iTalk/iPod - Bootleg Concert

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  1. VooDooPope, Aug 10, 2004

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    Anyone use iTalk hooked up to their iPod and try to record a concert? I don't want to profit from this is any way I would just like to try to record the concert for my own listening pleasure.

    A second question is... I wonder how much disc space an hour long show would take if you recorded it using italk on your ipod.
     
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  2. michaelrjohnson, Aug 10, 2004

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    To help resolve a potential issue: many artists allow live recordings of their concerts for personal use. (i.e. recording is allowed for many concerts).

    Back on topic, I don't know if the microphone in the iTalk is intended for long-distance recording, or for much bass, etc. Check out iPodlounge's iTalk Review. The big limitation is that with any input device, the iPod will only record it at 8kbps mono audio. Not good for much beyond nearby voice recording. But I suppose, if somebody owns one, it's worth a shot!
     
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  3. VooDooPope, Aug 10, 2004

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    Thanks

    Thanks for the input. The band I wanted to tape does allow taping of their shows for personal use.

    The review was most helpful and answered all my questions. Even with a secondary mic the end product would be virtually worthless and probably unlistenable.

    And to top that all off the imic won't work with my first or second generation ipod.
     
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  4. LeeTom, Aug 10, 2004

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    Minidisc recorders are pretty good for recording live concerts.

    Lee Tom
     
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  5. Horrortaxi, Aug 10, 2004

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    Listening "pleasure?" You'd capture some sounds but mostly just people screaming. If you're lucky you'd get a blown out clippy musical recording--or a muddy one.
     
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  6. dehgenog, Aug 10, 2004

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    Yeah if you're looking to get anything remotely useful out of it, the iTalk or iPod are not wise decisions. DAT, MiniDisc, even iRiver- are supposed to be decent.
     
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