[Harp-L] RE: Stage Physics

["Patrick Powers" <patpowers@xxxxxxx>]

When your amp is begin mic'd, try aiming it across the stage, or at
least at enough of an angle as to not form a feedback loop with the
vocal mics.  And then, ask the sound guy to take the top end (treble)
out of the harp channel in the monitors.  If they have separate monitor
busses, tell them you have your own "monitor" (your amp), and that way
they can cut your monitor way down while giving the rest of the band a
taste.  Note: aiming your harp amp across stage will help your bandmates
hear you better "inside the box" as well.  Don?t worry about projecting,
the PA mains will carry your sound out front.

I hope this helps.


Best Regards,
Pat Powers


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Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:24:19 -0400
From: Dennis Moriarty <yodennis@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Stage physics for idiots
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          I did an out of doors festival today and because of my amp
placement relative to the monitor speaker and my positioning on stage I
fed back through the house at times. Much of the stationing was forced
upon me as it was a quick set up with associated videotaping which
necessitated cropping in pretty close to my amp, the monitor and the
rest of the band......Rather than stating what I did - might there be
some universal truths about monitor, a miked amp, and a players
position. I play a lot, I get payed for it, and the audiences I play to
enjoy my playing......Nevertheless I'm a "technical" idiot and would
love the kind of shared positioning wisdom my 4 yo twins would
understand. My best. d
facebook.com/yodennis.       








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Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:25:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: B Boggs <ceudoazul@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Truth falls in a gentle rain...
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"... harmonica is a lifetime study instrument.

regards, Richard Hunter"
 
 
Amen,
 
Brian

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