This remnant will be replaced soon. The FAQ is back, with a new design! Questions about recording and trading live Phish... Beginning Collectors What if I'm just getting started! How do I trade for more? If I'm a vet, how can I help? Recording Shows Live Official Info Can I tape shows live? Do I need a special ticket? How should I behave while taping? What if I don't have microphones? What mics are best? (Schoeps?) Need I be in the center? Basics of Show Trading How can I B&P (blanks & postage)? What's a tapelist? Do I need one? What high quality tapes are traded? What are some classic shows to find? What are tape trees? Tape Trading Etiquette Should I fill the blank space? What do I do about a "bad trader"? Guide to Tape Trees What are they? What do I do? How can I run one? How can I provide a show for one? How do I find one? What trees have already happened? Internet Trading CDR Trading Can't I buy bootlegged CDS? What happens if I do? What if I already did? Live Releases: A Live One, Slip Stitch and Pass, and Hampton Comes Alive Digital Tapes (DAT) Trading DAT Heads links page Analog Tape Trading What can I do w/ old tapes? What blank tapes should I get? How should I mail tapes? What are Maxpoints? How do I clean heads on tape decks? Should I demagnetize my tape decks? What is azimuth? What's wrong w/ dual decks What's wrong w/ high-speed dubbing? How should I set input levels? How should I set tape levels? Should I use Dolby or DBX? What does "unpacking" tapes mean? Why should I use a deck w/ 3 heads? How do I know when to flip the tape? Other Resources*:       Michael Bell's page (excellent!) Charlie Dirksen on Taping Bands that Allow Taping People for a Clearer Phish "We spent a year inside your head." -- Trey to David Byrne, Sessions at West 54th This page last updated January 24, 2007. All contents © 1992-2007 Ellis Godard. All rights reserved.