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[soundian]

Originally posted by Flash@TMB:
Just to put things into perspective we have approx 2400W of monitor through 7 speakers serving between 3 and 6 people in 16m2 of floor space. That's similar to the entire output of our last PA and it served 100 people in over 100m2 of floor space.

Please take into account that this is a lot of juice for someone like me who only has a 2" cock

Seriously.

Your punters didn't have a lunatic drummer, a deaf bass player and two 4X12 cabs right next to their ears though.

[Rob Karloff]

Originally posted by soundian:
Your punters didn't have a lunatic drummer, a deaf bass player and two 4X12 cabs right next to their ears though.

I'm sure he'll have Karloff in at some point though...

Or Bonesaw....? I know how much you loved them, Ian. The bass in particular.....!

[soundian]

Originally posted by Rob Karloff:
I'm sure he'll have Karloff in at some point though...

Or Bonesaw....? I know how much you loved them, Ian. The bass in particular.....!

Did I have a problem with the bass? That was so many gigs/bass problems ago I can't remember. Bonesaw are alright actually. Not my cup of tea but I can always appreciate a tight band who aren't dull as dishwater.

[Rob Karloff]

Originally posted by soundian:
Did I have a problem with the bass? That was so many gigs/bass problems ago I can't remember. Bonesaw are alright actually. Not my cup of tea but I can always appreciate a tight band who aren't dull as dishwater.

No, I don't think you did. It was a running thing that big Baz's bass used to make people feel quesy. I think your only gripe was singer Andy cupping the microphone.

[Flash@TMB]

I would like to have Karloff in, just as soon as a promoter books you for the bar. Anything you can do to expediate that process at your end would be welcome.

[soundian]

Originally posted by Rob Karloff:
No, I don't think you did. It was a running thing that big Baz's bass used to make people feel quesy. I think your only gripe was singer Andy cupping the microphone.

Cupping dynamic mics makes them omni-directional so not only does it sound awful, unless used occasionally for effect, but it picks up the monitors and feeds back much more readily.

Someone will explain to me some day why singers do it.




I'm not holding my breath though.

[Flash@TMB]

Singers should learn how to use microphones. Do they really think that scientists and engineers put all those years into perfecting the dynamic response when all they had to do fast stick their fuckin hand over it. Doh!

And another thing. See in the Stone Roses video for Fools Gold. That thing that Ian Brown does with his mic... let me fill you all in on a little secret... he was MIMING for the video. See when some idiot actually does that on stage it sounds like they are flapping their hand over their mouth. Not good

And another thing. Speaker stacks are no for leaning on while you sing. See mics in front of speakers is like smoking at a petrol pump. BOOM.

What's more, the floor of the stage is not your 'special mic stand'. And when you are finished singing there is no need to fold the boom down so the mic points outwards 4" off the ground. This is not good manners like something you do with your knife and fork when you clean your plate.

Hope some singer finds this information useful.

[Flash@TMB]

The Moorings Bar has it's own backline now - click here for specs:

The Moorings has it's own backline now

[Flash@TMB]

We also now have our own guitars and drums:

Moorings now has it's own guitars for open mic night

And I have the monitors properly EQ'd in now:

Have the monitors EQ'd in now

So now musicians can come down on a Sunday night, chill out with a few drinks, get up on stage and play through our lovely rig, and not have to worry about carting any heavy and valuable equipment about.

[Flash@TMB]

Oops, so there I was standing in one of Aberdeen's premier music stores, with two of their most experienced staff buying these guitars, stands, cases, and strings. Then I distinctly recall uttering the words "will I need anything else?". And them saying "no that should be everything.".

Which explains why I awoke in a cold sweat this morning 99% certain that guitar straps were omitted from this deal. Doh!

Luckily Laura has leant me one from one of her guitars... that still leaves me short of two.

So if you are coming along tonight, please bring your own guitar strap.

Having said that, I might get a pleasant surprise when I open the bags and find some straps tucked away.


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