Recording audio only on Tascam DR-100
 

Hello all,
I am going to record audio (I am not a sound expert) on a Tascam DR-100 and I am thinking "line" directly from a mix-board of the Technical Director in the studio. He will mix everything "mono" and He suggested wireless mic up front of one of the speakers, but I think if I may connect Tascam to the board, to go that way. Any ideas or other suggestens? Thank you
Luben

I just went through a similar situation. You'll get better audio from the board but sometimes the line level can be too hot for your device there are in line pads/attenuators for this you'll also need the right cable connectors unless he will provide them. But this is why usually the sound guy prefers you mic it so he doesn't have to deal with this. You could also have one channel from the board and one for your mic that way you'll have a back up source if anything isn't right.

I'm not familiar with the Tascam DR-100, but I concur with Pete.. a +4dB output from a pro-studio board will most likely overload the line-in input stage of your DR-100.
Ask the studio engineer to give you an unbalanced -10dB feed. (easy... if the engineer knows anything at all)
Subsequently, if you could get both, the direct feed, AND a live-monitor / control room ambiance, via a microphone on separate track, that would be best.. and mix it in post. Since the Tascam DR-100 is 'stereo'.. it does have two tracks..
Sorry if I sound condescending.

Thank you
 

Thank you very much!
I'll do exactly that as suggested!! ;-)
Cheers

all you need is an audio pad or two. if its a hot line level, a -10db may do the trick. if the DR-100 is consumer Line Level, a -20/-24/-25 db pad is in order. if you have MIC level then you need a -50db pad. most audio engineers have these around in their box of adapters. they are alsp pretty cheap to make or buy.