In these clips I'm using a Fender Princeton Reverb Reissue played straight off the stage ( not miced up). On the night one of the guys was complaining that the harmonica was too loud. I just wondered what you all think. Is it too loud compared to the rest of the band?
Which guy? Were they sitting directly opposite your amp? Hard to tell with what sounds like a condenser mic on the camera - the drums sounds really soft, but in 'Rock Me Baby' the harp sometimes swamps everything else which might indicate a problem.
Paul - it doesn't sound overpowering in the videos, but one thing I have learned is that placement of the recording device can mask some volume issues. In these videos, things sound good. On stage, the mix could be off, too. What matters most is what the audience thinks.
The redhead in front looks as though she liked it. Who cares what the sound guys think! ---------- Kinda hot in these rhinos!
Last Edited by on Feb 16, 2010 5:42 AM
Kingley, every seat in every room is different. Looked like a room with a lot of sound challenges and bouncing waves, railing, columns, groups of people here & there. Halls are easy to do sound for they are straight ahead all the seating together. There is always someone in a bar(drinking) that thinks either they know sound or the mix is not what they would choose(that being the correct way of course) Over the years I've found a "Thanks for letting me know I'll try to fix that before the next set" Usually acknowledges that you heard their opinion and makes them happy, it also gives them a chance to have a couple more beers and be happy. If you start getting the same complaint from multiple people then adjust. I've done this many times and came off the stage for the next break to have them tell me that was a lot better!!! ... I never changed a thing. ----------
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