Live recordings

[dustyvalentino]

Thanks for the links herlock, good to know that these lossless cork sniffers are wasting their time. 

[dmg]

Thanks for the links herlock, good to know that these lossless cork sniffers are wasting their time. 

Cork sniffers!     I smell a whiff of 16bit... ...with a faint aroma of 24bit swirling around.

[Jules]

If the primary target group is people after the concert, a small file size is the best thing to use. Having the empty USBs, plugging them, fillinf them up is seconds and giving them. A bigger format might take a bit longer. But I guess they could offer it to the ones from home or as an additional download bonus.

I re-read again the site that sells the sticks and I understand that the usb sticks have to be ordered online, there is no chance to buy them at the venue as with Simfy recordings.

[dmg]

If the primary target group is people after the concert, a small file size is the best thing to use. Having the empty USBs, plugging them, fillinf them up is seconds and giving them. A bigger format might take a bit longer. But I guess they could offer it to the ones from home or as an additional download bonus.

I re-read again the site that sells the sticks and I understand that the usb sticks have to be ordered online, there is no chance to buy them at the venue as with Simfy recordings.

That's perhaps a good thing as it means they are taking more care with the mastering process.

[Jules]

Yes but it looses the inmediate after show effect...

Many people bought the Simfy sticks at the venue because they were so happy after the show that wanted to have it, but when you have to go home and put yourself in front of the computer... you are more relaxed and you could have second thoughts about it.

When it comes to sound, it would be better mixed, but when it comes to sales, maybe its not so good idea.

[dmg]

Yes but it looses the inmediate after show effect...

Many people bought the Simfy sticks at the venue because they were so happy after the show that wanted to have it, but when you have to go home and put yourself in front of the computer... you are more relaxed and you could have second thoughts about it.

When it comes to sound, it would be better mixed, but when it comes to sales, maybe its not so good idea.

I agree with that point.  I guess for us die-hards time is not of any importance but sound quality takes priority.

[vgonis]

I don't know how much time it takes, or how much it costs, to have a pro mix. But they state that they will be sending the next day after the concert, so it seems that the mixing will take 24 hours give or take. I really thought that they will have an on board mix and give the stick after the show. Many people will just forget it and have second thoughts and before you know it Simfy all over again. A fine idea down the drain. And this fetish thing would be larger for fans  with CDs. A lost opportunity for them. Lets hope they make it.

[dmg]

I don't know how much time it takes, or how much it costs, to have a pro mix. But they state that they will be sending the next day after the concert, so it seems that the mixing will take 24 hours give or take. I really thought that they will have an on board mix and give the stick after the show. Many people will just forget it and have second thoughts and before you know it Simfy all over again. A fine idea down the drain. And this fetish thing would be larger for fans  with CDs. A lost opportunity for them. Lets hope they make it.

Yes, and the die-hard fan market that seem to be the ones who will be buying most (due to the lack of impulse buying from the casual fan at the gig itself) will be getting ripped off if we want to but more than one concert.  One wonders just which market exactly are they aiming for.

[vgonis]

A nice suggestion was the CDs that Peter Gabriel issues. Pearl Jam did a similar thing 10 years ago.  They issued many live dates on CDs with similar covers. The starting price if I remember correctly (for 2CDs editions) was 14 Euros, but after a couple of months you could buy most of the shows for 8 Euros, each. So maybe a CD edition would be better for every fan and a reason for the delay. But we are just repeating ourselves, in our close circle. Anyone to carry the message over? 

[herlock]

A nice suggestion was the CDs that Peter Gabriel issues. Pearl Jam did a similar thing 10 years ago.  They issued many live dates on CDs with similar covers. The starting price if I remember correctly (for 2CDs editions) was 14 Euros, but after a couple of months you could buy most of the shows for 8 Euros, each. So maybe a CD edition would be better for every fan and a reason for the delay. But we are just repeating ourselves, in our close circle. Anyone to carry the message over?

A double-CD would definitely be the best solution. Perfect sound, physical package to keep, playable everywhere even for non-technical people, easily convertible into whaterver you fancy for portable audio (MP3/AAC/FLAC/...). Just need the time to burn them, but it does not have to be on the spot, in fact more time can allow better mixing and mastering !

[Rohrmuller]

It's pretty dumb that you (apparently) can't pick up the USB-stick after the concert, but have it sent to you. I'm going to the Malm

[ds1984]

I guess that Mark already gave his instruction on how the show will have to be mixed.

I know already one : "San - Les Paul Richard - Level : 0.5/10 "

[dmg]

I guess that Mark already gave his instruction on how the show will have to be mixed.

I know already one : "San - Les Paul Richard - Level : 0.5/10 "

Whistle de Mike - level: 10/10
Cittern de John - level: 10/10

[knopfling]

I can't read German, so I really am not sure what I would be doing when trying to order one of the guitar USB sticks, so I am reluctant to try it.
Has anybody found a way to read the order site in English?
And does anyone know for sure if we in North America are allowed to order? We couldn't order the Simfy USB sticks, apparently due to conflict with Warner Bros.
Thanks to anyone who can help me with this.

[superval99]

Hi knopfling, here it is:


Welcome to the Mark Knopfler online shop!

Bleecker Street Entertainment presents high quality live recordings of all the concerts this year Mark Knopfler Privateering Tour 2013th

Here at the online store you will find the unique Concert MP3 metal stick, in the form of Mark's favorite guitar with suitable case. On the stick: The recording of a concert of your choice in MP3 format.

All shows are in the Multi-track recorded by professional sound engineers, complete from start to finish, including all announcements and additions. So you can get the concert atmosphere home in your living room and enjoy a breathtaking show again. Moreover, the Concert Stick is a unique collector's item.

Get your personal Concert Stick - just select the concert, Concert Stick into your cart and follow the ordering process step by step.

The delivery starts from the day after the first show in Bucharest on 25 April 2013.