shows i record need it for one reason or another) and I found that the two mics were not very well balanced...almost 3db difference between the right and left channel. I finally upgraded to Core Sound Binaurals...which are better than anything I ever got from SP...also Len is the man..he is a solid business man..You pay a few bux for his expertise, service and quality, but the proof is in my tapes... Unfortunatly my MD and Core Sound Binaurals were stolen during the Cannabis Cup this year in Amsterdam, so I have upgraded to DAT and am about to invest into some Schoeps MK4's.... One question for you, I havnt heard of these mics "Soundman's OKM's" Can you provide a link...Im always interested in Stealth mics....(design, stealthyness, and specs etc) There are about 6 other companies out there doing stealth, but most seem to mimic (ripoff) SP or Core sounds Mics designs... Colin Robinson www.phishhook.com/lists/ccrobinson _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: "Colin Robinson" Subject: Stealth Recording Techniques questions Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 21:56:38 +0000 I am looking for some stealth mic solution that offer more high fidelity. I like the Core Sound HEB's, but binaural recording in my town tend to be TALK CITY!!! so I'm leaning towards the Schoeps MK4 card caps... What other high end mics are available that are small enough to be stealthy? Also what techniques to you use for mic placement (for recording, I can always get my gear in...) I have used hats, shirts, and glasses... Does anyone make a hat that allows for mic direction placement such as ORTF etc??? (Someone should make one!!!) while being stealthy. I have thought of a hat that could encapsulate all of this, and will make it someday! Anyway any insite on your techniques would be appreciate..I am also happy to discuss this off the board. Thanks All.. while i never feel like a waste(!!!!!) WOB tax: Maktub - 9-1-2001 on cd to the first helpful soul! Colin Robinson www.phishhook.com/lists/ccrobinson _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ------------------------------ From: William Draper Subject: mic stand mount for at853 Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 16:56:21 -0500 for those of you who use at853s to tape, what do you use to mount them on a stand? i want to put them in either ortf or xy-90 orientation. thanks. wed ------------------------------ From: "john hall" Subject: Crackling on recordings Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 22:28:35 +0000 Yo I've had some strange interference when recording recently, found out its related to deck movement, Its fine when the DAT doesnt move but when its on me and I move to music or if you just wave DAT in air this intererence comes in, I guess the tape is moving, its lost its anti shock. I have dropped it a couple of times. Is it a Sony service centre job ? Its a Sony PCM-M1 Any quick fixes ? John _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ------------------------------ From: "Robert Warren" Subject: Tascam CD-RW 700 Reply-To: "Robert Warren" Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 19:36:11 -0600 All of a sudden my front panel buttons on this unit are non-repsonsive. Tried the hard boot, turned off the power for a couple hours, got the "Clock Adjust?" message, reset the clock, no change. The unit still responds to the remote. Anybody have a solution here, or is service necessary? Thanks, Jud Warren ------------------------------ From: "Tom Morrison" Subject: FS-WM-DT1 DAT Walkman Reply-To: "Tom Morrison" Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 21:20:28 -0500 Thats right folks, the fabled WM-DT1 DAT Walkman, just slightly bigger than a DAT tape and has a small wired remote. This is PLAY only Details: ~100 Hours on new heads ~Been to Sony Service twice for cleaning/preventive maintenance ~dependable deck! Comes with Accessories: Special Earphone Plug>mini 1/8 Jack (at the remote) Car Power Converter (plugs into Cig Lighter) note: These two accesories are worth $50 by themselves! Why I am selling: I have 2 of these, and I don't need two, and I need the $$'s for other projects! Best Offer over a price I have in my head... Make me an offer, and I'll tell you if you are close! Thanks! Tom Morrison ------------------------------ From: Chris Jones Subject: FS: Tascam DA-P1 w/ Extras Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 23:01:45 +0000 I'm looking to unload this: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1315756378 Best regards, Chris Jones jonescx@bc.edu ------------------------------ From: "alf" Subject: 48Khz > 44.1Khz AUDIOPHILE 2496 Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 07:12:46 +0100 Need help to understand it what happened recently INTRO My setup of this recordings: ADR* sat receiver (48Khz)>Audiophile 2496 (44.1khz)>Soundforge (44,1Khz)>CD Architect * ADR (ASTRA DIGITAL RADIO) (satellite broadcast system used by most german radios = sample is 48 khz) THE STORY I taped with above lineage an excellent concert by Mike Keanelly. Later I arrange a trade w/a guy. This guys was waiting this recording from another taper, but he wanted compared also my recording. When got both on hands, he told me that my version was faster, and that probably I taped at 48Khz. QUESTION: I'm sure I taped as above, and now I'm trouble because I tape many concerts by satellite . I'm wrong when I select 44.1 in Audiophile to receive the incoming 48 Khz broadcast? Maybe may I select 48 khz ("IN" audiophile2496) and ONLY with Soundforge records the cd at 44.1 Khz? Another question: When I have to transfer analog cassettes to CD, I always selected 44.1 KHZ in Audiophile 2496: It's correct? thanks for help Alf ------------------------------ From: "Phunk1" Subject: blow my reciever? Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 10:20:13 -0500 I hate to ask you guys such a simple question, but I have this sinking fear I am gonna do some irreversible damage.... I have a decent Onkyo reciever. Currently I have two Acoustic Research speakers hooked up. I want to hook up two more Bose bookshelf for my kitchen.... Am I going to blow the reciever? Unfortunately, I don't really understand the whole wattage thing.....hopefully someone can enlighten me... here are the specs from what I can tell... Onkyo TX 8511 100 watts/channel and something called: Multi-room Capability I don't have any specs on the acoustic research, but they are small bookshelf speakers... the Bose are 301 IV's any thoughts? ------------------------------ From: SAlpert5@aol.com Subject: Selecting Sound Card Input For CDWav.exe Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 11:44:09 EST In DAT-heads digest 161, jopeter1 asks how to select inputs from the CDWav.exe program. It is a very simple matter to switch inputs for CDwav....Or any other similar program, for that matter. That program uses whatever "Windows" was last set on, for recording (input) purposes. Windows has a built-in sound recorder program that allows you to go to a preferences menu and set what Windows will use. This setting is "global" unless you change it. And best of all, no sort of re-boot is required to make a change of playback or recording sound cards in use (if you have multiple cards, as many Dat-Heads do). With no other software running, you have to go to the "Microsoft Sound Recorder" program {start button, programs, accessories, multimedia, sound recorder} (alternately, the file path may be c:\windows\sndrec32.exe) Once you've launched the application, select the "edit" drop-down menu, and select "audio properties" from this menu. If you are for some reason operating mouse-less (I can't imagine why you would be, but I digress), you can select "Alt-e", then "u" on the keyboard once the application is running. (no, the quotes are not to be literally typed, they are just for bracketing the choices here). Once you are in that audio properties menu, you can select the appropriate recording sound card from the record menu, and the sample rate, etc. for sound quality to what you need (44.1, 16 bit, stereo, if applicable). You can also select which playback sound card to use here, too, in the playback menu. Then after closing the Windows Sound Recorder application, when you launch your CDwav program, you will find it is "listening" to your digital card, and you can record to your heart's (or hard drive's) desire. ------------------------------ From: "Bob Griesel" Subject: RE: blow my receiver? Reply-To: Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 09:51:20 -0800 Dewd - Good question! Turns out, it isn't about watts, but ohms. Ohms is the term we give to the "push back" of a electrical component. Like: A piece of wire doesn't push back much at all - juice flows right on through. A piece of plastic pushes back a lot - no juice flows through normal plastic at all. Your amp is rated to pump 100 watts when a speaker with 8 ohms of "push back" is connected. If the specifications were detailed enough, it might also say that the amp is rated at maybe 150-175 watts if a 4 ohm speaker (or speakers) were connected. It works like this: The less the speaker(s) push back, the more power the amp tries to produce. Problem is, the amp can end up trying to produce more power than its components were designed for. That's when the amp gets to hot and wants to fry. Most of our home speakers are rated with 8 ohms of push back (actually the electrical term is "impedance".) If we connect two 8 ohm speakers (per channel), then the total push back seen by the amplifier is 4 ohms. (I know that doesn't make sense instinctively, but that's how it works. In this case, 8+8=4.) So anyway, by connecting both sets of speakers, your amp will try to work a little harder. But most amps will run happily all day with a 4 ohm load. It may produce a little more heat at loud volumes, and if you run it hard enough it may shut down automatically until it cools down. For the most part, it won't make any difference unless its Saturday night and your house is balls-to-the-wall with rock'n'roll. If you want to cover that possibility, buy an extra amplifier and connect the tape-out of your receiver to the aux input of the second amp. Now you have lots of power and a full set of controls for the second set of speakers. Finally, the "Multi-Room Capability" is a feature that protects the amplifier when you connect more than one pair of speakers - sort a of a fail-safe setup. Bottom line: Go for it! Bob > > I hate to ask you guys such a simple question, but I have this sinking fear > I am gonna do some irreversible damage.... > > I have a decent Onkyo reciever. Currently I have two Acoustic Research > speakers hooked up. I want to hook up two more Bose bookshelf for my > kitchen.... > > Am I going to blow the reciever? > > Unfortunately, I don't really understand the whole wattage > thing.....hopefully someone can enlighten me... > > here are the specs from what I can tell... > > Onkyo TX 8511 > 100 watts/channel > and something called: > Multi-room Capability > > I don't have any specs on the acoustic research, but they are small > bookshelf speakers... > > the Bose are 301 IV's > > any thoughts? > > > ------------------------------ From: "Eric Peterson" Subject: ISO Dixie Dregs in Boston this year Reply-To: juncopartner@lycos.com Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 13:49:33 -0500 I'm wondering if anyone taped the Dixie Dregs in Boston. A few friends of mine are interested in it. Eric --- -- Click here for your very own create-a-date adventure from MatchMaker Go to http://ecard.matchmaker.com/dating.html ------------------------------ ** FOR YOUR REFERENCE ** To unsubscribe from this digest, please send email to dat-heads-unsubscribe@datheads.phish.net If your email address has changed, you may (optionally) send the message to dat-heads-unsubscribe-oldaddress=olddomain@datheads.phish.net and the old address will be removed. Problems or questions about a subscription should be addressed via these avenues and then if needed to dat-heads-owner@datheads.phish.net or postmaster@datheads.phish.net never the list itself You can submit a message for inclusion in the next digest via this address: Internet: dat-heads@datheads.phish.net Archives of DAT-Heads digests and related files are available on the DAT-Heads home page: http://www.solorb.com/dat-heads/ End of DAT-Heads Digest ******************************