DAT-heads Digest #569
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Re: Attenuator Options ("Gary Davis")
Re: pdaudio ("Alan")
RE: attenuation options? ("David Klein")
Hot Tuna 7/8/05 B&P Offer (Dave Maley)
Re: pdaudio ("Wayne Brissette")
Editing Software for Newby (digit@redwing.net)
Re: MicroTrack24/96: The Movie (Klay Anderson)
FS: MBHO603 w/caps (Rob DeGrado)
San Diego taper needed (wilson king)
From: "Gary Davis" <g@hoxnet.com>
Subject: Re: Attenuator Options
Reply-to: g@hoxnet.com
Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 16:34:34 -0700
The trick in building your own attenuator isn't the resistor values or
the circuit diagram. The trick is getting reliable connections on
both ends, and in the middle. I've made home-built attenuators for
many years, but I'm much happier with Len's. The only trouble I
have with Len's is the 1/8" plug (the same as on CSB mics) is so
solid, I have a habit of not pushing it all-the-way into the camcorder
mic jack. I don't know how I make this mistake, but I've made it
more than a few times. When you do this, you only get sound on
one channel - which is hardly a disaster - but I recommend people
double, triple check that the plug is really in all the way.
Other than this issue, I really recommend people buy Len's
attenuator for 1/8" plugs rather than build one yourself.
For RCA-plug attenuators, (such as for taping from soundboards),
I've gotten very nice ones from a car-stereo supplies catalog. They
come in various amounts of attenuation, such as -3, -6, and -12dB,
and of course you can stack them for additional attenuation. They
are gold in color are marked "patent pending," but unfortunately,
they don't have a brand name on them.
--Gary
From: "Alan" <alans12@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: pdaudio
Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 19:58:52 -0400
Gordon,
Both you and Len compare the PDAudio PLUS Mic2496 to ONLY the M-Audio. To
be fair you'd have to compare their features with them both being fed a
digital signal from a Mic2496, as the comparison is limited by the PDAudio's
lack of analog input. In which case the M-Audio has the added benefit of
analog input capability, albeit not as good as an outboard A-to-D unit.
Alan
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From: <gidluck@alltel.net>
Subject: Re: pdaudio
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 17:35:09 -0500
Scott,
A few are starting to appear here...
http://bt.etree.org/?search=pdaudio
PDAudio is still a good option where 24-bit and a compact digital recorder
is a requirement. Battery packs are available for powering for extended time
periods.
[snip]
The suspicion is that for the price, the M-Audio unit may not have an analog
section on par with the Mic2496. We don't know yet. Core Sound has indicated
that the recorders may serve two different market segments.
Gordon Gidluck
www.gidluckmastering.com
From: "David Klein" <davidklein@canada.com>
Subject: RE: attenuation options?
Reply-To: <davidklein@canada.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 20:20:21 -0400
This may be helpful - it's a diy variable attenuator for taking board feeds.
http://tinyurl.com/8clav
If you don't want adjustability there's a few good links at the bottom of
the page for fixed attenuators. If you're trying to attenuate a balanced
mic you'll need a different circuit. If you're trying to attenuate an
unbalanced mic you might give some consideration to impedance values - again
the links are useful on determining the appropriate resistor values. All
are very simple circuits.
david
> From: "John Quays" <johnny__quays@hotmail.co.uk>
> Subject: attenuation options?
> Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 21:49:24 +0000
>
> Can anyone help me with a cheap alternative to Core Sounds's -20dB
> attenuator cable?
>
> Is there something I could buy ready-made (from Maplin or a music
> shop, say)
> or can anyone give me some pointers for doing it as a DIY
> project? I think I
> understand the basic set-up but I'm not sure of the resistor values to be
> used.
>
> And I don't intend this as a slight to Len and his marvellous
> products- I'd
> just like to avoid paying international postage, import duty etc etc for
> what appears to be a fairly straightforward project.
>
> Any help much appreciated
>
> John
From: Dave Maley <dmaley@nc.rr.com>
Subject: Hot Tuna 7/8/05 B&P Offer
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 22:31:33 -0400
Hey folks. I'm doing a B&P for the recent Hot Tuna show here in
Raleigh, NC. It was a great show, 2 acoustic sets, and the recording
sounds very nice. Depending on the response I may have to limit the
offer. And respecting Hot Tuna's and Jorma's taping policy it can't be
posted for download. Drop me an email if you're interested ...
Cheers,
Dave
=================
Hot Tuna - 7/8/05
Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC
Set I (disk 1):
1. Introduction
2. Blue RxR Train
3. Waiting For A Train
4. New Song(For The Morning)
5. I'll Let You Know Before I Leave
6. How Long Blues
7. Parchman Farm
8. Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning
9. Serpent Of Dreams
10. Red Line Blues
11. Red River Blues
12. Tea Time
13. Hesitation Blues
Set II:
14. Introduction
15. Never Happen No More
Set II (disk 2):
1. Trouble In Mind
2. Free From The Chain Gang Now
3. Death Don't Have No Mercy
4. I See The Light
5. Hard Tempered
6. Blues Stay Away From Me
7. Embryonic Journey
8. Good Shepherd
9. I Am The Light Of This World
10. San Francisco Bay Blues
Encore:
11. Candyman
Source: AKG C1000S's
--
"Can't get enuff of that wonderful Duff."
From: "Wayne Brissette" <waynefb@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: pdaudio
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 07:21:18 -0500
>From: <gidluck@alltel.net>
>Subject: Re: pdaudio
>Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 17:35:09 -0500
>The suspicion is that for the price, the M-Audio unit may not have an
>analog section on par with the Mic2496. We don't know yet. Core Sound has
>indicated that the recorders may serve two different market segments.
Which is the exact problem I pointed out about the "comparison." Nobody
has seen the unit yet, so nobody can do a fair comparison yet.
Wayne
--
No people is wholly civilized where a distinction is drawn between
stealing an office and stealing a purse.
- Theodore Roosevelt
From: digit@redwing.net
Subject: Editing Software for Newby
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 07:31:31 -0500 (CDT)
Hey all,
Wondering which software program to recommend to a newby who has
transferred his vinyl collection to his hard drive and now wants to insert
track indexes? I use SoundForge for this but think that it would be
overkill and too steep a learning curve for him. Any user friendly program
out there that would allow him to accomplish such a minor task? Please
reply off list and sorry about the lack of DAT content.
From: Klay Anderson <klay@klay.com>
Subject: Re: MicroTrack24/96: The Movie
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 07:14:14 -0600
http://www.sonicstate.com/mirror/asx/s-namm05_m-audio_microtrack_24-96.asx
Or:
http://sonicstate.com/news/shownews.cfm?newsid=2287#
--
Regards,
Mr. Klay Anderson, D.A.,Q.B.E.
Klay Anderson Audio, Inc.
http://www.klay.com
Tel: +801-942-8346 Fax: +801-942-3136
From: Rob DeGrado <m0e_r0n@yahoo.com>
Subject: FS: MBHO603 w/caps
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 10:42:16 -0700 (PDT)
I bought some Neumann KM100s last spring and these
have been collecting dust ever since. Time to set them
free! Everything listed below is in mint condition.
I'd like to get $1,600.00 for the whole thing
(shipped) but will break it up per price listed below.
2 - MBHO603/KA200N - These mics are NOT the actives.
They are MINT condition. Matching serial numbers for
bodies and caps. Purchased new from Sonic Sense in Oct
2000 and have been very well cared for. I even have
the original receipt I can forward on to the new
owner. The two original carrying boxes that came with
them are a bit worn from my bag but the mics/caps are
cherry with no scratches. Paid $1,224.00 for the pair.
Asking $950.00.
2 - KA-500HN (matching serial numbers) - paid $550.00
new (Cascade Media) in Dec 2003, asking $450.00. Comes
with one carrying box for the 603 body.
2 - KA-100DK - paid $300.00 used in Aug 2002, asking
$300.00.
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From: wilson king <garbagebase@yahoo.com>
Subject: San Diego taper needed
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 11:25:41 -0700 (PDT)
For Garbage September 12th ...
If you plan on taping, please let me know. If you need incentive,
please let me know. I could provide concert ticket if necessary.
Thanks!
Wilson
also need tapers for:
9/11 Garbage - Fresno, Rainbow Ballroom
9/15 Garbage - Las Vegas, The Joint
"The greatest price of refusing to participate in politics is being governed by your inferiors."
- Plato, The Republic
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