RE: [Harp-L] micing amp

[Tom Ball <havaball@xxxxxxx>]

Chris Mastakas asked:
What would be the better mic for micing  a four speaker amp  through 
a PA?  A  Shure SM 57 or a SM 58 ?
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I'd try the SM58 first. Being more omni-directional, it''ll pick up 
all four speakers better.  Having said that, though, the SM58's 
omni-directionality could also lead to more feedback... If you find 
yourself feeding, you might want to (A) experiment with the amp 
placement; (B) experiment with the mic placement; (C) experiment with 
the amp's volume.  If you still feed, go to the more directional 
SM57. If you *still* feed, turn the amp down and the PA channel up. 
And if you STILL feed, order a very tall beer.  :)

cheers,
Tom Ball