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  1. Okay, I'm surprised I'm already thinking about this, but, for the next tour, I'll probably want to give back to U2Start and the rest of the U2 community if I can by making my own bootleg. Is there an idiot's guide to doing this? I have never been to a U2 concert (seriously), so I'm not sure how security is, etc. Also, I'd like to try to get something higher-quality than an audience recording... IEM or ALD (in an American arena).
  2. Same here.... I'm a n00b at recordings as well.
  3. I want to as well, but have no idea how to.
  4. Simple: Pay an experienced taper to do the work.
  5. Originally posted by digitizeOkay, I'm surprised I'm already thinking about this, but, for the next tour, I'll probably want to give back to U2Start and the rest of the U2 community if I can by making my own bootleg. Is there an idiot's guide to doing this? I have never been to a U2 concert (seriously), so I'm not sure how security is, etc. Also, I'd like to try to get something higher-quality than an audience recording... IEM or ALD (in an American arena).

    Take your iPod in
  6. Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]
    Take your iPod in


    results aren't great. You need some really decent mics and you can't really get them for the ipod though Hard Drive based recorders can offer decent results.

    I do agree that it would be nice to try and make a recording yourself but worrying about mics, equipment, security etc is surely going to divert your attention from the actual gig is it not? Best bet is to hope that someone who knows the job records the gig you attend
  7. Originally posted by germcevoy[..]

    results aren't great. You need some really decent mics and you can't really get them for the ipod though Hard Drive based recorders can offer decent results.

    I do agree that it would be nice to try and make a recording yourself but worrying about mics, equipment, security etc is surely going to divert your attention from the actual gig is it not? Best bet is to hope that someone who knows the job records the gig you attend

    Yeah definitely, I mean I use my mp3 player to record like covers and anything else random that comes to mind, and just I have to stick the CD player up (with the backing track playing) about 5 metres away so you can hear it, but say the snare simulation doesn't make an annoying hiss...

    ...translate that to a full blown gig, and I guess you don't really stand much of a chance with regard to a quality recording...
  8. What about IEM, though? I think they're on UHF, typically... it couldn't be that hard to intercept. Or ALD, if it's in an American arena (like it would be for me), would probably by pretty simple. ALD goes out over some sort of an FM signal, so, theoretically, even without the "official" listening equipment, it might be possible to pick the signal up just outside of the arena...
  9. Originally posted by digitizeWhat about IEM, though? I think they're on UHF, typically... it couldn't be that hard to intercept. Or ALD, if it's in an American arena (like it would be for me), would probably by pretty simple. ALD goes out over some sort of an FM signal, so, theoretically, even without the "official" listening equipment, it might be possible to pick the signal up just outside of the arena...


    depends on the range and stuff. Worth a pop if you have the right gear. Not too sure of results outside of the arena though
  10. Originally posted by germcevoy
    I do agree that it would be nice to try and make a recording yourself but worrying about mics, equipment, security etc is surely going to divert your attention from the actual gig is it not? Best bet is to hope that someone who knows the job records the gig you attend


    Probably so, but I have been to a few gigs where I see tapers setting up their mics and getting everything sorted out before the show starts so they can enjoy it....I think they're professionals though. I wouldn't even know how to check levels. Probably best to hope that someone knows what they're doing and tapes your show.
  11. My dad has this mp3 player that records audio.... can't be real loud though, so I probably will try and find someone to record something. I got to record U2 3D, but it came out bad... so if it was muffled, would that lower the volume?

    As for finding a pro.... Rubber Dubber anyone?
  12. Originally posted by stj0691My dad has this mp3 player that records audio.... can't be real loud though, so I probably will try and find someone to record something. I got to record U2 3D, but it came out bad... so if it was muffled, would that lower the volume?

    As for finding a pro.... Rubber Dubber anyone?


    if you are recording with an mp3 player you are only gonna get lossy recordings. Check out the gig below. It was one of the first recordings to be taped using a Hard Drive recorder. Results are pretty darn good.

    http://www.u2start.com/bootlegs/2005-04-05/Los%20Angeles,%20California%20-%20Staples%20Center/
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