tom1946

Just had a natter with Andertons, the guy recommended this mixer: [b] [size=4]Alto Professional Zephyr ZMX52 Mixing Desk[/size][/b] he said the preamp would work well with the roland rather than spending a lot more money?? **EDIT, sorry just seen the post after I wrote about the mixer.

Phil, thanks for that explanation, much appreciated. Ok last night we experimented with the Sen and the SM58 [b]copy [/b]made in china. The sen model is E845 s and we bought it new and haven't really used it. Singing and playing a 12 string is no problem as her voice is louder when singing. Talking, she doesn't like having a mike stuck in her face so she prefers to be 4-6 inches away from it which makes the sen virtually useless when delivering her sermon. The sm copy is much better and is more responsive at that distance, just not quite loud enough. She doesn't move about when talking so I feel that the issue is mike sensitivity, hence would a clip on wireless connected to the roland be any better? I don't want to spend a fortune on things that don't quite do it and music/audio shops are few and far between here.

As said, she is very quietly spoken and the roly doesn't seem to add much. After I posted I found an old SM58 copy which was way louder than the expensive Sennheiser. That made a big difference! Soooooo.... I have wondered if a clip on wireless mike would work better with the roland? I don't know much about this subject so any help is very much appreciated. She hates standing close to a microphone or 'eating it' so I guess it needs to be quite sensitive, clip on would seem to solve that problem if they are any good?

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1410721559' post='2552355'] Maybe check out the Roland CM30? They are really small and compact (check the photos of its scale next to a person in the link) but really loud when turned up. Sound quality is really good and you get a few input options. They get fantastic reviews (5 out of 5 on musicians friend) and retail about £159 so should be perfect for you're after :-) Link! [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/roland-cm-30-cube-monitor"]http://www.musicians...30-cube-monitor[/url] [/quote] Bought one of these and it's just not loud enough for speaking into, playing guitar is ok but struggling vocally. On the upside it's very well made and very versatile. Going to ring Andertons and see if they'll take it back. Is there a bigger version of it? Cheers, Tom.

This is my story: I started smoking when I was 13 in 1959, my mates both smoked and believe it or not it was trendy and most people took it up. I smoked heavily for the next 45 years and on 22nd November 2004 I had my triple bypass operation, I had my last cigarette the day before. The nurse who explained how it was all going down said: If you smoke again after this operation you are a fool and you'll be back for another op' within 2 years or dead! I've never had a heart attack, just angina. I haven't had a smoke since then and I have never missed them at all, in fact if I'm walking behind someone who's smoking I'll cross the road to avoid them. These days I feel and breathe so much better, my wife says I smell much better too. They saved my life that day and I'll never forget waking in intensive care with 2 nurses watching me around the clock, I still get emotional remembering that time. What I'm trying to say is it's never too late to stop and I don't care how you do it JUST DO IT!!!

Thanks skej, i will check it out.

Thanks everyone, just what I need. Phil, the Titan looks ideal, will it be powerful enough? Not sure what 150w + 50 =? Ann has a very busy job with no time for vocal training so we just need a quick fix really, The AS50 sounds a bit muddy, we have tried it and it's better than nowt but.......

Thanks for that, I'll check it out. Edit* They are a bit expensive but look amazing, she's just one woman doing a sermon in a small church so was hoping to spend about £200-ish.

Mel, that is a really kind thing to do, I'm sure someone will have it.

I just guess, equidistant at the sides and around an eighth of an inch back from the bridge, closer if the pickup is sticking proud a bit. Works for me and mine look fine.

I'm back with a vocalist problem again. My wife is a Methodist local preacher and travels around our local country area. Other than our home church they are mostly small country chapels dating back to the 1800's and they don't have PA. As she is quietly spoken people are struggling to hear her.So: We take a Marshall AS50r acoustic amp for her 12 string guitar and although it does have an input for a mike as well it's not very loud unless it's bordering on feedback when she is speaking only. So: Can anyone recommend a small PA that would do the job of just amplifying her voice? Will it need 2 speakers? help! Ta. PLJ etc'

Just had a deal with Rob, great guy to talk to and he made a very fast payment for my Hohner B2-A. Absolute credit to the basschat manor and a top gent Thanks again. Tom.

wow, I'm a bit surprised...... wrong place maybe.

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1409513839' post='2540416'] Precision = thump Jazz = burp [/quote] This ^^^ I like thump, I therefore have a lot of Precisions, in my world they're all I need