Re: amp mics

[Jack Ely <IMS_ELY@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

George Miklas writes...

>IMHO, using microphones to amplify an amplifier on stage just creates
>multiplying problems for the sound engineer.  Today, we use direct boxes
>as opposed to microphones.  If you want to preserve the sound of your
>speaker, then the only way is a microphone.  However, if you want to
>help to eliminate problems as feedback, background noise, and foot tapping, 
>then you will want to look into a direct line.  

Amen! From the father of a sound man.

(And I might add - performers who crank their amps too loud for the venue and  
 the sound man catches hell for something he has no control over).
									jne