DAT-heads Digest #367, Volume #6 Mon, 24 Jun 02 22:50:01 EDT Contents: Shure A27 (Charles Muccia) FS: Otari DTR-8S pro deck ($360 OBO) (Max Kamenetsky) shelby lynn ("Eric G. Postel \(home\)") re: To edit or not to edit? (Jesse Lackey) re: editing (randy@monkeybiz.Stanford.EDU) extra Robert Hunter 5/04/02 on DAT for B+P ("Dan") Trey on "Last Call" tonight (Monday) ("Gary Davis") RE: To edit or not to edit? (Brian Gemborys) Re: Elvis Costello 6/20/02 Offer (Dave M) Re: Elvis Costello 6/20/02 Offer (Dave M) Re: Elvis Costello 6/20/02 offer (Dave M) active 7pin in need of repair... (magichatr9@juno.com) FS: AMAZING MICS ... NEW PRICE making active cables? (Todd Romero) Ringo, Gilmour, etc...playing together? ("cream of mushroom") ISO: Used Portable DAT ("Chase Banna") Rolling Stones; Tacoma, WA "OBSTRUCTED VIEW"? ("cream of mushroom") Best spot stealth very large venue (Eduardo Malvido) 24bit A/D -> 16 bit recorders, what happens... ? (will.stiefel@autodesk.com) Subject: To edit or not to edit? ("Martin Amdur") Re: 24bit A/D -> 16 bit recorders, what happens... ? (Seth Breidbart) ISO Costello 6/15/02 have other '02 shows ("Joe Reed") Using Sony ECM-MS907 microphone (Jeff Holmgren) For Trade: Jackson Browne 2002 Soundcheck and Soundboard ("Dark Star Enterprises") Suddenly dead decks? (David Mallick) Extra DATS up for Grabs!!!! (Jagjit Chadha) Re: Coltrane WKCR marathon (TRANEHEAD@aol.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Charles Muccia Subject: Shure A27 Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2002 20:23:14 -0700 (PDT) Looking for any info on where to find a Shure A27 mic bar. Can anyone recommend an online retailer or SF bay area store where I can find one? Thanks. Charles __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com ------------------------------ From: Max Kamenetsky Subject: FS: Otari DTR-8S pro deck ($360 OBO) Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2002 20:31:22 -0700 I have an Otari DTR-8S pro deck for sale. This is a pro deck that is very similar to the Fostex D-5 and the Tascam DA-20 MkII, but it's actually better than either of those two both in terms of construction and features. Absolutely no SCMS, balanced I/O, AES/EBU inputs (but they work perfectly fine with D8's version of S/PDIF), etc. Two nice features that neither the D-5 nor the DA-20 have are: (1) a head hours display and (2) "character pack", which allows you to write up to 60 characters at each Start ID. The latter is great for adding song titles/info and then watching it scroll on the display when you get to that track. The unit is in excellent cosmetic and working condition, was very lightly used, and comes with the original manual, remote control, rack mounting brackets, and even the original box. I'll also throw in a pair of XLR --> RCA cables that will allow you to connect it to an amp that doesn't have XLR inputs. I'm asking $360 + shipping for the whole thing, but I'll entertain other offers. Please reply directly to me, not to the mailing list. Max ------------------------------ From: "Eric G. Postel \(home\)" Subject: shelby lynn Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2002 22:34:40 -0500 ISO of Shelby Lynne shows. Can offer in return, her set opening for MB20 October 2000. Eric ------------------------------ From: Jesse Lackey Subject: re: To edit or not to edit? Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2002 23:44:17 -0400 > What is the general consensus on editing or time-squeezing (sample > dropping/interpolating with Cool Edit) applause and other non-music > sections? It's frustrating to have to use 2% of a second CD. If I > shorten it by invisible trickery, it's no longer a true impression of > the live performance. But neither is changing the CD in the stereo. I'm sure this will spark some lively debate. Having dealt with this on a number of occasions, my take is this: editing dead air as it were between songs, and even applause (if its long) is fine. doing compression/volume changes/normalization/eq is fine, but I always say when I've done it. Not specifics, but just "EQ" or "edited". Most people I wind up giving CDs to (friends) really don't care. When trading I don't pretend an edited version is a master tape; I *ALWAYS* keep the master if it is anything I'm even slightly interested in. In the end I'd rather have a well-done edited tape/CD-R than the original master. if whomever did the work is competent then I'd like to have the fruits of their labor. However, if I don't think they did/would do a good job, then I'll take the master. (Another reason to keep masters around). Another possibility when you're just over 80min: use two discs, but put about 40 min on each. much nicer. Or, put another show, or part of another show, on disc 2. I've done both of these alternatives before. About the only thing I say one definitely should not do is cut music - if there is a song you hate why it's your CDs and you can do what you want, but of course you should say that its an edited version of a show - OR doing stunts like pitchshifting / time-squeezing ever so slightly to squeeze 81 min down to 80. Even if its just applause it could be weird enough that one would wonder what the heck is going on with the recording and wonder what else is wacky. Ok that was longer than I thought it would be. FWIW, Jesse ------------------------------ From: randy@monkeybiz.Stanford.EDU Subject: re: editing Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2002 22:36:56 -0700 (PDT) personally, i don't have much of a problem with editing out crowd noise inbetween songs as long as it's really just 'dead air' as opposed to time when the band is yacking/tuning/whatever. and i'd like to know that such a recording was edited in that fashion. of course, if you were saving things as data disks (shn or ape) instead of audio discs, you could just include a text file describing what happened as far as editing goes (not to mention the fact that you could squeeze quite a bit more than 80 minutes onto a cdr...) cheers! -rand0m ------------------------------ From: "Dan" Subject: extra Robert Hunter 5/04/02 on DAT for B+P Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 01:42:09 -0400 This is for last month's Robert Hunter show at the Beacon Theatre, NYC on 5/04/02. It was recorded w/ DPA mics from the first row center of the balcony, and is on one Sony 90m DAT. In return, I'd like one sealed Sony or Maxell 90m DAT 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). Peace, -Dan- ------------------------------ From: "Gary Davis" Subject: Trey on "Last Call" tonight (Monday) Reply-to: gdavisloop@earthlink.net Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 00:11:22 -0700 NBC, 1:35am (actually Tuesday morning). Could be first, last, or all throughout the show. --Gary ------------------------------ From: Brian Gemborys Subject: RE: To edit or not to edit? Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 04:22:53 -0700 (PDT) Why not overburn the CD? You can fit almost 83 minutes on most brands of CD-Rs. -Brian __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com ------------------------------ From: Dave M Subject: Re: Elvis Costello 6/20/02 Offer Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 10:32:36 +0000 Due to an overwhelming response to this offering, I have to close the offer. The first 2 went out this morning. If you sent me an e-mail prior to Monday 6/24/02, I will contact you this week & make arrangements to get the show to you. I'm responding & setting up trades in the order they were received. Just be patient, I'll get to everyone. Thanks, Dave ------------------------------ From: Dave M Subject: Re: Elvis Costello 6/20/02 Offer Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 10:33:01 +0000 Due to an overwhelming response to this offering, I have to close the offer. The first 2 went out this morning. If you sent me an e-mail prior to Monday 6/24/02, I will contact you this week & make arrangements to get the show to you. I'm responding & setting up trades in the order they were received. Just be patient, I'll get to everyone. Thanks, Dave ------------------------------ From: Dave M Subject: Re: Elvis Costello 6/20/02 offer Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 10:35:51 +0000 Due to an overwhelming response to this offering, I have to close the offer. The first 2 went out this morning. If you sent me an e-mail prior to Monday 6/24/02, I will contact you this week & make arrangements to get the show to you. I'm responding & setting up trades in the order they were received. Just be patient, I'll get to everyone. Thanks, Dave ------------------------------ From: magichatr9@juno.com Subject: active 7pin in need of repair... Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 14:45:23 GMT Hello out there... I am seeking some advice on where to send my active 7pin I/O cable (for my pcm-m1) to be repaired. The output on the cable works fine but the input drops in and out with movement of the cable. upon inspection it appears that the head (7pin end) is loose and i believe one of the wires may have become un-sodered. Anyone have reccomendations where to send this to get it fixed correctly and cheaply? also would it be possible to fix it myself if i had a sodering gun? any info would be greatley appreciated. Take it Easy Ben BWT: B&P of Soulive 6/8/02 @ the Adirondack Music Festival (60m or 2 CD's) ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ------------------------------ From: Subject: FS: AMAZING MICS ... NEW PRICE Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 12:32:20 -0400 FS: Sonic Studios DSM-6SL + PA-6LC3B I was asking 600$ for these at first, now ill ask for 520$ including shipping. I need the money a.s.a.p !!! I bought these mics originally for 700$ US and i only used them once. Here's the info. Just bought these mics and bass roll off 2 months ago. Used them to tape 1 show, but can't afford to keep them. Amazing sound, no less then 3 hours used on it. MINT condition, still has a 2 year warranty left with Sonic Studios. Comes with original case and receipt from Sonic Studios. contact frank- release@rogers.com. *520$* U.S includes shipping anywhere in the States or Canada. ------------------------------ From: Todd Romero Subject: making active cables? Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 12:38:19 -0400 (EDT) anyone know how about the specs of making active cables between the body and capsules, or can point to a good reference? basically im more concerned with the electrical point of veiw, not the construction tia ------------------------------ From: "cream of mushroom" Subject: Ringo, Gilmour, etc...playing together? Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 09:56:06 -0700 Check this out: From the week of 6-18-02 Paul's former bandmate, Ringo, will be doing a benefit to preserve Tibetan culture this weekend in England. Ringo will be joined by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Mike Rutherford of Genesis and Roger Taylor of Queen. If anyone knows of a source for this show or if it's even taken place PLEASE let me know!!!! Thanks, Chris ------------------------------ From: "Chase Banna" Subject: ISO: Used Portable DAT Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 12:59:01 -0400 If anyone has a used portable DAT they want to part with please email me offlist. cbanna@rochester.rr.com ------------------------------ From: "cream of mushroom" Subject: Rolling Stones; Tacoma, WA "OBSTRUCTED VIEW"? Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 10:06:00 -0700 Got up at 5:30 am. First in line at 6:10. No one else shows up until 8:05. Tickets go on sale at 10:00. I spend $101.45. I smile very big, rush off to work. Look at ticket & in bold letters it says "OBSTRUCTED VIEW"!!!!!!!!! I'm located in Section 2A, Row 14, Seat 27 which is the second level at the back of the arena about half way up & dead center. What can possibly be in the way? Can anyone familiar with this venue shed some light on this most frustrating situation? Thanks, Chris ------------------------------ From: Eduardo Malvido Subject: Best spot stealth very large venue Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 10:49:55 -0700 (PDT) Hello Wich would be the "best" spot to tape stealth in a very large venue, the place can fit like +20,000 Near the soundboard? (The soundboard is located moreless at row 100 moreless) or 5-10 rows from stage near Anny comment is appreciated ED :-) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com ------------------------------ From: will.stiefel@autodesk.com Subject: 24bit A/D -> 16 bit recorders, what happens... ? Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 11:49:41 -0700 I've seen the "Copy Prohibit" flash on my M-1 when trying to record spdif *from* my maudio delta dio24/96. (this was 16-bit/48khz wav file) Some signals consistently produced the copyprohibit frustration, other tapes worked fine. before 24-bit/96khz recordings were happening, professionals used a/d and d/a converters which did their conversions into and/or out of the digital domain at 20-bit or even 24-bit and then resampled down to 16-bit. So even though a device would be labeled "now! with extra-fancy 20/24-bit ad converter", when all is said and done it would still be feeding your dat with a 16-bit signal. The reason being that the approximations made at the higher bit-rate get eliminated when resampled to the lower bit-rate. If you do the a/d conversion at the same bit-rate you're recording at, the approximations stay as they are. So now that some are actually recording at 24-bit, are we going to see super-duper 36-bit a/d converters any time soon? ------------------------------ From: "Martin Amdur" <0902amdur@rogers.com> Subject: Subject: To edit or not to edit? Reply-To: "Martin Amdur" Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 14:50:55 -0400 Overburn don't edit! you can easily fit an extra minute in a 80 min CD! martin ------------------------------ From: Seth Breidbart Subject: Re: 24bit A/D -> 16 bit recorders, what happens... ? Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 18:24:34 -0400 (EDT) > So now that some are actually recording at 24-bit, are we going to > see super-duper 36-bit a/d converters any time soon? No. The physics doesn't work. (I don't think there are any true 24-bit converters with accurate lsb yet, anyway.) Seth ------------------------------ From: "Joe Reed" Subject: ISO Costello 6/15/02 have other '02 shows Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 23:42:28 +0000 Hi I'm looking for a nice DAT or CDR of Elvis Costello's Oakdale show from Wallingford CT 6/15/02. I have other 02 shows from CA and many more EC CDRs for trade. I would also be interested in trading for other EC shows on this tour. If at all possible, catch Costello in this tour! He is putting on some amazing shows! thanks Joe _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: Jeff Holmgren Subject: Using Sony ECM-MS907 microphone Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 19:39:33 -0500 Was wondering if anyone uses this microphone..I will be using it with my Sony D-7, should i use the line in or the microphone input..please email with any helpful advise.. thanx, -jeff ------------------------------ From: "Dark Star Enterprises" Subject: For Trade: Jackson Browne 2002 Soundcheck and Soundboard Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 21:06:01 -0400 Hey Gang! I have a nice Jackson Browne 5/25/02 Clearwater show with soundcheck up for trade. A decent, but not perfect ALD soundboard of the show including the soundcheck totaling 3 cdrs. Some hiss and some background noise; but still very enjoyable!! Send me those lists! ------------------------------ From: David Mallick Subject: Suddenly dead decks? Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 19:01:51 -0700 (PDT) I own a DA-20 (not mkii, bought it used three years ago) and a D8 (bought new five years ago) that have been 99% problem-free as long as I've owned them. Today I was doing a DAT>HD dump from my DA-20 through the S/PDIF out when the power went off about 95 minutes into the transfer. I came home from work to find my deck around 1:35:00, figured out what happened, and rewound the tape. I hit play and the tape got eaten a little bit, so I took it out, slid the shutter back, tightened the hub, and put it back in. Nothing. The tape's a little chewed up on the sides so I advance it a bit by spinning the hub with a small screwdriver. Nothing again. After a few rides in and out on the tray, I changed the counter mode from A-time to (I guess) regular time and for some reason got it to play, finally. Hit rewind, record on my computer, and play again - nothing. Then I tried the tape in my D8 - nothing. Puzzled, I try another tape, and nothing again. Over the last couple of hours, I've tried a half-dozen known good tapes from various sources - analog>digital dumps I've done, clones I've run of other people's tapes, masters I've made on the D8, and NONE of the tapes I've tried will play on either machine. The D8 treats them like they're blank (LOAD/TOP on loading, and then FFW gives me BLANK), and the DA-20 will FFW/REW fine but the sample rate indicator never changes from 48 to 44.1kHz for tapes that I know were recorded at 44.1. I can see how maybe the DA-20 might have gotten messed up from having the power suddenly shut off with a tape engaged in the heads, but the D8 was plugged in through a surge protector and I have no idea why it would be toast. I tried turning both off for a few hours, running head-cleaning tapes, but absolutely nothing is being recognized. I'm currently at my wit's end because I know these tapes were recording 12 hours ago (I have the partial WAV on my HD to prove it, and the 20-second snippet that I did get to play after a few in/out rides on the tray). Short of taking them in to a service center, has anyone ever experienced anything like this? --Dave ------------------------------ From: Jagjit Chadha Subject: Extra DATS up for Grabs!!!! Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 20:07:53 -0700 Hello there. I'd like to get rid of some extra DATS. I'll get rid of them in blocks of 10 tapes for $3.00 a tape. I would like to sell them in the *blocks only* so they would be $30 a block. email if you have any questions. Most are on Maxell 90 meter or 60 meter and kept in excellent conditions. Please email me for a list. Thanks! Jagjit ------------------------------ From: TRANEHEAD@aol.com Subject: Re: Coltrane WKCR marathon Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 22:53:41 EDT FYI, you can access WKCR on the internet and the GOOD new is that their stream is STEREO 300 kbs and sounds great! (NOT like the shitty KCRW steam) i taped the whole 6 hr. Sun Ra special a few weks ago that way from l.a. and it sounds like a decent FM Bcast to my ears. GG ------------------------------ ** 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. 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