Re: Acoustic question

["ChipComcast" <jandkday@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to all. I should have mentioned I am the vocalist also. That seems to
be the crux of the problem, not wanting to hot a mic and all.
Thanks to all for the applied science tips.

- -()8^)>

Jimmy


- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom ball" <havaball@xxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 12:02 PM
Subject: Re: Acoustic question


>
> A few possibilities for acoustic miking tone at gigs:
>
> 1) Turn up the mic's volume (but then you'll need to back off a bit
> while singing.)
>
> 2) Adjust the EQ so the mic has less highs, more lows, and more
> reverb.  (If you have a choice of reverb type, you might try
> 'plate.')  Don't mess with digital delay -- IMHO the stuff sucks,
> although your mileage may vary.  :)
>
> 3) Try playing from about six inches off the mic, slightly off
> center, and use a bit more exaggerated movements with the hands.
>
> 4) Work on the hand cup and throat vibrato until you want to stick
> your head in the oven.
>
> 5) Consider changing the key of the song to one which features a
> lower-keyed harp.  (F's and F#'s are going to sound strident no
> matter what you do...)
>
> 6) Take a deep breath, pop a cold Heineken and relax.  Seriously!
> The more relaxed you are, the better tone (and fluidity) you'll
> have...
>
> cheers and all best wishes,
>
> Tom Ball
> Santa Babs
>
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