Instant Live Concert Recordings

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.

Comments

Re:Cool but could be cooler.

[bsdgrrl]

But if you're drunk, chances are when you get home you'll fall asleep and forget about the whole thing in the morning. This adds a very direct, personal touch to the concert experience. I might have to go to Hoboken and try this out!

The keychain drive they talk about isn't a hard drive, it's a small flash memory chip. Hopefully the kiosk will accept any standard USB keychain drive and not just the eMusic-branded ones you buy at the kiosk.

Re:Wait, that was illegal?

[strictnein]

yep, that's why the band invented Kazaa