Re: [Harp-L] RE: Harp-L Digest, Vol 91, Issue 8 Cable Talk

[The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx>]

This direction and understanding regarding sound reinforcement is a good education in learning to listen. Most agree that there is a difference, lengths over 18 ft seem to be controversial, etc. Even though in the heat of battle a lot of these variations are lost in the mix, it is good to be mindful of all factors involved. Even if the end result is subjective according to the player, it is another brick of confidence in the back of the mind that gives the performer a better attitude and a little more control of his situation.





-----Original Message-----
From: RON SMITH <ron@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thu, Mar 3, 2011 6:43 am
Subject: [Harp-L] RE: Harp-L Digest, Vol 91, Issue 8  Cable Talk


Lots of great information as well as varied opinions. The 18 foot length
source was discussed, the link to the Premium guitar article was very
informative and, another factor was mentioned, that being which end is
plugged into the amp.  So, is there a preferred directional flow?  I think
the cleaner the amp and the better listener you are, enables you to hear
differences.  Using a crunchy amp with lots of break-up probably doesn't
allow you to hear a difference. Everyone agrees that tone is generated by
the Indian and not the bow, but everyone wants what they do to be as true as
possible, especially in studio applications.  Is a harp situation different
and has more variables than a guitar application? Has to be, based on all
the differences in mics and what they send to the signal path.  Is a good
guitar amp usually a poor harp amp?  Why?
Lots of stuff to play with for sure.  Before someone says it, practice makes
perfect, as long as it is perfect practice.
I appreciate everyone who made a response to the cable question.
Ron