Instant Live Concert Recordings

Posted by michael on Thursday April 29, 2004 @02:55AM from the instant-gratification dept.

WebGangsta writes "The AP is reporting that there's a new device out that allows you to record a concert... legally. It works because it's run by the venue, direct from the mixing board. After the show, concert-goers visit an on-site kiosk and purchase a 128MB keydrive (which may or may not be proprietary to the system). Then they swipe their credit card again to download the concert they just attended to the keydrive. The MP3 can then be shared with whoever they'd like (no restrictions on copying the show to friends)." We've had some previous stories about a different system with CD-R's available after the show.

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Great Idea by Anonymous Coward · 2004-04-29 03:00 · Score: 0, Flamebait

But really, I don't think this will last. Wait until these pricks at the RIAA get whiff of this, then it's over. As long as they aren't making every single penny they absolutely can, you will be subject to fines, and prosecution.

I'm sorry, but realistically, i'm going to have to teach my children not to DOWNLOAD ANYTHING. To put blinders on them, and have them be led around by a bunch of jesus loving conglomerate assholes. Welcome to america, folks.