Re: Rod Piazza mod

[Russ Bradley <wbradley@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree 100% with what you say about dynamics, but that's not why I use 
a volume control.
I'm a sideman and have to play with loud guitar players in different 
rooms, setup in whatever corner they give me.  A volume pot gives me 
fingertip control of feedback in virtually any situation.
I dial my amp pretty wide open and then creep the mic volume up until it 
starts to feedback, then cut it back just a hair.  At that point, I use 
my own dynamics, and use my own air column to come in stronger on my break.
I've thought of getting a mic rigged with an on/off switch and try 
cutting it on after I make my seal, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
I prefer the control in my hands, not on the floor where somebody could 
step on it.
Just my $0.02.


vince@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>>>Personally I prefer an on/off switch on
>>>crystal/ceramic mics and blow more
>>>gently when I want to be quieter :-)
>>>
>
>I have always had this opinion on all mics! Harmonica is a dynamical
>instrument. Just as or MORE dynamic than any other instrument made
>(depending on who's playing it). If I want to play quieter, I blow/draw
>softer. The amount of air pressure you use, controls the volume. The purpose
>of a volume control on a microphone is a mystery to me. I have removed the
>volume control on the few that came with one. What's the use? Every amp I
>have ever seen has a volume control built in. Turn the amp volume to where
>it sounds good and use your natural dynamics. Am I just way to simple or is
>everyone so complicated? This is just my opinion and preference. Now
>everyone disagree.
>
>PS: Even if I was considering another volume control, it makes more sense to
>me to build or buy a pedal than to have it on the mic. Not to mention
>probably a little easier.
>
>
>Vince Cheney
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