PsyBean

I think creating an aggregate device will work but the Bluetooth latency might indeed be a problem for playing along.

I found an interesting quirk with my AirPod Pros. If I set them to Transparency mode (so they pick up and add in the ambient room sound), play a track from my source, Mac or iPhone or whatever, then sit with my bass on my lap and rest my chin on the bass, the AirPods pick up the bass, presumably as vibrations through my jaw and add an amplified bass sound into the earpieces. I end up with a mix of the source audio and my bass, with no latency on the bass. Great for quickly picking up a bass and playing a long with a track. Can't do it for long though, chin starts to ache!😁

2 hours ago, Jack said:

Out of interest, which angle was which camera?

Q2n was the high front view, which is also where part of the audio came from (ended up grainy and looking like cctv), GoPro on the guitarist, Chinese action cam on drummer. No one's interested in me on bass! I realise I got some of the exposure settings wrong and don't think I took off the opacity in Reaper fully in some edits. It's a learning curve.

Ah, cheers. Angles were a bit random, just used some available shelf! Mainly wanted to try out the kit and Reaper. Did the cross fades with Reaper’s opacity tool, haven’t even started looking at the other features. 
 

Love playing with this drummer, hands off, he’s spoken for!😁

So, I took the plunge and bought a Zoom Q2n 4K. Recorded a gig with it at the weekend and used Reaper to mix the video and audio from the Q2n with video from a GoPro Hero 5, video from a cheap Chinese action cam and audio from an iPhone using Zoom iQ6 mic and Twisted Wave. Reaper handled it all great so will defo take the plunge and pay for a licence. I prefer using Logic for audio but Reaper is very capable and amazing value at $60. Still getting to grips with the Q2n, will be using it again next weekend. This has given me the perfect solution for what I am trying to achieve, just plonk a few cameras around, hit record and forget. A few minutes to set up and seconds to strike down.

Thanks for everyone's comments and PMs, all been really helpful. Here's an example of what I captured, exactly what I was after.

I’ve got a 3 bay Rockstand by Warwick. I added some additional padding (pipe insulation) to the bottom rungs as I didn’t think the supplied padding was sufficient. That results in the heel of the basses being about 3” above the floor. Overall height to tip of headstock for a Jazz 5 is 47”, EBMM Sterling 45.5”. 

Thanks for the helpful comments, I’ve followed the other threads too. The Q2n looks a good option. With the size venues we play, only vocals and sometimes kick drum go through the pa so I’m reliant on capturing the ambient audio in the venue. I have done multitrack live recording but that’s not what I’m after here. We usually get a pretty decent live mix as we only have vocals, 1 guitar, bass and drums so fairly easy to set levels.

It looks from other threads that multiple Q2n recordings sync up fine with each other and with separate audio, which has not been my experience with GoPro. We normally play 60-90 min sets so I would need memory and power source to match.

What applications would you folks recommend for simple video post production? Maybe no more than 2 or 3 camera angles plus audio with simple cuts and transitions. I see Reaper gets a few mentions, although maybe a bit ott for my needs.

Thanks again.

Hi,

I wondered if anyone had any recommendations or experience for a piece of kit to record small pub gigs. I'm mainly interested in the audio but video of the band/audiences is a bonus!

I have regularly used a GoPro Hero 5 (with audio recording set to auto limit) and have sometimes had great results. Once fed through Logic with some processing, the results can be surprisingly impressive. The mix can be hit or miss but providing we set up properly (which we usually do) and I choose placement carefully, the outcome can be very useable, either for self analysis or a bit of social media. I'm not talking production video here. I've sometimes augmented the audio by recording through a Zoom iQ6 into the Twisted Wave app on an iPhone and the audio is usually excellent, with great clarity and no clipping (again subject to careful mic placement). So far so good.

However the two problems I come up against is:

1) synching the .wav file from Twisted Wave to GoPro clips is a nightmare. Despite what they say, even when you stitch GoPro clips together there is an audible gap in transition, so the .wav file from Twisted Wave goes further and further out of sync as the set progresses and its a total pain to put right.

2) I can't rely on the audio from the GoPro alone as is sometimes gets overwhelmed and even with auto limiting, it just can't cope.

So I am just wondering whether anyone has any experience of using a video/audio recording device in a live band setting maybe like a Zoom Q2n, other GoPros or similar. I stress I am not looking for high end stuff, multi-channel recording etc, I'm after something I can stick on a Joby Gorilla stand, attach to the nearest wall light and hit record!

Thanks for your help.

David

Hi,

2 boxed Tascam US-16x08s for sale £200 ea inc postage by Royal Mail Tracked 48 (UK only). These are currently on offer at Andertons for £279 new. https://www.andertons.co.uk/tascam-us16x08-16-in-8-out-usb-audio-interface

I purchased before lockdown for a project that never materialised and as such, they have never been out of the house. Rack mounted and used at home just to familiarise myself in readiness for the project, never been used since. A1 condition.

These are top spec mic pre-amps and USB audio interfaces, ideal for recording multiple sources simultaneously such as a live band. Official blurb:

https://www.tascam.eu/en/us-16x08

High-quality Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone pre-amps with ultra-low noise (EIN: –125 dBu) 

Recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit 

Support for Mac and Windows operating systems 

16-in/8-out audio streaming from a PC connected via USB 2.0 

Selectable operation mode between audio interface and standalone mic preamp 

On-board DSP mixer for monitoring 

Low-latency monitoring via the DSP Mixer 

Compressor and 4-band EQ for each input channel on the DSP mixer 

Eight XLR inputs with phantom power 

Two TRS (balanced) inputs selectable between line and instrument level 

Six TRS (balanced) inputs on rear panel 

Eight TRS (balanced) analogue outputs 

Standard headphones output 

MIDI input/output 

USB Audio Compliance 2.0 for iOS connection 

DAW compatibility (ProTools, Cubase, Live, Studio One, Garage Band) 

Rack-mount adapter included

The PSU, manual, rack mount ears, screws and hex wrench are all included, no USB cable however.

Even though boxed, I will bubble wrap very carefully to ensure safe delivery. Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for looking.

Just picked up a BB2 cab from @walshyand took his advice to try running an Ashdown ABM EVOIII through it, and it does sound awesome!

Might have to rethink gig gear now and rack up my trusty GK MB800 as backup, or as in the pic, slave it off the ABM to drive another cab!

Agree with preceding comments. I have both the single and double Mono bags and I think they are excellent, although the double is indeed quite heavy with 2 basses in it. I have had the single for around 10 years and it still in great condition, although the padding around bottom of the bass (around the strap button) has become a bit thin. This has been easily cured by padding out the inside with a towel. Given the amount of use it's had, I can't complain. For me, the real advantage of using a gig bag over hard case is given most of my gigs are in relatively tight spaces (pubs, clubs etc), It is easy to stand the gig bag up next to my amp, unzip and just slip the bass in and out. No messing around trying to find space to open a hard case. At the end of the gig, my bass is away and safe within seconds and protected from the drummer chucking his rack toms and hardware around!

I have one of these and can highly recommend it. Super lightweight amp with tons of power, great tone and flexible EQ. GLWTS.

For Sale: Ashdown ABM 500RC EVOIII and ABM 210T Compact Cab

ON HOLD - PENDING SALE

I now have just the cab for sale at a bargain £50! I'm keen to get the space back!!!

ABM 210T Compact Cab, 8ohm, 300W. Fully working with Roqsolid cover. I bought this second hand in around 2015 and don't know it's entire history but despite some scuffs to the covering and handles, it sounds clean, deep and solid. I have never run this cab hard as I have only ever used it in a fairly tame pub settings. The cab has had additional rubber feet fitted at some point to facilitate using in a vertical orientation. The Roqsolid cover is a little tatty in places but still does a good job of protecting the cab.

It has that great, deep Ashdown tone and I will be very sorry to see it go.

You are very welcome to come and inspect/try and please don't hesitate to ask any questions. Collection only please, although can maybe meet up if not too far. Thanks for looking.

Note that this sale is for the 210 cab only.

I have an American Elite Jazz5 and while close to the limits of adjustment, I've had no problem setting the action and intonation on the B, I do have an issue with using Elixir strings, see my previous post; 

I have tried other strings but nothing lasts as well as Elixirs for me so I'm going to just have to accept roving strings through the bridge, not through the body. Neither Fender or Elixir Customer Services have been any help in resolving this so something is either wrong with the bass/bridge set up or the string specification. Roving through the body also puts a really tight bend on the string over the saddle, which just looks a bit wrong but once the string is bedded in, has not given me any problems. I have several EBMM5 basses, none of which have this problem but I keep going back to the Jazz because it sounds so damn good and the B works fine. Everything in life is a compromise!

15 minutes ago, PsyBean said:

Very interesting, will have to try one out. Be interesting to find out the weights and I wonder if a Katana extension cab is in the pipeline?

The 110 is 16.8kg, the 210 is 21.8kg. I know weight and watts don't mean everything (and the Katana guitar amps seem pretty loud) but on paper that doesn't look great against a Markbass CMD 121P at only 12kg, which can chuck out some decent volume especially with an extension cab.  Still, be interesting to see how they perform in the real world and love the Katana trickery.

Very interesting, will have to try one out. Be interesting to find out the weights and I wonder if a Katana extension cab is in the pipeline?

I have this exact same rig which I have used for many years and I can’t sing it’s praises highly enough. Light, portable, (fits in the boot of a Fiesta), all the power and tone you’ll ever need. If I didn’t already have this setup, I’d bite your hand off! GLWTS.

21 hours ago, FDC484950 said:

Excellent! Nothing like a Sterling. Was the 5 from Peach? It was very light for a MM 5. 

Yes, the 5 was from Peach. That makes 4 of them now, I probably should stop.

At last I have a matching pair.

9 hours ago, Delamitri79 said:

Hey. Thanks for getting back to me. The whole import tax thing is a complete hornets nest of a thing. I could end up paying crazy money to get it released from customs. Its a pity cos I would snap that bass up in a heartbeat but I'm hearing horror stories about purchases coming from the UK. I'll do a bit of digging this side and weigh it up 

 

Cheers 

Hi, I read that the Irish/EU import tax for a bass manufactured in USA is 3.2% but it does seem very hard to get a straight answer so I could be completely wrong. Appears it’s the country of manufacture that matters, not where you buy it from! Totally understand if this is a bit off-putting but thanks for looking.

17 hours ago, Delamitri79 said:

Would you ship to Ireland 

Yes, in principle, subject to checking out courier costs and any post-Brexit stuff and nonsense. I’ll look into it.

So, DPD will ship UK to Ireland for £26.85 standard delivery but that's with no insurance! They will only insure for loss, not damage and that would cost £57.50 extra, making £84.35. While the bass is in a fitted hard case and I would thoroughly pack around the outside, this would have to be entirely at your risk.

I think you might also be liable for import tax but I can't seem to find anything definitive.

2008 Musicman Stingray 5 H in Honeyburst.

A1 condition in Musicman hard case including original case candy. I have owned this bass from new. Case is also in excellent condition and is hardly used. Weight of bass is 4.25kg/9.4lbs.

It has 3 very minor marks shown in the photos, any other apparent marks are dust/light reflections.

This bass is in near-immaculate condition and a stunning example.

Now withdrawn as I’d never get another one this good at the discount I was offering.
Decided to keep it!

Basically wrote and recorded this with friends during lockdown as a result of trying to learn modes and scales with SBL. Feedback welcomed!

Gorgeous bass. And you're right, looks so much nicer without a huge scratchplate.

I'm a convert. That B string is (was) a life saver when the singer says, "can we drop this a semi-tone?" Still great to pick up a 4 if the band sticks in sensible keys.

Burnt Ends please! (Would love to see that as a Sterling 5 HH)