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Would recommend either an e602 II or alternatively a D112 personally.

I shall enquire. Can you PM me with rough dates when you could do it?

Looked at your link and my german speaking abilities tell me that this wouldn't be right for bass cabs at all. It's basically AKG's version of the Shure 55SH (The classic silver microphone used by Elvis). Designed for vocals and spoken word only really.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1261220' date='Jun 8 2011, 02:15 PM']At the top of the page for each venue on the right there's a link that says "contact"...[/quote] I think the general email is [email protected] but if you [email protected] then it'll go to the right person anyway.

My first bass was a Shine Extreme Series 845. Very very tasty, obviously not going to be as good as a £400+ bass but definitely good as a starter/intermediate player!

I think that'd be a gig to get the whole London crowd in for! Three basschat bands, one night? I could try and organise something longer if you think it'd work, during the day we have bassmeet:london and then in the evening we have you three playing? Perfect?

[quote name='Truckstop' post='1177199' date='Mar 26 2011, 02:40 PM']Are wireless systems worth it? I don't envisage playing large stages/venues yet. Would it beneficial for me to spend money on a wireless system? Will they reproduce my sound faithfully?[/quote] Wireless systems are amazing and are really handy. Besides making you awesome and able to walk out in to the audience and keep on playing, they allow you to sound check whilst off stage thus preventing you from ruining an entrance! Decent wireless systems will remain neutral, and transmit the full frequency range of your guitar/bass. DO not skimp otherwise you'll end up with bad results. Moving on to transmission range etc, then most will be alright, just make sure to put your receiver in an appropriate position! The Bankai personal recommendation for wireless systems is Line 6. Their digital kits are truely brilliant and are the choice of most touring bands I work with. Unparalleled transmission quality I tell you!

[quote name='Truckstop' post='1177199' date='Mar 26 2011, 02:40 PM']would there be an advantage in using a Sansamp DI (for example)[/quote] Normal DI boxes are designed to take a neutral signal without colouring it and therefore the sound you'll get from them will be very different to what the amp will usually produce. Therefore a Sansamp is a very good choice if you're going to use a DI as it gives you gain and modelling control on it so you can set up a nice tone.

[quote name='Truckstop' post='1177199' date='Mar 26 2011, 02:40 PM']My GK has a DI, would there be an advantage in using a Sansamp DI (for example) in conjunction with the GK? Is the purpose of owning an external DI is for people that don't have a DI on their amps? I always get confused as to why people buy them! I love the sound I get from my GK and Ampeg cab, so I would like to stay as true to that as possible.[/quote] The reason for using a DI box is to protect against failure and the bassist himself. 1. If your amp fails and you're using a DI box, all you'll lose is your on-stage sound and maybe a bit out front. If you're using the built in DI on your amp, you'll lose everything! 2. If you're using a DI in your head, every time you change your gain or EQ (unless the DI is set to pre-EQ) then it'll mess up the sound out front.

[quote name='Truckstop' post='1177317' date='Mar 26 2011, 04:13 PM']are SM57's good for miking cabs?[/quote] Guitar cabs. Yes Bass cabs. No If you're going to be using a microphone on your bass cab, then you'll want to use it only in conjunction with a DI. And that would preferably be from a DI box or if you don't have one, a DI from your head but is should be pre-EQ etc. You then balance this clean DI signal from your guitar with the microphone in front of the cab to give you a really nice sound. The DI will bring the sound of the guitar, and the mic will bring the sound of the cab. My personal recommendation for a microphone to use for this would be a Sennheiser e602 II or second choice; an AKG D112. The e602 also works very well on bass drum (sounds really fat and deep) whereas the D112 will do it, but make the drum sound like one from the 80s, all clicky and what.

If you haven't gotten any reply at all then send an email direct to [email protected] rather than using the form. Just say you tried on the website but as you didn't get any response you assumed it didn't go through etc. Hopefully you'll hear back!

[quote name='Delberthot' post='1252136' date='May 31 2011, 10:24 PM'][url="http://www.giggear.co.uk/p/Levy-s-MM4-Wireless-Receive-Holder/"]http://www.giggear.co.uk/p/Levy-s-MM4-Wire...Receive-Holder/[/url][/quote] Pro tip. Use one of these holder things, and then slide a wrist sweatband of your choice over the receiver. Job done.

Too, yello? Sorry, got my heart set here

Apologies for those who haven't heard back, hopefully you'll get a reply soon. I'm just one of the sound engineers! Unfortunately I'm away on the 11th working at a festival down in bournemouth, otherwise I'd be there to see you!

[quote name='algmusic' post='1259277' date='Jun 7 2011, 08:03 AM']Well if you want to sell your sp210, let me know. I might use this till I can afford a midget[/quote] You'd have a deal but I need to find a second hand barefaced to move on to before we can do the trade! Sadly Alex doesn't do a student discount [quote name='Conan' post='1259285' date='Jun 7 2011, 08:11 AM']If you combined the Orange and the Midget, you would have an Oompa-Loompa!![/quote] ---------> The Door

Protools files are not compatible in Garageband/Logic or vice versa. You'll have to export the individual track files in Protools to WAV or similiar filetype, and then re-import them back in Garageband.

and the pickguard is white as well usually. Can't help but think it's just an epiphone. But as I said, I'm most probably wrong!

A lot of people use OHs on their drums, but I highly recommend not doing this unless you're playing above 600 people. They add a lot of noise to signal and especially if you're using a small PA will do more harm than good! Try using just a hi-hat and ride mic instead. The less things you add to your PA the better, unless of course if you're playing massive rock/metal gigs then it's understandable

Definitely not happy with the Orange SP210. It looks awesome, emphasis on the awesome, but it just doesn't have volume nor does it have an amazing tone, especially when cranked. I don't know if it's me just being picky seeing as Iswapped to this small setup from a full-size stack but I feel disappointed. I'm just not sure whether the midget or the compact will be the one to buy.

Cheap cables will impair the sound but once you get to a good standard there's not much improvement to be had really. Top-end studios using multi-thousand pound microphones will still be using the same standard cabling as any decent venue (Usually Neutrix/VanDamme)

[url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/gibson-thunderbird-iv-bass-ebony/79105980"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/gibson-t...-ebony/79105980[/url] Thunderbird usually has silver/chrome tuners and bridge. And the trusscover has silver writing on it? May well be wrong though.

Psycho - System of a Down. So simple, it works? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DPRpl8kx9c"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DPRpl8kx9c[/url]

Good to hear. If anybody will be playing soon then let me know and I'll try to make sure I'm there!

[quote name='rOB' post='1243237' date='May 24 2011, 06:35 PM']Ok quick question about the ohm-switch at the back. If I switch it to 4 ohm would it function like a normal 4 ohm amp in that if I plugged in 1 8ohm cabinet would it receive just 250W? Sorry if I haven't explained that well. Thanks, Rob[/quote] Yes. You are right.