OK,
Having purchased a smaller amp for the majority of gigs I'm doing, I need to consider micing up and more specifically which mic to go for.
I was thinking good old SM57, but having read up on them, it appears that they can be fussy with placement and need some EQ'ing to get right. Considering most of the places I play (pubs/clubs) we don't get the luxury of having a FOH engineer or indeed oodles of soundcheck time so I'm not sure if the good old SM57 is the best option..or is this internet myth again!!!
It could be the case that I won't need to mic up in the majority of situations, but need to think about all scenarios going forward..
Are there any other "easy set-up" mics available.
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I use a cheaper version that's very similar in sound - a super lux pra one. I got it second hand while saving for the sennheiser and have not been disappointed you can just hang it over the front of the amp, too, no stand needed.
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Superlux-PRA628-MKII-Instrument-Microphone/dp/B00CJAM4YE
They sound great, you don't need a stand, and you don't need a DI box or a mic simulator (cos it's a mic, )
There are cheaper options like the Behringer one if money's tight.
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Check out the current issue of Sound on Sound. Many pages about micc'ing amps for PA.
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I prefer the sound of the Peavey EDI box, cheaper and passive, no need for battery power, mind is hard wired into amp permanently now. After all the amp and guitar changes, still won't get rid of that, it's like an old dependable pedal. Part of my sound now.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein