Wow, that venue name is a mouthful. This show was seen by more than just the sold-out crowd outside Atlanta, but also by lots of folks tuning in to the live web-cast. While not the most creative show that Phish played this tour, it certainly offers a healthy dose of fist-pumping rock which is always fun. There are currently five sources available for the night. I really appreciate the work that the tapers did this evening, without them, this site would not exist. Thanks again!
Source 1 (hereafter Audix source)
Source: Audix m1280/HC > Lunatec V2 > (Oade Warm) PMD-661 (24/48)
Location: OTS, Section 104 / LOC / Mics up 8ft, DIN
Transfer: SDHC > WaveLab 6.0 > CD Wave > .flac (level 8)
16 bit source
Source 2 (hereafter DPA source)
Source: DPA 4022 (ortf)> Oade m148> SD 744t
Location: sssshhhhh/DFC/6ft
Transfer: 744>samplitude>cd wave editor>tlh
16 bit source
Source 3 (hereafter MK4v source)
Source: Schoeps mk4v's(DIN)>kc5>m222>nt222>aeta psp-3>744t
Location: Not In The Taper's Section??
Transfer: 744t>CD Wave>Wavelab 5>Flac
16 bit source
Source 4 (hereafter CCM4 source)
Source:Schoeps CCM4(Din)> Vms52ub> SD 744t
Location: sssshhhhh/DFC/6ft
Transfer: 744>samplitude>cd wave editor>Foobar2000
16 bit source
Source 5 (hereafter MK4 source)
Source: Schoeps CMC6/MK4 -> Sound Devices 744T (24bit/44.1)
Transfer: SD 744T -> Samplitude Professional v11.2 -> FLAC/16
16 bit source
24 bit source
Phish - 6/14/11 "Ocelot" from Phish on Vimeo.
There are some really good recordings available for this evening. With the best of them sounding as good as any source all tour.
The Audix source sounds like the low-end is muffled, particularly at the lowest frequencies. There is a bit of hollowness to the sound as a result.
The DPA source doesn't have the best sounding highs. The low-end is quite nice though. There is also noticeable crowd chatter (seriously, who talks through Dinner and a Movie opener, seen too many of those?). Obviously that isn't the taper's fault, but still. Just some advice for you guys, if you are in the taper's section, STFU for everybody's sake.
The MK4v source is quite good, and has a very natural sound. However, in comparison to the CCM4 and MK4 source, just sounds a bit bass heavy. The other two sources have great bass, but don't sound boomy or heavy.
The CCM4 source has great bass response without being overly boomy, however the levels are just slightly lower and the overall clarity is just a smidge less than the MK4 source.
The MK4 source gets my nod for best recording of the evening. The highs are as crisp as can be and the low-end is full all the way to the lowest frequencies. I wouldn't complain if the sub kicked a little harder, but the clarity more than makes up for this.
Happy listening!
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