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[quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1464352283' post='3058747'] ... [/quote] Thanks for the great reply, lots to think about here and how I want to proceed. My head says axe is the way forward but I understand the AX8 is more limited.

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1464335073' post='3058469'] Hi, These guys are not too far away and are a very good live band doing general covers [url="http://boxeddy.com/"]http://boxeddy.com/[/url] Mention Rog from Yodaclub recommended them to you [/quote] Looking for originals rather than covers mate but thanks

Hi Guys, A friend of mine has had a band drop out of his wedding at the last minute. The wedding is in 6 weeks, they're looking for something "generally" palatable, Hour and a half of original music. Can anyone help out? If you can post up any links here I'll forward him a link to this thread. Thanks

[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1464260304' post='3057959'] tell her to stop being a diva and use a wired mic then [/quote] Tried that... even tried tempting with a pretty mic too Singers eh?

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1464255835' post='3057896'] Not sure if you got what I was on about - there's essentially three parts to a wireless mic system - capsule, transmitter (which is housed in the "mic") and the receiver. Any weakness in those will impact the performance of the whole system. A lesser capsule on a performant RF system will always be better than a red hot capsule on a system with poor radio capabilities. Fortunately the latter don't appear too often. As for digital vs analogue, I'd always go for analogue over digital for wireless vocal mics as I'm an inears user and the last thing you want is the latency of digital mics, digital fx and a digital desk ending up in your ears. Singing against a delay is horrific. If you aren't an inears user, this is of less importance. Of course, 2.4ghz vs 5gz vs channel 70 vs channel 38 (Inc 823-832) is another topic you'd want to consider. [/quote] Noted on the analog v digital! I'm looking to move to in ears and I think the rest of the band will slowly follow Thank god for distance selling which gives us plenty of trial and error

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1464254185' post='3057872'] Re: mic costs - probably should refer to capsule costs as opposed to mic costs... The transmitters in wireless mics vary greatly in quality. [/quote] Budget is ideally for the whole system rather than just the mic. I figured it would probably be a balancing act between mic and transmitter which is why I'm asking here. If only we could go wired... so many awesome mics in that budget then

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1464251606' post='3057847'] The problem with singers and wireless mics is that they will walk around with them I'm sure a lot of the problems of feedback could be solved with some technical knowledge, simple things like putting it back on the stand when she is not using it and not accidentally pointing it at the speakers or into the corners of the room (usually the most resonant points). However the mic probably isn't that great, if you buy the £500 Sennheiser system the mic itself is only taking up about £150 of that so your £150 system probably is using a £50 mic. AKG are usually pretty good at feedback rejection though. One consideration is the mic itself. The E945 is a super cardioid (quite directional) good at feedback rejection but demanding on vocal technique. If your vocalist is non- technical and is used to a cardioid like the one you are using then a system based on say the Shure Beta58 might be better for her. It isn't an SM58 and although described as a super cardioid it is very forgiving of mic technique [url="http://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/Shure-BLX24RUK-B58-Beta-58A-Rack-Mount-Handheld-Wireless-Mic-System/TUC?origin=product-ads&utm_campaign=PLA+Shop+-+Shure&utm_medium=vertical_search&network=google&adgroup=2+-+Brand+Level+-+Shure&merchant_id=1279443&product_id=38676d1&product_country=GB&product_partition_id=85063544839&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvZq6BRC9kfq2zKfQ_94BEiQAOeUVC-lqUOKQvqhTwNsvPgQqMMhuyKoYbzpPqOowfOpjuP8aAnAa8P8HAQ"]http://www.gear4musi...juP8aAnAa8P8HAQ[/url] If you can go to £500 then this is a bit of a bargain [url="http://www.pmtonline.co.uk/shure-glxd24uk-beta87a-digital-handheld-wireless-microphone-system?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvZq6BRC9kfq2zKfQ_94BEiQAOeUVC4HoC62XnXaRi27Du83FofoQsOSWwhcjfMDEpqEoOkkaAje08P8HAQ"]http://www.pmtonline...oOkkaAje08P8HAQ[/url] the Beta87 is a fabulous mic. [/quote] Oh, don't get me started on walking around with the thing... I do point that out at most practices. Technique wise she's not bad actually and really quite consistent it's just a case of her not cutting through the mix (working on catering the mix to suit but the mic is definitely a weak link). Never tried the beta87, I'll have a look!

[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1464250397' post='3057834'] if its in the rehearsal room why not just use one with a lead? i can see why you would use a wireless on stage, but if you are only having issues in the rehearsal room just get a decent '58 and plug it in. wireless rigs play havoc in rehearsal spaces. [/quote] SM58s really don't suit her voice, she wants to usethe same Mic for rehearsal as live (probably a bit of stubbornness too..)

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1464248832' post='3057823'] [url="http://www.mercury-av.com/sales/Sennheiser-EW100-945-G3---Range-E--.html"]http://www.mercury-a...-Range-E--.html[/url] Although if you are suffering with lots of feedback, I would suggest their is something fundamentally wrong with the way that the PA is being tuned. [/quote] On a quick browse I think it was these that stuck out : http://www.dv247.com/microphones/sennheiser-ew-d1-935s-h-eu-hand-held-wireless-microphone-system--222408 http://www.dv247.com/microphones/sennheiser-ew165-g3-system-wireless-radio-handheld-microphone-system--63934 But I've not done a lot of reading just yet.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1464248832' post='3057823'] [url="http://www.mercury-av.com/sales/Sennheiser-EW100-945-G3---Range-E--.html"]http://www.mercury-a...-Range-E--.html[/url] Although if you are suffering with lots of feedback, I would suggest their is something fundamentally wrong with the way that the PA is being tuned. [/quote] It's more in the rehearsal room, loud drummer, not so loud vocalist, small room... but we can tell that the mic is definitely a contributing factor by what happens with the other mics in the room.

My vocalist is on the lookout for a new wireless mic, at the moment I think shes using one of these : http://www.dv247.com/microphones/akg-perception-wireless-vocal-set-channel-38--97530 but kinda struggling to cut through the mix and it's feeding back very easily. We're a female fronted symphonic metal band, her vocal range is probably more of an alto than soprano. Apparently the wireless aspect is essential Budget is around £500 Any thoughts / recommendations?

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1464207532' post='3057631'] Well when you get older you could attach it to a zimmer. [/quote] When I need a zimmer I'll need a lighter keyboard!

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1464167255' post='3057030'] It's just a hugely fun bit of kit that is dead easy to use. And it now has a decent PC / Mac editor too. [/quote] Ok, this is starting to get a bit too tempting I'm off to find some videos

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1464113919' post='3056681'] Ah sorry I thought you meant user made patches, not the Kemper sample thingy. Not in the Helix, but the software dudes haven't said "never" either. [/quote] Interesting, will need to see if I can find some demos etc.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1464109929' post='3056638'] Yes. The L6 site has thousands of user made patches. Anyone can up or download. You can search by artist, genre, or rating. Etc. [/quote] And based on actual amps? Like the kemper or axe can do?!

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1464081265' post='3056320'] Several times. [/quote]

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1464095995' post='3056513'] Helix. It's brilliant. And the UI is so far ahead of the others it makes the instruction manual redundant. [/quote] The UI is a huge selling point for the helix, can it do the amp modelling aspect of the other two (ie. someone uploads a good mesa sample and everyone can use)

[quote name='hairychris' timestamp='1464097596' post='3056521'] FYI Positive Grid are releasing a hardware head this summer, just to add an extra option! [url="https://www.positivegrid.com/bias-head/"]https://www.positive....com/bias-head/[/url] [/quote] Spotted that but I'm not overly impressed with positive grid at the moment (I already use it at home)

Seriously thinking of moving my rig on and moving to one of these three : From what I've seen : AxeFx (AX8) - Good allrounder does both guitar and bass well. Covers Amps and Effects Kemper - Excellent amp modelling but not a lot in the way of effects? Will probably still need pedals Line 6 Helix - The new kid on the block, seemingly very powerful and at a great pricepoint. Does both amps and effects but not sure how good it is at the amp side of the spectrum? I've tried to pick the 3 from the same sort of area pricewise as that's pretty much the budget. Ideally I want to cover guitar and bass as although my guitar skills are limited I want to use it at home for tracking and composition. I mostly play keys these days although will undoubtedly end up playing bass in more bands again at some point but my bass needs are pretty simple. Not looking for a "modellers don't do it for me" type thread I know they DO do it for me. I'm just curious as to peoples experiences of each and comparisons of one vs the other

Cooool!

I think Blues "cover band" is lining up to be about the same as what I would consider a "function band" in the UK. However, I dread to think what a good function band would charge for a 4 hour set in the UK....

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1463521105' post='3052087'] Since this is the basis of the Brexit campaign [/quote] They make water filters don't they?

What the hell?!

Checked the battery?

Not done the questionnaire as I've read the comments here and my sight reading is solely based on my experience as a keys player. I would suggest that if you want to see competency across difficulties then develop a set of exercises pertaining to different aspects that you want to analyse. As the player/reader completes those exercises they rank how they feel they did. This could potentially be taken further with a brain training type app when complete to help people improve where they feel they're weaker