Live Sound for playing Andy McKee's 'Drifting'?

chavhunter · 04-09-2008, 09:37 PM

Most people here seem to know this song, its been posted quite a few times. Ive gotta play this at a recital in a couple of weeks, but Im not gonna have much time to experiment with different mic/pickup arrangements. Options I have is my guitar has a piezo pickup in the bridge, I have an SM57, and I may be able to get hold of a decent vocal condenser. Guitar can go into my Roadster on clean or straight into the desk, and the SM57 could be used to mic the cabinet or the guitar aswell as the condenser. Anyone got any recommendations on mic choice/placement for getting the tapping, slapping, strumming all balanced together? Cheers!!

Crucified · 04-11-2008, 02:20 PM

rent an acoustic guitar. there's no way you're going to give that song justice on an electric. sorry.

I love that guys music.

chavhunter · 04-12-2008, 07:02 AM

Well yeah, I mean on acoustic!! Sorry if I didnt make that clear: basically I have a pretty nice acoustic with a piezo pickup but I'll need mics aswell since the piezo doesnt pick up any of the tapping.

So the piezo could go straight into the desk or through the roadster, which could be mic'd up or just mic the guitar with the condenser and the sm57 or use the piezo aswell as close micing...so many options!!! I just thought someone here may have done something similar on acoustic and would know the best way to do it.

Uber Mega · 04-12-2008, 07:05 AM

I wouldn't bother with a 57, i'd stick with condensers for this...the mic choice though depends on what you have really

chavhunter · 04-13-2008, 09:48 PM

depends what's available on the day, should be able to get hold of 1 or 2 condensers though. im just wondering whether to use the piezo through the mesa or into the desk. and if into the mesa, wether to mic up the cab.

im now going to see andy mckee next month so i might be able to get some advice from him if i can catch him after the show!

Crucified · 04-14-2008, 04:43 PM

oh, sorry, my bad. I'd rent an acoustic amp, it will turn those piezo signals into a better sound for you. condenser mic for the acoustic itself. go to your local music store and let them know what you're doing, they should be able to point you in the right direction.

chavhunter · 04-14-2008, 07:47 PM

acoustic amp and condenser, sounds good, cheers

I'll see if i can get hold of the acoustic amp but im kinda in the middle of nowhere!

Mattmc74 · 04-14-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crucified

oh, sorry, my bad. I'd rent an acoustic amp, it will turn those piezo signals into a better sound for you. condenser mic for the acoustic itself. go to your local music store and let them know what you're doing, they should be able to point you in the right direction.

mindstorm · 04-15-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chavhunter

acoustic amp and condenser, sounds good, cheers

I'll see if i can get hold of the acoustic amp but im kinda in the middle of nowhere!

You're in Essex right? Try Peach guitars

chavhunter · 04-16-2008, 05:16 AM

essex is home, and the guys at peach are indeed awesome...

...but Im at uni in kent

to be specific, broadstairs in thanet, which is the absolute arse-end of kent!

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04-09-2008, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
chavhunter ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 511 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: RG1527 w/ DiMarzios Rig: Mesa Roadster + 2x12 Thanked: 8	Live Sound for playing Andy McKee's 'Drifting'? Most people here seem to know this song, its been posted quite a few times. Ive gotta play this at a recital in a couple of weeks, but Im not gonna have much time to experiment with different mic/pickup arrangements. Options I have is my guitar has a piezo pickup in the bridge, I have an SM57, and I may be able to get hold of a decent vocal condenser. Guitar can go into my Roadster on clean or straight into the desk, and the SM57 could be used to mic the cabinet or the guitar aswell as the condenser. Anyone got any recommendations on mic choice/placement for getting the tapping, slapping, strumming all balanced together? Cheers!! Life is a waste of time, time is a waste of life. Get wasted all the time and you'll have the time of your life! R.I.P. Mr. Bag

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04-12-2008, 07:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
chavhunter ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 511 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: RG1527 w/ DiMarzios Rig: Mesa Roadster + 2x12 Thanked: 8	Well yeah, I mean on acoustic!! Sorry if I didnt make that clear: basically I have a pretty nice acoustic with a piezo pickup but I'll need mics aswell since the piezo doesnt pick up any of the tapping. So the piezo could go straight into the desk or through the roadster, which could be mic'd up or just mic the guitar with the condenser and the sm57 or use the piezo aswell as close micing...so many options!!! I just thought someone here may have done something similar on acoustic and would know the best way to do it.

04-13-2008, 09:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
chavhunter ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 511 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: RG1527 w/ DiMarzios Rig: Mesa Roadster + 2x12 Thanked: 8	depends what's available on the day, should be able to get hold of 1 or 2 condensers though. im just wondering whether to use the piezo through the mesa or into the desk. and if into the mesa, wether to mic up the cab. im now going to see andy mckee next month so i might be able to get some advice from him if i can catch him after the show!

04-14-2008, 04:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Crucified Deathgrind Maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 1,257 Real Name: Kevin Main Seven: rg2027xvv Main ERG: Custom Sherman 8. Rig: Herbert/Uberschall Thanked: 45 $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	oh, sorry, my bad. I'd rent an acoustic amp, it will turn those piezo signals into a better sound for you. condenser mic for the acoustic itself. go to your local music store and let them know what you're doing, they should be able to point you in the right direction.

04-14-2008, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
chavhunter ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 511 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: RG1527 w/ DiMarzios Rig: Mesa Roadster + 2x12 Thanked: 8	acoustic amp and condenser, sounds good, cheers I'll see if i can get hold of the acoustic amp but im kinda in the middle of nowhere!

04-16-2008, 05:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
chavhunter ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 511 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: RG1527 w/ DiMarzios Rig: Mesa Roadster + 2x12 Thanked: 8	essex is home, and the guys at peach are indeed awesome... ...but Im at uni in kent to be specific, broadstairs in thanet, which is the absolute arse-end of kent!

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