Audience master recording by Daspyknows

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lineage: Recorded by Daspyknows. Recorded Section 219, Row 15 Seat 5 (Nosebleeds). Schoeps MK4 w/RBox Tascam DR-2D 24 Bit 48K. Processed using Soundforge 10b, resample, to 16bit 44.1K, TLH to convert to Flac

Wasn't planning on doing this show since I just hate going to shows at this
venue for many reasons and I spent big bucks on the prime taping seats for
San Jose. I had dinner plans with a special friend of mine so had planned
to just stop by to cach soundcheck and see another taper friend. As the day
passed my friend was mia so as I left for the arena I figured I would take
my gear and see what happened. I knew there were lots of tickets but didn't
want to spend $600 more. Checked box office and they had cheaper lowers but
still $150 and far back. Checked again an hour later and they had 3rd row
on side (too close), Finally, third time had the $85 seats so I bought one.
When doors were about to open I went to one entrance prepared (I thought) for
metal detectors and ran into an old client/friend. Chatted and waited for
doors to open. First try got rejected so bailed and went to the front entrance.
I watched and picked the line, basically a game of reverse russian roulette. I
thought I was caught as they made me remove my decoy pack and I went through
metal detector again. It flashes so they have a guy with the wand. He does
everywhere but where the gear is stashed so I was in. Found my friends and
told them I was good. Met up with a few others and went to my seats. On the
side above the PA. Once show started it was easy up there. No securiy so
people even smoking cigarettes (yuk). I figured recording would be horrible
but its not bad. I would put it a 6/10 or 7/10 but when I see other uploads
made with iPhones or Zoom H2's with internal mics recorded from the rasters
rated 9/10 I would put this as a 12/10 and my friend's recording (better source)
is a 19/10. He had first song issues so this will patch his recording. I'm
ready for San Jose.

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