Re: [Harp-L] Volume Control

["Bob Laughlin" <rlaughlin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

One solution is presented in the clip David Smith posted earlier, of Jason
Ricci demonstrating his equipment, amp and pedals. Here's the clip again,
showing Jason playing through his wireless mike set-up, and showing his
pedals, one at a time. He uses the Kinder Anti-Feedback (AFB) unit to great
advantage, as demonstrated in the clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8z1Hhhg1ZY

BL
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Mudharp@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 3:20 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Volume Control


> Lots of pluses and minuses regarding volume controls on harp microphones.
> It's a plus to be able to roll back volume a little when your just comping
and
> then open it up full blast when blowing a solo. The trade off  is signal
loss
> but I guess there are ways to compensate for that. I've heard  mixed
opinions
> -- hard core purists that I know say you should be able to  control your
> volume with breath control and hand shaping the same way the  Walters did
but amps
> are more powerful these days, bands are louder and the  feedback monster
is
> always lurking. Feedback eliminators and inline volume  controls are
available
> options but I'm curious, what do folks on the list  think and what do you
use
> to tame the beast without sacrificing the tone of your  favorite mic?
>
> tom albanese
>
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