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[quote name='thepurpleblob' timestamp='1464983936' post='3064484']... taking up knitting. Bright ideas appreciated :-) [/quote] Top tip: don't start out on gloves. Do a scarf or two, then a bobble hat. You'll end up with G.A.S just the same, though... ... or worse...

Ah yes, I'd forgotten that one..! Never mind, they'll be other Challenges (and I still have music to compose for my RPG game; it all serves...). I'll be away this week-end, and have some more examinations towards the end of the month, so thought I'd better just bite my lip and get it done. It's not that I particularly [i]like [/i]doing things, rather I like it when stuff gets done. In this case (and it's rare...) I can't really delegate, so, if it's to be done at all, I just have to do it..! Simple, really. Now that's enough; I'm tired. Nowt on t'box, so time for (another...) nap... Zzzzzzzz...

[quote name='tanuki' timestamp='1464947957' post='3063981']... Which two mics would people suggest? [/quote] I'd recommend a large-capsule condenser mic; there are several at Thomann, not too expensive, and useful for very many tasks in any studio, including mic'ing a bass cab. I'd add another top favourite for all-round usefulness; an SM57 (a clone will do if your budget is very tight...). Again, Thomann have several in that category. This will be for close-mic'ing a cab (bass, guitar...) or for snare etc... The D112, whilst being a fine mic, and widely used, has a very specific response, tailored for close-mic'ing a bass drum. It will work for bass (any mic will...), but it will be more difficult to separate the bass drum from the bass, as they will have been recorded with the same 'curve'. A flatter response would be much more useful when recording, rather than having to have always the same 'baked in' sound of the mic to fight against. Fine for one or two takes, but not very flexible, long term. Hope this helps.

Still not well, so a bit laboured this month, and it shows. Here's mine, however; a bit shorter than sometimes (shouts of "No bad thing..!" from the more rowdy amongst you, of course..!). I give you ... [url="http://soundcloud.com/dad3353/gear-acquisition-syndrome"]Gear Acquisition Syndrome ...[/url] Enjoy.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1464431276' post='3059396']... The overal tone of the bass does seem to change when the band start playing. I've heard really good bass tones when bands are sound checking just the bass, yet it becomes more generic in the mix and they lose some of the nicer points... [/quote] I think it's less 'lose some of the nicer points' as all that. We only have one pair of ears, and they can't pick out, in isolation, anything at all. Our brain does that, to a great extent, but the sound waves coming in are much more complex with the whole band than the bass alone. Think of a symphony orchestra. A solo trombone is clearly heard, at appropriate moments. When the hole lot are wading in, however, it's almost impossible to single out their 'solo' contribution. If it wasn't there, though, something would be missing. Same with bass; take away that refined, honed, tone and the whole texture is changed. It's not the same as in isolation, but adding a good tone to the mix must surely be better than adding a duff one, no..?

[quote name='luckydog' timestamp='1464947006' post='3063962']...Actually it's not that heavy, despite it's appearance... [/quote] Indeed, here's a photo of our's; if you look carefully you can see the unique handle placed in the centre of the side... It's a clumsy lift for anyone, mostly by its bulk, and goodness knows what this does to one's back, if not balanced by something in the other hand, but it's not filled with concrete like Trace cabs. Our HH, on the other hand...

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1464945462' post='3063938'] For the rockers... [/quote]

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1464885883' post='3063557']...Does your set list reflect where you are based? [/quote] It used to, decades ago with the variety band. Only a few US-UK hits, for the Rock segue and twist stuff; most of the rest was Le Sud, Amsterdam, Eddy Mitchell, Sardou songs, and a couple of Musette sessions (La Paloma, tangos, polkas...). Later, for weddings and such, the duo I played in had a slightly more eclectic set, including 10cc, and even finishing the evening with Court of the Crimson King and A Saucerful of Secrets..! Now finishing off as best as I can with our two lads and a couple of chums, the Pop/Rock repertoire is more modern still, featuring Radiohead, Bashung, RATM, Muse, Smashing Pumpkins, Noir Désir and more still. The 'Frenchies' in there are because they're good, not because they're French. If we knew of a decent Bolivian number (we don't..!), we'd do it. We're not particularly concerned with what folks want; we just do as best we can with what we want to play to them. We've never been chucked out, and often asked back. Disclaimer: we're not interested in becoming a band to dance to (although folks do...). We could handle a seated concert just as well as an open-air village fête; folks seem to like it, where- and whenever. It's the ambiance created that works, where we're concerned. Maybe just lucky, but what numbers we play seems to matter little; we do 'em all well.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1464886614' post='3063572']...[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]you've tried it Andy, how does it feel/play??[/font][/color] [/quote] "Rotten, so I burned it. " ... ...

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1464809915' post='3062848'] How about a heft acronym competition? I'll start. Habitually Expressed Facile Technophilia. [/quote] Heavy Equipment Flapping Trousers.

[quote name='Agwin' timestamp='1464799974' post='3062712']... Is it possible for Assambique to withdraw/delete his single vote and re-vote a three header? - Just a thought [/quote] What, like, instead of incurring the death penalty..? Spoil-sport..!

Could you not reduce the volume of the high-level basses with their own volume control..? Either touch it no more, put a discreet mark as a guide, or have a compensating resistor fitted, once and for all..?

[quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1464787545' post='3062528']...other body parts... [/quote] [url="http://youtu.be/CXTtXU34I4A"]Manitas de la Bitas ...[/url]

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1464786904' post='3062512'] Speaking of which for next month if I plugged two basses into one amp and played them at the same time is that ok or a sneaky way to get around the one track rule? [/quote] If that's your normal 'plug in and play' routine, why not, but you'd be better served getting a contract in a circus, I'd suggest. There [i]are [/i]those that play with their feet, so I suppose it's physically possible. Please declare these technical details when submitting, though, so that folks can recognise that there is something special going on. (Actually, judging from the racket from some here, I think they already [i]do [/i]play with their feet..! )

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1464786680' post='3062503']... The Pretty Things... [/quote] Ah, Twink..! He's unlikely to be able to clamber to the top of the PA to mime jumping off any more..! Fond memories, heady daze...

Does the London Symphony Orchestra count in the 'revolving door' category..? Or maybe it's the conductor that carries the renown..? Why should rock bands be different..? Should the Beatles have stopped when Macca died..?

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1464786207' post='3062494']...Not one for blowing my own trumpet. [/quote] But... but... but... I thought this was for bass only..?

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1464781441' post='3062418'] Just a thought, but does anyone vote for themselves?... [/quote] Technically difficult to prevent, and eventually self-defeating in such a poll, as all such votes would cancel out (assuming that all did it, which they could...). It could work in one's favour, but where's the 'glory' in 'winning' in that way..? One is only fooling oneself, in the end. Is the prize really that valuable..? (Well, if it's the clamour of admiration from eager BC members, I suppose the draw [i]is [/i]rather strong. Hmm... Maybe I'll consider it, then, just as long as I'm the only one... )

How do these 'phones deal with an active bass, which uses the 'stereo' aspect for its power switching..? 'Normal' 'phones use the stereo for L - R. What happens with these 'phones when plugged into a normal stereo source..? Is there a mode switch on 'em or something..? Seems odd to me that they could serve both purposes... Edit: Ah, I see there's and adapter plug, probably from 3.5 stereo to 6.3 mono for the bass socket. Jolly good, that's alright then.

Good afternoon, Tim, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] ... to the forum. Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share (... but you knew that anyway, didn't you..? ).

[color="#222222"][font="Arial, sans-serif"]And the winner is... Mornats..! Well done, sir..! [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167486] Here, then, is your Winner's Certificate (download and save as pdf file, then proudly print and frame...) ...[/font][/color] [attachment=220420:BC_Chal_Cert_2016_05.pdf] [font=Arial, sans-serif]... which looks like this (but bigger, of course..!)...[/font] [color="#222222"][font="Arial, sans-serif"] [/font][/color]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464703834' post='3061582'] I like that! Let me figure out how long I need it to be and I'll order one. [/quote] 99m..? ...

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1464691742' post='3061404']... These days I only offer black... [/quote] Would a piece of heat-shrunk colour tube at each end be an option for those wishing to identify cables by colour..? Just a thought. No qualms with 'Quality First'; you've already 'nailed' that aspect.