Re: [Harp-L] Micing a Harp Amp into the PA

[Timothy Kane <hawkeyekane@xxxxxxxxx>]

 I've used an SM57 to mic up my amps for some time now. For a while, I used the line out on my Kalamazoo through a DI and into the PA. That worked well, but mic'ing it captures more of the natural characteristics of the original speaker. Nowadays, I use two amps. The line out from my Zoo goes into my Alamo Fury, and then I mic the 15" on the Alamo. Gets me room filling ballsy tone. 

The 57 is a good way to go. There are different mic positionings you can use to attain the PA tone you want. Play around with it. That's the only way you'll track it down.

I might add that another couple of excellent mics for amps are the specifically-designed Sennheiser e609 and e906. Great thing about these is that they're flat, so you can drape them over your speaker and get far better pickup than you would draping a 57 or 58.
 

                          Hawkeye Kane
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From: Christopher Sprankle <crsprankle@xxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 12:23 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Micing a Harp Amp into the PA 



I'm playing outdoors this weekend with a fairly loud band, and the only amp I have is a 67 Gibson Explorer (10-15W w/ 10"speaker).  It is pretty loud and holds it's own in most bars, especially if I put it on a stand that tilts it up at an angle.  I'm pretty sure I'm going to need to mic it at this gig though.  Does anyone have any advice on micing this amp into the PA system?  Should I mic it just like one would mic a guitar amp?  

Thanks,

Chris Sprankle